DraftKings forced to pay $923,000 to gambler who exploited glitch

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A Massachusetts man exploited a glitch in DraftKings' sportsbook to place a parlay bet that shouldn't have qualified as a parlay.
The bet involved Nathan Lukes' hit totals in the ALCS, combining multiple related bets into a parlay, which DraftKings' system mistakenly allowed.
The bettor placed 27 separate parlays to circumvent betting limits, including unrelated, heavily favored bets to make each parlay slightly different.
Nathan Lukes achieved the required hits, making 24 of the 27 parlays successful, leading to a potential payout of $934,000 from a $13,000 bet.
DraftKings attempted to void the bet, but the Massachusetts Gaming Commission denied the void, ruling the bettor should be paid based on the original odds.
The bettor was aware of the glitch, as evidenced by unusual betting behavior and deposits exceeding his lifetime total on the platform.
Similar bets were placed in New Jersey by a relative, suggesting a coordinated effort to exploit the glitch.
Massachusetts and New Jersey regulations protect bettors by limiting casinos' ability to void winnings due to system errors.

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