Sports betting firm DraftKings apologized Monday for exploiting the anniversary of 9/11 by encouraging customers to place bets on New York sports teams for a special daily trifecta.
The Boston-based company is offering 9/11-themed field bettors needing three New York-based teams — the Yankees, Mets and Jets — to win their games on Monday, the 22nd anniversary of the terrorist attack that killed nearly 3,000 people in Manhattan’s World The Trade Center, the Pentagon and in a plane crash in Pennsylvania.
“It is greed. These people are greedy,” fumed Tom Von Essen, who was New York City’s fire commissioner when 343 of his firefighters died trying to save lives after hijackers crashed planes into the two towers of the World Trade Center, causing the two giants to collapse. building.
“It’s insensitive and over the top,” Von Essen said of the DraftKings 9/11 pitch. “It’s something we didn’t need on 9/11. But I understand greed.”
After an outcry on social media from others who were also offended by the parlay, titled “Don’t Forget”, DraftKings rejected the offer and apologized.
“We sincerely apologize for the featured parlay that was briefly shared in conjunction with commemorating 9/11. We respect the significance of this day for our country and especially for the families of those directly affected,” DraftKings said in a statement.
DraftKings apologizes for exploiting 9/11 anniversary with NY-themed bets.
Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik, Mayor Rudolph Guiliani, Fire Commissioner Tom Von Essen during the Saturday Night Live “9/11 Tribute” on September 29, 2001.NBCUniversal via Getty Images
The “Never Forget” parlay urges customers to “bet on this New York team to win tonight on 9/11” — Mets vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, Yankee vs. Boston Red Sox and Jets vs. Buffalo Bills.
Both the Jets and Bills are considered New York teams, although the Jets play at home across the Hudson in New Jersey.
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