Our Dystopian Future Is Inside Your Gambling App

Earlier this month, basketball player Jontay Porter, former Toronto Raptors benchwarmer, saw his short and unimpressive NBA career come to an abrupt end. This severe penalty stems from his involvement in a gambling scheme that exploited his access to privileged information and his ability to influence game outcomes. He was caught manipulating his play and leaking insider health information to bettors, specifically using platforms like DraftKings to place high-payout, high-risk parlay bets — the kind favored by many of an ever-growing pool of gambling addicts for their potential huge returns.