Following the news that New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers will miss the entire NFL season due to injury, DraftKings has announced that it will offer refunds on wagers involving the player.
DraftKings to Refund Aaron Rodgers Bets Following InjuryAARON RODGERS FUTURES UPDATE:
After suffering tear of his Achilles tendon, Aaron Rodgers’ season is over. In addition to the refunds on last night’s game, we’ll be refunding all Rodgers futures singles and parlays where Rodgers is an open leg.
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— DraftKings Sportsbook (@DKSportsbook) September 12, 2023
Rodgers, a four-time MVP and the 6th highest paid Quarterback in the NFL with guaranteed cash of $36,888,888 joined the Jets in the NFL offseason and in the immediate aftermath of the trade there was considerable betting activity as bettors backed Rodgers to succeed at the Jets.
DraftKings to Refund Aaron Rodgers Bets Following Injury DraftKings to Refund Aaron Rodgers Bets Following InjurySpeaking of DraftKings’ decision on X, pro sports bettor and founder of BetBash Spanky said:
Let me settle the debate…
If you are a sports bettor expecting a refund on an injured player, not only are you the scum of the earth, you are a worthless entitled jackass who needs to get slapped around and learn how to become a responsible adult. https://t.co/oVClBfL9YD
— spanky (@spanky) September 12, 2023
DraftKings’ refund announcement comes just a day after the company drew criticism for its questionable choice of wording in a 9/11 themed parlay offer promoted on social media. Following the furor over the promotion, DraftKings made a public apology.
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