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I have always been against the DK Pro concept where someone is paid by DK for analysis or to promote their product yet they play on the site. I realize that they are NOT employees and have no access to any information. Still if DFS wants to grow and have credibility this concept needs to end. I know they are not cheating but it’s about perception. And someone get paid by the site playing on the site is AWFUL perception. If this does not end the next time a DK Pro takes down a big win on DK it will be the next big scandal. Thoughts?
2016 DraftKings FBBWC Finalist
2015 FanDuel WFBC Finalist
There is very little need/value from having a DK pro, so why even bother having them? Just avoid the potential controversy and get rid of them.
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couldn’t agree more here. I think it’s unfortunate, but the media will take hold of anything they can and will be looking for any correlation with players attached to a site(jn any way), and any potential success they may have will be open to debate.
On a side note, interesting topic and angle for the newest DK playbook article:)
http://playbook.draftkings.com/nfl/daily-fantasy-sports-secrets/
Fanduel insider and the DK playbook need to go away, the sites should focus on providing the best games possible not the best content. I think the sites should sponsor players and not call them DK Pros, it can come off poorly when people don’t understand it.
If DK and FD want to provide content do it through a 3rd party website like rotogrinders no reason they need to produce the content themselves with people on their payroll.
“Pros” are not the issue. Most of them live within the circle of rules and regulations the sites put in place. The issue is with the sites and their lack of transparency and their obvious eagerness to cater to the small subset of users that push volume in the contests. (fastest methods to financial growth model)
The “pros” are eating the T-bone steak the sites have been more than willing to force feed them. They have the stomach (bankroll) to support the feeding frenzy, so they do. Why wouldn’t they?
I remember the days when FanDuel only had their little short tutorial video on how to create a lineup, we need to go back to this. The sites need to operate the sites and let people like rotogrinders provide content. We do not need emails stating what QB to play that night, people need to figure that out on their own thats what makes this a game of “skill” right?
Looking forward to reading another 200 page thread when a “Pro,” who receives privileges undisclosed to the public, wins over a million dollars in a live final on DK. Anyone who thinks these “Pros” don’t disclose their lineup information among themselves (and other non “Pros”) is blind.
So I take it none of you complaining are giving out your referral links right?