Fanatics to ID, ban bettors who harass athletes

Fanatics Sportsbook is partnering with ProhiBet Bad Actors to crack down on harassment. The system uses artificial intelligence and investigative tools to detect when bettors abuse athletes on social media. According to ESPN News, Fanatics will use the platform to identify and ban the offenders. It's the first time a major United States sportsbook has adopted this kind of system.

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