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In 2012, the Maryland General Assembly passed legislation that made it clear that participating in paid, online fantasy sports was not gambling. We believe that was the correct decision. Study after study has demonstrated that participation in fantasy sports is a game of skill that does not belong in the same category as slot machines and blackjack. Unfortunately, there is … Read More

WRITTEN BY EDITOR ON DECEMBER 9, 2015 AT 8:58 AM CDT As a sports media scholar who has conducted research on fantasy sports play, I find myself fielding quite a few questions from a variety of constituencies relating to the rapid explosion of daily, weekly and season-long fantasy games. Usually, it’s the core question: “Do you think this stuff is gambling?” … Read More

WRITTEN BY CLIFF SIMS ON MARCH 29, 2016 AT 9:57 AM CDT When the Alabama legislature returns from spring break next week, one of the first bills that will receive consideration would create a structure by which the state government can regulate the booming fantasy sports industry. Over 700,000 Alabamians — roughly 20% of the state’s population over the age of … Read More

Issued on 3/25/16 “We are pleased that Attorney General Healey has issued regulations that will provide important consumer protections and allow all businesses in our industry to thrive. We have recently seen a great deal of positive momentum, and today’s outcome in Massachusetts provides a very strong framework that other states can follow to ensure millions of fans can continue … Read More

DraftKings Statement Regarding the Settlement with the New York Attorney General Effective today, as part of a settlement reached with the Attorney General’s office, DraftKings will stop offering paid daily fantasy sports contests in New York State. We are an industry leader in technology, innovation and consumer protections, and we are grateful to the hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers … Read More

By Mark Fitton SPRINGFIELD — A state lawmaker says his bill to formally legalize online Illinois fantasy sports contests would protect as many 2 million Illinoisans who play, as well as small businesses that offer the games or related services. Illinois law neither explicitly allows or forbids the games, which have participants open real-money accounts with online operators. Read more … Read More

By Mark Cuban The death of the fantasy sports industry has been greatly exaggerated. Yes, certain politicians like New York Attorney Gen. Eric Schneiderman and California Assemblyman Marc Levine have sought to make a name for themselves by promoting efforts to ban daily fantasy in their respective states. They are wrong and misguided. But the larger story — and the one … Read More

By Peter Schoenke Amid all the recent clamor over fantasy sports, residents of Illinois may be forgiven for wondering about the legal status of these games. That’s a shame, because more than two million people in this state participate in fantasy sports contests, and they deserve clarity — and the right to play. The good news is that new legislation … Read More

After a review of appropriate state statutes, case law, and operations, Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin has found that daily fantasy sports are currently legal under Rhode Island law. Kilmartin sent his finding in a letter to Governor Gina Raimondo, Senate President M. Teresa Paiva Weed, and Speaker Nicholas Mattiello. Kilmartin also strongly advised the Legislature to at a minimum … Read More