Daily fantasy sports (DFS) operators are gearing up for the NFL season, their most active and profitable time of the year, while lawmakers are scrambling to finalize laws and regulations to make sure they get a piece of the action. Market leaders DraftKings and FanDuel receive more contest entries on […]
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NFL Lawyer Hints League is Considering Supporting Legalized Sports Betting as Oakland Raiders Mull Relocating to Las Vegas
A senior NFL lawyer hinted at a National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) conference last week that the league might be soon ready to end its opposition to sports betting. During a discussion at the NCPG’s National Summit on Sports & Gambling, NFL Senior Labor Relations Counsel Brook Gardiner said, “Very […]
Daily Fantasy Sports Deemed Legal in West Virginia by State’s Attorney General
Daily fantasy sports (DFS) is a legal online betting format in West Virginia. That’s according to state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey who recently opined in a 14-page paper that DFS contests are predominantly based upon skill. “We conclude that West Virginia law does not prohibit the offering of or participation […]
Pennsylvania Online Gambling Law Passes State House as Legislature Looks for Revenue
A bill to legalize Pennsylvania online gambling and daily fantasy sports (DFS) passed the State House of Representatives this week by a margin of 114-85. The legislation, House Bill 2150, would allow brick-and-mortar casinos to partner with licensed software providers to offer online games. In addition, the measure authorizes DFS […]