Under fire, daily fantasy sports continue on

Under fire, daily fantasy sports continue on
Despite New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's declaration this week that daily fantasy sports (DFS) is illegal gambling, millions of consumers will field their fantasy NFL teams this weekend. The battle over DFS and whether it is a game of …
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Sources: NFL looks to prevent congressional hearing on DFS ties
Pallone, in his letter requesting the hearing, noted that, historically, professional sports leagues have been strongly opposed to sports betting but at the same time have fully embraced fantasy sports. "Given the professional sports leagues …
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Lawmakers look into whether online fantasy sports leagues are considered gambling
While sports betting is forbidden in most states, one-day fantasy leagues contend that they are legal and protected by federal law because they are seen as a game of skill rather than chance. "I feel like it's kind of an in between, a moral … A New …
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