The thought of another state entering the Internet poker market hardly gives reason for anyone to cheer, but if New York comes online it may be different.
Read More . . .The state is the latest to find that the games are illegal gambling—a string of rulings that threaten the industry’s existence.
Read More . . .Wisconsin has gambling laws in place that make it illegal for any sort of betting, lottery or gambling related operations but Republican Tyler Vorpagel believes that this law should not be applied to the Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) industry as it does not fall under the category of being 'games of chance' but 'games of skills'.
Read More . . .Illinois state Attorney General Lisa Madigan has filed motions to dismiss lawsuits filed by daily fantasy sports operators DraftKings and FanDuel.
Read More . . .Texas state Attorney General Ken Paxton (pictured) has added his name to the list of AG's that have declared daily fantasy sports to be illegal gambling.
Read More . . .Rep. Rob Matzie has introduced a resolution urging Congress to lift the federal ban on sports betting and allow states that have legalized casino gaming to offer sports betting through the licensed facilities.
Read More . . .Massachusetts Gaming Commission suggests omnibus online gaming legislation that doesn't specifically mention DFS may avoid PASPA challenge.
Read More . . .Proposed rules for online fantasy sports contests will be getting a public airing in Boston.
Read More . . .Wisconsin and Illinois have joined the mounting list of states that have given daily fantasy sports special attention, whether for the better or worse.
Read More . . .The online poker legislative calendar in 2015 was noticeably active over the last 12 months, elected lawmakers turning to Internet casinos to avoid raising taxes on citizens as budgets continue to inflate while revenues continue to shrink.
Read More . . .The online poker legislative calendar in 2015 was noticeably active over the last 12 months, elected lawmakers turning to Internet casinos to avoid raising taxes on citizens as budgets continue to inflate while revenues continue to shrink.
Read More . . .FanDuel and DraftKings sued Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan today, a day after she declared daily fantasy sports betting illegal in the state.
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