Fantasy Sports Industry News
Fantasy Sports Industry News
Lawmakers Looking to Tax, Regulate Daily Fantasy Sports
Fantasy sports companies estimate more than 200,000 people in New Hampshire are participating in their games.
Why Two-Thirds of Daily Fantasy Sports Companies Have Shut Down in Last Year
Among the most prominent examples is the proposed merger between DraftKings and FanDuel
NBA Inks New International Daily Fantasy Sports Deal With PlayOn
The new partner will create games in Asia, Europe and Latin America.
Bill to Legalize Daily Fantasy Sports in Texas Left Pending
A bill exempting paid online fantasy sports sites from Texas anti-gambling laws has begun a potentially contentious journey through the Legislature.
Why iGaming Must Adapt to the Needs of Millennials or Die
'By 2020, the millennial generation will represent 50% of the work force, that is, more or less 50% of our market. Therefore it is crucial to start listening to them.''
Colorado Enacts Bonding Requirement for Fantasy Sports Operators
On June 10, 2016, Colorado governor John Hickenlooper signed House Bill 16-1404, a bill to regulate fantasy contests and fantasy contest operators in the state.
FanDuel Adds Fantasy Golf Ahead of Merger With DraftKings
The world’s biggest Daily Fantasy Sports website on Tuesday announced it had added fantasy golf ahead of its merger with Boston-based DraftKings.
Former Massachusetts Attorney General Defends DraftKings as ‘Job Creator’
Former Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley is planning to tell a Beacon Hill commission that Boston-based daily fantasy sports operator DraftKings has added more than 100 jobs in the state.
Oulala Raises New Funding Round
The DFS company has appointed two new senior directors
Fantasy Sports Bill Would Ensure Legality in State of Ohio
A bill introduced this past week in the Ohio Senate looks to ensure that fantasy sports remains legal in the Buckeye State.
Oulala clinches the Best Fantasy Sports Product Award
Oulala.com, the daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator and B2B provider, won the award for 'Best Fantasy Sports Product' at SBC Awards ceremony in London.
DraftKings, FanDuel Are Merging
Daily fantasy sports rivals DraftKings and FanDuel have agreed to merge after months of speculation and increasing regulatory scrutiny.
DraftKings, FanDuel Agree to $12M Settlement With New York
DraftKings and FanDuel will pay $6 million apiece to New York state to resolve lawsuits alleging the daily fantasy sports companies engaged in false advertising under a legal settlement announced Tuesday
Anti-Gambling Group Files Suit to Stop DraftKings, FanDuel in NY
An anti-gambling group called Stop Predatory Gambling has filed a lawsuit this week claiming that New York lawmakers violated the state constitution in allowing Daily Fantasy Sports sites DraftKings and FanDuel to re-enter the market.
New Daily Fantasy Sports Firm Sportito Dives Into UK Market
The latest entry into the European Daily Fantasy Sports market promises to cover 40 different football leagues and entry fees as low as £2.
ESPN Fantasy App Fumbles
ESPN’s Fantasy Sports app crashed during one of the biggest days of the year, the premier of the new NFL season.
Grand Fantasy Sports Launched by Minnesota Indian Tribes
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Malta Aims To Regulate Daily Fantasy Sports Out of Europe
Malta set to become the first European country to specifically regulate DFS Malta’s gaming regulator will roll out a specific skill game licence
Daily Fantasy Sports Could Resume in Nevada
Daily fantasy sports sites that were ordered to stop Nevada operations last year because they didn’t have a gambling license could be making a comeback.
Daily Fantasy Sports to Resume in New York State Ahead of NFL Season
DraftKings, FanDuel and three other daily fantasy sports operators were cleared to resume business in New York on Monday, just in time for the approaching NFL season and Major League Baseball playoffs.
Group Contemplates Lawsuit Over Fantasy Sports in New York
With passage of legislation that will now permit Daily Fantasy Sports in the state of New York under more stringent licensing guidelines, an anti-online gambling group has contemplated a lawsuit to try to prevent such companies from gaining access to the market.
Premier Punt Joins Forces With Southampton Football Club
Southampton Football Club announced that Premier Punt have become their Official Fantasy Sports Betting Partner.
Global Daily Fantasy Sports Enters Into Strategic Relationship With NYX
Global Daily Fantasy Sports Inc. (TSXV:DFS) (the “Company”) wishes to announce a strategic relationship with NYX Gaming Group Limited (“NYX”) (TSXV:NYX) and that it intends to complete an additional private placement for up to $6 million.
Are Daily Fantasy Sports Legal in Colorado: Can I Play DraftKings, FanDuel?
Colorado is one of the few states that have specifically legalized Daily Fantasy Sports. As such, the likes of DraftKings and FanDuel are permitted.
Al Ross, Busted in 1998, is Back in the Game With a New DFS Site
It won't be long before you will be able to go into your local sports bar and, utilizing a small betting kiosk there, legally wager on daily fantasy sports.
At Least 6 States Adopt Fantasy Sports Laws; 21 Others Don't
The daily fantasy sports industry notched some wins but failed to capture a majority of states after an all-out push this year to preserve its legality amid concerns the online games amount to illegal sports betting operations.
Rob Gronkowski to Take Part in First Ever DraftKings ‘Fantasy Sports Fest’
DraftKings on Tuesday announced it will host the first ever “Fantasy Sports Fest” at Gillette Stadium this August (exact dates not immediately known at the time this was going to press).
Delaware DOJ Declares Daily Fantasy Sports Illegal in That State
The Delaware Department of Justice announced Friday that real cash Daily Fantasy Sports sites have officially been ordered to cease operations in that state.
Hargett Says Tennessee Ready to Enforce New Law Regulating Fantasy Sports Companies
A state agency has a new name and new rules to handle a General Assembly-passed law last session that legalized fantasy sports betting in Tennessee and regulates it
Indiana to Legalize Daily Fantasy Sports
Indiana will become only the second state to specifically legalize Daily Fantasy Sports contests.
