Fantasy Football Illegal in Kansas: Prosecution Possible

Fantasy Football may be legal under federal law but don’t tell that to the state of Kansas.

Clearly, Fantasy Football is illegal there based on this statute:

21-6404 says "As with any other illegal gambling matter, if a fantasy sports league involves the elements of a prize, chance and consideration then it is an illegal 'lottery' prohibited by Kansas criminal law".

And, yes, you can be prosecuted in the state of Kansas for participating in Fantasy Sports whether it be Football, Baseball or anything else.

Sedgwick County District Attorney Marc Bennett says if you are paying to play, there's a prize and you are taking a chance in the game, then you are subject to prosecution.

- Gilbert Horowitz, Gambling911.com