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‘Small Businesses Of Fantasy Sports’ Launch New Lobbying Effort Apart From DraftKings, FanDuel

A group of more than 30 fantasy sports companies has started its own lobbying effort that diverges from DraftKings and FanDuel. Read More

Posted on: March 29, 2016 | | Dustin Gouker

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How The Fantasy Sports Trade Association Gutted Its Own Self-Regulatory Charter

The Fantasy Sports Trade Association is pitching regulatory bills around the country, even though it once eliminated the need to enforce its own charter. Read More

Posted on: March 8, 2016 | | Dustin Gouker

As FantasyHub Scandal Deepens, DFS Lobbyists Are Pushing Bills That Would Let It Happen Again And Again

Despite the fact that an FSTA member site is unable to pay players their money, the organization continues to recklessly advocate for self-regulation. Read More

Posted on: February 26, 2016 | | Chris Grove

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States Passing Daily Fantasy Sports Bills May Be Authorizing Far More Sports Betting Than They Realize

Majority of daily fantasy sports bills working their way through over 25 states may authorize a far broader class of sports betting than lawmakers realize. Read More

Posted on: February 19, 2016 | | Chris Grove

Daily Fantasy Sports Industry On Proposed Massachusetts Regulations: Change Is Needed

The daily fantasy sports industry took issue with many of the regulations of the industry proposed by attorney general Maura Healey. Read More

Posted on: January 25, 2016 | | Dustin Gouker

Fantasy Sports Trade Association President: ‘We Need To Formally Legalize Fantasy Play In 50 States’

Fantasy Sports Trade Association president Paul Charchian said his group will be fighting for the industry's legality by taking a state-by-state approach. Read More

Posted on: January 20, 2016 | | Dustin Gouker

Daily Fantasy Sports Regulation Bill Passes California Assembly Committee Vote

California became the first jurisdiction in the United States to pass a daily fantasy sports regulation bill out of a committee hearing. Read More

Posted on: January 6, 2016 | | Dustin Gouker

Pennsylvania Isn’t Rushing Daily Fantasy Sports Bill After Gaming Committee Hearing

A Pennsylvania committee hearing on daily fantasy sports indicated lawmakers want to regulate the industry, but changes to legislation were not discussed. Read More

Posted on: November 10, 2015 | | Dustin Gouker

FSTA Lobbyist Tells Lawmakers: Seasonlong Fantasy Involves Less Skill Than Daily Fantasy Sports

A lobbyist for the Fantasy Sports Trade Association said in testimony before a New Jersey Assembly committee that daily fantasy sports requires more skill than playing seasonlong fantasy sports. Read More

Posted on: November 10, 2015 | | Dustin Gouker

New Jersey Daily Fantasy Sports Hearing Recap: Contentious, But No Bill Coming Soon

New Jersey will not be acting quickly on any possible legislation to regulate the daily fantasy sports industry after an Assembly committee hearing Monday. Read More

Posted on: November 9, 2015 | | Dustin Gouker

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‘Small Businesses Of Fantasy Sports’ Launch New Lobbying Effort Apart From DraftKings, FanDuel

How The Fantasy Sports Trade Association Gutted Its Own Self-Regulatory Charter

As FantasyHub Scandal Deepens, DFS Lobbyists Are Pushing Bills That Would Let It Happen Again And Again

States Passing Daily Fantasy Sports Bills May Be Authorizing Far More Sports Betting Than They Realize

Daily Fantasy Sports Industry On Proposed Massachusetts Regulations: Change Is Needed

Fantasy Sports Trade Association President: ‘We Need To Formally Legalize Fantasy Play In 50 States’

Daily Fantasy Sports Regulation Bill Passes California Assembly Committee Vote

Pennsylvania Isn’t Rushing Daily Fantasy Sports Bill After Gaming Committee Hearing

FSTA Lobbyist Tells Lawmakers: Seasonlong Fantasy Involves Less Skill Than Daily Fantasy Sports

New Jersey Daily Fantasy Sports Hearing Recap: Contentious, But No Bill Coming Soon

Mobile NY Sports Betting Soars Past $1 Billion Wagered In Two Weeks

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How Will Mobile Louisiana Sports Betting Launch Stack Up?

New Illinois Sports Betting Option Cleared 16 Months After Applying

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