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Louisiana Daily Fantasy Sports Bill Dead For Current Legislative Session

A Louisiana bill that would have legalized daily fantasy sports is dead for the current legislative session after encountering opposition from lobbying groups. What happened? The bill from Rep. Joseph Lopinto — HB 475 — sought to create a carveout in state law that differentiated playing fantasy sports from gambling. Legal Sports Report learned that the Louisiana Family Forum and some brick-and-mortar gaming interests in the […] Read More

Posted on: June 2, 2015 | | Dustin Gouker

Future Of Louisiana Daily Fantasy Sports Bill Threatened By Opposition, Lobbying Efforts

Editor’s Note: See updated story here. A Louisiana bill that would legalize daily fantasy sports has met with opposition that threatens the bill’s future, at least for this legislative session. What happened? The bill from Rep. Joseph Lopinto — HB 475 — seeks to create a carveout in state law that differentiates playing fantasy sports from gambling. Legal Sports […] Read More

Posted on: May 29, 2015 | | Dustin Gouker

Kansas Fantasy Sports Bill Nears Finish Line, Reaches Governor’s Desk After Passing State Legislature

The Kansas state legislature passed a bill legalizing fantasy sports in the state, marking the most progress by a bill dealing with DFS has made this year. Read More

Posted on: May 7, 2015 | | Dustin Gouker

Somehow, DFS Is Managing To Stay Off The Radar Of Gambling Opponents In Congress

The daily fantasy sports industry is still not in the crosshairs of a bill that aims to shut down several forms of online gambling in the United States, according to a recent article in “The Hill.” DFS, not on the radar Either because of lack of interest, or a lack of knowledge, the forces behind […] Read More

Posted on: April 21, 2015 | | Dustin Gouker