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2024 FSGA Winter Conference – Main Fantasy Sports Event of the Year

2024 FSGA Winter Conference – Main Fantasy Sports Event of the Year

Olena December 13, 2023 22:39:08

Next year, Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association will host the 2024 FSGA Winter Conference, a must-attend event for fantasy sports and gaming enthusiasts. Held at The Cosmopolitan, this two-day conference promises to be a game-changer for keep players and a great opportunity to learn about FS for newcomers.

DFS NASCAR Tips: How To Choose the Best Line-up?

DFS NASCAR Tips: How To Choose the Best Line-up?

Eniko October 27, 2021 21:47:37

Daily Fantasy Sports are more and more popular all around the world, as you can play them in all major sports now from football to the NBA. But if you’re a fan of motorsports, you can also choose to compete in NASCAR, and win every week. In order to do that here are some useful DFS NASCAR tips for beginners. 

How to Build a Successful NBA DFS Lineup Strategy?

How to Build a Successful NBA DFS Lineup Strategy?

Anas October 27, 2021 21:36:32

NBA DFS is a completely different animal when compared to other DFS sports. Thus, even if you do not aspire to become a basketball savant, you need to adopt some simple but smart strategies before betting on NBA DFS. We provide you with some insights on how to create a solid NBA DFS lineup strategy. We guarantee that you will win more wagers than before.

Casino Games that Professional Gamblers Play

Casino Games that Professional Gamblers Play

sainbileg August 13, 2020 09:06:57

As attractive as it sounds, being a professional gambler is not that easy. Hitting the casino and playing one or two rounds of blackjack when you want to feel the thrill is much different than earning your living by playing the games. However, there is no shortage of people who try to seek a career in professional gambling. One of the first questions they encounter is that what game should they specialize in? So here are some of the most common casino games that professional gamblers play.

Fantasy Sports in India: Scoring11 Announces Exciting New Agreements

Fantasy Sports in India: Scoring11 Announces Exciting New Agreements

kuda April 1, 2019 14:57:47

Scoring11 has acquired investment from Sports Gaming UK and secured a licensing agreement with Scout Gaming. They are part of the numerous emerging providers of daily fantasy sports in India. Dream11 is currently the most successful provider in the Indian market. Agreements with Sports Gaming UK and Scout Gaming could, however, help Scoring11 be the next leaders in India.

Ohio Daily Fantasy Sports Bill on its Way to Become a Law?

Ohio Daily Fantasy Sports Bill on its Way to Become a Law?

Staff December 4, 2017 05:12:52

After the Senate passed the Ohio Daily Fantasy Sports Bill on November 29, it’s the president’s turn to act. If he gives his signature, it will become a law. It’s simple as that. But first, let’s see what this bill is all about. The Ohio Daily Fantasy Sports Bill or House Bill 132 was first […]

FanDuel Set to Offer Daily Fantasy Golf in Near Future

FanDuel Set to Offer Daily Fantasy Golf in Near Future

Kevin Oldroyd January 19, 2017 07:40:52

Reports are beginning to surface that FanDuel will soon offer daily fantasy golf ahead of their merger with fellow industry-leader DraftKings. Just a day ago, Yahoo Finance reported that one of the most popular online daily fantasy sports in the US, FanDuel will soon offer their customers daily fantasy golf. Golf will be the first […]

Do we still need to argue the status of New York’s daily fantasy sports?

Do we still need to argue the status of New York’s daily fantasy sports?

Petar June 21, 2016 05:05:17

New York’s daily fantasy sport court case takes a second part: new accusations for DraftKings and FanDuels are on their way.  Although the state of New York made DraftKings and FanDuel operations legal, for New York Attorney General, Eric Schneiderman the battle is still not lost. His next attack on the daily fantasy sports giants […]

NY Introduces Legislation to Regulate DFS

NY Introduces Legislation to Regulate DFS

Kevin Oldroyd June 6, 2016 07:42:38

The daily fantasy sports industry got good news at the end of May, as the NY State Legislature has introduced a bill to legalize and regulate DFS. Since late 2015, daily fantasy sports have been banned in the state of New York. Attorney General Eric Schneiderman maintained the DFS constituted gambling, and sent cease and […]

Congress investigation asks: are daily fantasy sports legal?

Congress investigation asks: are daily fantasy sports legal?

david May 12, 2016 11:25:03

Are daily fantasy sports legal? Congress asked that question yesterday. We reveal what they discussed. Daily fantasy sports are big business in the USA, but is DFS legal? Different states have different answers. Now Congress has decided to investigate. Not often does the house subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade makes gambling news headlines, but […]

AGs Discuss Online Gambling in the US

AGs Discuss Online Gambling in the US

Akos May 3, 2016 09:40:48

Former attorneys general and the representatives of private and government gambling organizations discussed the future of online gambling in the US. A panel of gambling experts and attorneys general discussed the dangers of online gambling and its impact on brick-and-mortar casinos at The Lodge at Deadwood Gaming Resort. The USD 240 billion online gambling in […]

DFS Legal Troubles in Nevada and Maryland

DFS Legal Troubles in Nevada and Maryland

Daniel April 13, 2016 11:46:04

DFS legal troubles ahead for operators DraftKings and FanDuel: tech companies in Nevada sued them for violating gambling laws, while Maryland Attorney General might take the matter to court. Tech companies CG Technology and Interactive Games sued daily fantasy operators FanDuel and DraftKings in Nevada for violating US gambling laws. CG Technology (Cantor Gaming in […]

DFS in Minnesota Legal According to State Legislation

DFS in Minnesota Legal According to State Legislation

Daniel April 12, 2016 08:07:19

State legislation passed a bill 100-28 declaring DFS in Minnesota legal. They also regulate the daily fantasy sports market in the state. As daily fantasy sports are becoming legal according to more and more state’s US gambling laws, the North Star State’s lawmakers also discussed the question. A bill regulating the market was passed by […]

DFS Illegal in Tennessee According to AG

DFS Illegal in Tennessee According to AG

Daniel April 7, 2016 08:20:52

State Attorney General Herbert Slatery III ruled that DFS illegal in Tennessee according to state gambling laws that qualify any game or contest with chance as a contributor to victory as illegal gambling. AG Herbert Slatery III argued that DFS illegal in Tennessee, US gambling news report. Industry leading daily fantasy sports operator DraftKings however […]

NCAA DFS Contests Stopped by DraftKings and FanDuel

NCAA DFS Contests Stopped by DraftKings and FanDuel

Daniel April 4, 2016 04:35:24

DraftKings and FanDuel have reached an agreement with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and subsequently NCAA DFS contests stopped by the operators. The US gambling news about NCAA DFS contests stopped came at the end of negotiations that lasted for months between daily fantasy sports operators DraftKings and FanDuel and the NCAA. At the […]

DraftKings in Massachusetts to Comply with Regulations

DraftKings in Massachusetts to Comply with Regulations

Daniel April 1, 2016 10:53:05

It was announced by the DFS operator that DraftKings in Massachusetts will fully comply with the final gambling laws set for the daily fantasy sports market in the state. State Attorney General Maura Healey has submitted a bill to regulate daily fantasy sports operators and protecting DFS players in the Bay State. The industry-leading operator […]

Indiana Regulates DFS

Indiana Regulates DFS

Daniel March 31, 2016 09:18:44

With a bill passed and signed by Governor Mike Pence, Indiana regulates DFS by the states gambling laws. NCAA baseball and college basketball can’t be a part of DFS contests in Indiana. The daily fantasy sports bill was signed by Gov. Pence last week, so from now on the State of Indiana regulates DFS. A […]

DraftKings LA Galaxy Partnership Agreed

DraftKings LA Galaxy Partnership Agreed

Daniel March 31, 2016 08:30:16

According to the DraftKings LA Galaxy partnership that was agreed this week, the DFS operator will have an own entrance in the StubHub Center Galaxy home stadium. DraftKings branding will also appear on the Major League Soccer club’s official digital properties. A DraftKings LA Galaxy partnership was agreed with undisclosed terms, US gambling news reported […]

DFS in Tennessee to Be Legalized

DFS in Tennessee to Be Legalized

Daniel March 29, 2016 07:01:22

The Volunteer State’s senate has recently passed a bill that would legalize DFS in Tennessee. Legal DFS in Tennessee could be a reality soon. State senators voted 29-1, approving a bill that would legalize DFS in Tennessee. Sen. Jack Johnson commented the story that appeared in US gambling news, saying, “There’s some question right now. […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Stop New York Real Money Contests

DraftKings and FanDuel Stop New York Real Money Contests

Daniel March 24, 2016 09:30:26

Though they were permitted to continue operating as long as their appeal is tried, DraftKings and FanDuel stop New York real money operation after an agreement with the local authorities was reached. The industry leading daily fantasy sports operators are preparing to work together with the authorities of New York State. Their aim is to […]

Europa League Fantasy Football Added by DraftKings

Europa League Fantasy Football Added by DraftKings

Daniel March 16, 2016 11:44:45

DFS operator DraftKings has introduced Europa League fantasy football as well as Liga Mexicana to its selection of fantasy sports contests. As Liverpool took on Manchester United in the No. 2 European club competition in the round of 16, DraftKings also added Europa League fantasy football to its portfolio. The Latin American fantasy futbol section […]

DFS Legalized in Virginia

DFS Legalized in Virginia

Daniel March 10, 2016 19:21:40

State legislators passed a bill that finally ensures that daily fantasy sports sites can operate legally, so DFS legalized in Virginia formally. State Governor Terry McAuliffe signed the ‘Fantasy Contests Act’, making DFS legalized in Virginia. The bill also protects daily fantasy players with some regulations outside the boundaries of US gambling laws. DFS legalized […]

FanDuel Quits Texas

FanDuel Quits Texas

Daniel March 8, 2016 17:10:28

It was announced that FanDuel quits Texas, less than two months after Attorney General Ken Paxton declared that daily fantasy sports qualify as illegal gambling according to US gambling laws in Texas. FanDuel quits Texas, was announced in an email sent by the operators to its customers. Daily fantasy sports originate from Texas and FanDuel […]

Pennsylvania: Gambling Laws Consider Fantasy Sports as Gambling Product

Pennsylvania: Gambling Laws Consider Fantasy Sports as Gambling Product

Bianca O. March 1, 2016 14:53:41

Released last week, is a new law requiring the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board to put together a report detailing the local gambling laws consider fantasy sports as a gambling product. Though extreme, without the proper regulations, betting or gambling on DFS will push and challenge already existing and strict gambling laws in the US and […]

DraftKings Appeal in New York Launched

DraftKings Appeal in New York Launched

Daniel February 29, 2016 15:17:04

DraftKings appeal in New York mentioned horse racing, dog shows and spelling bees as other tournaments in the state that should qualify as illegal gambling according to the decision that banned DFS sites in New York. A DraftKings appeal in New York was filed this week, arguing that the court that supported Attorney General Eric […]

Indiana to Regulate DFS

Indiana to Regulate DFS

Daniel February 9, 2016 23:25:32

A number of bills are about to pass state legislation in Indiana to regulate DFS. Two bills were pushed forward recently in Indiana legislation. Those are designed in Indiana to regulate DFS according to US gambling laws. DFS would be distinguished from online gambling in Indiana. Gambling is strictly regulated in the state and its […]

Florida to Legalize DFS

Florida to Legalize DFS

Daniel February 1, 2016 19:01:45

Senate Regulated Industries Committee and House Finance and Tax Committee approved two bills that would help Florida to legalize DFS. Florida to legalize DFS possibly after two bills, SB 832 and HB 707 were amended and approved by two Senate committees that would regulate such games in the state. US gambling laws in Florida would […]

Legal DFS in Hawaii plus Lotteries Close

Legal DFS in Hawaii plus Lotteries Close

Daniel February 1, 2016 18:28:17

Legal DFS in Hawaii can be a reality soon as the state is expected to alter its radically strict gambling laws. Bills were proposed in the federal state in order to create legal DFS in Hawaii as well as regulated lottery market. US gambling laws in Hawaii are the strictest amongst the federal states together […]

DFS Illegal in Texas According to State AG

DFS Illegal in Texas According to State AG

Daniel January 21, 2016 17:33:18

Attorney General Ken Paxton has claimed DFS illegal in Texas after a clarification request was made by a state representative. DFS illegal in Texas since daily fantasy sports qualifies as illegal gambling according to gambling laws and regulations of the Lone Star state. This declaration was made by Attorney General Ken Paxton, after state representative […]

Florida DFS Bill past First Stage

Florida DFS Bill past First Stage

Daniel January 18, 2016 16:29:46

The Florida DFS bill discusses the regulation of daily fantasy sports services. The HB 707 Florida DFS bill was introduced by Republicans Matt Gaetz and Ritch Workman. It is created to regulate daily fantasy sports in Florida. The Business & Professional Subcommittee passed the proposal. This was the first important step to make daily fantasy […]

DFS New York Fine Can Be Around $3 Billion

DFS New York Fine Can Be Around $3 Billion

Daniel January 6, 2016 17:21:33

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman amended his lawsuit against DraftKings and FanDuel. DraftKings and FanDuel can expect a DFS New York fine that can be as high as $3 billion according to US gambling news. Schneiderman announced the alteration of the lawsuit before the January 4 deadline, when DFS sites had to cease their […]

DFS in Illinois Dubbed Illegal, Ordered to Cease Operations

DFS in Illinois Dubbed Illegal, Ordered to Cease Operations

Katrina P. December 29, 2015 17:36:29

The hammer comes down on DFS in Illinois as attorney general Lisa Madigan officially bans FanDuel and DraftKings from operating in the Prairie State. Illinois attorney general Lisa Madigan has deemed daily fantasy sports (DFS) no different from online sportsbooks in the US, saying that it constitutes as a form of illegal gambling under state […]

DraftKings UK Launch Delayed Until Early Next Year

DraftKings UK Launch Delayed Until Early Next Year

Katrina P. December 21, 2015 15:29:35

The DraftKings UK launch has been pushed back an unknown amount of time for undisclosed reasons. In UK gambling news, the launch of popular daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator DraftKings in the United Kingdom has been pushed back until “early next year”, with no specific date set. As GamingZion had previously reported, both DraftKings and […]

Purveyors try to Influence California DFS laws

Purveyors try to Influence California DFS laws

Katrina P. December 17, 2015 12:45:24

Operators and purveyors have made the pitch regulators of California DFS laws that daily fantasy sports should not constitute as gambling. In US gambling news, yet another American state is dealing with the constantly growing issue of daily fantasy sports. Attorneys and site operators appeared in California court this week to try to convince the […]

Is the Free-to-Play QuickDraft App a Legal Alternative to DFS?

Is the Free-to-Play QuickDraft App a Legal Alternative to DFS?

Katrina P. December 16, 2015 13:37:33

A new free-to-play mobile phone app called QuickDraft is being hailed as a legal alternative to DFS sites like DraftKings and FanDuel. In US gambling news, Americans may still be able to get their DFS fix, even as the industry faces ongoing scandals and legal troubles. The legal alternative to DFS is a free-to-play phone […]

DFS Controversy Causes Major Decline in Entries to Tournaments, Prize Pools

DFS Controversy Causes Major Decline in Entries to Tournaments, Prize Pools

Katrina P. December 16, 2015 12:22:34

Reports show that there’s been a significant decline in participants in tournaments and guaranteed prize pools since the daily fantasy sports (DFS) controversy began last summer. In US gambling news, DFS operators are facing yet another hurdle, though surprisingly this time it isn’t coming directly from Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. Rather, it’s coming from their […]

Emergency Notice of Appeal Filed Following DFS New York Case Ruling

Emergency Notice of Appeal Filed Following DFS New York Case Ruling

Katrina P. December 14, 2015 18:44:02

DraftKings and FanDuel remain operational following the most recent DFS New York court ruling… But only for the time being. In US gambling news, there’s been another new development in the ongoing saga of daily fantasy sports (DFS) operators DraftKings and FanDuel versus New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. Schneiderman won the most recent round, […]

DFS Ban In New York Upheld by Judge

DFS Ban In New York Upheld by Judge

Daniel December 12, 2015 17:08:53

DraftKings and FanDuel can’t do business in the state according to DFS ban in New York. DraftKings and FanDuel have 30 days to leave Judge says DFS is ‘Contest of Chance’ Appeals are expected New York Supreme Justice Manuel Mendez ruled that daily fantasy sites DraftKings and FanDuel can’t operate in New York State, US […]

The Political Push for a DFS Ban in New York is Hypocritical

The Political Push for a DFS Ban in New York is Hypocritical

Katrina P. December 3, 2015 13:39:01

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is on what seems like a never-ending crusade against daily fantasy sports. But why does a DFS ban in New York exist, and not bans on other forms of gambling? It is no US gambling news that Schneiderman hates daily fantasy sports and is intent on bringing them down—at least in […]