For those following the state of Fantasy Sports in Florida, it is quite apparent that entering the market continues to be fraught with uncertainty and risk. Last September, Mr. Lou Trombetta, the Executive Director of the Florida Gaming Control Commission (“GCC”), sent cease and desist letters to three companies that were allegedly “offering and accepting […]
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April 15, 2015 Thanks in large part to the exception provided in the federal Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (“UIGEA”), fantasy sports contests are unquestionably legal in most states. However, there are still a handful of states where the legality of such contests is a matter of debate. Louisiana has now taken steps to remove
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April 13, 2015 At last week’s IMG World Congress of Sports, Commissioner of Baseball Rob Manfred announced that Major League Baseball (“MLB” or the “League”) and the Major League Baseball Players Association (“MLBPA” or the “Union”) have agreed to prohibit League players from participating in daily fantasy baseball competitions involving prizes. How does this development
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