Fantasy Sports

Daily Fantasy Sports Games in the USA? As discussed numerous times on this site, the legality of fantasy sports contests that require an entry fee, and that pay out cash prizes, varies state by state, and can be considered illegal gambling under certain circumstances, depending on the jurisdiction. While there is an exemption under federal […]

Early Innings for Fantasy Sports  The legality of fantasy sports contests that require an entry fee, and that pay out cash prizes, vary state by state, and can be considered illegal gambling under certain circumstances and in certain jurisdictions.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, there is an exemption under federal law (the 2006 Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement

The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 (“UIGEA”) prohibits any person engaged in the business of betting or wagering from knowingly accepting payments in connection with the participation by another person in unlawful Internet gambling.   Violation of this statute may result in criminal penalties, including monetary fines and imprisonment for up to five (5)

Looking for the Rulebook The rules pertaining to fantasy sports contests that require an entry fee, and that pay out cash prizes, vary by jurisdiction, and the legality of such fantasy sports contests is often determined by various features of the contests themselves. In terms of federal law, the 2006 Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act