When it comes to daily fantasy sports (DFS), there is no question that these games are completely legal.
They meet the litmus test of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 (UIGEA). That act provided a firm definition for what constitutes a legal fantasy sports game. Slap the big "APPROVED" stamp on your forehead if...
...your game sets a fixed cash prize in advance of signups (the prize is not based on how many entries you get).
...winning is determined by the relative knowledge and skill of the participants and based on the statistical results of players in multiple games.
...winning is not determined by team results or by the performance of one player.
By these rules, DFS is legal. But just because it meets a legal...
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