Email From Virginia House of Delegates Representative Jay Leftwich
This is a copy of an email that was sent by Virginia House of Delegates member Jay Leftwich to fantasy player Jeff Elliott on Friday, July 1st.
From: J A Leftwich [mailto:DelJLeftwich@house.virginia.gov]
To: Jeff Elliott
Subject: Re: Amending the Fantasy spots legislation
Dr. Elliott,
2 Major Flaws with Virginia’s Fantasy Sports Law
The following article can be found in its original form at this link from Inc.com:
Inc.com: Darren Heitner, March 8, 2016
Virginia has become the first state to specifically authorize fantasy sports operations within its laws, through the establishment of the Fantasy Contests Act.
Read moreFantasy Player's Letter To Pennsylvania Senator Charles McIlhinney
This is a copy of an email that was sent by Pennsylvania fantasy sports player Bill Radcliff and received by Pennsylvania senator Charles McIlhinney on Friday, June 24th.
-----Original Message-----
From: "Bill Radcliff" <email address removed>
Sent: Friday, June 24, 2016 12:57pm
To: cmcilhinney@pasen.gov
Cc: dave@sbfsta.org
Subject: HB2150
Bet on Guv letting SEA 339 be law?
The following article can be found in its original form in the Indiana Gaming Insight Newsletter:
Indiana Gaming Insight: March 21, 2016
Reproduction approved by publisher.
We were spot-on with our projection that SB 339, the fantasy sports wagering bill that removes the platform from a legal gray zone, would avoid conference committee, receive Senate concurrence, and head to the Governor’s desk.
Read moreSmall Fantasy Sports Businesses to fight NY duopoly
The following press conference video can be found in its original form at this link from Mack Communications on YouTube:
Mack Communications: March 30, 2016
A newly formed coalition of small fantasy sports business operators and vendors has joined forces in an attempt to amend proposed legislation in New York State that would impose an onerous $500,000 fee in order to be licensed to operate fantasy sports contests in the state. The new association has formed in opposition to DraftKings and FanDuel, both of which support the New York legislation.
Read moreSmall Business Side of Daily Fantasy Sports
The following article can be found in its original form at this link from Time Warner Cable News:
Time Warner Cable News: March 29, 2016
Virginia and Indiana are the first two states to pass regulations for daily fantasy sports. Meanwhile, here in New York, a temporary ban has been placed on companies DraftKings and FanDuel by attorney general Eric Schneiderman.
Read moreSmall fantasy sports businesses protest N.Y. fee proposal
The following article can be found in its original form at this link from the Boston Globe:
Boston Globe: Michael Virtanen, March 30, 2016
ALBANY, N.Y. — Small fantasy sports businesses said Tuesday that legislation requiring them to pay a $500,000 licensing fee would make New York too expensive for all but industry giants DraftKings and FanDuel.
Read moreFantasy Industry Open To Federal Regulations
The following article can be found in its original PDF form from Gambling Compliance:
Gambling Compliance: Tony Batt, May 12, 2016
Fantasy sports operators are willing to cooperate with Congress in establishing consumer protection guidelines, an industry trade group’s executive told a House subcommittee on Wednesday.
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