Fantasy Sports Considered Illegal Gambling by Two More Attorneys General

Alabama and Tennessee can be added to the list of states with attorneys general who do not believe daily fantasy sports are legal under their state law. On April 5, 2016, the Alabama Attorney General issued a press release reporting he delivered cease and desist letters to FanDuel and Draft Kings. The two leagues have until May 1, 2016 to stop operating in Alabama. According the Attorney General Luther Strange, “paid daily fantasy sports contests are in fact illegal gambling under Alabama law.”

Tennessee Attorney

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