DraftKings Files for Temporary Restraining Order and New NY Legislation Proposed

Monday, November 16, 2015 saw a lot of action regarding the ongoing daily fantasy sports (DFS) controversy in New York State.

On November 10, 2015, following a month-long investigation into the operations of DFS industry leaders DraftKings, Inc. and FanDuel, Inc., N.Y. Attorney General Eric Schneiderman notified the two companies of his decision to shut down their state-conducted business. By way of cease and desist letters, Schneiderman required the companies to refrain from accepting DFS wagers placed by New York servers.

In response, both DraftKings

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