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Originally Posted by fetsie444
Once an order is handed down it cannot be reversed. You knew it was coming cause you are talking about a state let along a city that is totally against legalizing gambling building casinos etc. Good thing i still reside iin NJ because i was this close to moving back to NY. Please people dont waste your time trying to lobby or file petitions which i have seen on twitter. Once its down its a done deal I just hope NJ isn't the next victim because Christie doesnt want DFS in the state either.
Sorry, but the bolded part above has nothing to do with what was actually said by the NY AG to FanDuel.
I posted a copy of the actual Letter above, please read it before confirming you do not know much about that of which you post.
Briefly, there is no "order" and FanDuel and counsel were told to come in and meet to show why the AG is off the mark. The next step would be for the AG to go to Court orc change his mind, or FD and DK might head to Court themselves, pull out, run a bunch of FREE NY contests or something else.
(I am interested in the AG's distinction between dfs and traditional fantasy sports sites, the latter relying on revenues from advertising and only bragging rights or private side bets among players. )
Personally, I think the whole "skill" argument is irrelevant, as NY law seemingly says that betting is illegal, as the "outcome is not in control of the bettor. However, I am not admitted to practice in NY, so that's just a personal view.....
Skillful betting on the aggregate outcome of selected performances on the field may turn something into a contest of who is the best bettor, but it is still betting on the outcome of atheletic performances by someone else.
Again this is something that, at best is an area of State law; Nevada says DFS is sportsbetting and needs to be regulated, now NY AG says it violates NY law as illegal betting on an "outcome ... of a future contingent event "not in control of the bettor.
unlike playing poker, the choices a DFS player makes have zero influence on the outcome of the various sporting events or performances involved.
Last edited by Gzesh; 11-11-2015 at 02:07 PM.