DanMcQ
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Post by DanMcQ on Oct 31, 2015 8:33:18 GMT -5
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Post by FrazierFanatic on Nov 11, 2015 11:56:24 GMT -5
The NY Attorney General has issued a cease and desist order to Fanduel and DraftKings to stop operating in NY because they involve gambling.
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hoyainspirit
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Post by hoyainspirit on Nov 11, 2015 14:06:44 GMT -5
It seems to me a comparable analogy would be horse racing. It takes skill to know the horses and jockeys, to read the tout sheets, and to pick winning horse/jockey combinations. Those that do that best will win more money. In fantasy sports, those who have the skill to pick the best fantasy players generally win. Not sure I see all that much difference. At least, that was my initial reaction. No doubt in my mind that fantasy betting should be regulated.
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Post by TC on Nov 11, 2015 14:53:45 GMT -5
It seems to me a comparable analogy would be horse racing. It takes skill to know the horses and jockeys, to read the tout sheets, and to pick winning horse/jockey combinations. Those that do that best will win more money. In fantasy sports, those who have the skill to pick the best fantasy players generally win. Not sure I see all that much difference. At least, that was my initial reaction. No doubt in my mind that fantasy betting should be regulated. I agree with your conclusion, but I'm not sure how picking the best players on a single day is a "skill" though. That's such a small sample size, and I think the fact that these really aren't "skill-based" games is one of the biggest reasons they should be classified as betting and regulated. |
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Post by hoyarooter on Nov 11, 2015 21:22:22 GMT -5
It seems to me a comparable analogy would be horse racing. It takes skill to know the horses and jockeys, to read the tout sheets, and to pick winning horse/jockey combinations. Those that do that best will win more money. In fantasy sports, those who have the skill to pick the best fantasy players generally win. Not sure I see all that much difference. At least, that was my initial reaction. No doubt in my mind that fantasy betting should be regulated. I agree with your conclusion, but I'm not sure how picking the best players on a single day is a "skill" though. That's such a small sample size, and I think the fact that these really aren't "skill-based" games is one of the biggest reasons they should be classified as betting and regulated. As a devotee of the Sport of Kings for many decades, I totally agree with hoyainspirit - except that there's no question that betting on horse racing is gambling - it's just statutorily permitted in most states. I don't see Draft Kings et al as so much different. |
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Post by HometownHoya on Nov 11, 2015 22:44:17 GMT -5
The main issue comparing horse racing to DFS is that one has a physical location while the other is online. If only certain states allow DFS companies to operate, that is where they will be.
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Post by DanMcQ on Jan 1, 2016 13:54:01 GMT -5
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