Just recently the general attorney of New York has ruled that daily fantasy sports are now considered illegal in the state of New York. We have probably all seen or hear an advertisement from Fan Duel or Draft Kings. These two websites allow people to choose real players from professional sports and build a team. Depending on how well your player produces during the real game, you will receive points. Whoever has the most points will then be awarded money, the better a person finishes the more money he or she shall receive. This is a good way to spend a few dollars and to make any game a little more interesting. The Federal government states that this is all legal because it is not considered gambling, but a game of skill. Even though the Federal government states that it is legal, New York has decided to be one of the first states to illegalize this practice. I personally do not like the way in which the government of NY is dealing with this, because I enjoy playing these sports and hope that in the end, it does not become illegal.
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