Trending: Opposition to Fantasy Sports Regulation. 3 Bits Informed Intel.

What’s happening with fantasy sports legislation in California?  It’s moving lightening fast. It sparked ads against the 1 assemblyperson who voted against it. In short, it looked like nothing could slow its momentum.

What groups are raising concerns about the fantasy sports legislation? Tribal casinoes

What concerns does the opposition raise? 

  • whether fantasy sports is even regulated gaming
  • if it is regulated gaming, the legislation does nothing to punish the illegal activity of these corporate fantasy sports operators
  • the bill has little vetting or deliveration
  • fantasy sports is akin to online poker and their online gaming bills have failed, so let’s consider the two issues together

Sacramento Bee | Powerful casino tribes raise concerns with California fantasy sports bill