The Rise of Fantasy Sports

Fantasy sports enjoys considerable popularity in the US, and the activity is fortunate to be protected under existing US gambling law; the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act ('UIGEA') for instance contains a carve out for fantasy sport games meeting certain criteria. Developments in fantasy sports have been frequent over the last few years, while the rise of daily fantasy sports contests that charge entry fees and pay out prizes is also notable.

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