Florida legislators are yet again exploring the idea of bringing daily fantasy sports contests out of the gray and into the light.

Rep. Dana Trabulsy’s (R-81) bill, HB 189, is seeking to legalize daily fantasy sports contests in the Sunshine State. Florida lawmakers have explored the idea of regulating daily fantasy sports contests by bringing them out of the unregulated and untaxed gray market for the last several years.

If approved, Trabulsy’s bill will also set criminal penalties for engaging in match fixing and housing illegal slot machines.

Daily Fantasy Sports Are In Gray Market

Daily fantasy sports contests are currently available in Florida, but operate in what is considered a gray market. The Florida Gaming Control Commission notes on its website that daily fantasy sports are “probably not” legal in the state unless placed through a sportsbook or platform operated by the Seminole Tribe.

Despite the shaky legality of the games, operators still offer them throughout the state.

Trabulsy’s bill was unanimously adopted without objection by a 13-0 vote in the House Industries and Professional Activities Subcommittee. The bill will have to be adopted by one more committee before potentially being discussed on the House floor.

The piece of legislation officially seeks to define daily fantasy sports contests as “a contest in which a participant pays an entry fee and manages a fantasy or simulation sports team composed of athletes from a professional sports organization with the opportunity to win a cash prize. The term includes a simulation sports game.”

To be considered a daily fantasy sports contest, the bill requires contests feature the following:

• Prize and awards for winning participants are established and disclosed prior to entry
• All winning outcomes reflect the relative knowledge and skill of the participant
• All winning outcomes are determined predominantly by accumulated statistical results of the performance of more than one individual

The bill prohibits daily fantasy sports contests based on the score, point spread, or performance of a team or combination of teams. Additionally, contests can not be based on the outcome of a game of poker or other card game, feature participants in collegiate or high school sporting events, showcase casino graphics or titles depicting slot machines, dice, craps, or other casino games.

Against the house contests, such as those featured by PrizePicks, Betr, and Underdog in the state prior to a round of cease-and-desist notices in 2024, will not be allowed. Peer-to-peer contests will be allowed under the legislation.

Match Fixing Penalties Defined

Trabulsy’s bill also sets a criminal penalty for athletes, coaches, and anyone officially employed by a team who is found to be engaging in match fixing or providing non-public information to outsiders for the purpose of sports betting or gambling.

Any athletes, coach, employee, manager, umpire, referee or judge of a professional sports, match, race, or event found to be accepting or providing bribes to sway the outcome of an event will be charged with a third-degree felony.

Any individual placing bets with inside information or knowledge of a sporting event where the outcomes has been prearranged or predetermined could also be charged with a third-degree felony if convicted.

The bill also sets criminal penalties for housing and making available illegal slot machines in the state.

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We haven’t seen a New York return like this since Willis Reed walked back into Madison Square Garden during game seven of the 1970 NBA finals.

PrizePicks today announced it has been awarded an interactive fantasy sports operating license by the New York State Gaming Commission. The daily fantasy sports company announced it will begin operating peer-to-peer DFS games in the Empire State in the coming weeks.

PrizePicks shut down its paid DFS contests in the state in February 2024.

Back in the New York Groove

Following a legal settlement with the New York State Gaming Commission in 2024, PrizePicks worked with state gaming regulators to ensure its peer-to-peer contests were within New York’s fantasy sports requirements.

“New York is home to some of the most passionate sports fans in the country, and we know they will be excited to have PrizePicks back,” said Mike Ybarra, CEO of PrizePicks. “We’re thrilled to offer a great entertainment experience that elevates how they engage on game day and beyond.”

New York is the 16th state to ratify PrizePicks’ contests can be offered as games of skill under its fantasy sports laws.

“We want to thank the New York State Gaming Commission for their collaboration and recognition of our peer-to-peer offering as a fantasy sports contest,” said Jason Barclay, PrizePicks’ Head of Public Policy and Chief Legal Officer. “We worked diligently to design a game that meets the Commission’s rigorous standards, and New York’s decision underscores the idea that innovation in fantasy sports can thrive within a clear regulatory framework.”

In the Works For Nearly Two Years

PrizePicks altered its New York contests in 2024 after the New York State Gaming Commission amended its daily fantasy sports rules to prohibit contests that mimic proposition bets. The criteria for DFS games are clear, as they prohibit any and all games that resemble proposition betting.

“These would include statutory standards as well as a requirement that contests shall not be based on proposition betting and shall not have the effect of mimicking proposition betting. Contests in which a contestant chooses whether an individual athlete or a single team will surpass an identified statistical achievement would be prohibited,” a paragraph of the approved rules reads.

Since the rule changes, PrizePicks only offered its free-to-play contests in the state.

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PrizePicks, one of the largest daily fantasy sports companies in the United State, today unveiled their new first-of-its-kind social feature “The Feed,” which will allow users to see and interact with picks their peers are making in real time.

The new social feature will allow users to create PrizePicks profiles and easily follow friends, peers, and other daily fantasy sports (DFS) players on the PrizePicks app. The feature will allow users to easily play the same lineup as their favorite DFS customers and share their own lineups with the PrizePicks community.

We’re advancing the daily fantasy sports world forward into its next phase, blending how fans socialize online with how they root for their favorite players on gameday,” Dylan Cooper, PrizePicks SVP of Product, said. “These social features create an interactive experience that allows players to build lineups, ride with their favorite celebrities and flex their knowledge with their friends, all within the PrizePicks app.”

Focusing on PrizePicks Community

PrizePicks also recently debuted new player profile features that allows users to create their own unique usernames and see their lifetime DFS stats on the PrizePicks app. “The Feed” will allow other users to search for and follow profiles of users throughout the PrizePicks community.

Additionally, players can now easily copy a lineup and tail their friends, celebrities, or anyone with a profile on the app. Submitted lineups will appear on their feed in real time and users will be able to play identical lineups at the push of a single button. Lineups can also be shared with other users directly or through their own social media feeds

PrizePicks users will have the ability to switch their profiles from public to private if they no longer want their lineups to be featured on the main feed.

Allwyn Acquires Majority Stake

The debut of “The Feed” comes several weeks after Allwyn, a lottery-led gaming entertainment company, announced it was set to acquire a majority stake of PrizePicks. Allwyn will acquire a 62.3% stake of PrizePicks for an expected initial price of $1.6 billion, according to a PrizePicks release. Based on the $1.6 billion price tag for the majority stake in the company, PrizePicks has an implied upfront enterprise value of $2.5 billion.

The implied valuation could rise to $4.15 billion over the next three years if PrizePicks meets certain performance metrics.

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It’s been quite a week so far for PrizePicks, one of the largest daily fantasy sports companies in the U.S. On the same day the company announced a new majority stakeholder, it also received approval as a futures commission merchant and can now potentially enter the predictions market.

PrizePicks subsidiary Performance Prediction II LLC received National Futures Association (NFA) approval late Monday, and is now registered as a Futures Commission Merchant. PrizePicks is the first to receive NFA approval out of a group of gaming company applicants that includes Underdog, DraftKings, and Fanatics Betting and Gaming.

“The honor of being the first sports entertainment platform to receive a FCM registration from the NFA is a testament to our industry-leading compliance and consumer protection programs that both the NFA and CFTC demand,” said Mike Ybarra, CEO of PrizePicks. “Acting Chairman Caroline Pham’s vision for the CFTC promotes innovation while reinforcing the importance of strong regulatory standards. Her leadership has set a thoughtful tone for the agency and our industry.”

Next step predictions market

The designation allows PrizePicks to accept orders from it members to buy and sell futures contracts offered by designated contract markets that are regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

PrizePicks will continue its collaboration with the CFTC and NFA to providing secure predictions experiences for its customers. The company can now work with a company such as Robinhood or Kalshi to offer prediction markets to users.

“As the nation’s leader in predictions, this is a defining moment for us. We are grateful to the NFA for its thoughtful process and diligent work on our application,” Jason Barclay, Chief Legal Officer and Head of Public Policy for PrizePicks, said.

Ybarra, and several other PrizePicks C-suite executives including Chief Financial Officer Marcus Edward Sanford, submitted a Performance Predictions II LLC application for NFA member approval this past May.

Big week for PrizePicks

The NFA approval came on the same day Allwyn announced it will acquire a 62.3% stake of PrizePicks for an expected initial price of $1.6 billion. Based on the $1.6 billion price tag for the majority stake in the company, PrizePicks has an implied upfront enterprise value of $2.5 billion.

The implied valuation could rise to $4.15 billion over the next three years if PrizePicks meets certain performance metrics.

“Today marks the start of an exciting new chapter for PrizePicks and our growing community of players. There has never been a more electrifying time to shape the future of fan-first entertainment. By joining forces with Allwyn, a like-minded and disruptive company that shares our passion for bold product innovation, we will accelerate our mission to make our games more interactive, engaging and rewarding for fans everywhere,” Ybarra said.

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Allwyn, a lottery-led gaming entertainment company, is set to acquire a majority share of one of the largest daily fantasy sports companies in North America.

Allwyn is set to acquire a 62.3% stake of PrizePicks for an expected initial price of $1.6 billion, according to a PrizePicks release. Based on the $1.6 billion price tag for the majority stake in the company, PrizePicks has an implied upfront enterprise value of $2.5 billion.

The implied valuation could rise to $4.15 billion over the next three years if PrizePicks meets certain performance metrics.

Massive investment in PrizePicks

According to the company, PrizePicks will now have the support to expand and innovate faster, reaching more users as it continues to operate as a standalone brand.

“Today marks the start of an exciting new chapter for PrizePicks and our growing community of players. There has never been a more electrifying time to shape the future of fan-first entertainment. By joining forces with Allwyn, a like-minded and disruptive company that shares our passion for bold product innovation, we will accelerate our mission to make our games more interactive, engaging and rewarding for fans everywhere,” PrizePicks CEO Mike Ybarra said.

Allwyn now stands to enter the U.S. sports and entertainment industry through the acquisition, expanding its U.S. business beyond its existing operation of the Illinois Lottery. In 2024, the company completed the acquisition of a 70% stake in e-instants supplier Instant Win Gaming and announced an intention to acquire a controlling interest in Novibet, the online sports betting and gaming operator.

Allwyn also announced global partnerships with Formula 1 and McLaren in early 2025.

“This is a significant European investment, and Allwyn’s biggest in the United States to date. PrizePicks is an entrepreneurial company that is empowering a new generation of fans who want to engage with their favourite sports and athletes, not just spectate. PrizePicks has created an intuitive platform that simplifies the process of making skilled predictions. I look forward to partnering with Mike and the PrizePicks team to support the growth of the business,” Allwyn CEO Robert Chvatal said.

Further performance-based payments

The expected cash consideration of $1.6 billion for the majority stake of PrizePicks could grow by another $1 billion in 2029 if the company can reach further performance-contingent milestones. If reached, this would increase PrizePicks implied enterprise value to a max $4.15 billion.

The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026.

According to the report, PrizePicks generated adjusted EBITDA of $339 million in the 12 months to June 2025, achieving revenue growth of over 60% year-on-year.

“The acquisition of PrizePicks underscores our ability to execute on our ambitious investment strategy. The United States gaming and entertainment market has always been a compelling opportunity, and our focus has been on finding the right entry points. We took the first step in 2023 with the acquisition of the operator of the Illinois lottery and were pleased to subsequently acquire a majority stake in IWG, which has a strong footprint in the United States, in 2024. Today, we announce the next major milestone on our journey. PrizePicks fits perfectly into our vision of shaping the future of mass market casual digital entertainment and is poised for further strong growth,” Stepan Dlouhy, Allwyn chief investment officer, said.

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Underdog has successfully relaunched its Champions pick’em daily fantasy sports product in Mississippi.

Underdog pulled the entirety of its pick’em products from Mississippi in February 2024, including its traditional and Champions pick’em games. Today, it relaunched the peer-to-peer pick’em DFS product in the Magnolia State.

“Mississippi fans are going to love our Pick’Em Champions games, and we were able to launch in time for football season,” Stacie Stern, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and Partnerships at Underdog, told Saturday Down South. “The gaming commission applied a professional, thorough, and thoughtful process to ensure our product measured up to the state’s standards, and we look forward to continuing to work with the commission as a licensed operator in Mississippi.”

Underdog Brings Champions Back

Currently, Underdog is the only licensed operator in Mississippi to offer real-money pick’em DFS games. PrizePicks offers a free version of its pick’em product in the state, while FanDuel and DraftKings only offer traditional draft fantasy games.

Underdog pulled all of its pick’em contests from Mississippi in February 2024. Prior to prohibiting the contests, Underdog Fantasy offered its classic pick’em games and its peer-to-peer pick’em games in Mississippi after acquiring a DFS license in the state in 2021.

A company spokesperson in February 2024 offered no comment on why the decision was made to pull the products from the state. However, at the time multiple states were cracking down on fantasy operators and products that focused on player vs. the house contests.

Underdog Fantasy, PrizePicks, and Betr received cease-and-desist letters from the Florida Gaming Control Commission in January 2024, ordering the operators to stop “offering or accepting illegal bets or wagers from [Florida] residents” and “conducting any illegal lotteries.”

The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration also sent cease-and-desist letters to PrizePicks and Underdog Fantasy, alleging the companies were participating as unlicensed sports betting operators in violation of Amendment 100 to the Arkansas Constitution.

California Still DFS Gray Area

Underdog’s largest market, California, is however still very much in flux for the company. Underdog still offers its peer-to-peer pick’em games in the state despite California Attorney General Rob Bonta releasing a legal opinion in July in which he declared daily fantasy sports contests to be illegal.

Bonta wrote it is a crime if a person “[l]ays, makes, offers or accepts any bet or bets, or wager or wagers, upon the result, or purported result, of any trial, or purported trial, or contest, or purported contest, of skill, speed or power of endurance of person or animal, or between persons, animals, or mechanical apparatus.”

He even went so far as to note there is no difference in his opinion for a pick’em or draft style DFS games, declaring both have no place in the state.

Despite the published opinion, Underdog, PrizePicks, FanDuel, and DraftKings have all continued to offer DFS contests in California.

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Underdog, one of the largest daily fantasy sports operators in the country, is gearing up to expand its services as it awaits a ruling from the Missouri Gaming Commission for a sports betting license in the Show-Me State.

Underdog is one of five companies to apply for a partnered Missouri online sports betting license, joining Fanatics Sportsbook, FanDuel, and Caesars Sportsbook to operate in the state. DraftKings and Circa Sports have already been awarded two untethered Missouri online sports betting licenses.

If awarded a license, Underdog will operate sports betting in two states. Underdog Fantasy, the company’s daily fantasy sports (DFS) division, has offered DFS in the Show-Me State for the last several years and offers games in 40 states.

Underdog Expanding Sports Betting Operations

While Underdog currently offers daily fantasy sports games in 40 states, plus Washington, D.C. and Ontario, it has started to expand more into the U.S. sports betting market.

Underdog applied for a North Carolina interactive sports betting operator license in early 2024 after agreeing to a partnership with McConnell Golf, which owns and operates Sedgefield Country Club, a private golf club, located in Greensboro and hosts the PGA Tour’s Wyndham Championship.

Underdog was awarded a license in February 2024 by the North Carolina Lottery Commission, its second sports betting license overall. It currently has a license to offer sports betting in Ohio, but has yet to launch in the Buckeye State.

Missouri will offer Underdog a chance to expand its sports betting market after holding a Missouri DFS license for the last several years. Underdog Fantasy has a large customer base in the state, which the company hopes will translate to the sports betting market.

Underdog is only planning to offer online sports betting in the Show-Me State, with no current plans for a retail sportsbook presence. It will launch sports betting in the middle of the lucrative NFL season, along with all other licensed operators, on Dec. 1, 2025.

Four Other Sports Betting Applicants

Missouri currently has a total of five sports betting applicants for partnered licenses, both retail and online.

FanDuel announced its Missouri market access partnership with MLS team St. Louis CITY SC. FanDuel arranged the partnership with St. Louis CITY SC after failing to secure one of two available untethered online sports betting licenses. FanDuel applied for an online sports betting license with the Missouri Gaming Commission.

Caesars Sportsbook applied for an online sports betting license and two retail sports betting licenses in the Show-Me State. Caesars Sportsbook used its Caesars Entertainment owned Harrah’s Kansas City and Horseshoe St. Louis casinos for its market access to enter Missouri.

Fanatics Sportsbook, which partnered with Boyd Gaming for market access, also applied for an online sports betting license and two retail sportsbook licenses at Boyd’s Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City and Ameristar Casino Resort and Spa St. Charles locations.

The Show-Me State only has a few more deadlines to reach before launching later this year. Here is the remaining Missouri sports betting schedule:

Sept. 12: All other partnered retail and online sports betting license applications must be completed

Dec. 1: Deadline for the launch of Missouri sports betting

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FanDuel today announced its peer-to-peer daily fantasy sports product, FanDuel Picks, will expand to more states across the country. .

FanDuel today expanded FanDuel Picks to customers across 17 states. FanDuel initially launched the peer-to-peer DFS product this past April in just five states.

“Just in time for NFL season, we are excited to bring fans a social way to engage with the sports and athletes they love with the launch of FanDuel Picks,” said Rob Cullen, FanDuel Picks General Manager. “The ‘more’ or ‘less’ selection model offers a streamlined fantasy sports experience, and we look forward to offering our customers another way to interact with games this season.”

FanDuel Picks Goes Country Wide

The peer-to-peer DFS game allows customers to compete against other customers by picking between three and six players and predicting “more” or “less” on a set total of their projected stat lines. Customers earn points for every correct prediction and the highest point total wins the contest entry amount.

Perfect lineups receive larger winnings, according to the official rules.

When launched in April, the FanDuel pick’em option was only available in Alabama, Arkansas, Minnesota, Oregon, and Wisconsin.

FanDuel Picks is now available in 17 states, including Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Georgia, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Texas, Utah and Wisconsin.

Shift to Peer-to-Peer

Daily fantasy sports operators have generally shifted to offering peer-to-peer products over the last several years after states began to crack down on player vs. the house options.

State gaming regulators began to focus on player vs. the house pick’em games back in 2023, ordering operators to cease the games or even outright fining them for their offerings. The Maine Gambling Control Unit issued a $391,850 fine to Underdog Fantasy in 2023 for offering the games in their state.

New York approved an alteration of its DFS rules in 2023 to prohibit traditional pick’em games. The New York State Gaming Commission finalized DFS rules that include a ban on Pick Em’ style games. The new DFS rules declared that “contests shall not be based on proposition betting and shall not have the effect of mimicking proposition betting.”

Colorado, Arizona, and Michigan all took steps to alter or outright ban pick’em games as well.

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PrizePicks, one of the largest daily fantasy sports (DFS) operators in the U.S., today announced it has received gaming licenses in both Maine and Puerto Rico.

PrizePicks Arena, which are peer-to-peer DFS contests, are now available in the Pine Tree State.

Fantasy competitions will soon be available in Puerto Rico in the coming months.

First to Licensure in Puerto Rico

PrizePicks is the first DFS operator to receive a Puerto Rico gaming license.

“We’re grateful to the Puerto Rico Gaming Commission and the Maine Gambling Control Unit for their partnership and support throughout the licensure process,” Adam Packer, Senior Vice President of Legal & Compliance at PrizePicks, said in a release. “We’ve seen tremendous engagement with Arena across the country, and we’re confident that momentum will carry into these new jurisdictions.”

PrizePicks is also now available in 47 jurisdictions across the United States.

According to the company, as it continues to expand into new jurisdictions, investment in responsible gaming will be a priority. In 2025, PrizePicks was awarded iCAP accreditation by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) for its Responsible Gaming practices and efforts, becoming the only fantasy sports operator to earn the certification.

Still Live in California

As PrizePicks continues to expand, the company is still live in California despite a recent legal opinion from the state’s attorney general.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta recently declared it is his legal opinion that daily fantasy sports contests are prohibited under California law.

Bonta’s opinion on the legality of DFS in the state is just that, an opinion, not an actual law. The opinion is in response to a 2023 request from Sen. Scott Wilk (R-21), who left the state legislature in 2024. The Attorney General did not issue an opinion in response to his request prior to him leaving the legislature.

“Yes, California law prohibits the operation of daily fantasy sports games with players physically located within California, regardless of where the operators and associated technology are located. Such games constitute wagering on sports in violation of Penal Code section 337a,” he noted.

Bonta’s opinion is quite clear that offering DFS contests in California is against state law.

Despite the published opinion, Underdog, PrizePicks, FanDuel, and DraftKings have all continued to offer DFS contests in California.

However, both Underdog and PrizePicks have shifted entirely to peer-to-peer contests in the Golden State, no longer offering any player vs. the house contests.

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Underdog has made a substantial change in California’s shaky daily fantasy sports market.

Nearly two weeks after California Attorney General Rob Bonta released a legal opinion in which he declared daily fantasy sports contests to be illegal in the Golden State, Underdog announced a shift to its champions product, moving away from its pick’em style, against the house branded contests

The shift to champions games took place on Wednesday afternoon.

Shifting Styles in California

Underdog made the transition late Wednesday, a company spokesperson reported. According to the company’s official rules, its champions games works as such:

“Champions is a peer-to-peer fantasy sports contest in which participants create a roster of 2-8 athletes. For each athlete in the roster, participants exercise their knowledge and skill to predict whether the athlete will perform higher or lower than a benchmark statistic. Upon submission, participants are entered into a tournament with other participants. Correct selections earn the participant champions Points. The entry with the most champions Points wins. The final amount participants win depends on how they perform relative to other participants in the tournament.”

The major difference between its champions product and its pick’em contests is users compete against each other in the champions game, while pick’em contests require users to play against the house.

“We brought the peer to peer pick’em game type to the industry, and how now launched our champions game in 20 states. We expect California fans will love playing, which is what we have seen in every other state,” an Underdog spokesperson told Saturday Down South.

PrizePicks also made a similar change in the state on July 2, launching its Arena peer-to-peer games in the state head of Bonta’s released opinion.

Is California DFS Illegal?

The transitions from two of the largest DFS companies in the country was likely stoked from Bonta’s released legal opinion, in which the attorney general made it quite clear that he believed DFS contests were illegal under California law.

Bonta wrote it is a crime if a person “[l]ays, makes, offers or accepts any bet or bets, or wager or wagers, upon the result, or purported result, of any trial, or purported trial, or contest, or purported contest, of skill, speed or power of endurance of person or animal, or between persons, animals, or mechanical apparatus.”

He even went so far as to note there is no difference in his opinion for a pick’em or draft style DFS games, declaring both have no place in the state.

Despite the published opinion, Underdog, PrizePicks, FanDuel, and DraftKings have all continued to offer DFS contests in California.

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta has declared it is his legal opinion that daily fantasy sports contests are prohibited under California law.

Bonta released his long-awaited opinion on the legality of daily fantasy sports (DFS) contests this afternoon, putting the California’s DFS market into question as operators now have to determine if it is worth continuing to do business in the state.

“We conclude that daily fantasy sports games, including both pick’em and draft style games, are prohibited by section 337a because they involve betting on sporting events,” Bonta wrote in the opinion.

Opinion, Not Law

Bonta’s opinion on the legality of DFS in the state is just that, an opinion, not an actual law. The opinion is in response to a 2023 request from Sen. Scott Wilk (R-21), who left the state legislature in 2024. The Attorney General did not issue an opinion in response to his request prior to him leaving the legislature.

“Yes, California law prohibits the operation of daily fantasy sports games with players physically located within California, regardless of where the operators and associated technology are located. Such games constitute wagering on sports in violation of Penal Code section 337a,” he noted.

Bonta’s opinion is quite clear that offering DFS contests in California is against state law.

He notes it is a crime if a person “[l]ays, makes, offers or accepts any bet or bets, or wager or wagers, upon the result, or purported result, of any trial, or purported trial, or contest, or purported contest, of skill, speed or power of endurance of person or animal, or between persons, animals, or mechanical apparatus.”

Bonta even went so far as to note there is no difference in his opinion for a pick’em or draft style DFS games, declaring both have no place in the state.

Governor Does Not Agree, Neither Does DFS Coalition

Interestingly, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) seemingly did not agree with Bonta’s opinion, According to Ashley Zavala of KCRA 3 News.

Zavala said Newsom’s office released the following statement to her:

“The AG, in his independent capacity, issued this opinion — not the Governor’s office. While the Governor does not agree with the outcome, he welcomes a constructive path forward in collaboration with all stakeholders.”

JT Foley, Executive Director of the Coalition for Fantasy Sports, supported Newsom’s opinion and declared Bonta “got it wrong.”

“We agree with Governor Newsom — AG Bonta got it wrong. As the Court said yesterday, this opinion ‘does not effect any change in law’ and does ‘not carry the weight of law.’ The law has not changed, a fact the last two Attorneys General, Kamala Harris and Xavier Becerra, recognized as they specifically declined any similar action. We are hopeful the Attorney General heeds the Governor’s call to find a constructive solution that preserves the games that California sports fans love,” he said in a released statement.

DraftKings, FanDuel Have Their Say

Both FanDuel and DraftKings touched on Bonta’s DFS opinion.

“We look forward to meeting with the Attorney General’s office to talk through out next steps,” a FanDuel spokesperson told Saturday Down South.

A DraftKings spokesperson went as far as to say the company still intends to offer the contests in California despite Bonta’s opinion.

“DraftKings respectfully disagrees with the interpretation expressed with respect to peer-to-peer fantasy sports contests in the non-binding advisory opinion issued by the Attorney General of California. We believe peer-to-peer fantasy sports contests, including Salary Cap, Pick 6 and Best Ball, are legal in California, and we intend to continue offering them – as we have done without challenge or issue for over 13 years. Notably, the overwhelming body of law from 24 states and Congress confirms that fantasy sports contests are legal games of skill. In addition, the highest courts in Illinois and New York previously held that peer-to-peer fantasy sports contests are legal games of skill. We intend to work with stakeholders, including the Office of the Attorney General, to try to find an amicable resolution,” the spokesperson said.

Tribes Have Their Say

The California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA) commended Bonta on his opinion. CNIGA noted now is the time for California to enforce Bonta’s legal opinion.

“While the California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA) commends Attorney General Rob Bonta for standing up for the rule of law in California, it is also very clear that California has long turned a blind eye to illegal gambling—at the direct expense of tribal governments. Untold millions if not billions have been illegally wagered over the past decade. Where is the enforcement? Where is the accountability? It is now imperative that the state back up this legal opinion with strong enforcement and that lawbreakers be held to account,” James Siva, CNIGA Chairman, said in a released statement.

The tribal association decried illegal gaming in California and applauded Bonta for his efforts to keep consumers safe in the Golden State.

“Illegal gaming denies consumers real protections and safeguards against illicit practices such as fraud and underage gambling. Strong enforcement against these illegal practices is the only way to ensure that gaming in California remains well-regulated and thus safe for consumers,” Siva said.

So, What Happens Now?

With Bonta’s opinion finally being released, all eyes are now on DFS operators to see if they will leave California.

As of yesterday, an Underdog spokesperson told Saturday Down South the company looks forward to continuing to offer DFS contests in the state, even after a Sacramento County Superior Court Judge declined the company’s temporary restraining order to keep Bonta from releasing his opinion.

“The court stated that the Attorney General’s forthcoming opinion on fantasy sports ‘does not effect any change in the law’ and does ‘not carry the weight of law.’ As a result, the court explained that the protective relief we sought was not necessary. We thank the court for that clarity and look forward to continuing to offer our fantasy contests in California.”

Will operators such as Underdog, PrizePicks, FanDuel, and DraftKings keep offering contests in the state, despite the opinion from Bonta? Daniel Wallach, a gaming attorney, said this would be an act of “self-sabotage” for any DFS operator.

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A Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento judge has denied a temporary Underdog ex parte application to prohibit California’s Attorney General Rob Bonta from releasing a legal opinion regarding the legality of daily fantasy sports.

Sacramento County Superior Court Judge Jennifer Rockwell denied Underdog’s request to prevent Attorney General Bonta from releasing his opinion the legality of daily fantasy sports in California, noting the company has “not established that they will suffer any harm as a result of the issuance” of the pending legal opinion.

Bonta is scheduled to release his legal opinion this week.

Underdog ‘Looks Forward’ To Continuing in California

Rockwell wrote in her decision that the issuance of an opinion from the attorney general “does not effect any change in the law.” She went on and noted the opinions are advisory only and “do not carry the weight of law.”

She also wrote that the opinion had been pending for the last 18 months, which gave Underdog ample opportunity to raise a challenge.

“The fact that Petitioners delayed filing this action does not constitute a basis for ex parte relief,” she wrote.

An Underdog spokesperson told Saturday Down South the company looks forward to continuing to offer DFS contests in the state after a Sacramento County Superior Court Judge declined the company’s temporary restraining order against Bonta’s opinion.

“The court stated that the Attorney General’s forthcoming opinion on fantasy sports ‘does not effect any change in the law’ and does ‘not carry the weight of law.’ As a result, the court explained that the protective relief we sought was not necessary. We thank the court for that clarity and look forward to continuing to offer our fantasy contests in California.”

Bonta is expected this week to release a long-awaited opinion on the legality of California’s DFS contests. He is expected to conclude all DFS contests – peer-to-peer, against the house, draft, etc. – are illegal in the Golden State.

California DFS games have operated in gray market for years, unregulated by the government or paying taxes to the state.

The opinion is in response to a 2023 request from Sen. Scott Wilk (R-21), who left the state legislature in 2024. The Attorney General did not issue an opinion in response to his request prior to him leaving the legislature.

Underdog Cited Irreparable Harm

According to the lawsuit, Underdog has operated in California since 2020 and the state accounts for more than 10% of the company’s annual revenue.

Underdog faces “irreparable harm” if the opinion is released, counsel argues, and since the company only received days’ notice it seeks a timely “ex parte temporary restraining order to preserve the status quo that has persisted in California for decades.”

“Without this Court’s immediate intervention, this unlawful gambit may succeed. Underdog faces imminent irreparable harm – from fleeing customers, risk-averse banks and
payment processors, and the loss of investment and goodwill – if the Attorney General issues the opinion as planned.”

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One of the major daily fantasy sports companies in the U.S. is suing the California Attorney General to block a potential opinion on the legality of daily fantasy sports from being released.

Underdog Sports LLC filed a lawsuit in Superior Court of the State of California to prohibit Attorney General Rob Bonta from releasing his opinion on the legality of daily fantasy sports (DFS) in the Golden State.

“Attorney General Bonta should be enjoined from doing so, not because he is wrong in his views on the legality of fantasy sports – though he certainly is – but because by statute, the Attorney General can only issue opinions on questions of law and can only answer questions that relate to the duties of the official requesting the opinion. Neither is true here,” Underdog Sports LLC. counsel Caleb Lin wrote in the lawsuit.

AG Lacks Authority to Issue Opinion

Bonta is expected this week to release a long-awaited opinion on the legality of California’s DFS contests. He is expected to conclude all DFS contests – peer-to-peer, against the house, draft, etc. – are illegal in the Golden State.

California DFS games have operated in gray market for years, unregulated by the government or paying taxes to the state.

According to Underdog’s lawsuit, Bonta lacks the authority to issue an opinion California DFS contests. According to California Government Code, limits are set on the Attorney General’s authority to accept, and issue, requested legal opinions.

“The Attorney General may only answer pure legal questions (‘any question of law’) that ‘relat[e]’ to the office of the requesting official. As the Attorney General himself has recognized, these conditions are not mere suggestions; they are ‘textual limitations on [his] responsibility to issue opinions.’ But they are limits he has disregarded here,” Lin wrote.

The opinion is in response to a 2023 request from Sen. Scott Wilk (R-21), who left the state legislature in 2024. The Attorney General did not issue an opinion in response to his request prior to him leaving the legislature, and his opinion has been pending for more than 18 months.

Through conversations with the Attorney General, Underdog noted that the forthcoming opinion will be broad and find “all daily fantasy sports be illegal under California law.”

“The Attorney General’s office confirmed that after releasing the opinion, the goal would be to use the threat of an enforcement action – under the interpretation of California law that the Attorney General will impermissibly announce in the opinion – to pressure Underdog into agreeing to leave California entirely,” Lin wrote.

Irreparable Harm to Underdog

According to the lawsuit, Underdog has operated in California since 2020 and the state accounts for more than 10% of the company’s annual revenue.

Underdog faces “irreparable harm” if the opinion is released, counsel argues, and since the company only received days’ notice it seeks a timely “ex parte temporary restraining order to preserve the status quo that has persisted in California for decades.”

“Without this Court’s immediate intervention, this unlawful gambit may succeed. Underdog faces imminent irreparable harm – from fleeing customers, risk-averse banks and
payment processors, and the loss of investment and goodwill – if the Attorney General issues the opinion as planned.”

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The Coalition for Fantasy Sports – which represents the interests of Betr, PrizePicks, Underdog, Dabble Fantasy, and Splash – is hoping the future of California daily fantasy sports competitions may be determined by state voters, not the Attorney General.

The Coalition for Fantasy Sports today reacted to the report that Attorney General Rob Bonta will soon release his long-awaited opinion on daily fantasy sports contests in the state, likely declaring all forms of DFS illegal in California.

JT Foley, Executive Director of the Coalition for Fantasy Sports, told Saturday Down South that recent polling numbers show a majority of voters support a legalized California DFS market and the coalition hopes to work with the legislature moving forward to “build regulations and potential taxation of DFS in the state of California.”

Coalition Keeping All Options Open

According to polling results released by the Coalition for Fantasy Sports, 75% of overall California voters support allowing fantasy sports to be played in the state. The survey, conducted by Global Strategy Group, was fielded among 1,000 of California’s likely 2026 voters between May 6-11, 2025.

“75% of California voters support fantasy sports — a clear sign of how popular these games are across the state. Millions of Californians actively play fantasy sports, and even among opponents, most agree the decision should be left to voters, not courts or politicians. To take these games away now would be a complete disregard for the will of the people. We urge the Attorney General to listen to the millions of sports fans whose voices deserve to be heard,” Foley told Saturday Down South.

Of the 25% of poll respondents who oppose DFS in the state, 75% of them believe the future legality of the fantasy sports market should be determined by California voters.

When asked if the Coalition for Fantasy Sports was considering the option of a voter referendum in the state to determine DFS legality, Foley said it is no secret that California gaming referendums have had a tough road to approval in the past.

He did say, however, that “this is something we’ve been looking at.”

“We’re keeping any and all options open right now,” Foley said.

Attorney General Likely to Declare DFS Illegal

According to a report from KCRA 3, Attorney General Rob Bonta is expected to release a long-awaited legal opinion on the legality of California daily fantasy sports contests. He is expected to conclude all DFS contests are illegal in the Golden State.

California DFS games have operated in gray market for years, unregulated by the government or paying taxes to the state.

The legality of California DFS has long been in question, with queries dating as far back as 2015. California State Assemblyman Marc Levine (D-10) called for then California Attorney General Kamala Harris to declare DFS operations illegal in the state.

Neither Harris nor Attorney General Xaxier Becerra shared their official legal opinion on the validity of DFS during their terms from 2011 to 2021.

California lawmakers again reached out to the Attorney General to decide on the legality of DFS in late 2023, when Sen. Scott Wilk (R-21) requested Bonta review the operations of DFS companies in California to see if their services are in line with state gambling laws. Nearly two years later, Bonta will release his official opinion, which will likely not be good news for DFS operators.

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California daily fantasy sports contests may not be long for this world.

According to a report from KCRA 3, California Attorney General Rob Bonta is expected to release a long-awaited legal opinion on the legality of California daily fantasy sports contests. He is expected to conclude all DFS contests – peer-to-peer, against the house, draft, etc. – are illegal in the Golden State.

California DFS games have operated in gray market for years, unregulated by the government or paying taxes to the state.

DFS Reviewed for Years

According to KCRA 3, the full opinion from Bonta is expected to be released on July 3.

The legality of California DFS has been in question in for years, dating as far back as 2015. California State Assemblyman Marc Levine (D-10) called for then California Attorney General Kamala Harris to declare DFS operators illegal in the state.

Neither Harris or Attorney General Xaxier Becerra shared their official legal opinion on the validity of DFS during their terms from 2011 to 2021.

California lawmakers again reached out to the Attorney General to decide on the legality of DFS in late 2023, when Sen. Scott Wilk (R-21) requested Bonta review the operations of DFS companies in California to see if their services are in line with state gambling laws. Nearly two years later, Bonta will release his official opinion, which will likely not be good news for DFS operators.

The Coalition for Fantasy Sports – representing Betr, PrizePicks, Underdog, Dabble, and Splash – told Saturday Down South the decision on its legality should be left to California voters.

“75% of California voters support fantasy sports — a clear sign of how popular these games are across the state. Millions of Californians actively play fantasy sports, and even among opponents, most agree the decision should be left to voters, not courts or politicians. To take these games away now would be a complete disregard for the will of the people. We urge the Attorney General to listen to the millions of sports fans whose voices deserve to be heard,” JT Foley, Executive Director of the Coalition for Fantasy Sports said.

DraftKings and FanDuel also have a heavy DFS presence in California.

If Bonta does indeed declare DFS illegal, the opinion will likely end up challenged in California courts by the operators. California is one of, if not the largest, DFS market for these companies in the country.

California Tribes Turned Up Heat on DFS

Over the last year, California tribes took aim at DFS operators in the state, hoping the Attorney General would find their operations illegal.

The California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA) submitted a letter to the California State Legislature earlier this week, when rumors that DFS operators were working with state lawmakers to introduce a bill to legalize the games in the state.

“Despite this pending opinion, some fantasy sports interests are already approaching members of the Legislature to author and/or support a bill on this issue. We respectfully urge you to withhold any commitments or authorships until the Attorney General releases his opinion. It is essential that all stakeholders – including the Legislature – have the benefit of clear legal guidance and facts before proceeding with any legislation,” CNIGA Chairman James Siva and Chairwoman Lynn Valbuena, the Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations, wrote in the letter.

California tribal leaders have historically shared their displeasure with the DFS industry, turning up their attention this year.

Siva appeared on The New Normal podcast, hosted by Victor Rocha, conference chairman of the Indian Gaming Association, and Jason Giles, executive director of the Indian Gaming Association, this past October, criticizing the DFS and sweepstakes industries in the state.

During the episode, Siva made it quite clear that he believes DFS is illegal, according to the California constitution, and threatens tribal gaming exclusivity in the state.

“The fact is, according to the California constitution, DFS is illegal in every way,” he said during the episode.

Rocha flatly said DFS operators cannibalize tribal gaming operators, taking revenue out of California through their untaxed and unregulated offerings.

“When we’re talking about cannibalization, this is what we’re talking about. They’re taking money out of California. It’s unregulated and it’s untaxed,” Rocha said.

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PrizePicks is racking up the MLB daily fantasy sports partnerships.

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced today that PrizePicks is now the team’s official daily fantasy sports partner. The partnership features several digital and in-stadium activations at history Dodgers Stadium for the DFS operator.

PrizePicks is the official DFS partner with five MLB franchises.

Fifth MLB Partnership for PrizePicks

PrizePicks is now an official DFS partner with the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, San Diego Padres, Houston Astros, and Atlanta Braves.

As part of the multi-year partnership, PrizePicks will receive prominent in-venue branding at Dodgers Stadium. This includes banner displays throughout the stadium and specific LED signage in the outfield pavilion.

“Partnering with the Dodgers is an incredible opportunity to align with one of the most respected organizations in sports,” said Mike Quigley, chief marketing officer at PrizePicks. “As the Dodgers chase another championship title, we’re looking forward to delivering unique moments that bring fans even closer to the action.”

Throughout rest of the Dodgers’ season, PrizePicks will introduce an exclusive in-game promotion for Dodgers fans. Anytime the team scores 10 runs or more at home, the Dogers will launch a PrizePicks branded social media contest offering users a chance to win a free PrizePicks lineup and tickets to a Dodgers game.

“We are pleased to welcome PrizePicks to our family of partners,” said Lon Rosen, executive vice president and chief marketing officer, Los Angeles Dodgers. “Their innovative approach to fan engagement aligns well with our commitment to delivering world-class experiences, and we look forward to a winning collaboration.”

Second Partnership in Last Month

In late May, PrizePicks announced its fourth overall MLB partnership with the Houston Astros.

The multi-year partnership allows PrizePicks branding to be prominently displayed throughout Daikin Park with featured static and rotational signage throughout the stadium. The DFS company is also now featured on the Astros Radio Network with sponsored “more or less” segments prior to each game.

Each MLB partnership names PrizePicks as the official DFS partner of the MLB franchise. Each partnership allows PrizePicks branding throughout each stadium and provides special contests and promotions for fans during each home game.

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DraftKings Fantasy launched a new peer-to-peer daily fantasy sports product during game one of the NBA finals.

DraftKings Pick6 went live on Thursday, June 5, a new offering for its peer-to-peer DFS product. Users can now build lineups during live events and introduces new game dynamics for the market.

The new DFS product will also soon be available for MLB markets and will be available in the upcoming NFL season.

Available Throughout U.S., Plus D.C.

The new DFS product is available in 33 states throughout the U.S., plus Washington, D.C. The majority of states allow users who are 18 to play the new DFS product, while Alabama and Nebraska require users to be 19. Massachusetts and Arizona require customers to be 21.

Users can build lineups of two to eight athletes from multiple teams and select whether or not they believe each will outperform their listed stat projection.

“The Pick6 live product represents a major potential differentiator for us,” said Corey Gottlieb, chief product officer, DraftKings. “We’re leveraging our existing live sports data platform to offer robust in-game content availability that we believe will set us apart from competition. This creates hundreds of new moments for customers to enjoy the prizing upside that already makes Pick6 unique.”

New game dynamics such as “evolving multipliers, rolling entry, and live state tracking throughout the games” will be available in the Pick6 markets.

Where is This Available?

DraftKings Pick6 is available in the following U.S. states and jurisdictions:

• Alabama
• Alaska
• Arizona
• California
• Colorado
• Delaware
• District of Columbia
• Georgia
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Kanas
• Kentucks
• Maine
• Massachusetts
• Minnesota
• Missouri
• Nebraska
• New Mexico
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
• Oklahoma
• Rhode Island
• South Carolina
• South Dakota
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Utah
• Vermont
• Virginia
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin

DraftKings Pick 6 is also available in the following Canadian locations:

• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Manitoba
• New Brunswick
• Newfoundland and Labrador
• Northwest Territories
• Nova Scotia
• Nunavut
• Prince Edward Island
• Quebec
• Saskatchewan
• Yukon

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PrizePicks is now the official daily fantasy sports partner of the Houston Astros.

The multi-year partnership with the Astros features digital and in-stadium activations for customers at Daikin Park, plus signage for the largest daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator in North America.

It’s the fourth DFS partnership PrizePicks has announced this year with an MLB franchise.

Partnership Includes Signage, Promotions

The partnership will allow PrizePicks branding to be prominently displayed throughout Daikin Park with featured static and rotational signage throughout the stadium. The DFS company will also be featured on the Astros Radio Network with sponsored “more or less” segments prior to each game.

“This partnership is all about bringing more fun and bigger rewards to PrizePicks players in Houston,” said Mike Quigley, Chief Marketing Officer at PrizePicks. “We’re rolling out new promotions and experiences that make following the Astros even more exciting for fans — both at the ballpark and at home.”

The company will also collaborate with the Astros for a special City Connect Monday promotion supporting all of the team’s Monday home games. As the Astros wear their Nike City Connect uniforms, the team will provide fans a chance to win a $10,000 free PrizePicks lineup and tickets to a future Astros game to watch their picks live.

“We are thrilled to add PrizePicks as an official Astros partner,” said Matt Richardson, Vice President Corporate Partnerships. “PrizePicks continues to invest in Major League Baseball and is committed to engaging fantasy sports fans in both a responsible and fun way.”

The partnership with the Astros is the fourth partnership by PrizePicks with an MLB team.

PrizePicks Partnering With MLB Franchises

The Astros partnership is the fourth MLB partnership with PrizePicks. The DFS company announced DFS partnerships this year with the San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, and Astros.

It also announced a partnership renewal with the Atlanta Braves in April. PrizePicks agreed to its original partnership with the Braves in 2020.

“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with the Atlanta Braves and to bring even more unforgettable experiences to fans across Braves Country,” Quigley said. “As a company rooted in community and growth, we’re proud to extend this collaboration for a fifth consecutive season and deepen our connection with fans nationwide.”

Each partnership names PrizePicks as the official DFS partner of the MLB franchise. Each partnership allows PrizePicks branding throughout each stadium and provides special contests and promotions for fans during each home game.

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Underdog Fantasy has made a surprising return to New York.

Underdog Fantasy tonight relaunched its draft-style daily fantasy sports (DFS) games in New York, nearly two months after it withdrew all of its DFS competitions from the Empire State.

The decision to withdraw all DFS contests from New York in March came after a ruling from the New York State Gaming Commission in which the commission determined Underdog was not in line with the state’s current DFS law.

Surprising Decision to Relaunch in NY

An Underdog Fantasy spokesperson notified Saturday Down South of the relaunch around 6:55 p.m. The games were officially relaunched in the Empire State around 7 p.m.

The Underdog Fantasy spokesperson declined to comment on why the company decided to relaunch its draft competitions in New York. The spokesperson instead pointed to a social media post on X about the decision.

The draft competitions are now live in the state.

An Underdog Fantasy spokesperson did confirm the company is still working under a temporary license. The New York State Gaming Commission agreed to allow the company to offer its draft DFS games with the temporary license.

Most DFS companies in New York do operate with a temporary license.

Disagreement Over DFS Licensing

Underdog Fantasy withdrew from the state in March after a disagreement over its temporary license. Underdog Fantasy acquired Synkt Games, and its temporary DFS license, in 2022.

However, the New York State Gaming Commission determined state law requires that temporary license holders not alter their DFS games from the time of license issuance. For Underdog, this means the company would have had to offer DFS games similar to the ones Synkt Games offered when it received its temporary license from the gaming commission in 2015.

The gaming commission, however, ruled that Underdog Fantasy did indeed alter its games from their original state and fined the company $17.5 million.

The company released a statement to the media following its withdrawal decision. Underdog Fantasy legal counsel disagreed with the commission’s interpretation of the law, but agreed to settle the matter with the withdrawal and paying the $17.5 million fine, equivalent to the amount of revenue Underdog’s game generated in New York.

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FanDuel is getting into the daily fantasy sports peer-to-peer pick’em market.

The daily fantasy sports and sports betting giant recently launched a new app, FanDuel Picks, offering peer-to-peer pick’em games to customers across five states.

Dustin Gouker’s “The Closing Line” substack was the first to break the news.

Small Release So Far

FanDuel Picks is currently only available in five states, but will likely be expanded farther across the country after the initial rollout. The new FanDuel pick’em option is only available in Alabama, Arkansas, Minnesota, Oregon, and Wisconsin.

The FanDuel Picks website has an option for customers to sign up to receive information on when the new game will launch in their state.

The new DFS game allows customers to compete against other customers by picking between three and six players and predicting “more” or “less” on a set total of their projected stat lines. Customers earn points for every correct prediction and the highest point total wins the contest entry amount.

Perfect lineups receive bigger winnings, according to the official rules.

A FanDuel representative offered a brief comment on the launch to Saturday Down South.

“FanDuel Picks is available to a limited number of customers in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Minnesota, Oregon and Wisconsin.”

It’s an interesting shift for FanDuel, as the company is one of the final to debut a peer-to-peer fantasy pick’em product for its customers. DraftKings Fantasy, PrizePicks, Betr, and Underdog Fantasy all have peer-to-peer offerings after a number of states cracked down on popular player vs. the house fantasy games that gaming regulators believed mirrored sports betting too closely.

Shift to Peer-to-Peer

Daily fantasy sports operators have generally shifted to offering peer-to-peer products over the last several years after states began to crack down on player vs. the house options.

State gaming regulators began to focus on player vs. the house pick’em games back in 2023, ordering operators to cease the games or even outright fining them for their offerings. The Maine Gambling Control Unit issued a $391,850 fine to Underdog Fantasy in 2023 for offering the games in their state.

New York approved an alteration of its DFS rules in 2023 to prohibit traditional pick’em games. The New York State Gaming Commission finalized DFS rules that include a ban on Pick Em’ style games. The new DFS rules declared that “contests shall not be based on proposition betting and shall not have the effect of mimicking proposition betting.”

Colorado, Arizona, and Michigan all took steps to alter or outright ban pick’em games as well.

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Hawaii daily fantasy sports contests are likely soon going to become a reality.

The Senate yesterday approved Rep. Daniel Holt’s bill, HB 1308, to legalize Hawaii sports betting and daily fantasy sports (DFS) contests by a 15-10 vote. The amended bill will be sent back to the House for concurrence.

The House is expected to agree with the changes and Hawaii Gov. Josh Green (D) to then sign the legislation into law.

Hawaii Daily Fantasy Sports Coming Soon

If the Hawaii House of Representatives approves the amendment included in the bill, and Gov. Green signs the bill into law, Hawaii will become the 40th state to legalize sports betting and will also be able to offer DFS contests to state residents.

According to the approved bill, DFS contests must include the following:

• There are no fewer than two participants; provided that all participants are natural persons and a fantasy sports contest operator shall not be construed to be a participant
• Participants own, manage, or coach imaginary teams
• All prizes and awards offered to winning participants are established and made known to participants in advance of the game or contest
• The winning outcome of the game or contest reflects the relative skill of the participants and is determined by statistics generated by actual individuals, including athletes in the case of a sporting event
• No winning outcome is based solely on the performance of an individual athlete or on the score, point spread, or any performance of any single real-world team or any combination of real-world teams

The wording of DFS contests in the bill will make player vs. the house games illegal, as an operator cannot be defined as a participant in the contest. A number have states have prohibited these types of DFS games, construing them as sports betting.

Recently, both Maryland and Illinois have considered legalizing the contest type.

If signed into law, operators such as DraftKings Fantasy, PrizePicks, and Underdog Fantasy will have the opportunity to offer DFS contests in Hawaii.

Bill Also Legalizes Online Sports Betting

The bill will also allow at least four online sports betting licenses to be awarded to operators in the state.

The Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement will regulate the new form of gaming if ultimately approved. Additionally, the enforcement of the general excise tax on sports betting will be administered by the Hawaii Department of Taxation.

If approved, the bill will go into effect on July 1, 2025.

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One of the leading daily fantasy sports (DFS) operators in the country, Underdog Fantasy announced today it has withdrawn all DFS contests from New York and will pay a fine of $17.5 million to the New York State Gaming Commission.

However, it also announced plans to expand its DFS games into both New Jersey and Delaware by the end of the month.

Goodbye New York

The decision to withdraw all DFS contests – both pick’em and draft – came after a ruling from the New York State Gaming Commission in which the commission determined Underdog was not in line with the state’s current DFS law.

Underdog Fantasy operated in the Empire State, like all major DFS companies in New York, under a temporary license. Underdog Fantasy acquired Synkt Games, and its temporary DFS license, in 2022.

However, the New York State Gaming Commission determined state law requires that temporary license holders not alter their DFS games from the time of license issuance. For Underdog, this means the company would have had to offer DFS games similar to the ones Synkt Games offered when it received its temporary license from the gaming commission in 2015.

The gaming commission, however, ruled that Underdog Fantasy did indeed alter its games from their original state and fined the company $17.5 million.

In a statement released to the media, Underdog disagreed with the commission’s interpretation of the law, but has agreed to settle the matter by withdrawing all games and paying the fine, which was based on the amount of revenue Underdog’s games generated in the state.

Underdog Fantasy has since applied for a permanent fantasy sports license in the state.

“It’s a unique, temporary license issue specific only to New York, and not related to any specific game format we offer,” Nicholas Green, Underdog’s General Counsel, said in a release statement. “Any fantasy game created after 2015, no matter the format, is not permitted under the commission’s interpretation of what games a temporary permitholder, like Underdog, can and cannot offer. The high fine amount speaks to the popularity of our games, as the settlement was calculated based on our revenue in New York.” 

Green continued, noting that New York’s DFS landscape has operated in “regulatory uncertainty” for nearly the last decade. Consumers are limited to only a few “legacy operators” in the state, he said.

While Underdog does disagree with the commission’s interpretation of the law, Green said the settlement does provide clarity on state DFS licensing issues.

“The settlement recognizes that Underdog worked in cooperation with the commission and operated at all times in a good faith interpretation of state law. We look forward to offering all of our contests again to New Yorkers, and we are working with the commission to do so as soon as possible,” he said.

This is not the first time the New York State Gaming Commission has levied a hefty fine against a DFS operator. In February 2024, the commission fined PrizePicks nearly $15 million for operating in the state without a license.

Expanding into New Jersey, Delaware

While it will withdraw its DFS games from New York, Underdog also announced it will expand into both New Jersey and Delaware by the end of the month.

Underdog will offer its Pick’em Champions product in both state. When live, Underdog will offer a variation of its pick’em games in 36 states.

“New Jersey and Delaware have been at the forefront of modern sports gaming regulation, and bringing our Pick‘em Champions game to those states is yet another endorsement from highly respected regulatory bodies of the product we built, which much of the industry has now replicated,” Green said.

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Draft NBA Players, Compete for Prizes

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Dabble Promo Code SDS2: Unlock $10 NBA, NHL Bonus

Tonight’s slate of NBA games is headlined by a huge showdown in Southern California. Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and the Los Angeles Lakers will play host to Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and the New York Knicks in a star-studded matchup. Over in the NHL, games like Bruins vs. Hurricanes and Flames vs. Stars will garner a bunch of attention.

Dabble’s new user offer of a $10 guaranteed deposit will give you a great starting point to build your first entry of the week. Keep in mind that you can opt to copy another user’s entry via the Feed section or build one of your own via the Play tab. We’ve put together a list of picks worth considering further down this page.

How to Sign Up with Dabble Promo Code SDS2

Signing up for a Dabble account is a straightforward process. After clicking on any of the links on this page, you’ll need to complete the steps below to get a $10 bonus:

• Fill out the required information fields with your full legal name, residential address, phone number, and date of birth.
• Set up an account with your email address and create an account password.
• Accept a geolocation verification request.
• Make an initial deposit of at least $5.
• Build an entry.

As soon as your first $5 deposit hits your account, you’ll receive a $10 bonus. You can then use this bonus on your first entry or apply it to another one at any point this week.

Top Picks for Thursday Night

Dabble has a huge 1000x promo available to players who build a 12-pick entry comprised of More or Less selections. If all 12 win, you can earn a return of 1000x your entry. Here are a few picks that might be worth considering tonight:

• Jayson Tatum (SF, Celtics): More or Less Than 32 Points
• Luka Doncic (PG, Lakers): More or Less Than 45.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
• LeBron James (SF, Lakers): More or Less Than 42 Points + Rebounds + Assists
• Karl-Anthony Towns (PF, Knicks): More or Less Than 12 Rebounds
• Nikita Kucherov (RW, Lightning): More or Less Than 3.5 Shots On Goal
• Aleksander Barkov (C, Panthers): More or Less Than 0.5 Powerplay Points

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Register with our Sleeper promo code and start with a $5 entry. Regardless of the outcome, you’ll gain $55 in bonus cash. And be sure to include the free pick for LeBron James in your first contest.

LeBron James seems ageless at this point, averaging over 24 points a game at 40 years old. His total for Thursday night has been set at 0.5 points, allowing new customers to add a leg that is close to a guaranteed winner. Your first entry, which can be up to $20, can be combined with other selections from the six NBA games.

Sleeper Promo Code for NBA Thursday

Browse through markets for the Bulls vs. Magic, Pacers vs. Hawks, 76ers vs. Celtics, Warriors vs. Nets, Rockets vs. Pelicans and Knicks vs. Lakers. The number of legs in your entry will determine your potential winnings. Pick more or less any of the following popular totals on Thursday night:

• Draymond Green: 22.5 points + rebounds + assists
• Stephen Curry: 25.5 points
• Josh Giddey: 1.5 three-pointers made
• Tyrese Haliburton: 10.5 assists
• Jalen Brunson: 25.5 points
• Trae Young: 0.5 double-double
• Luka Doncic: 28.5 points
• Jaylen Brown: 3.5 assists
• Jimmy Butler: 28.5 points + rebounds + assists
• Paul George: 22.5 points + assists

Guide to Use Our Sleeper Promo Code

Sleeper Fantasy has a variety of features that have made it a popular choice for daily fantasy. Conduct pregame research, follow along with picks using a game cast and chat with your friends on the mobile app. But first, complete these steps to score a guaranteed bonus for picks this week.

1. Sign up through our links to use Sleeper promo code SOUTHXL.
2. Provide your email address, date of birth and other relevant information to confirm your identity.
3. Use online banking or a debit card to make a deposit.
4. Enter a $5 contest.

Win or lose, a $55 bonus will be added to your account. It will be (11) $5 bonus entries, so it can be split up for several different sports over the weekend. Go to “My Picks” to view all your active and completed contests.

Use Bonus for NBA, NHL, CBB Entries

There are plenty of options for the NBA, but other markets are available for the NHL and college basketball. Hockey fans can make picks on points, saves and shots on goal. And expect to find special contests and offers as the college basketball season heats up. The NCAA Tournament is just around the corner, and you can fill out a bracket on Sleeper.

Check the promotions tab on Sleeper Fantasy every day to find picks on sale, protected picks and entry boosts.

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Sign up with our Sleeper promo code and create a $5 entry that includes a free pick for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Win or lose, this will trigger a $55 bonus.

The total for Antetokounmpo is 99% off. At 0.5 points, he simply must score a single basket for the leg to hit. This free pick can be used for your first entry only, which can be up to $20. Be sure to check the promotions tab each day to find more picks on sale, entry boosts, protected picks and other offers.

NBA Markets for Our Sleeper Promo Code

Sleeper Fantasy has markets for all NBA games. Go through options for the Trail Blazers vs. Celtics, Timberwolves vs. Hornets, Heat vs. Cavaliers, Jazz vs. Wizards, Mavericks vs. Bucks, Kings vs. Nuggets, Thunder vs. Grizzlies and Pistons vs. Clippers on Wednesday night. These are just a few of the popular markets:

• Jayson Tatum: 45.5 points + rebounds + assists
• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 31.5 points
• DeMar DeRozan: 3.5 rebounds
• Ja Morant: 23.5 points
• Anthony Edwards: 40.5 points + rebounds + assists
• Zach Edey: 9.5 points
• Tyler Herro: 3.5 three-pointers made
• Julius Randle: 17.5 points
• James Harden: 14.5 assists + rebounds

Select any player to view stats over the last ten games and comments from customers. Discuss how Gilgeous-Alexander will perform as he works toward an MVP award this season or if Mitchell can stay hot to lead the Cavs to their 12^th-straight victory.

Sleeper Promo Code: How to Claim the $55 Bonus

Customers can do pregame research, follow along with picks using a game cast and connect with friends on the Sleeper app. These unique features have made it a great choice for daily fantasy sports. First, take these steps to unlock the welcome offer.

1. Sign up through our links to use Sleeper promo code SOUTHXL.
2. Provide the basic info needed to verify your identity and age.
3. Make a deposit with a debit card or online banking.
4. Create a $5 entry.

The $55 bonus will be added to your account regardless of the outcome. It will be (11) $5 bonus entries, so it can be used toward several sports throughout the week. Go to the “My Picks” tab to view all your active and completed contests.

Make Picks on College Basketball Games, Tournament

The college basketball season is winding down as we approach the conference tournaments. Find markets on Wednesday for No. 13 Maryland vs. No. 17 Michigan, No. 5 Florida vs. No. 7 Alabama, Colorado vs. No. 9 Texas Tech and No. 4 Tennessee vs. Ole Miss and California vs. No. 14 Louisville. Expect to find special contests and offers once the bracket is released for the NCAA Tournament.

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Register with our Underdog promo code to claim a 50% deposit match. Gain up to $1,000 in bonus cash to make predictions on points, rebounds, assists and other stats.

Browse through markets for the Trail Blazers vs. Celtics, Timberwolves vs. Hornets, Heat vs. Cavaliers, Jazz vs. Wizards, Mavericks vs. Bucks, Kings vs. Nuggets, Thunder vs. Grizzlies and Pistons vs. Clippers on Wednesday night. There are several different ways to use your bonus, including Higher/Lower and Rivals entries.

Underdog Promo Code for NBA Entries

The number of legs in your entry will determine the potential payout. Make a standard entry with 2+ picks for the most potential winnings. Or you can choose to flex an entry of 3+ picks and still receive some winnings if only one leg loses. These are just some of the Higher/Lower options on Wednesday:

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 43.5 points + rebounds + assists
• Nikola Jokic: 27.5 points
• Jayson Tatum: 29.5 points
• LaMelo Ball: 3.5 three-pointers
• Donovan Mitchell: 5.5 first quarter points
• Ja Morant: 22.5 points
• DeMar DeRozan: 8.5 rebounds + assists
• Anthony Edwards: 29.5 points

Rivals is another option, which lists two players along with a certain stat. For example, pick one of two players to have more points.

These markets aren’t only available for the NBA. Customers can make picks on college basketball, the NHL, UFC, PGA and more. Make pregame picks before tracking live options during the action.

Guide to Use Our Underdog Promo Code

Underdog Fantasy has quickly become one of the most popular apps for daily fantasy sports. New customers can take these easy steps to redeem bonus cash.

1. Sign up through our links to use our Underdog promo code SDS.
2. Enter your full name, email address and other account information to verify your identity.
3. Make a deposit with online banking, a debit card or online banking.

The amount of your initial deposit will determine the bonus. If you want to claim the max $1K bonus, you must make a $2K deposit. Stay tuned to the promotions tab to find entry boosts and Gimme Picks. Those who make an opening entry on Thursday can use the Gimme Pick for Luka Doncic to score over 0.5 points.

Draft Players, Win Prizes in Tournaments

There are new tournaments every day, so you can draft teams and compete against other customers for a chance to win prize pools. The “Hump Day Hoops” contest has a $5 entry and $115,000 worth of prizes.

Check the rankings tab to see which players are going early in other drafts. Jokic has been the top pick in most contests, followed by Gilgeous-Alexander and Giannis Antetokounmpo. There is even a news feed that allows users to learn about the latest injuries and roster updates.

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Enter a $5 entry after signing up with our Sleeper promo code. Win or lose, you’ll receive $55 in bonus cash to use for contests this week..

A free pick for Curry is available for your first entry. His total has been set at 0.5 points, making this a nearly guaranteed leg for your opening contest. And another 99% off pick is available for James on Tuesday night, with his total also being at 0.5 points. Go to the promotions tab after using these offers to find a $10 protected pick and 10% payout boost.

Sleeper Promo Code for NBA Tuesday

There are markets for all NBA games. View totals for the Rockets vs. Pacers, Raptors vs. Magic, Bucks vs. Hawks, Warriors vs. Knicks, Cavaliers vs. Bulls, 76ers vs. Timberwolves, Nets vs. Spurs, Clippers vs. Suns and Pelicans vs. Lakers on Tuesday.

Make picks on some of the following markets to create an entry. The number of legs in your contest will determine your potential winnings.

• Josh Giddey: 33.5 points + rebounds + assists
• LaMelo Ball: 4.5 rebounds
• Donovan Mitchell: 26.5 points
• Zion Williamson: 22.5 points
• Luka Doncic: 3.5 three-pointers made
• Karl-Anthony Towns: 15.5 assists + rebounds
• Kevin Durant: 24.5 points
• Paolo Bancher: 4.5 assists
• Devin Booker: 2.5 three-pointers made
• Chris Paul: 11.5 points + rebounds

Steps for Using Our Sleeper Promo Code

Sleeper has many unique features that have made it a popular option for daily fantasy sports. Create a chat group with friends, do research and follow game casts on the mobile app. But first, take these steps to unlock the best welcome offer.

1. Sign up through our links to apply Sleeper promo code SOUTHXL.
2. Enter your name, date of birth, email address and other info to verify your identity.
3. Make a deposit with online banking or another payment method.
4. Create a $5 entry.

The result of your first entry doesn’t matter. The $55 bonus will be awarded as (11) $5 entries that can be used throughout the week. Go to “My Picks” to view all your active and complete entries.

Find Markets for College Basketball, NHL Games

Apply some of your bonus to college basketball and NHL picks. NHL fans can make predictions on goals, saves, points and more. Go to the scores tab to follow along with different games and track your picks.

The college basketball season is heating up as teams compete for the best spot in the NCAA Tournament. Browse through markets on Tuesday for the LSU vs. No. 19 Kentucky, North Carolina vs. Virginia Tech, Texas vs. No. 25 Mississippi State, No. 1 Auburn vs. No. 22 Texas A&M and No. 23 BYU vs. No. 10 Iowa State. It will likely add special offers and contests once the bracket is released.

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This is a straightforward offer that players can secure with a $5 pick on any available market. Simply locking in that first pick will be enough to secure the $55 bonus. From there, use this bonus cash to make picks on other games and other players.

Sleeper Fantasy should be a go-to option for all daily fantasy players. This no-brainer bonus is a perfect starting point, but it’s only the beginning. With the NBA, NHL and college basketball seasons heating up, fantasy players will have no shortage of options. Check out the details of this offer.

Click here to activate Sleeper promo code SOUTHXL and sign up. From there, make a $5 pick to win $55 in bonuses.

Sleeper Promo Code SOUTHXL Offers $55 No-Brainer Bonus

Instead of rolling the dice on the games on Sunday, take advantage of a sure thing. This Sleeper promo will set up new daily fantasy players with a guaranteed winner. Remember, all it takes is a $5 pick on any game to secure the $55 bonus.

We expect to see a lot of interest in the NBA and college basketball on Sunday. There are nine NBA games and dozens of matchups in college basketball. March Madness is fast approaching and this new promo is the perfect way to get a feel for the app as conference tournaments start.

Sleeper Fantasy will have tons of different ways for players to get in on the action. Make picks and entries on a variety of markets throughout the week. With all that said, it starts with this $55 bonus.

How to Activate Sleeper Promo Code SOUTHXL

Signing up with Sleeper Fantasy should not take long. New users can create an account and start locking in bonuses in a few simple steps:

• Click on any of the links on this page to start the sign-up process, including here.
• Answer the required information sections and make a cash deposit using any of the secure payment methods.
• Start with a $5 pick on the NBA, NHL, college basketball or any other sport to win $55 in bonuses.
• Take this $55 in bonus cash and make picks throughout the week.

Monday Night ESPN Doubleheader

There are nine games in total on Sunday, but we are focusing on the night-time ESPN doubleheader. The first game pits Wake Forest up against No. 2 Duke, a game in which Cooper Flagg and the Blue Devils are favored by 20.5 points. The second contest, a Big 12 matchup between Kansas and Houston. In this one, the No. 4 Cougars are 9.5-point favorite.

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