California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced his office will begin enforcement actions against fantasy sports operators following a legal opinion declaring daily fantasy sports contests illegal under state law. The opinion, issued July 3, found that paid-entry DFS contests, including pick’em and draft-style formats, qualify as sports betting under California law. As sports wagering remains illegal in the state, the contests are considered unlawful. Bonta said his office has a duty to act. “The law is the law,” he stated, adding that the legal opinion provides a clear basis for enforcement. While the opinion itself does not carry the…
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