California DFS – or Daily Fantasy sports – has been thrown into uncertainty following a state order that could soon force major platforms to cease operations. The California Department of Justice issued letters to leading DFS companies, warning them to halt operations by early July or face potential enforcement. The directive affects major DFS operators such as DraftKings, FanDuel, and Underdog Fantasy. While the state has long allowed DFS to operate in a legal gray area, the new order asserts that the contests violate California’s gambling laws. The DOJ’s move follows growing pressure from tribal gaming interests and lawmakers who…
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