New York judge upholds daily fantasy sports ban

The fantasy sports website DraftKings
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A New York judge has upheld the state attorney general's injunction barring the operation of daily fantasy sites, including DraftKings and FanDuel. The decision is a major setback for the websites, which garner over 12 percent of their players from New York state.

Much of the case involved a debate concerning if gambling on fantasy sites is a competition of chance or skill. "I place my bet, pick my team and watch television. Chance pervades daily fantasy sports," lawyer Kathleen McGee argued on the behalf of the state, according to The New York Times. The court seemed to agree during the hearing, SB Nation points out:

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Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.