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    remaining in the 4th quarter. It’s late, the game means nothing, and it’s not even close. Nobody in their right mind would be watching this game, except for me of course. You see, I have an addiction. Thankfully for my parents, not to meth or cocaine, but to daily fantasy sports.…

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    Fantasy sports games There are quite a few fantasy sports games which you may wish to try your hand at online. Some of them are going to be more appealing to you than others. It really does just depend on what kinds of sports you prefer. The more common tend to be American sports, football, and horse racing, though. It is those fantasy sports games which we are going to be focusing on in this article. American sports American sports attract quite a crowd in the fantasy sports betting world. The…

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    Fantasy Football, a Skillful Art Is fantasy football gambling? This debate that has been ongoing over the past couple of years and as more states try to profit from this booming industry, it is important to understand the premise of this debate and what sports’ gambling actually is. Webster defines gambling as “Playing games for the chance of winning money”; however, I will present information that argues that this is a game of skill and not one of chance. The Unlawful Internet Gambling Act…

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    Over the past couple of years there have been a lot of controversy over whether or not fantasy sport sites should be considered gambling. Fantasy sports sites make millions of dollars with little to no restrictions such as daily bets and is considered a game of skill. The topic of fantasy sports has a deep history to consider, and there will always be both supporters and critics who continue to debate this topic. There has been an ongoing debate on whether or not fantasy sports should…

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    multi-billion dollar a year industry daily fantasy sports has exploded over the past decade. In response to this lawmakers have been falling over themselves to try and put a leash on this industry. However, this is not just a money hungry industry, this is a game that many people love to play and enjoy. Many people don’t even know what daily fantasy sports are or how to play them. Some would be shocked about how much money goes into this innocent looking game. Millions of people enjoy playing…

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    The world of fantasy sports clearly caught the attention of regulators and legislators. But with the current legal actions the leaders in daily fantasy sports are facing, staying in the gray area would have probably been the choice they would prefer. DraftKings, one of the two giants in daily fantasy sports, took a more proactive approach toward the regulatory procedures being imposed in the US. In February, the Boston-based company expanded the market and launched its services in the UK. To…

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    When one thinks of the main different fantasy sport leagues that are out there, it overs almost an escape for many individuals. For many it’s a fun way to keep that connection with one’s friends in our seemly busy daily lives. While for others it’s become a tradition that requires much of process that it could almost be considered work for the number of hours that one dedicates. With our ever-advancing world, the fantasy sport arena is changing, considering a lot that has occurred and could…

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    player or coach, but wasn't nearly athletic enough or credible enough, fantasy football is perfect. An online reality meant to sweep the user away from the monotony of everyday life into their own dream occupation will die for a chance at a successful fantasy football team. Overview Fantasy football is an online game or simulation that allows you to manage a football team in any way the user desires. In each week, two of the teams in the league compete with one another in order to see whose…

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    Is Fantasy Sports Ruled Illegal ? Would you like to win thousands or even millions of dollars legally and also have a good and fun time, well you should tryout fantasy sport leagues. Fantasy sports began in 1984 and this started war between the developers and the UIGEA. The UIGEA does not define unlawful internet wagering and frown upon it. Fantasy sports is not considered gambling. Fantasy sport leagues require knowledge and skill. Because every fantasy league doesn't require money that's not…

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    There may be 10 games on the board tonight, but there’s really only two contests that DFSers should really study in order to find some value. We found a ton of value in Memphis and Sacramento. So much value in fact, that we had euros not dollars left over in our FantasyDraft budget. We’re still trying to figure out how best to spend that money, so if you have any suggestions, ship them our way. Nothing high tech though. Euros can only get us electronics with those weird Euro outlet sockets.…

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