[Opinion] California Attorney General Says Daily Fantasy Sports Are Illegal in the State

California Attorney General says daily fantasy sports are illegal in the state

California Attorney General Rob Bonta says daily fantasy sports are illegal in the state, setting the stage of another legal battle.

CA AG Rob Bonta Says Online Fantasy Sports Platforms Illegal in State

California Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a legal opinion on Thursday that all daily online fantasy platforms in state are illegal.  The post California AG Rob Bonta Says Online Fantasy Sports Platforms Illegal in Golden State appeared first on Breitbart.

California AG Declares DFS Illegal

California Attorney General Rob Bonta released an opinion last week that said DFS operators are violating California laws.

Governor Newsom Disagrees With California AG DFS Opinion

Governor Newsom publicly rejected the attorney general’s view that daily fantasy sports are illegal under California law. The governor stated that the opinion has no legal effect and called for further debate in the legislature or courts. Industry leaders echoed Newsom’s stance, saying DFS remains operational and lawful for now. SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California Governor Gavin Newsom is pushing back against a new legal opinion from Attorney Genera…