Current Status of Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) in the United States
As Of April 20, 2016
47
Washington
DFS operators are currently not conducting business within the State.
Conflicting legislation has been proposed: to deem DFS as a felony, and alternatively, to legalize DFS within
the State (DFS designated as a game of skill).
48
West Virginia
No formal determination on the legality of DFS made by a governmental authority, and DFS operators are
currently conducting business within the State.
Legislation proposed/pending (legalize all fantasy sports games).
49
Wisconsin
No formal determination on the legality of DFS made by a governmental authority, and DFS operators are
currently conducting business within the State.
Legislation proposed/pending (regulate DFS, registration, fees and consumer protections).
50
Wyoming
No formal determination on the legality of DFS made by a governmental authority, and DFS operators are
currently conducting business within the State.
Nicholas Casiello, Jr.
Partner and Chair of Gaming
Practice
Fox Rothschild LLP
ncasiello@foxrothschild.com
609.572.2234
Midtown Building
1301 Atlantic Avenue
Suite 400
Atlantic City, NJ
08401-7212
Christian J. Fisher
Associate
Fox Rothschild LLP
cjfisher@foxrothschild.com
609.572.2209
Midtown Building
1301 Atlantic Avenue
Suite 400
Atlantic City, NJ
08401-7212
.