Current Status of Daily Fantasy Sports in the United States – April 25, 2016

Fox Rothschild

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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 .