Tag Archives: Eric T Schneiderman

DraftKings delays UK launch to early 2016

SBC News DraftKings delays UK launch to early 2016

DraftKings Inc has delayed its planned product launch for the UK fantasy sports market, pushing back its release to “early next year”. The US based fantasy sports operator, confirmed the delay this morning via the release of a short statement. Having gained a UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) licence in August, DraftKings had earmarked the release of dedicated UK DFS product …

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New York Supreme Court to deliver DFS verdict ‘soon’

SBC News New York Supreme Court to deliver DFS verdict 'soon'

Market leading DFS operators DraftKings and FanDuel have been allowed to temporarily service consumers in New York as state legislators debate the legal futures of the their business services. On Wednesday New York Supreme Court Justice Manuel Mendez heard oral arguments defending and opposing DFS services in the state of New York. Mendez would allow the operators to continue New …

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DraftKings officially challenges New York AG’s injunction

SBC News DraftKings officially challenges New York AG’s injunction

DraftKings today has officially filed its brief with the Supreme Court of New York State, opposing Attorney General Eric T Schneiderman ’Cease & Desist” injunction preventing state-wide players from participating in fantasy sports games. In brief the DFS operator argues that New York laws are the “same today as it has been for more than seven years” of which DFS …

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FanDuel & DraftKings to challenge New York AG cease & desist orders

SBC News FanDuel & DraftKings to challenge New York AG cease & desist orders

US DFS market leaders FanDuel and DraftKings are reported to be reviewing their legal options with regards to this week’s issuing of a ‘cease & desist’ orders by New York Attorney General Eric T Schneiderman. Following its one month investigation into DFS services provided by FanDuel and DraftKings, the New York AG has concluded that DFS contests and competitions can …

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