New York Court Rules Fantasy Sports Violate State Gambling Prohibition

In 2016, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo approved an amendment allowing temporary permits for fantasy sports operations, arguing they require skill and should not be classified as gambling. However, the group Stop Predatory Gambling sued, claiming the state misclassified these games. A lower court ruled against the state's classification, sparking reactions from both sides. FanDuel plans to appeal the decision.

What was the purpose of the 2016 amendment approved by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo?

• To ban all forms of gambling in the state

• To allow temporary permits for fantasy sports operations

• To classify fantasy sports as gambling

• To increase taxes on fantasy sports companies

What was the basis of the legislation allowing fantasy sports operations in New York?

• Fantasy sports are considered a form of gambling

• Fantasy sports are a traditional form of entertainment

• Fantasy sports are a new form of gambling

• Fantasy sports require skill and should not be treated as gambling

Who filed a lawsuit against the classification of fantasy sports as games of skill?

• New York State Gaming Commission

• DraftKings

• FanDuel

• Stop Predatory Gambling

What did the lower court rule regarding fantasy sports in 2016?

• Fantasy sports are a form of gambling

• Fantasy sports are games of skill

• Fantasy sports should be banned

• Fantasy sports should be taxed heavily

What was FanDuel's response to the court ruling?

• They ignored the ruling

• They decided to stop operations

• They agreed with the ruling

• They planned to appeal the decision