The California attorney general said last week that daily fantasy sports are considered illegal sports betting under state law. But rather than ending the debate, the ruling may spark a broader conversation among Native American tribes, sportsbook operators, and regulators about how to handle the issue moving forward.
The declaration from California AG Rob Bonta was made via a 33-page advisory opinion that had been expected for some time. In fact, Underdog Sports sued to try to stop Bonta from issuing the opinion, arguing the mere issuance of it represented an “imminent, existential threat” to its business—but on Wednesday the company was rejected in that attempt.
