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In New York, fantasy sports sites such as DraftKings and FanDuel — whose app and site are shown as they appeared in October — will now be regulated by the state's gaming commission.

Daily Fantasy Sports May Soon Be Coming Back To New York State

10:17am August 04, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

DraftKings and FanDuel suspended operations there after the state's attorney general argued they were essentially gambling sites. A new state law declares fantasy sports to be games of skill.

DraftKings And FanDuel To Suspend Contests On College Sports 'Indefinitely'

8:26pm March 31, 2016

by Laura Wagner

The daily fantasy sites say they will cease all contests on college sports competitions, saying it is "the best path forward" for the industry.

New York Court Extends Temporary Stay For DraftKings And FanDuel

6:16pm January 11, 2016

by Laura Wagner

A panel of judges extended the ruling issued last month that allows the daily fantasy sports betting sites to continue operations in the state while they appeal a lower court's order that they stop.

New York's attorney general's office has filed lawsuits against the two biggest daily fantasy sports companies, FanDuel and DraftKings, demanding that they stop taking bets in New York.

Skill Or Chance? Question Looms Over Fantasy Sports Industry

10:49am November 25, 2015

by Nathan Rott

Daily fantasy sports companies are in a battle with New York's attorney general over the legality of their games. A judge there will weigh in on whether fantasy sports is based on skill or chance.

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NFL wide receiver Pierre Garcon has filed a class-action lawsuit against the daily fantasy company FanDuel, for misusing players' names and likenesses without proper licensing or permission.

NFL Player Pierre Garcon Files Class-Action Lawsuit Against FanDuel

7:13pm October 30, 2015

by Laura Wagner

The lawsuit says the daily fantasy company "knowingly and improperly exploits the popularity and performance" of NFL players.