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Which Way, L.A.?

Are They Games of Skill or Games of Chance?

Daily fantasy sports are legal in 45 states, but New York has just ordered FanDuel, DraftKings and others to shut down, saying they are not games of skill but illegal gambling.  Last month, Nevada enacted gaming license requirements. What about California?

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By Warren Olney • Nov 12, 2015 • 12m Listen

Daily fantasy sports are legal in 45 states, but New York has just ordered FanDuel, DraftKings and others to shut down, saying they are not games of skill but illegal gambling. Last month, Nevada enacted gaming license requirements. What about California? Attorney General, Kamala Harris is being asked to force fantasy sports betting websites to immediately stop doing business.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Christine Detz

    Producer, 'To the Point'

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    Sarah Sweeney

    Vice President of Talk Programming, KCRW

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    Courtney Brunious

    USC Sports Business Institute

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    Adam Gray

    California State Assembly

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