Still, the changes to include a season - long fee could come at the detriment of the smaller fantasy sports operators in the state. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Republican Robert Ortt of North Tonawanda says there's a pending agreement involving one of the major daily fantasy sports operators that would provide an economic boost for Western New York. (news.wbfo.org)
The legislation comes after Attorney General Eric Schneiderman filed a legal challenge against major fantasy sports operators in New York, charging they were running games of chance, illegal under the state's constitution. (nystateofpolitics.com)