Will Fantasy Sports Always Be Exempted From Gambling Laws? Don’t Bet On It

By Mitchell C. Stein   Fantasy sports has mushroomed from a hobby for a handful of die-hard fans a few years ago to a massive business enterprise that now includes some of the biggest brand names in sports. Current estimates suggest that Americans are spending over a billion dollars each year playing fantasy sports. According to the Fantasy Sports Trade Association there are more than 18 million fantasy sports players in the United States.   Participants in the fantasy sports leagues