Massachusetts Finalizes Comprehensive Daily Fantasy Sports Rules
BOSTON (CBS/AP) — The attorney general of Massachusetts has finalized what she calls the most comprehensive rules in the nation for daily fantasy sports operators.
The regulations issued Friday by Democrat Maura Healey are largely the same as those she proposed in November. They set a minimum age of 21 for participating in the online contests and bar games based on college or other amateur sports.
"We don't want young people playing. Period," Healey told WBZ NewsRadio 1030's Bernice Corpuz on Friday. "We wanted to make that clear through these regulations.
The rules officially take effect July 1 and do not require legislative approval.
Players won't be able to deposit more than $1,000 into their online accounts each month. Operators will be required to offer "beginner" contests for less skilled players.
"Companies will no longer be able to give away free contest entries at the last minute to professional players who tend to have superior game strategies," said the attorney general.
Boston-based DraftKings says it will "fully comply" with the rules.
Any companies caught breaking the rules could face court action and may be shut down.
DraftKings and New York-based FanDuel had objected to some of the provisions, including the 21-year-old age restriction.
WBZ NewsRadio 1030's Bernice Corpuz reports
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