Md. Comptroller Eyeing Up Big Changes For Daily Fantasy Sports
July 27, 2016
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A crackdown on Internet gambling. Maryland’s comptroller is eyeing up big changes for daily fantasy sports. The multi-million dollar business has rapidly been growing, with thousands of people across the state playing.
Between DraftKings and FanDuel, daily fantasy sports have a firm hold on Maryland. The sport is a new phenomenon, allowing players to draft an imaginary team and compete against others for money on a daily basis.
“I think people are in it for the quick rush,” said Jerry Wixted.
Now the state’s comptroller Peter Franchot is stepping in to regulate.
has rapidly been growing, with thousands of people across the state playing.