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  'Strong' court challenges likely if IL blocks FanDuel, DraftKings from legal sports betting market: Report

  By Jonathan Bilyk | Friday, May 17, 2019 @ 4:06pm

  The state of Illinois could face a swift constitutional legal challenge should it enact legislation to legalize sports betting that includes a provision designed to block online fantasy sports giants FanDuel and Draft Kings from the market, to benefit the state’s existing casinos, according to attorneys hired by one of the fantasy sports companies.

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  Indiana Supreme Court decision in fantasy football case won't be 'a show-stopper,' entertainment attorney says

  By Karen Kidd | Monday, Mar 12, 2018 @ 8:40pm

  Whether fantasy sports companies may use players' likenesses without their permission, a question now before both Chicago's federal appeals court and the Indiana Supreme Court, could have implications for some real-life athletes, but likely won't kill the virtual game.

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