DraftKings and its rival FanDuel have been under scrutiny after accusations surfaced of employees participating in the contests with insider information. (Photo illustration by Scott Olson, Getty Images)
Re: “Colorado casinos want fantasy sports leagues regulated — and taxed,” Oct. 17 news story.
I’d like to clarify two points regarding your article on daily fantasy sports events sponsored by FanDuel and DraftKings. First, the Colorado Gaming Association has no desire to shut down these businesses. We, like other gaming states in the U.S., are watching the developments at the federal and state levels regarding daily fantasy sports. Second, as one of the most highly regulated industries in the state, we are not allowed to offer these events or participate in promoting them to our customers. While some states would like to see some regulation of these events, and perhaps some arrangement to offer them in casinos, there is presently no legal clarity nor mechanism in Colorado law to do so.
Lois A. Rice, Denver
The writer is director of the Colorado Gaming Association.
This letter was published in the Oct. 21 edition.
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