This definition sets forth two separate categories of gambling<\/strong>: (1) wagering on a \u201ccontest of chance,\u201d and (2) wagering on the outcome of a \u201cfuture contingent event\u201d over which the bettor has no \u201ccontrol or influence.\u201d The latter of these two categories is not dependent on a \u201cskill vs. chance\u201d assessment<\/strong>, but, rather, looks to whether an alleged bettor can \u201ccontrol\u201d or \u201cinfluence\u201d the outcome<\/strong> of the \u201cfuture contingent event.\u201d<\/p>\n The statute, however, does not define these words. But the plain meaning of the words \u201ccontrol\u201d and \u201cinfluence\u201d would seem to connote being able to have an \u201cimpact\u201d or an \u201ceffect\u201d on the event itself<\/strong>, which brings us back to the ultimate question: What is the \u201cfuture contingent event\u201d in a DFS contest? Is it the real-world sporting event or events on which scoring is based? Or is it the DFS contest itself?<\/p>\n A decision came down supporting NY State’s case against the fantasy sports business. \u00a0As with many aspects of the new economy and technology active in areas where the ordinary citizen has an opportunity to invest for profit or loss, we … Continue reading ![\"Online](\"http:\/\/www.w-t-w.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Online-Gambing.jpg\")
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