The Texas House has given preliminary approval of a bill to legalize fantasy sports. State Representative Joe Moody’s legislation would define Fantasy Sports as a game of skill.
Whether fantasy sports are a game of chance or skill was the central argument State Representative Joe Moody’s bill centers on.
His bill defines “fantasy ” as a bona fide contest, reflecting the knowledge and skill of the participants
The bill follows legislation done by 19 other states.
This bill addresses the opinion of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who back in 2016 concluded fantasy sports were a game of chance and therefore considered illegal gambling.
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