His reasoning is based on fantasy contests requiring customers to wager on an athlete’s statistics despite customers competing against one another. Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has determined that fantasy contests are considered gambling as defined by state code. The inquiry, brought on by Republican House of Delegates member Wren Williams, regards whether fantasy contests are considered wagering. The Virginia Office of the Attorney General has responded to an inquiry regarding the classification of online fantasy sports contests.
Virginia is the latest state to have lawmakers make decisions regarding daily fantasy sports.
