Gamblers Anonymous proposes adding fantasy sports to list of no-no’s

Gamblers Anonymous is considering adding fantasy sports to its list of no-no’s, further undercutting the daily fantasy sports (DFS) industry’s attempts to distance itself from gambling.

On Thursday, NBC’s affiliate in Washington, DC reported that the problem gambling 12-step program was considering revising its Combo Book recovery guide to include fantasy sports in the list of activities that compulsive gamblers should avoid.

The Combo Book, which GA members are advised to carry with them at all times, currently cites things like bingo, lottery or raffle tickets, office sports pools and trading stocks, commodities or options as activities that could prove problematic for individuals who have difficulty controlling their gambling activity. A proposal has been made to add the phrase “fantasy sports” to this list.

Altering the Combo Book requires two separate votes by GA’s international trustees. The next scheduled meeting of trustees is in October, while the following meeting isn’t scheduled until May.