Louisiana bill aims to make fantasy sports legal; Schefter signs up for Fantasy Sports Combine

Louisiana representative Joe Lopinto has filed a bill, for the upcoming legislative session, that would legalize playing real-money fantasy football in the state.

As more and more US states open themselves up to daily fantasy sports sites that offer play-for-cash fantasy sports, Lopinto hopes that the state can join in on the fun soon. But doing so would require an amendment to the state’s current laws.

Lopinto told WWTL in Louisiana that the bills isn’t looking to create a major overhaul of the state’s gambling laws, but simply seek clarification that fantasy sports is not a form of gambling, but is actually a game of skill.

“We’re not betting on the outcome of a game or a point spread. Fantasy Football is a game of skill,” said Lopinto.