Radio host goes nuts over fantasy sports as a game of skill

Sports radio host Mike Francesa went berserk on an argument whether fantasy sports is a game of skill or chance.

During Francesa’s WFAN radio show, Assemblyman Dean Murray called in to give him an update on a public hearing held by New York Assembly on Tuesday, which offered insights on the future of DFS in the Empire State.

Lawyers and lobbyist from the fantasy sports industry, during the hearing, insisted, that daily fantasy sports is predominantly based on player’s skill, not luck.

Chairman of the Assembly Committee J. Gary Pretlow, who also leads the committee on Racing and Wagering, said that although the lawmakers’ stand on fantasy sports will depend on the outcome of the lawsuit between New York AG Eric Schneiderman and fantasy sports major operators DraftKings and Fanduel, New York will legalize and regulate daily fantasy sports.