World Series of Poker and its sponsor DraftKings have decided to put their relationship on hold in light of the recent announcement from Nevada Gaming that Daily Fantasy Sports is gambling and therefore banned in the state.

World Series of Poker (WSOP) and Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) juggernaut DraftKings have distanced themselves after the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) advised all DFS sites to cease offering business in the state a fortnight ago.

Seth Palansky, Vice President, Corporate Communications, Caesars Entertainment/World Series of Poker, issued a statement confirming that DraftKings had asked WSOP to ‘cease any sponsorship activities around the remaining few WSOP events of the year’ and that they had complied.

DraftKings were the most prominent sponsor during the 2015 WSOP in the summer. They set up shop on the main stage of the Rio Pavilion, and also sponsored Event #55: DraftKings 50/50 No-Limit Hold’em, where 50% of the field made the money.