Yahoo exit New York daily fantasy market, intro fish-friendly ‘Fair Play’ changes

A day after the two leading daily fantasy sports operators exited the New York market, third-ranked site Yahoo has pulled its own DFS offering from the state.

Monday saw DraftKings and FanDuel agree to stop offering paid DFS contests to New York players until state pols approve the necessary legislation or the appellate courts give DFS a legal all-clear. Yahoo had stayed shtum on its New York intentions but a good night’s sleep has apparently cleared their minds.

On Tuesday, Yahoo issued a statement saying it “believes its contests are lawful” but was nonetheless suspending paid contests in New York as of Wednesday (23) “pending further review.” Yahoo stressed that its decision had no bearing on users in other states.

New York attorney general Eric Schneiderman, who has aggressively challenged DFS companies’ assertions that they aren’t illegal gambling operators, said he was glad “these companies have agreed to follow” his interpretation of New York law.