Illinois delays DFS legislation, Colorado to work on new bill

Lawmakers in Illinois have opted to delay publication of legislation regarding the possible legalisation of daily fantasy sports (DFS) in the US state, while Colorado has begun working on a bill to create a regulatory system for such activities.

The Illinois bill is among a number of proposals lawmakers had been working on finalising before a deadline of this Friday, but State Representative Michael Zalewski has requested an extension until April 13.

Meanwhile, a Colorado House Committee this week started work on a bill that could lead to the establishment of a state Office of Fantasy Sports.

Should the bill go through, the new office would charge DFS operators a yet-to-be-determined fee and require them to install a number of safeguards in order to protect players in the state.

DFS brands would also be required to submit to audits and keep player money separate from operational funds.

Colorado-based NFL American football team the Denver Broncos has declared its support for the bill, as have a number of state politicians.

Earlier this week, Alabama became the latest state to declare paid DFS games as illegal.

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