DraftKings is no longer accepting credit card deposits on its sportsbook and online casino platforms across the United States. The new policy went into effect August 25. The company announced that customers will instead need to fund their accounts using alternatives such as debit cards, bank transfers, wire transfers, or digital payment options including PayPal, Venmo, and Apple Pay, where available. Any credit cards previously stored in user accounts will automatically be disabled. According to DraftKings, the move is designed to improve the customer experience and eliminate issues tied to credit card use, such as cash advance fees and high…

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced his office will begin enforcement actions against fantasy sports operators following a legal opinion declaring daily fantasy sports contests illegal under state law. The opinion, issued July 3, found that paid-entry DFS contests, including pick’em and draft-style formats, qualify as sports betting under California law. As sports wagering remains illegal in the state, the contests are considered unlawful. Bonta said his office has a duty to act. “The law is the law,” he stated, adding that the legal opinion provides a clear basis for enforcement. While the opinion itself does not carry the…

The Circa Survivor contest is on pace to set a new prize pool record for the 2025 NFL season. Organizers report that the competition has already received more than 4,100 entries in a single day, surpassing last year’s early registration pace and moving the total well above the $15 million guarantee. If entries continue at this rate, Circa Survivor could exceed $20 million in prize money, breaking the previous record of $14.2 million set in 2024. Mike Palm, vice president of operations for Circa Sports, stated that current entries are more than 40 percent higher than at the same point…

Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a formal opinion declaring that California fantasy sports are illegal under current state law. The opinion, released in early July, states that these contests constitute gambling and are not permitted under California’s long-standing prohibition on sports wagering. According to Bonta’s legal interpretation, fantasy sports contests offered by major platforms like DraftKings, FanDuel, PrizePicks, and Underdog Fantasy violate California’s Penal Code section 337a, which prohibits betting on games of chance. Bonta concluded that daily fantasy sports involve players staking money on uncertain future events, meeting the legal definition of illegal gambling in the state. This…

California DFS – or Daily Fantasy sports – has been thrown into uncertainty following a state order that could soon force major platforms to cease operations. The California Department of Justice issued letters to leading DFS companies, warning them to halt operations by early July or face potential enforcement. The directive affects major DFS operators such as DraftKings, FanDuel, and Underdog Fantasy. While the state has long allowed DFS to operate in a legal gray area, the new order asserts that the contests violate California’s gambling laws. The DOJ’s move follows growing pressure from tribal gaming interests and lawmakers who…

Delta Air Lines has begun surveying its passengers to assess potential interest in inflight sports betting. The move signals the airline’s exploration of offering betting services while in the air, a concept that has gained attention as carriers look for new ways to boost ancillary revenue. The survey, distributed to select passengers, asks questions about betting preferences, sports interests, and willingness to wager during a flight. It also explores how passengers currently engage with sports betting, and whether they would be open to using their mobile devices for real-money wagers while traveling. Legal and technical considerations, including jurisdictional compliance and…