MLB, Union Prohibiting Players from Participating in Daily Fantasy Games
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Photos.com/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — With seasonal and daily fantasy leagues rapidly growing in popularity, Major League Baseball and the player’s association has agreed on a deal that forbids players from playing in daily fantasy baseball games that involve a prize.
Even though MLB commissioner Rob Manfred does not consider fantasy sports to be gambling, participating in daily fantasy baseball games could fall into a grey area.
Major League Baseball has strict rules in place that bans players from gambling.
“There is a clear legal line and, quite frankly, we spent some considerable effort and money to make sure we knew where DraftKings is in relation to that line and we’re very comfortable with the idea that it’s fantasy,” Manfred said. “Having said that, fantasy is a very important method of engagement, particularly with younger people.”
ESPN is reporting that Manfred is considering a similar prohibition of playing daily fantasy baseball for prizes that would cover all non-playing personnel.
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