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It’s fall. And in the professional sports world, that means the National Football League is back and Major League Baseball is gearing up for its playoffs.
But there are other leagues garnering increased attention as the crisp air rolls in. These are the leagues where no one faces career-ending hits or 100 mile-per-hour fastballs, yet…
There is a fine line between a lawful promotion and illegal gambling. Sweepstakes are legal, while private lotteries are not. Paying entry fees for a skill contest can be legal (depending on the circumstances), while placing bets is generally not. So it is with great interest that we follow gambling laws – of both the federal and state variety – throughout the country (and internationally as well).
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