Louisiana: playing fantasy sports legal, winning illegal

ConfusedGeekAh, America and it’s cherished concept of states’ rights. It’s how a major Philadelphia newspaper can offer real-money fantasy sports on its website and no one bats an eye, but a guy in Louisiana can’t even collect a fucking T-shirt as ‘winnings’ from his fantasy play. See, gambling is illegal in Louisiana, except of course for lotteries, casinos and the horse track. Got that? No? Well, it’s sorta like how Utah bars all forms of gambling, yet has no problem participating in the NBA draft lottery, despite the evil element of chance involved. So are we clear now? No? Good! Read more.