At first glance, the news that Daily Fantasy Sports operators DraftKings and FanDuel have reached a settlement to halt operating paid contests in New York immediately may seem like a decisive blow to the DFS industry. But further review and examination prove that this is indeed a good day for those who want to continue to play the games in New York State — and can possibly have positive ripple effects for Fantasy players everywhere.
For now, it appears New York DFS players will be blocked from the two sites that have become new tentpoles of our Fantasy industry in recent years.