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FOOTBALL 2015: SNYDER: Fantasy football becoming a get-rich-quick scheme

ANALYSIS/OPINION:

Turn to ESPN or some other sports-related outlet, any time of day. Doesn’t matter whether it’s TV or radio. Just wait for the next commercial break.
If there isn’t a spot for DraftKings or FanDuel, you’re guaranteed to see one the next time. Bet on it.

The rise of daily fantasy sports has led to a surge of hourly broadcast ads. And, if you’ve somehow, miraculously never seen one, here’s their message: You, too, can win $1 million! It’s easy!

Now excuse me while I go take a shower.

What began as a quaint activity between office workers, family and friends has morphed into an insidious industry that seduced and climbed in bed with corporate America.