Breaking It Down: A Discussion Regarding “Relative Skill”
Gambling requires the three following elements – (1) chance; (2) consideration; and (3) reward. The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) specifically exempts fantasy sports contests in which (among other things) “all winning outcomes reflect the relative knowledge and skill of the participants.” In White v. Cuomo , the court recognized the “relative skill” needed…
