DraftKings, FanDuel to stop offering college fantasy games
Source: ESPN
Leading daily fantasy sports operators DraftKings and FanDuel are suspending contests on college sports indefinitely in all states as part of a deal with the NCAA, company officials told ESPN on Thursday.
The voluntary decision by DraftKings and FanDuel comes after months of discussions between the daily fantasy sites, the NCAA, member institutions and various state legislatures.
"We appreciate and commend DraftKings and FanDuel's action to stop offering contests involving college, high school and youth sports," NCAA president Mark Emmert said in a statement issued Thursday. "This action culminates months of hard work between all parties to reach a place that is good for amateur sports and most importantly, the young people who participate. We will work diligently with our member schools over the coming year to ensure such amateur sports 'carve outs' are included in pending states' legislation."
All college contests will end after this week's college basketball games. The NCAA men's basketball tournament, the last significant college event for daily fantasy prior to football season, concludes with Monday's championship game.
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David Purdum
ESPN Staff Writer
2:11 PM ET
