Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has signed legislation allowing for daily fantasy sports in the state three years after a ruling from the state attorney general blocked the contests. That opened the door for DraftKings to begin DFS operation in Alabama.
The law requires fantasy sports operators with more than $10 million in national gross revenue to pay an $85,000 annual fee to the state. Other operators would pay a $1,000 annual fee.
DraftKings rival FanDuel has not said specifically when it will re-launch in the state. That leaves DraftKings operating alone for the time being.
“We are constantly searching for ways to improve and innovate our products to ensure that we’re delivering what our customers want, which is evidenced in part by the industry-leading 13 different professional sports offered on our platform,” DraftKings Senior Vice President of Fantasy Sports Greg Karamitis said in a press release. “Over the last three years, DraftKings has continued to lead the way in the daily fantasy sports space, and we look forward to reestablishing ourselves as the premier DFS destination for fans in Alabama.”
DraftKings has also established a Fair Play Commitment Initiative to ensure a level playing field by prohibiting top-earning or more experienced players from entering casual and beginner contests, the release said.
