DraftKings defies NY AG lawsuit to shut it down

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) – Daily fantasy sports operator FanDuel said Tuesday it's temporarily suspending entry in paid contests for New York players, while the state attorney general sued to halt what he considers illegal gambling by both FanDuel and Boston-based DraftKings. FanDuel said the move follows its failed attempt to convince a judge late Monday to immediately block Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's efforts to shut it down. Schneiderman sent New York-based FanDuel and DraftKings letters l

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) – Daily fantasy sports operator FanDuel said Tuesday it's temporarily suspending entry in paid contests for New York players, while the state attorney general sued to halt what he considers illegal gambling by both FanDuel and Boston-based DraftKings. FanDuel said the move follows its failed attempt to convince a judge late Monday to immediately block Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's efforts to shut it down. Schneiderman sent New York-based FanDuel and DraftKings letters l…