WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress on Wednesday launched a fact-finding mission into the loosely regulated world of fantasy sports games — a multibillion-dollar business that seemingly advertised everywhere during the pro football season.
Lawmakers at a House hearing were generally supportive of the industry as they explored whether federal safeguards are needed to protect players in daily fantasy leagues. Most players ending up losing at the hands of better-informed players who often have a technological edge.
BOSTON – A Republican won the only competitive special legislative election held in Massachusetts Tuesday as Weymouth's Patrick O'Connor defeated Hull's Joan Mechino for an open Senate seat. But the pair are likely to face off again in November, when the Plymouth and Norfolk district will be in play for the second time this year.
O'Connor, the president of the Weymouth town council, was a top aide to Weymouth Mayor Robert Hedlund when he held the seat. Hedlund resigned the post in January after winning the mayor's office. Mechino is a former Hull selectman.
