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DraftKings, Illinois set schedule in fantasy sports case

WCBU | By Associated Press
Published December 29, 2015 at 3:40 PM CST

Boston-based DraftKings and Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan have agreed to an expedited schedule and a bench trial in a lawsuit that could determine the fate of daily fantasy sports betting in the state.

DraftKings' attorney, Randy Mastro, says the company and its legal team "are confident" they will win their case.

DraftKings filed the lawsuit Thursday, a day after Madigan declared daily fantasy sports betting illegal in Illinois.

Another industry leader - New York-based FanDuel - filed a separate, similar lawsuit in Sangamon County.

Madigan agreed to respond to DraftKings' complaint by Jan. 22. A trial, if necessary, would begin June 27 or as soon after that as the court could hear the case.
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