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DraftKings 'insider info' accusation puts daily fantasy sports under fire
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Oct 6, 2015
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DraftKings 'insider info' accusation puts daily fantasy sports under fire
Companies such as FanDuel and DraftKings tout millionaire-making contests through their start-up sites. But now these companies are under fire.
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Companies such as FanDuel and DraftKings tout millionaire-making contests through their start-up sites. But now these companies are under fire.

If you still have a TV, you may have noticed a lot of commercials promoting daily fantasy sports over the last few months.

Companies such as FanDuel and DraftKings tout millionaire-making contests through their start-up sites. But now these companies are under fire, thanks to allegations that employees were placing bets and winning using information that's not available to the public.

The Wall Street Journal's Sarah Needleman joined the show to sort through what's going on.

To listen to the full interview, click on the blue audio player above.