Bills legalizing fantasy sports contests in Michigan passed the House Thursday.
The bills both legalize fantasy sports gaming and create a statutory framework overseeing it.
Steve Brubaker is an attorney representing Small Businesses of Fantasy Sports Trade Association.
He said the bills $50,000 registration fee is too steep for smaller fantasy gaming businesses.
“The companies that will pay that price to operate in Michigan are two: Draft Kings and Fan Duel," said Brubaker.
Brubaker said the state's fee would take a substantial cut from the profit margin of smaller fantasy sports businesses.
The bills’ supporters say the fee is in line with what other states charge.