The Ohmsy Controversy - Update: Ohmsy Responds through Blog
If you’ve been on FanDuel today, then you’ve noticed something isn’t quite right. The chat box seems to be a good bit more argumentative than it normally is. The controversy (which I’m coining ‘ScanDuel’) allegedly revolves around FanDuel members and employees discovering that “one or more players [were] entering private contests via a loophole.” A warning was issued that “anyone entering a private contest for which they did not use a standard contest entry link will be subject to at least a one week ban from FanDuel.” Well, that ban was already issued to one user, a prominent member of the FanDuel community: Ohmsy. Apparently these users have been circumventing the URLs for password-protected, private games in the community and entering some for a cash buy-in. This work-around compromises the security of the private game format.
I’ve received texts and ‘Skypes’ about the issue; the forums are on fire discussing the subject. Being your #1 source for Daily Fantasy News, we’ll be compiling any updates and opinions from the community as they come in. Let us know what you think in the comment box below or in the RotoGrinders Forums!
— Day 2 of Vacation – Ohmsy Explains His Side —
— 2 Days Down, 2 Days to Go – Ohmsy —
Private Contests – Warning – Official FanDuel Announcement
KCearnal Has a Dream for Daily Fantasy – KC’s commentary, hilarious as usual
Backdoor Entry and a Three Day Ban – BobbyRogers46
Thoughts on the Ohmsy FanDuel Ban – Official RotoGrinders Forum Discussion
Counterpoint: Loopholes, Whining and the Future of the Daily Fantasy Industry – Devo1099
Be sure to check back for updates in the near future.
Cameron MacMillan
RotoGrinders.com Fantasy Content Manager