DraftKings itself offered a statement thanking the governor, calling the bill "thoughtful and appropriate" in terms of protecting the rights of players. He has good reason to be glad: this marks the first state that's out and out recognized daily fantasy play as a legal activity.

The company recently said it'd fight the Texas ruling that paid sports betting is illegal in Texas as well, while FanDuel conceded to stop taking paid bets in the Lone Star State altogether.