It's conducted in a completely different manner," Martino said. "To the extent that there is any risk, it's not as anywhere near as profound as in a casino or a traditional lottery." Jason Robins, CEO of DraftKings, a Boston-based daily fantasy sports company, applauded the commission's "careful consideration" and said his company is committed to working with the commission and other authorities to ensure the industry is operating transparently. "We are hopeful that this examination will give real consideration to the interests of the millions of individuals across the country who love to play our games," he said in a statement. The companies argue their games aren't gambling but rather games of skill that are effectively exempt from the federal online gambling ban passed in 2006. However, a memo by the commission's staff released Thursday challenged that notion, noting that daily fantasy sports did not even exist when the ban was passed.