Daily fantasy sports lobbyists are stepping up their campaign to legalize fantasy sports in California and no politician can get in the way.

Earlier this month, Assembly Bill 1437, which would authorize California companies to offer daily fantasy sports after obtaining licenses from the California Department of Justice, passed the Assembly Governmental Organization Committee by a 17-1 vote.

Who had that sole dissenting vote? It came from Assemblyman Marc Levine, who argued that DFS is a form of gambling.

“This is gambling. There’s no doubt about it. Let’s not fool ourselves,” Levine said. “An entry fee is a wager; cash prizes are gambling winnings; (daily fantasy sports companies) are bookies.”