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NY AG vs. DraftKings and FanDuel: A Review of All Court Filings
Our sister site DFS911.com and Legal Reporter Jeff Williams have provided us with all related Court filings pertaining to the New York State Attorney General vs. DraftKings and FanDuel. Other Daily Fantasy Sports companies have been subpoenaed as well.
Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/25/2015
DraftKings, FanDuel in ‘Deep Doodoo’ But Lawyers With Shovels Can Dig Them Out
One of the premier attorneys in the world of gambling, I. Nelson Rose, was kind enough to send DFS911.com his latest piece on the next steps both DraftKings and FanDuel will need to undertake in getting them out of the “deep doodoo” they are currently in.
Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/24/2015
DraftKings, FanDuel NY Hearing: G911 Coverage From the Court
Gambling911.com and sister site DFS911.com will be covering Wednesday’s hearing to determine whether Daily Fantasy Sports sites DraftKings and FanDuel can continue conducting business with New York state residents.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/22/2015
DraftKings CEO Admits Not Always in Compliance With Gambling Laws
DraftKings CEO Jason Robins admitted back in May that his company does not always comply with anti-gambling laws, and more specifically, the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act (UIGEA) that exempts fantasy sports.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/19/2015
Daily Fantasy NFL Picks and Betting Odds – Week 11 2015
Gambling911.com has some great Daily Fantasy NFL picks and betting odds for the upcoming week. Bookmark this page for the latest.
Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Nov/18/2015
Yahoo Shares Fall 1.17 Percent on News of New York AG Subpoena
News of a subpoena issued by the New York Attorney General Wednesday as part of a probe into the Daily Fantasy Sports sector has resulted in a drop in its share price of 1.17 percent to $32.47 in afternoon trading.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/18/2015
Bet on the Cowboys-Dolphins Game Week 11: The Return of Romo
You can bet o the Cowboys-Dolphins game for Week 11 at Americas Bookie.
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The line on this game has been coming in at Miami +1 or a PICK’EM depending on the book despite being the hosts and Dallas having lost seven straight. Tony Romo is expected to return this week.
Some 70% of those betting this game were backing the Cowboys.
Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Nov/18/2015
Packers-Vikings Daily Fantasy NFL Picks, Betting Odds
Gambling911.com has your Packers-Vikings Daily Fantasy NFL picks and betting odds for Week 11. The Vikings, now leading the NFC North, are a -1 favorite early on with a total of 45 posted on this game.
Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Nov/17/2015
Georgia May Be Next to Boot Daily Fantasy Sports Sites
ATLANTA (Associated Press) - Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens says his office is investigating whether daily fantasy sports violate state law.
Olens recently told the Augusta Chronicle that the issue is pending in his office.
Submitted by Associated Press on, Nov/16/2015
NY Assemblyman: ‘AG has Gone Way Over Line With Daily Fantasy Sports Probe’
In an interview with the Associated Press, New York Republican Assemblyman Dean Murray said of his state’s Democratic Attorney General Eric Schneiderman: "He's gone way over the line" with the fantasy sports probe.
Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Nov/16/2015
FanDuel, DraftKings OK With Gambling Label in UK
BOSTON (Associated Press) — Top daily fantasy sports companies are fiercely rejecting the idea that their rapidly growing industry should be considered gambling in the United States.
Submitted by Associated Press on, Nov/15/2015
DraftKings $5 Million Millionaire Maker Week 10
The DraftKings $5 Million Millionaire Maker for Week 10 of the NFL will pay out another $1 million for first place this week with a mere $20 entry.
$5 million in prize money will be rewarded for this contest.
The prize structure for this week is featured below.
Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Nov/14/2015
Where to Bet on the Panthers-Titans Game Online: Free Pick
You can bet the Panthers-Titans game online at AceSportsbook.com. We also have a free pick on this game.
Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Nov/14/2015
Chiefs-Broncos Daily Fantasy NFL Picks, Betting Odds
Gambling911.com has your Chiefs-Broncos Daily Fantasy NFL picks and betting odds for Week 10. Denver is a -4.5 favorite here. There is a total of 41.5 on this game.
Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Nov/13/2015
FanDuel Stops Taking Money From New York Residents
FanDuel says it has stopped accepting money from New York residents following that state’s Attorney General demand to cease taking bets there.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/13/2015
Vikings-Raiders Daily Fantasy NFL Picks, Betting Odds
Gambling911.com has your Vikings-Raiders Daily Fantasy NFL picks and betting odds for Week 10. This surprising Oakland team is a-3 point home favorite with a 44 total. Action was fairly balanced coming into Saturday.
Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Nov/13/2015
Patriots-Giants Daily Fantasy NFL Picks, Betting Odds: Total at 55
Gambling911.com has your Patriots-Giants Daily Fantasy NFL picks and betting odds for Week 10. The undefeated Patriots come to the Meadowlands as a big -7 road favorite and seeing nearly 83% of the public action. The total is a high 55, suggesting plenty of points to be scored and plenty of fantasy production as well.
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Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/13/2015
FanDuel Going After New York Attorney General Hard: Nets Back Company
The world’s largest Daily Fantasy Sports company, FanDuel, has come out swinging against New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s assertion that Daily Fantasy Sports is illegal gambling in disguise. He has ordered both FanDuel and DraftKings to cease taking bets from New York residents. As of late Thursday, both continue to do so.
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Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Nov/12/2015
Panthers-Titans Daily Fantasy NFL Picks, Betting Odds
Gambling911.com has your Panthers-Titans Daily Fantasy NFL picks and betting odds for Week 10. The undefeated Panthers were coming in as a -5 road favorite and getting around 80% of the public backing. The total is 44 for this game.
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Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Nov/12/2015
Browns-Steelers Daily Fantasy NFL Picks, Betting Odds: Big Ben Out?
Gambling911.com has your Browns-Steelers Daily Fantasy NFL picks and betting odds for Week 10. The Steelers are a -5 home favorite in this game and seeing nearly 80 percent of the betting action. The total is a low 41.5.
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Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Nov/12/2015
Cowboys-Bucs Daily Fantasy NFL Picks, Betting Odds
Gambling911.com has your Cowboys-Bucs Daily Fantasy NFL picks and betting odds for Week 10. Tampa Bay is a -1 home favorite here with Tony Romo absent for Dallas. The total on this game is 43.5. 65% of those betting the spread were backing the Cowboys.
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Running backs have been especially productive versus these Cowboys.
Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Nov/12/2015
Jaguars-Ravens Daily Fantasy NFL Picks, Betting Odds: Allen Robinson Top Play
Gambling911.com has your Jaguars-Ravens Daily Fantasy NFL picks and betting odds for Week 10. Baltimore had a line of 5.5 while Jacksonville was seeing 60% of the wagering action. The total was set at 48.
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Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Nov/12/2015
Dolphins-Eagles Daily Fantasy NFL Picks, Betting Odds
Gambling911.com has your Dolphins-Eagles Daily Fantasy NFL picks and betting odds for Week 10. The Eagles are a -6.5 to -7 home favorite after opening at -5.5. The total is set at 47.5. Action was relatively balanced.
Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Nov/12/2015
Quirky New Jersey Fantasy Sports Case Decision Leaves FanDuel Optimistic
Daily Fantasy Sports giant FanDuel is citing a 2007 New Jersey Fantasy Sports case in hopes of fighting claims against it by New York’s Attorney General that what it does is “illegal gambling”.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/12/2015
Lions-Packers Daily Fantasy NFL Picks, Betting Odds
Gambling911.com has your Lions-Packers Daily Fantasy NFL picks and betting odds for Week 10. Green Bay is an -11.5 home favorite. The total on this game is 48.
Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Nov/12/2015
Patchwork of Laws Poses Legal Quicksand for DraftKings, Other DFS Sites
SEATTLE (Associated Press) — The New York attorney general's decision that daily fantasy sports betting sites FanDuel and DraftKings are illegal gambling operations in his state is a blow to the companies, but the multibillion-dollar industry could have more legal headaches yet to come.
Submitted by Associated Press on, Nov/11/2015
Saints-Redskins Daily Fantasy NFL Picks, Betting Odds
Gambling911.com has your Saints-Redskins Daily Fantasy NFL picks and betting odds for Week 10. New Orleans was seeing 80% of the action as an early -1 road favorite. There is a high total of 50 set for this game.
Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Nov/11/2015
Bears-Rams Daily Fantasy NFL Picks, Betting Odds
Gambling911.com has your Bears-Rams Daily Fantasy NFL picks and betting odds for Week 10.
Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Nov/11/2015
DraftKings, FanDuel Ordered to Shut Down
NEW YORK (AP) — New York's attorney general on Tuesday ordered the daily fantasy sports companies DraftKings and FanDuel to stop accepting bets in the state, saying their operations amount to illegal gambling.
Submitted by Associated Press on, Nov/10/2015
Bears-Chargers MNF Betting Line at San Diego -4.5
The Bears-Chargers Monday Night Football betting line had San Diego as a -4.5 home favorite. 60% of those betting this game are backing the Chargers here.
Neither team is very good with only two wins apiece this season.
Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Nov/09/2015
Breaking News
Big Fish Games Class Action Suit: Used Illegal Gambling Practices
Their commercials were everywhere and now the Big Fish Casino is paying the price for success.
PA Gambling Market Up 3.2% With Sports Betting
The Pennsylvania gambling market witnessed a 3.2 percent increase in the month of January.