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No Need to Panic Over Daily Fantasy Sports Congressional Scrutiny Says Expert
An industry expert laughed off concerns over efforts by New Jersey Congressman Frank Pallone’s attempt to study Daily Fantasy Sports and their relationship to the four professional leagues.
Joe Brennan, Jr., an industry expert who himself will be launching a new DFS site based in London, England, Fast Fantasy, pointed to efforts by certain politicians to stop legalized online poker in the U.S.
Brennan, Jr. tweeted last week:
Shocking Video Emerges of Bungling Machete and Scythe Waving Casino Bandits
Two men were jailed Monday for their role in a brazen casino robbery last October with every horrifying moment caught on video surveillance.
Wayne Marsh, 33, and Grant Walker, 24, are both seen in the video waving a scythe and machete in people’s faces while bundling banknotes into a bag. An accomplice Andrew Warley, 41, was also placed behind bars Monday.
The two men made a number of bungled missteps while attempting to flee the Walsall’s Grosvenor Casino in Bentley.
Carly Fiorina Number Two Status Sees Odds Slashed to 10-1
If you think Carly Fiorina will win the GOP nomination for the 2016 U.S. Presidential candidate, now is the time to place that future wager. That’s because her odds have dropped from 12-1 and 10-1 and are expected to continue being slashed.
Daily Fantasy Sports for Suckers Research Suggests
Gambling911.com sister site DFS911.com Monday reports on how a series of research determined that Daily Fantasy Sports are not what they are cracked up to be.
A paywalled survey of 1,400 DFS players that Eilers Research shared with Tech Insider shows that 70% of Daily Fantasy Sports players actually reported losing money.
How Jeb Bush Blocked Donald Trump From Operating a Casino in Florida
(Associated Press) - Jeb Bush said during last week’s Republican presidential debate that Donald Trump wanted casino gambling in Florida. Donald Trump said “I did not.”
“I promise, if I wanted it, I would have gotten it,” Trump told Bush during the exchange. Bush replied, “No way, man.”
But the fact is, Trump wanted it and didn’t get it under the Bush administration, despite donating money to the state Republican Party and Bush.
Paddy Power Shares Undervalued by 30 Percent Claims Research Report
Shares in Irish bookmaker Paddy Power are undervalued by 30 percent according to a new research report issued by stockbroker Davy.
The company is set to merge with Europe’s largest betting exchange Betfair in the coming months.
Carly Fiorina Leaps in Polls: Odds Stay Steady at 12-1
Despite her sudden rise in the polls following a highly lauded debate performance Wednesday night, GOP U.S. Presidential candidate Carly Fiorina remained at 12-1 odds of becoming the Republican nominee this weekend.
Report: Trump Lied About Not Wanting a Casino in Florida
(Associated Press) - Jeb Bush said during Wednesday night's Republican presidential debate that Donald Trump wanted casino gambling in Florida. Donald Trump said "I did not."
"I promise, if I wanted it, I would have gotten it," Trump told Bush during the exchange. Bush replied, "No way, man."
But the fact is, Trump wanted it and didn't get it under the Bush administration, despite donating money to the state Republican Party and Bush.
‘Black Mass’ The Whitey Bulger Story in Theatres Friday
Shakespeare had his tortured Hamlet, his ambitious Macbeth, his malevolent Iago, his warring Montagues and Capulets.
All Bets on Carly Fiorina: Jumps Ahead of Ben Carson at Sportsbook
Following a highly praised GOP debate performance Wednesday night, U.S. Presidential candidate and former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina has seen her odds slashed from 20-1 to 12-1 over the past 24 hours at Sportsbook.ag.
Americas Cardroom Confirms $4 Million Sundays in October: Won’t Give Into DoS Threat
San Jose, Costa Rica – In the world of poker, putting your money where your mouth is means everything. Americas Cardroom has certainly taken that to heart as evidenced this past weekend during its Million Dollar Sunday.
When faced with an overlay of more than $200,000 and an onslaught of DDOS attacks, Americas Cardroom navigated players through the connection issues and to the final table where the 1st place prize of $200,000 was waiting.
Gambling911.com World Exclusive: Online Poker to Become Permanent Event at WSOP
LAS VEGAS -- An online poker tournament, which was part of this year's World Series of Poker (WSOP) for the first time ever, will become a permanent event at the WSOP, Gambling 911 can reveal in a world exclusive report!
Carly Fiorina May Have Killed It Again With Second Solid Debate Performance
Once again, former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina took down the house at the second 2016 GOP Presidential debate.
Death Penalty Sought for Mobster Who Murdered Gambling Ship Fleet Owner
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Associated Press) -- Anthony "Big Tony" Moscatiello deserves the death penalty for coldly ordering the mob-style slaying of a South Florida businessman to protect his share of a lucrative stream of gambling profits, a prosecutor told a jury Wednesday.
Pay Per Head Offering U.S. Presidential Odds: A Winning Proposition
As a Pay Per Head it is prudent to think outside the box. Many times bookies just think in terms of Football and nothing else. But your players want more.
Carly Fiorina Latest Odds at 15-1: Could be Slashed After Debate
While Republican U.S. Presidential candidate and former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina has seen her odds slashed in recent weeks following a highly lauded first debate appearance, one might anticipate a further reduction in her current 15-1 price at Sportsbook.ag following Wednesday night’s second GOP debate.
‘Big Brother’ Rumors Stun Poker World as Vanessa Rousso Lover Calls BS
Gossip sites have insisted that “Big Brother 17” has been fixed to ensure poker pro Vanessa Rousso will win this season in an effort to promote her new show “Poker Face”.
Second GOP Presidential Debate Ratings Betting Odds
Gambling911.com has released odds on the CNN GOP Presidential Debate, the second in just over one month. Will David Mason of BetOnline offer odds on the OVER/UNDER viewers for Wednesday’s CNN GOP Presidential Debate?
Lawmakers Look to Determine Legality of Daily Fantasy Sports in Florida
TALLAHASSEE (Associated Press) -- As the NFL season kicks off, another big contest may be soon be played in the halls of the Florida Capitol.
The growing fantasy sports industry, which is already subjecting television viewers to a barrage of wall-to-wall advertising with the new football season, is now setting its sights on getting the blessings of the Republican-controlled Florida Legislature.
Ninth Consecutive Million Dollar HPT Poker Prize Pool in Colorado
The Golden Gates Casino in Black Hawk, Colorado hosted another $1 million plus Heartland Poker Tour Main Event.
Four Day 1 Flights packed 721 entrants and Matthew Shepsky doubled his first hand of the Final Table - he never looked back, going on to win his first HPT title and $227,864.
"It feels unreal, I'm very happy - I don't have the words," Shepsky said. "I thought if I got chips early I had a chance and then doubled up on the first hand - it was a roller coaster."
Ben Carson Gaining on Donald Trump in GOP Nominee for US President Race
Neurosurgeon Ben Carson is gaining on real estate mogul Donald Trump in the latest New York Times/CBS News poll.
Both men are the only two GOP U.S. Presidential candidates in double digits.
The next Republican debate was set to be held Wednesday evening on CNN.
‘Big Brother 17’ Fixed: Poker Pro Vanessa Rousso Preset Winner Claims Site
The gossip website Celebrity Laundry is claiming that poker pro and former Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Vanessa Rousso is the fixed winner of “Big Brother 17”.
JohnLegend Wins Million Dollar Sunday at Americas Cardroom, Makes Twitch History
San Jose, Costa Rica – It’s not just the tournament winner’s name that made last night’s Million Dollar Sunday so legendary. As JohnLegend conquered the $1 million guaranteed online poker tournament with a pair of Aces, the poker world also witnessed the largest-ever poker payout broadcast on Twitch.
Congressman May Want to Stick It to Leagues With Daily Fantasy Sports Study
So finally Congress has decided to act on the explosive world of Daily Fantasy Sports, though most experts agree they are probably a bit too late to act.
After all, millions of dollars has been pumped into the industry from many of the major sports leagues, ESPN and a number of millionaire investors.
On Monday it was announced that Democratic congressman Frank Pallone Jr. of New Jersey would like to have a Congressional committee take a look at the connection between fantasy sports and gambling.
Who Has The Best Daily Fantasy Sports Software for Operators?
With so many Daily Fantasy Sports (or DFS) sites popping up, we here at Gambling911.com wondered which company offered the best Daily Fantasy software.
We’ve heard of DraftKings and FanDuel but when it comes to the actual software backend, Rochester, New York-based Star Fantasy Leagues is one of the first - and many would argue, one of the best - on the market today.
We recently had a chance to sit down with Seth Young, Chief Operating Officer of Star Fantasy Leagues, who was very candid in discussing the state of the industry as it is today.
Associated Press: DraftKings, FanDuel Under Intense Scrutiny
(Associated Press) - Think wagering $20 to win $1 million by picking a winning combination of NFL players for a fantasy team this Sunday is gambling? The league says it isn't.
So do fast-growing daily fantasy sports companies like DraftKings and FanDuel that offer the games and advertise with the long gambling-adverse pro football organization.
Europe, Russia More Embracing of Poker, Gambling
In recent months we have seen a handful of European nations open their doors to poker tournaments.
Russia, which only last year began cracking down on Internet gambling and poker websites, has seemingly taken an about face. Now the nation is placing its stamp of approval on gambling-related events.
The Russian Poker Tour is in full swing and set to hit the city of Minsk, Belarus, from Sept. 17-27. It will be the showcase of what is now touted as the biggest live poker event in Eastern Europe.
Details of ‘Secret’ Gambling Probe, Informants Identities Published on City Website
The City of West Palm Beach made a massive blunder Friday morning, as revealed exclusively by Gossip Extra.
Local Bookies Get Slaughtered With Week 1 NFL, Online Sites Feel Pinch
While the online sportsbooks and Pay Per Heads can get by these days by offering such loss leaders as online casinos and live in-progress betting, the local bookies tend to be less fortunate when a series of big games go down in favor of the gambling public.
Such was the case in Week 1 with both the Miami Dolphins and Green Bay Packers covering. Both were the most heavily wagered sides of the weekend, at least early on.
Daily Fantasy F***ed Looks at the Man Behind DFS Site Swagger Stadium
Gambling911.com Sister site DFS911.com begins its new series called “Daily Fantasy F***ed” whereby they look at some of the – excuse our French – f***ed up occurrences taking place in the world of Daily Fantasy Sports.
