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AlphaDraft.com eSports Daily Fantasy Site Credits Twitch for Its Success

A co-founder in the eSports Daily Fantasy website AlphaDraft.com says that Twitch has played a significant role in getting his company off the ground and running.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/08/2015

Live Betting on eSports Possible as PVP Live Stream Looks to Broadcast Games

With a handful of online gambling companies offering betting on eSports, we could soon see live wagering similar to that offered during Football, Basketball and other professional and college sports.

PVP Live has said it will be gathering data to determine an ideal tournament schedule for live streaming.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/08/2015

Ken Lambert Jr. Takes Over at Heartland Poker Tour

Fargo, ND - Heartland Poker Tour (HPT) welcomes Ken Lambert Jr. as the new Director of Operations. Lambert brings to the tour more than 20 years of experience managing table games and poker operations at various locations across the country.

"Becoming part of the HPT team is one of the most exciting things I've done in my career," said Lambert.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/08/2015

New Jersey Bookies, Agents, Pay Per Head Services All in High Demand

Just as New Jersey is the most populated state in the US in terms of square mileage, so too it offers the most bookies per its approximately 8 million people.   Need a Bookie in the Garden State?  PayPerHead Can Help

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/08/2015

Phil Hellmuth Guns for Record 14th WSOP Bracelet

Poker phenom Phil Hellmuth is looking to win his 14th World Series of Poker bracelet as he was among 12 players who survived Day 2 of the $10,000 Razz Championship.

Adam Owen sits at the top of the chip counts after bagging 591,000 and Thomas Keller is just behind him with 535,000.  Hellmuth finished the day third in chips.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jun/08/2015

Why The NFL Cancelled Tony Romo's National Fantasy Football Convention

The National Football League this weekend demanded that Dallas Cowboys starting quarterback Tony Romo cancel a Daily Fantasy themed event scheduled to take place in Las Vegas next month, citing a league policy prohibiting players from appearing in casinos.

Romo, who recently joined Twitter, wrote that the league canceled the event. The Dallas quarterback said he was “sad for the fans and players.”

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/07/2015

Best Price Per Head for the NFL – 2015 Season Edition

Looking for the best Price Per Head for the NFL season?  Look no further than the only Price Per Head company endorsed by none other than Vince Curatola (AKA Johnny Sacks on “The Sopranos”). 

PayPerHead.com is not only one of the best Price Per Heads out there, it is among the oldest

They allow you to pick between two different softwares depending on your liking.  One of the only – and perhaps THE ONLY – PPH that offers this.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/07/2015

Price Per Head Betting Software Offerings – The Most Variety

Gambling911.com has introduced Premier Per Head and its top-of-the-line betting PPH software

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Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/07/2015

TVG Releases Betting Outcome of 2015 Belmont Stakes to G911

Well, the public was not let down as we finally have a Triple Crown winner after nearly 40 years and this year’s Belmont Stakes was also a winner it appears.

The folks from TVG.com have released critical betting data to Gambling911.com just hours after American Pharoah’s triumphant win and here it is:

— An estimated 600,000 individuals placed wagers at the Belmont Stakes

— Nearly half of all wagers placed were in favor of American Pharoah 

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jun/06/2015

DraftTeam.com Review From DFS911.com: Is This Daily Fantasy Site Safe?

Our sister website DFS911.com has published its review of Vancouver-based Daily Fantasy Sports site DraftTeam.com in terms of its financial stability. 

DFS911.com discusses the possibility of this site going broke, its public offering and the folks behind the firm.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/06/2015

American Pharoah Wins the Triple Crown

Did American Pharoah become the first horse in nearly 40 years to win the Triple Crown?  The answer to that quation....

American Pharoah Wins the Triple Crown.  There had not been a winner of a Triple Crown since 1978 when Affirmed won it.

American Pharoah had been favored between -130 and -150.  Frosted and Materiality each had odds between 5-1 and 6-1 with the second shortest odds.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/06/2015

Top 6 Reasons That Pay Per Head Bookies Do Not Increase Their Business

Matt Skinner of Gambling911.com provides us with 6 reasons why bookies have difficulties building their business.

The goal of every bookmaker is to grow and increase revenue. But after some time, you might not be reaching the economic goals that you hoped for. The guys over at Premierperhead.com have used their experience to compile a list of mistakes that you should avoid in order to grow.

6. Start with a bankroll

Submitted by Matt Skinner on, Jun/06/2015

5 Reasons Why American Pharoah Will Lose the Belmont Stakes, Not Win a Triple Crown

There are a number of reasons why American Pharoah could lose Saturday’s Belmont Stakes race and thus be deprived of the first Triple Crown victory in nearly 40 years.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jun/06/2015

Will eSports Betting From the US Happen in 2015? Like the Second Coming of Christ

US-based sports bettors are ready to start wagering on eSports and that time is likely to come by summer’s end, Gambling911.com can report.  Some of the US-facing online sportsbooks are already looking into the phenomenon. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/06/2015

SnapDrafts.com Review, Early Report Released by DFS911.com

Gambling911.com sister site DFS911.com reports the anticipated launch of SnapDrafts.com and has provided an early review of the Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Daily Fantasy Sports site.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/06/2015

Tribune Media Likely to Continue Accepting Online Gambling Ads With Covers Buy

With last week’s announced acquisition of Covers.com by Tribune Media, one had to wonder what would become of all those sportsbook promotions appearing on their website for US-based customers.

It appears, for now at least, that Tribune Media will continue accepting online gambling ads from offshore companies despite no newspaper in the USA doing so for nearly ten years.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/05/2015

2015 Belmont Stakes Overnight Odds: American Pharoah Still Priced Low at -150

Sportsbook.ag had some of the better overnight odds for the 2015 Belmont Stakes race Saturday.  

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jun/05/2015

35 Americas Cardroom Players to Take Part in World Series of Poker Main Event

San Jose, Costa Rica – The Rio might want to reconsider renaming their All-American Bar and Grille to Americas Cardroom Bar and Grille. Americas Cardroom today announced that 35 online poker players have won $12,500 packages through WSOP satellites online.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/05/2015

Zayat Plaintiff in Gambling Case Appeals Judge’s Decision – G911 World Exclusive

Gambling911.com has just learned that Howard Rubinsky, the defendant in a case against American Pharoah owner for alleged gambling debts, has filed an appeal.

A federal judge on Thursday ruled the lawsuit against Ahmed Zayat was filed after a six-year statute of limitations had expired in New Jersey.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/05/2015

William Kakon Wins $1500 Buy-In Limit Hold’em Championship at WSOP

Miami Real Estate Broker Closes the Deal and Wins First WSOP Gold Bracelet, which Pays a $196,055 Commission

Kakon Believed to be the First Moroccan-Born WSOP Champion in History

MEET THE LATEST WSOP GOLD BRACELET CHAMPION

Name: William Kakon Birthplace: Casablanca, Morocco

Age: 38 Current Residence: Miami, FL (USA)

Marital Status: Married

Children: None

Profession: Real Estate Broker / Healthcare Business

Number of WSOP Cashes: 7

Number of WSOP Final Table Appearances: 2

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/05/2015

DraftKings Takes Over Big Apple With Madison Square Garden Deal

Madison Square Garden in New York announced a new marketing sponsorship with Daily Fantasy Sports site DraftKings.com that will include everything from having that company’s logo displayed on the home and away uniforms of the WNBA’s Liberty.

The NBA itself signed a partnership with FanDuel in November that gave it an equity stake in the company.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jun/04/2015

While Judge Dismisses Zayat Gambling Case, NY Times Still Questions His Ethics

A Newark Judge may have thrown out a well-publicized lawsuit alleging American Pharoah’s owner owes over $1.65 million in gambling debts, but that hasn’t stopped one of the most respected New York (and the world) newspapers from questioning Ahmed Zayat’s ethics.  They also suggest he has caught the attention of regulators due to a series of missteps.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/04/2015

Bookies in Plano Texas Opting More for Price Per Head Services

Plano, Texas ranks in the top five in terms of Chinese-Americans per square mile and you know what that means?  Gamblers and more gamblers….everywhere you look….there are gamblers, most of whom bet on their beloved Cowboys and Longhorns.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/04/2015

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Submitted by BOJING CHOW on, Jun/04/2015

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against American Pharoah Owner Ahmed Zayat

NEWARK, N.J. – (Associated Press) - A judge threw out a lawsuit over $1.65 million in gambling debts against the owner of racehorse American Pharoah on Thursday, clearing the issue days before the horse attempts to claim the first Triple Crown in 37 years.

A federal judge ruled the lawsuit against Ahmed Zayat was filed after a six-year statute of limitations had expired in New Jersey.

Ahmed Zayat, owner of American Pharoah, can concentrate on his horse's Triple Crown attempt now that a gambling lawsuit against him has been dismissed. Elsa/Getty Images

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jun/04/2015

Cord Garcia Wins 2015 Colossus and Makes His First Tweet

Winning the first ever WSOP Colossus event and its $638,880 prize is reason alone to open a Twitter account.

Cord Garcia’s first tweet Wednesday night: “Hello Twitter! #myfirsttweet I won the #Colossus”  

He even knew how to use the hashtags properly.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jun/03/2015

PlayDraft.com: Does This Site Have Money? Is It Financially Sound?

PlayDraft.com or simply Draft is indeed a financially sound company that recently raised $3.5 million from various investors.  It focuses exclusively on the mobile daily fantasy market.

Upfront Ventures led the round, with participation from Advancit Capital, BoxGroup, The Chernin Group, and QueensBridge Venture Partners.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/03/2015

Does Your Daily Fantasy Site Have Money Behind It? Are They Broke?

With ScoreStreak.com abruptly going out of business last week, Daily Fantasy Sports players need to understand that – just because it is legal, doesn’t mean it’s entirely safe. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/03/2015

Air Banners Against Ahmed Zayat to Fly Over Belmont Stakes Saturday?

Informed sources in the gambling industry inform us that those watching the Belmont Stakes on Saturday may see overhead banners reading “Ahmedzayat.com”, and “Ahmed Zayat Is A Liar” at the race denouncing the owner of American Pharoah, Ahmed Zayat.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jun/03/2015

FIFA FBI Investigation Started With Gambling Probe

(Reuters) - The FBI's investigation of soccer governing body FIFA includes scrutiny of how the organization awarded the 2018 World Cup to Russia and the 2022 competition to Qatar, a U.S. law enforcement official said on Wednesday.

BetOnline

Submitted by Reuters on, Jun/03/2015

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