Business & Financial
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”.
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.
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.
Online Gambling Operators Face New Charges in JPMorgan Chase, Dow Jones Hack
Four individuals face new allegations that they were tied to theft of customer data through hackings at JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Dow Jones & Co.
Two of the individuals, Gery Shalon and Ziv Orenstein, have already been charged with stock fraud. Their online business, previously based out of Malta, have since been shuttered.
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New Director of eBusiness Appointed on Isle of Man
Jonathan Mills has been appointed the Isle of Man’s new Director of e-Business with immediate effect. He has over 30 years of experience within e-Business and is already familiar with the Isle of Man.
Pay Per Head Bookie Guide: How to Grow Your Player List with Live Wagering
Every online bookie is constantly looking for more players, and that's why you need to offer the best experience possible to stand out.
Live wagering isn’t exactly a new feature, but it has gotten more attention recently with the rise of mobile-friendly websites.
And why wouldn’t it with online bookies increasing their betting activity with the unique marketing opportunities it presents.
eSports Gambling Industry Launches Preemptive Strike in Wake of Regulatory Fears
eSports gambling site Unikrn has developed a “Code of Compliance” as it relates to preventing match fixing and cheating.
The news comes just weeks after an insider trading scandal erupted within the Daily Fantasy Sports industry.
State of the Art Price Per Head Bookie Software for NBA Bets
Many will be looking for the very best state of the art Price Per Head bookie software that offers bets on the NBA now that the new season has begun.
Bookie Beat Down: The Temple Owls
The Temple Owls have lost only one time this season and Against The Spread they are 6-2 (4-1 ATS the five games leading up to Week 10). Philadelphia area bookies have been reeling as a result of this performance.
And the Eagles are only helping a little with their 3-4 record Against The Spread.
Bookies Get Mauled by Cardinals Cover: Recover With Broncos
What looked like a nice win for the bookies early on turned into a nightmare as the Arizona Cardinals came from behind to beat the Cleveland Browns.
Arizona was seeing more than 85% of the action in this game, making them the single most wagered on side of Week 8.
The 34-20 victory easily covered the -5 point spread.
Daily Fantasy NFL players backing Carson Palmer were just as joyous as the gambling public.
eSports to Morph Into Over $1.9 Billion Industry by 2018
The research firm SuperData Research this week released its forecasts for the explosive growth of eSports in the U.S., with growth expected to reach over $1.9 billion by 2018.
Bookie Beat Down: The Houston Cougars
The Houston Cougars continue to roll in the ACC West with an 8-0 record. For the bookies, there is little relief when it comes to the spread with the Cougars 6-2 Against The Spread (ATS).
What is a Good Price Per Head for the US Presidential Race?
PremierPerHead.com is a good Price Per Head for taking bets on the U.S. Presidential race.
Odds offered include nominee for both the Republican and Democratic party and the candidate who will ultimately become the next U.S. President.
Harry Reid: Daily Fantasy Sports Can’t Police Itself
LAS VEGAS (Associated Press) — Nevada Sen. Harry Reid is calling daily fantasy sports sites "unregulated, illegal gambling" and says in a statement that self-regulation the industry desires won't be enough.
NFL Players File Class Action Case Against DFS Site FanDuel
Washington Redskins player Pierre Garcon is leading a class action lawsuit for the NFL players against leading Daily Fantasy Sports website FanDuel.
Premier ‘Price Per Head’ offers Payment Options that Work for You
The Price Per Head industry for independent sports bookmakers continues to grow at an explosive rate right along with the explosion in popularity with sports betting in general.
Pay Per Head Strategy of the Week: 5 Referral Ideas for Online Bookies
In a business like betting, referral ideas for bookies are the foundation for building your player list.
Expanding on existing relationships and maintaining client trust is the main way to keep new bettors coming in, and the main responsibility even for an online bookie.
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Pay Per Head for the NBA
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The Future of Daily Fantasy Leagues in the United States
The tremendous rise in popularity of one-day fantasy online sports betting leagues over the past few years has fueled the ongoing debate as to whether or not they should be considered skill-based contests or another form of sports betting.
Which Pay Per Head Offers a Race Book?
Not every Pay Per Head offers a full service race book. Our friends at PayPerHeadAgents.com is one that does.
Race book platforms will be in high demand with the upcoming Breeders Cup but PayPerHeadAgents.com takes action every week on horse races.
NC Bookies in Need of Pay Per Head Services With Clemson, Panthers
Bookies throughout North Carolina are being ravaged by two undefeated football teams: The Clemson Tigers and Carolina Panthers. As such there is a desperate need for the services of a Pay Per Head business.
Clemson has managed to go 7-0 Straight Up while easing some of the pain with a 4-3 record Against The Spread. The Panthers are providing the dagger to the heart of local bookies with a 6-0 Straight Up record while covering in all but one.
Why Your Price Per Head Platform Should Provide a Custom Website
Any experienced bookie is going to be looking to snag a deal on their price per head platform.
Minnesota Latest State to Consider Regulation of Daily Fantasy Sports
ST. PAUL, Minnesota — (Associated Press) - A Minnesota lawmaker says his state should regulate the increasingly popular fantasy sports betting industry to prevent scams.
Bookies Worst Nightmare: Utes, Falcons, Panthers
Heading into this weekend’s football slate, bookies worried most about covers by the Utah Utes in College Football and the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL.
Massachusetts Expects to Wrap Up Probe Into Daily Fantasy Sports Within Month
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Chairman Steve Crosby said Thursday that state regulators probing the legality of Daily Fantasy Sports expect to provide advise to state lawmakers and Governor Charlie Baker by month’s end.
It Pays to Know who is Handling your PPH Customer Service
If you are an independent sports bookmaker working with a Pay Per Head service, you need to know the customer service team behind their operation.
76ers End Partnership Deal With PartyPoker Amidst DFS Scandal
The Philadelphia 76ers have cut their ties with PartyPoker following a scandal that erupted two weeks ago within the Daily Fantasy Sports sector.
It remains to be seen whether this will cause a domino effect in the professional sports arena with many of the franchises entered into partnerships with DFS firms DraftKings and FanDuel.
While PartyPoker does not offer a Daily Fantasy Sports platform, the sports leagues have come under fire of late for deals that seemingly embrace gambling.
Ladbrokes Strong Start to Soccer Season: Revenues Up 6.4 Percent
LONDON - (Reuters) - Increasing digital revenue and a strong start to the soccer season helped bookmaker Ladbrokes report its strategy under new boss Jim Mullen was making progress, sending its shares sharply higher.
Is Sheldon Adelson Looking to Stop DraftKings, FanDuel From Operating in GA?
Our sister site DFS911.com has raised the question: Is Sheldon Adelson behind Georgia’s recently announced probe into the Daily Fantasy Sports sector?
6 Ways Premier is the Pay Per Head Builds your Bottom Line
The main goal of any business is to build and grow a customer base that can provide a steady flow of cash as well as bottom-line profits both in the short term and over the long haul.
