Fantasy Sports
DraftKings Teams Up With Bad Boy Dan Bilzerian: Let Them Eat Unicorn Cake
One of the behemoths in Daily Fantasy Sports, DraftKings.com, has decided to team up with one of poker’s most colorful characters, Dan Bilzerian.
All Bets Off for Packers as Nelson Likely has Torn ACL: DFS Door Opens for Adams
Initial reports have Green Bay Packers star wide receiver suffering a torn ACL during a preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Favored to win the 2016 Super Bowl, the likely loss of Nelson could prove detrimental to futures bettors and season long Fantasy owners alike.
Packers 5-1 Odds Favorites to Win 2016 Super Bowl: Jordy Nelson Torn ACL
The Green Bay Packers have suffered what could be a major blow Sunday as one of their top players Jordy Nelson exited a preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers with an apparent torn ACL.
Indians vs. Yankees Betting Pick, DFS Play – August 20
Gambling911.com has your Indians vs. Yankees betting pick and Daily Fantasy Baseball play for Thursday August 20.
The total on this game is 8.5 and we are loving the UNDER here.
Real Time Fantasy Sports Imminent Claims ESPN
ESPN.com this week reveals that real time fantasy sports isn’t just a fantasy, it’s imminent.
They should know. The sports media group last month entered into a multi-million dollar partnership deal with one of the largest Daily Fantasy Sports sites DraftKings.com.
Blue Jays vs. Phillies Line has Jays Big Road Favorite: Buehrle Great DFS Play
The Toronto Blue Jays vs. Phillies betting line had the Jays coming into this game as high as -240 at some books, and they are on the road.
Daily Fantasy Football Running Backs vs. Atlanta Falcons 2015
The Atlanta Falcons should be a troubled team defensively in 2015 even with slight improvements possible. This opens up some opportunities for opposing running backs. A list of player prop wagers and team future bets can be found here.
MLB Free Pick, DFS Play: Athletics vs. Orioles
(Gambling911.com Sports Wire) – Gambling911.com has your MLB free pick and Daily Fantasy Sports play for the Athletics vs. Orioles game.
Here we like Baltimore at -106.
PITCHING MATCHUP: Athletics RH Sonny Gray (12-4, 2.06 ERA) vs. Orioles RH Chris Tillman (8-7, 4.66)
DraftKings Obtains UK Gaming License: Appoints Former Bwin.Party Exec as CIO
In a press release issued Monday morning, one of the world’s leading Daily Fantasy Sports sites, DraftKings, announced it had obtained a gaming license in the United Kingdom and plans to go live by the 4th quarter of this year.
Rays vs. Rangers Betting Pick – Hot Daily Fantasy MLB Play for August 16
(Gambling911.com Sports Wire) – Gambling911.com has a hot play on the Rays vs. Rangers with our betting pick today on Tampa Bay -105.
PITCHING MATCHUP: Rays LH Drew Smyly (0-1, 2.70 ERA) vs. Rangers RH Yovani Gallardo (8-9, 3.33)
PokerStars Parent Company Amaya Acquires Daily Fantasy Sports Site Victiv
Amaya Gaming announced Friday morning it has acquired Austin, Texas-based Daily Fantasy Sports site Victiv.com, a company that itself was founded by former poker players.
NFL Worst Defenses in 2015 – Daily Fantasy NFL Quarterback Picks
The NFL’s worst defense in 2015 are expected to be the Atlanta Falcons, Jacksonville Jaguars, Tennessee Titans, Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (not necessarily in that order).
Honorable mentions go out to the Oakland Raiders, who could see improvements, and the New Orleans Saints.
For Daily Fantasy Sports fanatics, you will want to consider the opposing offenses when going up against any of these five teams.
DraftKings Millionaire Maker PGA Championship Contest: Turn $20 Into $1 Mil
It’s another Major golf event and that means Daily Fantasy Sports behemoth DraftKings.com will be featuring its Millionaire Maker PGA Championship contest whereby one lucky player gets to turn $20 million into $1 million.
Can Dribble Creators Get It Right This Time With Daily Fantasy Premiere League App
Dribble is the latest entry into the highly competitive Daily Fantasy Sports sector. It is the fourth app developed by the duo of Daniel Qu and Nicholas P. Wright.
“It brings players the easiest way to craft dream squads and to see how they measure up against friends and random opponents,” the site claims.
2015 Daily Fantasy Sports Quarterback Picks – Versus Atlanta Falcons
With the Atlanta Falcons expected to have one of the worst defenses in the NFL, Gambling911.com takes a look at some great Daily Fantasy Sports quarterback picks. Note that oddsmakers do not believe the Falcons will necessarily falter in 2015 as they were favorites to win OVER 8.5 regular season games.
FantasyUp Could Go Belly Up Some Fear: Daily Fantasy Sports Site Slow Paying
A Daily Fantasy Sports site utilizing a “no rake” business model, FantasyUp, appears to be ready to pay the piper.
Can Rake Free Work in Daily Fantasy Sports? CBS Sportsline Thinks So
CBS Sportsline introduced its Daily Fantasy Sports platform this past week with a rake free concept that is sure to give industry leaders DraftKings and FanDuel and run for their money.
CBS’ DFS Director Grant Griffin tweeted this week that they were not planning on featuring rake any time soon although many believe the new NFL season will require the media conglomerate to change its model.
Daily Fantasy Sports Expo Day Two Agenda Features Forbes, Fox Sports, DraftKings
Day 2 of the first ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo in Miami Beach takes place Friday with speakers that include the likes of DraftKings, Forbes, CBS Sports and many more. Gambling911.com founder Chris Costigan will host the final round table panel.
PokerStars to Begin Offering Online Sports Betting: Obtains License From Ireland
PokerStars, the world’s largest real money online poker company, has announced it has obtained a Remote Bookmaker’s License from the Republic of Ireland, making it possible to offer online sports wagering in jurisdictions where the activity is legal.
First Ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo Forecast – Sunny, Hot and Lots of Dollar Signs
Gambling911.com sister site DFS911.com will be a main sponsor at the first ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo taking place in Miami Beach Thursday and Friday.
Late last year, Gambling911.com founder Chris Costigan pushed conference organizer and long time colleague Marc Lesnick to host this event and it appears as if it will meet – if not exceed – initial expectations.
The fear all along hasn’t been so much about attracting the top talent and attendees but more so the potential for inclement weather.
Mets vs. Marlins Under a Great Bet With Either Pitcher a Top DFS MLB Option
(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) – Miami’s David Phelps has been superb against the opposing Mets batters, having allowed just 11 hits off of 62 at bats for an ERA or .171 and only one homerun allowed.
Likewise, Mets starting pitcher Matt Harvey has been equally stalwart versus the Marlins opposing batters. He’s permitted just 13 hits in 62 at bats with one homerun allowed.
Daily Fantasy Sports Land in Gambling Industry Crosshairs
(Reuters) Mike Petta played Internet poker until 2011, when most U.S. poker websites were shut down. Last year, the 31-year-old father of two quit his job as an accountant to play fantasy sports full time, spending thousands of dollars a night entering fantasy sports contests. Now, the gambling industry wants him back.
Jimmy Graham Daily Fantasy Sports Profile – 2015
Newly acquired from the New Orleans Saints, Seattle Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham hopes to have an immediate impact on the team.
This season, Graham says blocking will be a top priority on par with making receptions.
DFS MLB and Betting: Francisco Liriano has Been Insane Against the Cubs
(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) – Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Francisco Liriano owns an impressive .171 ERA versus the current Chicago Cubs roster.
What’s especially great here in addition to considering Liriano for your Daily Fantasy lineup is that Pittsburgh is only a -128 favorite at books like AceSportsbook.
Free Baseball Pick Sunday: Braves vs. Phillies
Gambling911.com has your free Baseball pick for Sunday August 2 as we look at the Braves vs. Phillies.
Seahawks vs. Rams Betting Line, Daily Fantasy Sports Outlook – Week 1 2015
The Seahawks vs. Rams betting line for Week 1 of the 2015 NFL season had Seattle as a -3 road favorite.
Foxwoods May be Exploring Daily Fantasy Sports
(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) - With the final hours of online registration for the highly anticipated and first ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo in Miami Beach next week, Gambling911.com can confirm that Foxwoods Casino will be in attendance.
Daily Fantasy MLB: Who to Start July 30
Gambling911.com has your Daily Fantasy MLB and a look at two starting pitchers, both of whom have a club facing off against the other.
Atlanta’s Shelby Miller and Philadelphia’s Aaron Harang have ERAs of .207 and .208 against Thursday’s opposing rosters, respectively.
DFS MLB July 29: This Pitcher has Allowed Just 10 Hits Off of 65 at Bats
(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) – Gambling911.com has a great starting pitcher for your Daily Fantasy Sports lineup. He is also taking part in the later games Wednesday.
Ifrah, Brennan to Discuss Regulating DFS Sector as Nevada Prepares to Take Action
The American Gaming Association considers Daily Fantasy Sports gambling. As such they believe it should be licensed and regulated….by them of course.
David Payne Purdum of ESPN broke the news via Twitter Monday:
Nevada Gaming Control chairman AG Burnett has begun legal analysis of daily fantasy sports and welcomes communication from DFS operators.
