Fantasy Sports
CNBC: Growth of Daily Fantasy Sports Exploding
(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) - Just how much is being spent now compared to past years?
According to the Fantasy Sports Trade Association, the spent person spent $95 annually on Fantasy Sports. In 2015 that number more than quadrupled to $465.
Adam Krejcik of Eiler’s Research will be speaking at the Daily Fantasy Sports Expo next week. Appearing on CNBC, he noted that neither of the top two Daily Fantasy Sports companies – Draftkings or FanDuel – have yet to turn a profit.
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DraftKings, FanDuel to Reward Billions in Contest Prize Money in 2015
Leading Daily Fantasy Sports sites Draftkings and FanDuel are prepared to dole out billions in prize money this year.
The news comes as DraftKings announced it had secured another $300 million in funding on Monday.
Daily Fantasy Baseball at Sportsbook.ag July 27: Entries as Low as $2
As revealed by Gambling911.com on Sunday, our friends at Sportsbook.ag have introduced Daily Fantasy Baseball contests.
We can anticipate more great contests with top prizes as demand increases for this new offering.
Sportsbook.ag Enters Daily Fantasy Sports Space
Sportsbook.ag, the largest North American facing online sportsbook in terms of volume of customers, has entered the Daily Fantasy Sports market.
FastFantasy.com Review Added to DFS911.com: CEO to Speak at DFSE
FastFantasy.com is a soon-to-launch Daily Fantasy Sports site captained by long time friend of the Gambling911.com website, Joe Brennan, Jr.
The Ultimate Miami Hot Spots Guide for Daily Fantasy Sports Expo 2015
It’s our home stomping ground and nobody knows better the top hot spots for those attending the upcoming Daily Fantasy Sports Expo than Gambling911.com.
Pirates vs. Nationals Free Pick, DFS Play: Batters 38-for-189 vs. Starting Pitchers
Gambling911.com has your Pirates vs. Nationals free pick and DFS play for July 25 as we have a matchup here with the two current rosters are a combined 38-for-189 at bats versus today’s opposing starters.
The total is set at 7 and we will be all over the UNDER here.
Fanwars CEO to speak at the Daily Fantasy Sports Expo in Miami Beach
New York, NY--Ticonderoga Ventures, Inc. announces that Fanwars.com CEO will speak at the Daily Fantasy Sports Expo ( www.fantasysportsexpo.com ) on August 6-7, 2015 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Kevin De Vincenzi, CEO of Fanwars, will participate in several controversial panels during the 2 day event.
Lawsuit Says NFL Threatened Players Planning to Attend Fantasy-Themed Event
DALLAS — (Associated Press) - A company partly owned by Tony Romo sued the NFL on Tuesday over a canceled fantasy football event in Las Vegas that was to involve the Dallas quarterback and other star players.
The Fan Expo LLC alleged in a lawsuit filed in Dallas County that the league intimidated players with threats of fines and suspensions if they attended what the NFL said was a gambling-related event because it was to be held at a facility associated with a casino.
Live In-Play Betting Concept Coming to Daily Fantasy Via Boom Shakalaka
A start-up in the world of Daily Fantasy Sports with a cool sounding name, Boom Shakalaka, hopes to capitalize on a concept that now accounts for over half the amount of volume at some online sportsbooks.
DFS Pitching and Betting: This Starter has Manhandled the Opposing Roster
(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) - Looking for a Daily Fantasy Sports starting pitcher that will provide you more bang for your buck:
Look no further than this man…Kevin Gausman.
The Baltimore Orioles starter has a sick .200 ERA versus the opposing New York Yankees lineup having allowed just 12 hits off of 60 at bats. Only one of those hits was a homerun.
Run a Daily Fantasy Sports Site in States Where it is Illegal: Tax Free to Boot
Gambling911.com would never encourage its readers to engage in illegal acts such as circumventing local state laws or avoid paying taxes. But what if we told you there is indeed a way to operate a Daily Fantasy Sports website in one of a handful of states where the activity is not permitted, all while paying zero money in taxes?
Unibet to Attend First Ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo: Will Other Euros Follow?
It’s been widely speculated that the European online gambling firms will be the next serious players in what is becoming an already saturated market sector: Daily Fantasy Sports.
In Fantasy eSports: Everything is Virtual Except the Money
Benny Evangelista of the San Francisco Chronicle wrote a piece this past weekend about the explosive new industry: Fantasy eSports (or competitive video gaming). While the games are virtual, the cash is real.
Twitch Acquisition of GoodGame to Further Enhance eSports Fantasy, Betting
Twitch, the streaming social media outlet that has already helped put online poker back on the map, announced this weekend its acquisition of GoodGame, a full-service agency dedicated to serving the needs of pro-gamers and brands interested in the eSports sector.
Zack Greinke extends scoreless streak to 43 2/3 and has .214 ERA vs. Fri Roster
(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) – Dodgers starting pitcher Zach Greinke has extended his scoreless streak to 43 2/3 innings with striking a season-high 11 through the eighth and leading Los Angeles to a 5-0 victory over Washington on Sunday.
For Daily Fantasy Sports players and gamblers alike, Greinke should be able to extend that streak even further on Friday if history has any say in the matter.
Steelers vs. Patriots Betting Line – 2015 Week 1 NFL: DFS Outlook
The Steelers vs. Patriots Week 1 betting line for the new 2015 season had New England as a -3.5 home favorite despite the likelihood that Tom Brady will not be playing due to a suspension for his allegedly involvement in a scheme to deflate footballs in a Playoffs game versus Indianapolis.
Daily Fantasy Sports Sites: What Investors and Venture Capitalists Need to Know
In conjunction with your sister site DFS911.com, Gambling911.com is working to create the most authoritative, comprehensive and updated Daily Fantasy Sports review section for potential investors and venture capitalists along with would be business men and women hoping to dive feet first into this highly competitive industry.
Most Daily Fantasy Sports Sites Will Fail, Says Early Industry Investor
One of the earliest investors on the Daily Fantasy Sports scene - a man who pumped money into what would eventually become the 3rd largest DFS site DraftDay - says he’s been approached by no fewer than two dozen would be Daily Fantasy site operators.
“It’s my opinion that they will all fail,” says Ezra Galton, Senior Associate at Chicago Ventures.
Why?
DFS MLB Returns Friday: This Batter Has Gone 12-for-18 Against Opposing Pitcher
(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) – Looking for a solid batting lineup for Friday’s return of Daily Fantasy Baseball. You cannot afford to be without this 2nd baseman on your roster.
The Padres Jedd Gyorko has been sick against Rockies opposing starting pitcher Jorge De La Rosa, for which he has hit 12-for-18 at bats, five of which were extra base hits. These included three RBIs. Gyorko has not hit any homers off of De La Rosa.
Gyorko has been solid since returning to the Padres, collecting seven base hits in his last 16 at-bats.
Live Betting on The Open 2015: Retief Goosen Would Pay $3500 With Win
Live betting on The Open 2015 was available at Sportsbook.ag, where one can actually place wagers on the tournament while it is in progress.
Daily Fantasy Baseball: This Pitcher has a .137 ERA vs. Opposing Roster
(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) – With Major League Baseball returning, Daily Fantasy Sports players mouths will be watering. The most sought after starting pitcher should be….
Clayton Kershaw, though we know he’ll come with a steep price tag.
The LA Dodgers starter has allowed just 11 hits off of 80 at bats against the current Washington Nationals roster, limiting them to a single homerun over this time period. That has resulted in an impressive .137 ERA vs. this Nationals squad.
Draft Ops Review: Daily Fantasy Sports Site Makes Deal With Barclays Center
Gambilng911.com has your Draft Ops review for those looking to potentially invest in the fast growing Daily Fantasy Sports sector or simply searching for an alternative to DraftKings or FanDuel.
This is a company that seems to have some serious ambitions after entering into a critical deal with Brooklyn’s Barclays Center in recent weeks. They had previously signed a deal with Bellator, the Mixed Martial product.
Browns Odds to Win AFC North 2015
The Browns odds to win the 2015 AFC North were at 14-1 with Johnny Manziel likely at the helm as starting quarterback.
Cleveland, at least to start the season, proved especially competitive in one of the toughest divisions. At one point they led the division, winning six of their first eight games. Then came Johnny Manziel.
Sportsbook Remains Confident in Cowboys, Dez Bryant as Deal Reportedly Reached
(Gambling911.com Sports Wire) – The Dallas Cowboys had until 4 pm EST to have a long term extension worked out with star receiver Dez Bryant or else risk not losing him in training campa and potentially some games, a scenario that may have ultimately affected NFL future bettors who believe Bryant can finish the season as the league’s top receiver at 10-1 odds.
Tom Brady Daily Fantasy Football Outlook – 2015
Tom Brady’s Daily Fantasy Football outlook for 2015 is questionable with the reigning Super Bowl winning quarterback expected to miss the first four games of the regular season due to a suspension over the alleged deflation of footballs in a post season game versus the Colts.
British Open 2015 Fantasy Sports Contests Galore
DraftKings.com is among the leading Daily Fantasy Sports sites when it comes to offering top Golf contests and the British Open 2015 is no exception.
The Millionaire Maker for this week’s British Open is the most anticipated contest in Fantasy Sports to date with $1 million to be awarded to a single player.
Fox Sports, Fantasy Sports Network to Speak at Daily Fantasy Sports Expo
We are just three weeks away from the first ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo in Miami Beach and Gambling911.com can now confirm that Fox Sports will be speaking.
Additionally, Mike Cardano, Business Development Administrator at the Fantasy Sports Network will speak on at the Daily Fantasy Sports Expo, taking place Aug 6-7, 2015 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. He will also moderate several panels.
Draftster Review –Daily Fantasy Sports Site Appears to be on Downward Spiral
Gambling911.com, covering the Daily Fantasy Sports sector along with its sister site DFS.com, offers its review of Draftster.com for those looking to potentially invest in this fast growing sector as well as those looking for an alternative to DraftKings or FanDuel.
AlphaStreak Review: Can We Trust This Daily Fantasy Sports Turnkey Solution?
If you are looking for information on AlphaStreak “The Game Plan”, a new Daily Fantasy Sports turnkey solution, be sure to check out the latest updates at Gambling911.com sister site DFS911.com (Review Section coming soon).
The good news: AlphaStreak is a member of the Fantasy Sports Trade Association.
