Fantasy Sports
FanDuel to Announce it has Raised Another $275 Million
FanDuel, the world’s largest Daily Fantasy Sports site, was set to announce it has raised $275 million in a new round of financing, bringing its total haul from investors to $360 million.
How Is PlayDraft.com – Daily Fantasy Sports Review
If you are looking for information on PlayDraft.com and its position in the fast growing world of Daily Fantasy Sports, Gambling911.com has your review below.
DraftKings Embraces Yahoo Entry Into Daily Fantasy Sports
Yahoo’s announced entry into Daily Fantasy Sports last week doesn’t scare industry start-up DraftKings, unless CEO Jason Robins is just putting up a good front.
“We think it’s tremendous for the industry that such a renowned digital company like Yahoo is choosing to join our space, and it serves as further proof of the popularity of daily fantasy sports.”
Havas Edge Loses DraftKings as Daily Fantasy Sports Site to Spend Six Times More
Out with the old and in with the new as ad agency Havas Edge will no longer be handling the spend for Daily Fantasy Sports juggernaut DraftKings.
Daily Fantasy Baseball: Chris Young Has Allowed Just 19 Hits on 89 At Bats vs. Jays
(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) – When it comes to Daily Fantasy Baseball Saturday, Royals starting pitcher Chris Young is among your best options.
Young has allowed a mere 19 hits off of 89 at bats versus the current Blue Jays roster. Only two of those were homeruns.
He has performed well over his last three starts, allowing a total of six runs over 17.2 innings with an 11:3 K:BB. Young has posted a 2.89 ERA and 1.01 WHIP in 18 appearances (12 starts) with the Royals this season.
Tony Romo Daily Fantasy Football Outlook – 2015
Tony Romo’s Daily Fantasy Football outlook for 2015 should be quite good provided he can stay healthy. He will likely enter the season priced somewhere around $7800.
He may be a tad overpriced, having averaged slightly better than 21 fantasy points last season. Romo though should enter this season healthier than he’s been in years.
Twitter Universe Reacts to DraftKings Decision to Allow Automated Software
The reaction to Daily Fantasy Sports site DraftKings decision to allow high-volute players to utilize automated software tools had elicited quite a bit of discourse from Gambling911.com Twitter followers Friday.
A quick recap:
DraftKings has changed its policy as to now allow these high-volume multi-entry players the use of automated software tools. This allows said players – a minority on the site who tend to rake in the most cash – to enjoy a decisive edge when it comes to last minute roster changes and adverse weather situations.
Coachese68 tweeted:
DraftKings Now Permitting Automated Software Tools: Catching Flack From Players
A change in DraftKings policy allowing high-volume multi-entry players the use of automated software tools has not gone over well with the number two largest Daily Fantasy Sports site’s other customers.
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Reduction of Cowboys Greg Hardy Suspension May Improve 2015 Season Wins Odds
(Gambling911.com Sports Wire) – Dallas Cowboys defensive end Greg Hardy is suspended for four games but that’s a far cry from the ten-game suspension he had previously been looking at prior to Thursday’s successful appeal ruling.
ESPN noted that Hardy was initially suspended in April by the NFL for what it deemed to be multiple violations of the league's personal conduct policy during an incident with a former girlfriend in the spring of 2014. She later declined to press charges.
DFS MLB: This Pitcher has Only Allowed 18 Hits Off 94 at Bats Vs. Opposing Roster
(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) – If you are looking for a hot starting pitcher today, we have one with a .191 ERA versus the opposing roster.
That would be the Angels Hector Santiago, who has allowed just 18 hits off of 94 at bats versus Mariners batters. This includes only 5 extra base hits and 2 homeruns.
Santiago shut the Rangers out for seven innings Saturday while striking out three and walking one en route to his fifth win of the season. He has not allowed more than one run in his last three starts and no more than two in five of his last six.
How to Play Fantasy MMA - UFC…. And How to Bet It
Fantasy MMA, especially with the UFC matchups, is becoming big business, especially with DraftKings featuring a $75,000 guarantee prize pool and $20,000 going to first place for UFC 189.
Some of you may not know how it works. Understanding the scoring is key.
Yahoo Launches Daily Fantasy Sports Site: Will Take on DraftKings, FanDuel
Yahoo, long a leader in the season-long Fantasy Sports space, began offering Daily Fantasy Sports contests effective Wednesday (July 9, 2015). Yahoo has now positioned itself to compete with DFS juggernauts DraftKings and FanDuel.com, both of which have partnered with professional sports leagues and franchises.
Yahoo will first offer Major League Baseball Daily Fantasy contests then will expand into other sports such as the NFL.
Breaking News: Vulcun, AlphaDraft eSports Fantasy Sites Confirmed for DFSE
(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) - Two of the biggest names in eSports Fantasy Sports – Vulcun and AlphaDraft – have now confirmed they will be speaking at next month’s Daily Fantasy Sports Expo (DFSE) in Miami Beach (August 6-7).
DFS MLB: This Hot Hitter Has Made Half His At Bats vs. Kyle Kendrick
(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) – Atlanta’s Juan Uribe is 5-for-10 against the Rockies Kyle Kendrick, which is great news for Daily Fantasy Sports players as these teams will play in hitter-friendly Colorado today.
You also gotta love that Uribe has hit in all but one of his last ten starts.
Uribe’s success against Kendrick – albeit in limited appearances – includes two extra base hits.
The move to Atlanta has treated the 36-year-old Uribe well so far, as he hit .305 in June and is currently riding a seven-game hit streak.
Daily Fantasy Sports Who Am I: Have Only Permitted 55 Hits Off 305 At Bats vs. Today’s Team
(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) – If you are in need of a hot starting pitcher today, they don’t get much hotter than Felix Hernandez of the Seattle Mariners.
Hernandez has a .181 ERA against the current Angels roster having allowed just 55 hits off of 305 at bats. Six of those were homeruns.
Six Reps From CBS Sports Fantasy on Hand at Daily Fantasy Sports Expo
(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) - Jeffrey Koors, Manager of Project Management for Fantasy Products at CBS Sports will speak on project management as it applies to Daily Fantasy Sports affiliate programs. The session will be at the Daily Fantasy Sports Expo, taking place Aug 6-7, 2015 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
DraftKings UFC 189 $75K Main Event Billed as Biggest UFC Daily Fantasy Contest Ever
DraftKings is billing its UFC 189 $75K Main Event as the biggest in UFC Daily Fantasy history ever. First place will get paid $20,000.
Those who finish in the top 10 will have a shot to win a VIP UFC experience from Reebok plus $500 to the new UFC Fight Shop.
The best part of this contest is it’s now free to enter. The worst part, you will be competing with 28736 other people.
Denver Broncos Season Win Total Betting Odds for 2015: Under 10.5 Games Favored
The Denver Broncos season win total betting odds for 2015 were now up. They were priced at -105 to win OVER 10.5 regular season games but were slightly favored to win fewer at -125.
Rory McIlroy to Miss British Open: Fantasy, Odds Upheaval
(Gamblng911.com Sports Wire) - Rory McIlroy, among the early favorites to win the 2015 British Open, has decided not to take part in the tournament due to injury. The announcement came Wednesday afternoon.
McIlroy had been listed with the second shortest odds (7-1) to win The Open after Jordan Spieth (5-1).
Daily Fantasy Golf Contests for John Deere Classic, Scottish Open: Latest Odds
(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) - There were a number of Daily Fantasy Golf contests being offered up for both the John Deere Classic and Scottish Open this week. Some of the better contests can be found at DraftKings.com.
Forbes: Why Daily Fantasy Sports is Taking Over
Forbes.com on Wednesday featured a piece on why Daily Fantasy Sports is taking over, and it sure seems that way.
What’s an Overlay in Daily Fantasy Sports Contests?
Occasionally you may come across Daily Fantasy Sports sites touting so-called “Overlay Alerts” in promoting one of their many contests.
An overlay in Daily Fantasy Sports is the difference between the total guaranteed prize pool being offered by a website and the actual number of paid entries. Said site has to put the money into the prize pool itself to make up for the difference.
Daily Fantasy Sports Stud Marc Gasol to Stay With Griz
(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) – One of the hottest players in Daily Fantasy Sports, Marc Gasol, will be staying put in Memphis as he and the Grizzlies have agreed to a five-year max contract worth an estimated $110 million, according to ESPN sources.
Gasol brings tremendous value to Fantasy Sports players. He averaged just over 30 Fantasy points per game his last ten weeks.
DFS MLB, Betting Pick: This Starting Pitcher has a .194 ERA vs. Opposing Roster
(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) – Today’s Daily Fantasy Baseball play is one where we have a pitcher that has permitted only 19 hits off of 98 at bats with just a single homerun.
PlayMLF.com to Become 360FantasyLive.com
Recently acquired PlayMLF.com is soon to be rebranded as 360FantasyLive.com.
Matt Ryan Daily Fantasy Football Outlook – 2015
Gambling911.com has your Matt Ryan Daily Fantasy Football outlook for 2015. Ryan is expected to enter the season priced around $7400. His average on the year was slightly better than three times that price so Ryan does have substantial value.
Overall, the Falcons are viewed as a relatively safe Fantasy team, especially Ryan. He made value in all of his home games except the final week against Carolina.
Hot Daily Fantasy Sports Prospect Jason Pierre-Paul Seriously Injured by Fireworks
(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) - New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (JPP) injured his hands in an accident involving fireworks during a July 4 celebration.
Pierre-Paul was seen as a rising star entering this season, having racked up over 15 fantasy points in three of his final four games last season.
While the injuries are not believed to be career-ending, New York may not be willing to sign his $14.8 million tender. JPP is not currently under contract.
Pittsburgh Steelers Daily Fantasy Football Season Outlook – 2015
Gambling911.com has your Pittsburgh Steelers Daily Fantasy Football season outlook for 2015. This is a team favored to win 9 or more regular season games so expect some nice fantasy production, especially from Roethlisberger at home. Prices are estimates determined pre-season.
Drew Brees Daily Fantasy Football Outlook – 2015
Drew Brees should have excellent Daily Fantasy Football value for 2015. Priced at around $8500, he hit or exceeded that value in nine of sixteen games and nine of the last thirteen. The Saints are -140 favorites to win UNDER 9 regular season games, meaning oddsmakers believe they will once again be a mediocre squad.
Spurs Favored to Win 2016 Western Conference With LaMarcus Aldridge
(Gambling911.com Sports Wire) - LaMarcus Aldridge is heading to the San Antonio Spurs and that team’s odds of winning the 2016 NBA Championship were now at 5-1, the second favorites after Cleveland and with shorter odds than the reigning championship Golden State Warriors.
Aldridge, a key contributor and top Daily Fantasy Sports producer, tweeted about the move on Saturday.
