Fantasy Sports

DraftKings MLB $250K Medium Strikeout 4 Day Survivor 90 Percent Overlay

(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) - Play in the DraftKings MLB $250K Medium Strikeout, a survivor-style contest in the $1MM Strikeout Series, for your share of $250,000 and a top prize of $30,000.

This 4-day survivor starts on 6/23 that, as of Monday night, had a nearly 90% overlay.  In other words, with a cap of 10563 players, only 954 had entered.  The prize pool is determined based on how many were expected to enter.

The Best Daily Fantasy MLB Pick for Tuesday Is…

(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) – When creating your Tuesday Major League Baseball Fantasy lineup, be sure to include Adam LaRoche.

You’ll get him super cheap at $2300 due to his lackluster performance this season but, alas, Tuesday should be much different.

LaRoche has managed to go 11-for-16 against the Twins Mike Pelfrey including seven RBIs and three extra base hits.  Odds are good he’ll do just enough to overcome his price tag.

Daily Fantasy Sports: Mike Trout 5-for-10 vs. Brett Oberholtzer: Angels at -125

(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) – LA Angels star Mike Trout has gone 5-for-10 with three extra base hits against Houston starting pitcher Brett Oberholtzer.  The Angels come into this game as -125 home favorites.

Oberholtzer (2-1) allowed three runs on eight hits with no walks and five strikeouts over 6.1 innings during Wednesday's 8-4 win over the Rockies.

Daily Fantasy MLB Pitcher Alert June 22 – Joe Blanton .203 ERA vs. Mariners

Royals starting pitcher Joe Blanton is someone that should be considered for your Monday Daily Fantasy Sports roster.  Oddsmakers appear to have discounted Blanton and the Royals, making them a +145 visiting dog for this game.  

DraftKings MLB $10K Mini Moonshot Contest Goes Off Monday Night

Looking for a great Baseball contest for Monday night?  Look no further than the DraftKings MLB $10K Mini Moonshot with its $10,000 in guaranteed prize money. This 3833-player contest features a $10,000.00 prize pool and pays out the top 780 finishing positions. First place wins $800.00.

G911 Sports Betting and DFS News Brief: This Team has Crushed Today’s Opposing Pitcher

If you are looking for an MLB team that has completely dismantled the opposing starting pitcher, look no further than……

The Toronto Blue Jays.

They have absolutely manhandled Baltimore’s Chris Tillman.  As such, there are plenty of options to consider from the Blue Jays squad for your own Daily Fantasy roster.  Jose Bautista is 9-for-34 against him with 5 extra base hits, Josh Donaldson is 6-for-17 with three extra base hits, Ryan Goins is 6-for-17, Kevin Pillar is 3-for-10 and Jose Reyes is 9-for-26 with four extra base hits.

G911 Sports Betting and DFS News Brief: JA Happ .217 vs. Astros Roster

Those of you looking for a solid starting pitching option today for your Daily Fantasy MLB roster, look no further than J.A. Happ of the Seattle Mariners. 

Happ has managed to maintain a .217 ERA versus the current Astros roster, allowing just 13 hits off of 60 at bats.  Just 7 extra base hits and 3 homeruns were permitted over this time as well.

Max Scherzer Makes Daily Fantasy MLB Players Proud With Near Perfect Game

(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) – We kinda expected it.  Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer was going to have a big day. That’s exactly what happened. 

Backed by a Bryce Harper home run, Nationals ace Max Scherzer was in the midst of another gem against the Pirates.  He was a solid recommendation for Daily Fantasy players, and with good reason.

SidePrize.com The Answer to Both Traditional and Daily Fantasy Linkage

With the launch of Atlanta-based SidePrize last week, there is now a way for players to enjoy both worlds of Fantasy Sports: Traditional and Daily.

DraftKings MLB $250K Swing for the Fences Contest Pays $100K

(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) – The DraftKings MLB $250K Swing for the Fences contest pays $100,000 for the 1^st prize, $10,000 for 2^nd and $5000 for 3^rd.  This contest was limited to 95825 with a $3.00 entry fee.  The 18230^th position and better

Daily Fantasy Sports Businesses Must Be Classified as Gambling Sites in UK

(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) - An interesting dilemma has arisen with news that Daily Fantasy Sports powerhouse DraftKings recently submitted an application with the United Kingdom Gambling Commission.  Their intent was not immediately known but the presumption is that DraftKings will one day like to be regulated in the United Kingdom. After all, rival FanDuel.com was actually founded in the UK.

But this is an industry that is working hard to present itself as providing an activity not deemed to be gambling.

Bo Jackson to Host Home Run Derby for FanDuel Fantasy Sports Players

(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports News Wire) – 1989 All-star outfielder and 1990 Pro Bowl running back Bo Jackson is set to host a home run derby in Las Vegas for 90 lucky FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball players.

The derby is a prelude to the $1 million World Fantasy Baseball Championship, which FanDuel, the world’s largest Daily Fantasy Sports site, will be hosting at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Hotel and Casino August 22.

Jackson is expected to hand out the check to the winner at the conclusion of the event. – Aaron Goldstein, Gambling911.com

Forbes is Speaking at the First Ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo

(G911 Fantasy Sports Wire) - Joining the likes of CBS Sports, AlphaDraft, Vulcun, Shamrock Investments, FanWars and more, Gambling911.com can reveal that Forbes will be speaking at the first ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo in Miami Beach this coming August 6-7.

DraftKings.com PGA US Open Contests Filling Up Fast: Thousands of Dollars in Cash

Thousands of Daily Fantasy Sports players will be taking part in one of a few dozen DraftKings.com PGA US Open contests over the next four days, some of which pay out several thousand dollars.