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Gambling911.com Betting and DFS News Brief: June 20 Noon

Gambling911.com has your Betting and DFS News Brief as of Noon EST Saturday. If you bet sports, you will want to monitor the G911 Sports Betting section around the clock for the latest Wagering and Daily Fantasy Sports news updates.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Sat, 06/20/2015 - 12:00

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.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sat, 06/20/2015 - 11:18

Adrien Broner vs. Shawn Porter Fight Betting Odds – NBC Prime Time

(Gambling911.com Sports Betting Wire) – Sports bettors are in for a rare treat Saturday evening as they will be able to place bets on the Adrien Broner vs. Shawn Porter fight, and with odds that are close to EVEN on both sides.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Sat, 06/20/2015 - 10:27

Gambling911.com Betting and DFS News Brief: June 20 10:15 am EST

Gambling911.com has your Betting and DFS News Brief at 10:15 am EST Saturday morning. If you bet sports, you will want to monitor the G911 Sports Betting section around the clock for the latest Wagering and Daily Fantasy Sports news updates.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sat, 06/20/2015 - 10:09

Are You Happy With Your Price Per Head Service?

If you are a Pay Per Head customer, you may want to evaluate your situation and think about whether you can do better. Are you happy with the service you are getting?

Submitted by Matt Skinner on, Sat, 06/20/2015 - 09:42

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

Submitted by on, Fri, 06/19/2015 - 23:56

Pay Per Head Poker: Qualify for Sunday Millions and More

When picking a Pay Per Head site that will best accommodate your clients, why not go with one that offers the best poker platform on the planet. That would be Americas Cardroom, now offered at Premier Per Head.

Pay Per Head Poker may end up being just as – if not more important – than the actual bookmaking service being offered.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Fri, 06/19/2015 - 19:46

DraftKings UFC Fight Night 69 Contests, Betting Odds

DraftKings.com was hosting a few dozen UFC Fight Night 69 contests, some of which pay a significant amount of money. MyBookie.ag, meanwhile, has your latest UFC Fight Night betting odds.

MMA $12K Takedown [$12,000 Guaranteed]:

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Fri, 06/19/2015 - 17:45

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.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Fri, 06/19/2015 - 16:38

Sportsbook.ag Tigers vs. Yankees Betting Preview

Carrie Stroup here with your Sportsbook.ag Tigers vs. Yankees betting preview

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Fri, 06/19/2015 - 16:23

Omaha Bookies: Each Rake in Around $30K a Week in Profits Claim Experts

(Gambling911.com Bookie Wire) - Omaha, Nebraska became a household name prior to the 2014 Super Bowl thanks to Peyton Manning’s play calling, but did you know this city of just over 430,000 is home to some 25 large-size bookmaking businesses, none of which can totally handle the mass demand of sports bettors, especially during College Football season.

Omaha has long been a haven for mobsters, a well-kept secret up until now. Did you know that by mid-century, Omaha had a reputation for more illicit gambling per capita than any other city in the nation? It’s true.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Fri, 06/19/2015 - 16:12

Brewers vs. Rockies Betting Line June 19: Colorado 51-12 at Home With De La Rosa

(Gambling911.com Sports Betting Wire) The Brewers vs. Rockies betting line had Colorado at -153, Milwaukee at +139 and the total 10.5. Colorado won the last four games in this series. The OVER is 18-6-2 in the last 26 meetings.

PITCHING MATCHUP: Brewers RH Taylor Jungmann (1-1, 2.25 ERA) vs. Rockies LH Jorge De La Rosa (4-2, 4.91)

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Fri, 06/19/2015 - 15:47

Tigers vs. Yankees Betting Line – June 19: Detroit 3-9 With Verlander vs. NYY

(Gambling911.com Sports Betting Wire) The Tigers vs. Yankees betting line had New York at -122, Detroit at +113 and the total set at 8. New York is 9-1 in their last 10 home games while Detroit has a 2-6 record on the road in their last eight.

PITCHING MATCHUP: Tigers RH Justin Verlander (0-0, 3.60 ERA) vs. Yankees RH Adam Warren (4-4, 3.78)

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Fri, 06/19/2015 - 15:23

Angels vs. A’s Series Betting Line – June 19: Sonny Grey .191 vs. LA

(Gambling911.com Sports Betting Wire) The Angels vs. A’s betting line had LA as a +144 visiting dog, Oakland at -155 and the total set at 7.

PITCHING MATCHUP: Angels RH Matt Shoemaker (4-5, 4.85 ERA) vs. Athletics RH Sonny Gray (8-3, 1.60)

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Fri, 06/19/2015 - 15:09

eSports and Online Gambling: The Perfect Marriage

(Gambling911.com Gambling News Wire) – For the first time in its history, the European iGaming & Congress (EiG) will host a panel to discuss the emergence of eSports and its potential in the world of online gambling.

The conference will be held in Berlin on October 20-22 with the panel featuring Unikrn CEO Rahul Sood and Pinnacle Sportsbook Head Marco Blume. Both betting companies currently offer wagering on most major eSports events.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Fri, 06/19/2015 - 13:39

UGA Bookies Are Finance, Economics Majors: Felony Warrants Issued in Athens

(Gambling911 News Wire) – Two University of Georgia students have been charged with running a lucrative commercial bookie business on the campus. Authorities issued felony warrants following an investigation that started in November when UGA police received a hot tip.

Named in the warrants are Max Richard Braun, 22, and Brad Kirschner, 21, neither of whom were arrested as of Friday morning. Braun is also wanted for alleged cocaine possession.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Fri, 06/19/2015 - 10:43

Mob Hitman Among Those Guilty in ‘Operation Heat’ $2 Bil Gambling Case

A Mob hitman currently serving life-plus-10 years in a New Jersey state prison has now pleaded guilty to another racketeering case authorities termed “Operation Heat”.

Martin Taccetta was charged in a 1993 Mob hit involving the golf club beating death of a Toms River, New Jersey car dealer, Vincent J. “Jimmy Sinatra” Craparotta. Taccetta is among six Lucchese crime family members who pleaded guilty Wednesday to running an illegal sports wagering outfit that took in at least $2.2 billion in bets.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Thu, 06/18/2015 - 21:57

DraftKings.com Fantasy Soccer Contests Pay Out $10,000: High Rollers Delight

(G911 Fantasy Sports Wire) - Gambling911.com and sister site DFS911.com are always on the lookout for the best in Daily and Weekly Fantasy contests. DraftKings.com has its head-to-head Soccer contests that pay out $10,600.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Thu, 06/18/2015 - 19:18

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.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Thu, 06/18/2015 - 18:52

Pirates vs. White Sox Series Betting Line – June 18

(G911 Sports Wire) The Pirates vs. White Sox series betting line for Thursday featured a line of Pittsburgh -135, Chicago +125 and a total that was hovering between 7 and 7.5. Pittsburgh is 2-7 in the last 9 meetings in Chicago. The UNDER is 9-1 in PIT last 10 overall.

PITCHING MATCHUP: Pirates RH Gerrit Cole (10-2, 1.71 ERA) vs. White Sox RH Jeff Samardzija (4-4, 4.84)

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Thu, 06/18/2015 - 17:38

Giants vs. Mariners Series Betting Line – June 18

(G911 Sports Wire) The Giants vs. Mariners series betting line for Thursday featured a line of San Francisco +137, Seattle -130 and a total of 7. Seattle has won four of the last five in this series. San Francisco is also 2-9 in the last 11 meetings in Seattle. One needs to exercise some degree of caution going with Seattle however as they are just 2-8 in their last 10 home games.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Thu, 06/18/2015 - 17:09

Rangers vs. Dodgers Series Betting Line – June 18

(G911 Sports Wire) The Rangers vs. Dodgers series betting line for Thursday featured a line of Texas +218, LA -237 and the total at 7.5. The Dodgers will be an especially difficult team to wager on due to this high price. Still, bettors might have an edge here knowing that the Rangers are 9-1 in their last interleague games.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Thu, 06/18/2015 - 16:03

Brewers vs. Royals Betting Line – June 18

Carrie Stroup here with your Brewers vs. Royals betting line for June 18 Kansas City -151, Milwaukee +136, Total: 7.5

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Thu, 06/18/2015 - 15:32

Six Lucchese Crime Family Members Plead Guilty in Sports Betting Ring

Six men tied to New York City’s Lucchese crime family entered guilty pleas Thursday morning in connection with running a multi-billion dollar gambling enterprise.

The men were indicted in 2010 following a 15-month investigation that uncovered the ring, revealing an estimated $2.2 billion in wagers had been placed over that period.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Thu, 06/18/2015 - 12:20

The Pay Per Head Call Center: How to Find a Good One

When you sign up with Premier Per Head and take advantage of both their online platform and call center, you are going to realize that everything they do is geared toward higher performance for your business and more convenience for the customer.

Submitted by Matt Skinner on, Thu, 06/18/2015 - 10:24

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.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Thu, 06/18/2015 - 01:43

DraftKings British Open Millionaire Maker Announced as US Open Contest Sold Out

(G911 Fantasy Sports Wire) - DraftKings.com has announced that the PGA Millionaire Maker for the US Open is now sold out. With a small number of satellites still going, DraftKings was allowing tickets to be converted to DK dollars or an entry into the British Open Millionaire Maker on July 16, 2015. The British Open is commonly referred to as just The Open. It is one of the most wagered on events in the UK.

Contest details appear below. Drafting for this event was not yet available on June 17.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Wed, 06/17/2015 - 21:13

What is the Best Bookie Software Online?

When it comes to the best bookie software online, that is a subjective concept as all Gambling911.com endorsed Pay Per Head companies provide the best software in the industry bar none.

For the purpose of this piece we will examine AcePerHead.com, a site that has been part of the Gambling911.com family going on three years now.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Wed, 06/17/2015 - 19:30

Gambler Who Bribed Players to Fix University of Toledo Games Sentenced to Six Years

DETROIT (Associated Press) — A rogue Detroit gambler who bribed players to fix the results of University of Toledo games was sentenced to nearly six years in prison Tuesday for corrupting college sports and committing other crimes.

U.S. District Judge Mark Goldsmith said he would reluctantly accept a sweeping plea deal that capped Ghazi "Gary" Manni's prison sentence at 70 months.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Wed, 06/17/2015 - 19:07

Daily Fantasy Sports Site Without a Salary Cap: DraftPot

(G911 Fantasy Sports Wire) - New York-based DraftPot.com is upping the ante in the world of Daily Fantasy Sports by allowing folks to enter their contests without having to deal with a salary cap. That’s right, you can pick whomever you want.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Wed, 06/17/2015 - 18:48