Kahnawake Indians to Take Control of Sports Interaction Amidst Political Torpor

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake earlier this month announced its intention to begin operating its first online gambling licensee, Sports Interaction.  That company was originally founded in Dublin, Ireland and operated for a brief period in the Dominican Republic before relocating to the Kahnawake Reserve in Quebec, Canada. 

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NBA Assistant General Counsel: Gambling is More Accepted Today

In an article appearing in today’s Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, NBA officials have conceded it is only a matter of time before sports betting becomes legalized in most US states. 

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G911 Sports Betting and DFS News Brief: Pirates Love Lefties But Home Team 9-1

While the Pittsburgh Pirates have managed to win seven consecutive games against left-hand starting pitchers, not so fast.  The home team in this series has won nine of the last ten games.

Which stat holds up the best?

When going up against lefties over this stretch of seven victories, the Pirates roster managed to outscore their opponents 35-5.

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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.

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G911 Sports Betting and DFS News Brief: Yasiel Puig 10-for-17 vs. Lincecum

LA Dodgers right-fielder Yasiel Puig should have a banner day if history is an indicator, and Daily Fantasy Sports players need to be on high alert. 

Puig has gone 10-for-17 against San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum.  This includes two triples and an RBI. 

Though he’s been cold over the past seven days (going 4-for-29 with one run), Puig has hit in seven of his last ten games including one where he went 4-for-4.

Puig is priced at $3800. 

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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.

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US Open Final Round: Live Betting Available Now

(Gambling911.com Sports Wire) – Jordan Spieth was still a 2-1 odds favorite, tied with Dustin Johnson, to win the 2015 US Open Sunday.  Spieth was tied atop the leaderboard with three others: Johnson, Jason Day (4-1) and Branden Grace (7-1).  There was some question as to whether Day would even be able to play in Saturday’s round after being diagnosed with Vertigo on Friday and passing out at the final hole.

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Cleveland Browns Season Win Total Betting Odds for 2015 Favor Under 6.5

(Gambling911.com Sports Wire) – The Cleveland Browns regular season win total betting odds for 2015 were coming in at OVER/UNDER 6.5 with the UNDER favored and priced at -140.  

The Browns season appears to hinge on the ability of quarterback Johnny Manziel to shed his “Johnny Football” persona.  This week Manziel suggested that will happen.

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Gambling911.com Betting and DFS News Brief – June 20 7 pm

Gambling911.com has your Betting and DFS News Brief as of 7 pm 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.

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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.

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Cincinnati Reds Home Dominance Helps Bettors

(Gambling911.com Sports Betting Wire) – The Cincinnati Reds were set to take on the Florida Marlins Saturday at home where they have just won six consecutive games in decisive fashion.  The Reds were a -125 favorite across the board as of 1:30 pm EST.  This is incredible value considering the aforementioned trend.

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US Open Golf Live Betting Available Now at Sportsbook.ag

(Gambling911.com Sports Betting Wire) – Our friends at Sportsbook.ag are now taking bets throughout the US Open Golf tournament even when in play as part of their uber popular live betting platform.

That’s right, you can actually bet on your favorite golfer to win while the US Open is in progress.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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 1st prize, $10,000 for 2nd and $5000 for 3rd.  This contest was limited to 95825 with a $3.00 entry fee.  The 18230th position

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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.

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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]:

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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.

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Sportsbook.ag Tigers vs. Yankees Betting Preview

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

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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.

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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