Sports Betting

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

Rays vs. Nationals Series Betting Odds - June 17

Carrie Stroup here with your Rays vs. Nationals series betting odds for June 17

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Wed, 06/17/2015 - 16:12

2015 US Open Prop Bets: Will Tiger Woods Make The Cut, Top European, More

Carrie Stroup here with your 2015 US Open prop bets and we have plenty of them here for you to savor.

Chambers Bay Golf Course – University Place, WA

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Wed, 06/17/2015 - 15:59

BetEagle Sportsbook Defendants Sentenced to Prison: Owner Awaits Sentencing

A Bayonne, New Jersey man accused of racketeering conspiracy that pertained to what authorities says is an online sportsbook run by the Genovese Crime family has been sentenced to 22 months behind bars.

Eric Patten, 38, and Dominick J. Barone, 45, of Springfield, New Jersey were both sentenced Tuesday in Newark. Barone is looking at an 18-month prison term.

Patten and Barone previously pleaded guilty before District Judge Claire C. Cecchi to separate charges of one count of racketeering conspiracy.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Wed, 06/17/2015 - 13:39

2016 NBA Championship Betting Odds Released: Warriors at 6-1

Sportsbook.ag has released its 2016 NBA Championship betting odds and, if you think the Warriors will repeat, you’ll want to jump on these early 6-1 odds now. Odds will not change once locked in.

Golden State won its first NBA Championship in twenty years Tuesday night.

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Wed, 06/17/2015 - 13:19

Betfair Shares Plummet 3 Percent Following Ratings Changes

Online gambling firm Betfair falls c.3 pct, one of the top percentage losers on the FTSE-250 mid-cap index after reporting results.

The company posted a better than expected rise in FY profit, led by strong revenue growth and a big surge in new customers but falls in early trading but a series of downgrades resulted in the share plunge Wednesday.

Panmure Gordon cut its rating to "hold" from "buy" citing higher valuations while Numis Securities also raised concerns over valuations and additional duties in the UK and Ireland downgraded to "sell" on June 5 )

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Wed, 06/17/2015 - 12:30

League of Legends Betting Odds – June 18, 19

(G911 Fantasy Wire) - League of Legends betting odds were available for Thursday June 18 and Friday June 19 at a handful of online bookmakers including Pinnacle, UNKRN and Bet365.com. SK Telecom T1 K opens the day as a hefty -1000 priced favorite over Incredible Mirable. The most lopsided of the League of Legends events this week goes to KT Rolster Bullets facing Sbenu. The former is priced at -1600 with Sbenu promising a US$70 payout on a US$10 bet with the upset.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Wed, 06/17/2015 - 11:55

DOTA 2 Matches Betting Odds – June 24 through 27

(G911 Sports Wire) – You will soon be able to bet on DOTA 2 matches with odds being offered beginning June 24 and going through June 27. LGD Gaming opens as huge -1000 odds favorites to beat Team Braveheart on the 24^th. The competition gets tighter on Thursday June 25 as Hypergloryteam is favored -200 to beat VG Potential at +140. Friday’s match features Invictus Gaming as a -250 favorite going up against EHOME at near 2/1 odds. Finally, we have the Saturday June 27^th matchup between CDEC (5/1 odds) and Vici Gaming (-1000), another perceived lop

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Wed, 06/17/2015 - 11:45

Where Can I Bet eSports DOTA Matchups Online?

You can bet eSports DOTA matchups online at only a handful of online bookmakers, none of which yet accept US customers. We have provided a list of these books below. Operators are welcome to email us here if your book now offers competitive video gaming DOTA matchups betting odds.

Online Bookmakers Currently Offering DOTA Betting Online (last updated June 17):

Pinnacle Sports

Bet365.com

William Hill

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Wed, 06/17/2015 - 11:01

Cardinals vs. Twins Series Betting Pick, Latest Lines: 11 Straight Games Go Under

(G911 Sports Wire) – Gambling911.com has your latest Cardinals vs. Twins series betting pick and latest lines for Wednesday’s game. PITCHING MATCHUP: Cardinals RH Carlos Martinez (7-2, 2.93 ERA) vs. Twins LH Tommy Milone (2-1, 4.15) Martinez is dominating opponents of late and is 4-0 with a 0.80 ERA in his last five starts. Martinez is making his first appearance against the Twins. His team is a -118 road favorite here. Milone faced St.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Wed, 06/17/2015 - 10:50

Where Can I Bet The Broner-Porter Fight Online: Latest Odds

(G911 Sports Wire) - You can bet the Broner-Porter fight online at BetPhoenix.ag where the latest odds had Adrien Broner at near even odds and Shawn Porter coming in around -115. This promises to be one of the most competitive boxing matches in some time, as suggested by the close prices. This one will air in primetime on NBC at 8:30 pm EST Saturday June 20.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Wed, 06/17/2015 - 10:33

DraftKings.com US Open Cheat Sheet Pick: Henrik Stenson

(G911 Fantasy Sports Wire) - DraftKings.com has released their US Open Cheat Sheet picks but Gambling911.com warns to be suspicious of Daily Fantasy Sports sites offering up free picks the same way we stay clear of free picks being offered up by online sportsbooks.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Wed, 06/17/2015 - 10:08

‘White Power Prison Gang Saved My Life’ Says Ex-NBA Ref: Shaved Head for Cause

A former NBA referee sentenced to prison for gambling on games claims that a White Power gang saved his life while in prison. Tim Donaghy, who served 15 months behind bars, made the stunning revelations this week to TMZ.com.

“It was a matter of me surviving and getting the f–k outta there,” he said.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Wed, 06/17/2015 - 09:46

Pay Per Head Solutions – Best for Mobile: Take The Test Drive

When it comes to Pay Per Head solutions, you will need one that offers the best mobile platform.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Wed, 06/17/2015 - 01:22

DraftKings Fantasy US Open Salaries – 2015

(G911 Fantasy Sports Wire) - If you are looking to participate in any of the US Open contests featured at Daily Fantasy Sports site DraftKings.com, below are the salaries being offered. Rosters will consist of 6 players. The salary needs to stay under $50,000.

Submitted by on, Wed, 06/17/2015 - 00:19

What is the Best Fantasy Golf Site for Real Cash?

Gambling911.com has been reviewing a number of Fantasy Golf sites to determine which is the best for winning real cash. It becomes pretty obvious when looking at the contest offerings across the Net.

DraftKings.com clearly has some of the biggest real cash prizes. The problem with a mega site the likes of DraftKings is the number of entrants.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Tue, 06/16/2015 - 23:41