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Huge DFS NBA Prospect DeMarcus Cousins: Odds of Heading to Lakers Longer
(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) - It’s doubtful that DeMarcus Cousins will be staying in Sacramento come the new NBA season following a few shots he took via Twitter against head coach George Karl, but one thing is for sure, every Daily Fantasy NBA player will be wanting him on their roster each night his new team takes to the court. News coming out late Thursday was that Karl could be let go from the Kings organization.
Former NHL Player Pleads Guilty in Wagering Case
A former Buffalo Sabre player, Nathan Paetsch, has plead guilty Monday in a U.S. District Court in Rochester to transmitting wagering information and structuring transactions in such a way to evade reporting requirements. He had been facing up to seven years in prison.
Per the plea agreement, Paetsch will serve probation that involves eight months of home confinement and 400 hours of community service. Paetsch has also agreed to forfeit assets such as a $76,941 BMW X5 and $265,000 cash.
White Sox vs. Twins Betting Line – June 22
Carrie Stroup here with your White Sox vs. Twins betting line for June 22 Line: Minnesota -163, Chicago +148, Total: 9
Hidden Notebook Reveals Pete Rose Gambled on Baseball as a Player Too
(Gambling911.com News Wire) – Shocking revelations surfaced on Monday that disgraced former Major League Baseball player turned manager, Pete Rose, not only bet on Baseball as a manager but also did so as a player.
eSports Online Gambling Site Unikrn About to Close on ‘Major’ 2nd Round of Funding
Speaking to SBC News Sam Cooke on Monday, Rahul Sood, co-founder of eSports online gambling site Unikrn, revealed his firm is about to receive another round of secured funding.
Where Can I Bet USA vs. Columbia Online? FIFA Women’s World Cup
(Gambling911.com Sports Wire) – You can bet the FIFA Women’s World Cup USA vs. Colombia match and the knockout round at Skybook.
Team USA was a huge -653 favorite, requiring a $65 bet to win $10 (the $65 is refunded should the Americans win). For the Columbian fans out there, a $10 wager would pay out $210.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 and better
Clinton Portis Facing Six-Figure Tax and Gambling Debts
(Gambling911.com News Wire) - Former NFL running back Clinton Portis is facing a serious tax fine and potentially jail time should he fail to enter into an installment agreement with the IRS. Portis allegedly failed to pay $401,432.18 in federal income taxes in 2006, and he allegedly failed to pay $57,187.61 in federal income taxes in 2010.
The colorful one-time Redskins player also allegedly incurred a debt to the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas of $287,178.56 last month. That’s not exactly going to help with paying off these tax fines.
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]:
Sportsbook.ag Tigers vs. Yankees Betting Preview
Carrie Stroup here with your Sportsbook.ag Tigers vs. Yankees betting preview
DETROIT TIGERS (34-32) at NEW YORK YANKEES (36-30)
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)
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)
Detroit is 3-9 in Verlander’s last 12 starts vs. the Yankees. He allowed two runs and three hits in a no-decision against Cleveland in his debut after missing nearly 2 1/2 months with a triceps injury.
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)
Shoemaker allowed four runs (three earned) on six hits in 5 2/3 innings on Sunday to take the loss in an 8-1 setback to Oakland. Shoemaker has kept the ball in the park in each of his last four outings after permitting nine homers in his previous four. The Angels are 10-1 in Shoemakers last 11 road starts.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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
DraftKings Fantasy Golf Strategies – US Open
Whether you are entering one of a few dozen Fantasy Golf contests being offered by DraftKings or looking to bet the US Open, the following strategies should be useful. *Note that betting on this year’s US Open is available before and after each day’s play with updated odds.
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.
