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Fantasy eSports and the U.S. Legal Environment
Noted gaming and fantasy sports attorney Jeff Ifrah reports on five critical elements to understand before a fantasy eSports site sets up shop in the United States.
New Caesars Entertainment Corp CEO Shocked by Lack of Innovation
LAS VEGAS (Associated Press) — New Caesars Entertainment Corp. CEO Mark Frissora said he's been shocked at the casino industry's lack of innovation in appealing to younger would-be gamblers.
"The time is now," he said, speaking Wednesday on a panel at the industry's annual trade show, the Global Gaming Expo, in Las Vegas.
G2E Red Carpet Celebrities for Awards Show: We Thought Half of These Were Dead
A star-studded red carpet was to kick off the third annual Casino Entertainment Awards as part of this year’s Global Gaming Expo (G2E), featuring celebrities that looked more like a who’s who of “The Walking Dead” (and we’re not talking the actual cast from that show either).
Bet365 Profits Up 92 Percent With More Growth Anticipated
Private UK betting firm Bet365 has seen its profits skyrocket 92 percent to £410.2m after a 43 per cent rise in sports gamblers.
Bet365’s success comes at a time when rivals Paddy Power and Betfair along with Ladbrokes and Coral are in the process of seeking mergers.
DraftKings Ads Can Now Feature Current NFL Players as Part of Marketing Deal
DraftKings, one of the top two Daily Fantasy Sports sites in the world, will now be able to feature current NFL players in its ads as part of a new marketing deal with the league.
Launched in 2012, the website has managed to raise $300 million in financing this season, much of which has been used for marketing purposes.
BetOnline Players had Most Profitable Weekend in Company’s History
Yet another gambler has beaten up on popular online gambling site BetOnline, this time after hitting a massive parlay over the weekend.
Premier Pay Per Head Safeguards all of Your Information
The online sports betting industry has exploded in the past decade with a proliferation of betting websites to handle all the action, but the simple fact that all of these transactions take place through the internet raises some serious concerns with just how safe and secure this wealth of information remains.
Citigroup Maintains ‘Sell’ Rating on Bwin.party Stock
On Monday, Citigroup issued an analyst note maintaining a “sell” rating on Bwin.party’s stock.
The target price would indicated a potential downside of 39.08% from the company’s current stock price.
A Warning to Players at Playtech Powered Casinos
When playing at an online casino, nothing beats the thrill of winning big.It is the reason punters flock to betting sites and put their hard-earned money into the casino. Thus, when a lucky player named Natalia won $2,973,077 at Casino Bellini in August,she was absolutely thrilled. Unfortunately for her, Bellini Casino has a policy of paying out winnings at a rate of just $9.990 per month.
Macau Casino Revenue Drops 19 Percent After Credit to High Rollers Reduced
(Bloomberg News) - Macau casino shares closed lower in Hong Kong after Deutsche Bank AG said gaming revenue was hurt last week due to a move by junket operators to reduce credit offered to high-end gamblers.
Gross gaming revenue fell 19 percent to 493 million patacas ($62 million) a day last week, or 18 percent below the average so far this quarter, Deutsche Bank AG analyst Karen Tang wrote in a note Wednesday. Junket operators reduced lending after a reported theft at a competitor "prompted others to withdraw deposits from various junkets," Tang wrote.
Learn How to Make Money as a Bookie - Download Free eBook
This informative new eBook from the experts at PayPerHead.com on how to increase revenue for your pay per head business has been catching the attention of online bookies everywhere.
They’re loving this free resource because it gives full access to:
Paddy Power Shares Undervalued by 30 Percent Claims Research Report
Shares in Irish bookmaker Paddy Power are undervalued by 30 percent according to a new research report issued by stockbroker Davy.
The company is set to merge with Europe’s largest betting exchange Betfair in the coming months.
Who Has The Best Daily Fantasy Sports Software for Operators?
With so many Daily Fantasy Sports (or DFS) sites popping up, we here at Gambling911.com wondered which company offered the best Daily Fantasy software.
We’ve heard of DraftKings and FanDuel but when it comes to the actual software backend, Rochester, New York-based Star Fantasy Leagues is one of the first - and many would argue, one of the best - on the market today.
We recently had a chance to sit down with Seth Young, Chief Operating Officer of Star Fantasy Leagues, who was very candid in discussing the state of the industry as it is today.
Associated Press: DraftKings, FanDuel Under Intense Scrutiny
(Associated Press) - Think wagering $20 to win $1 million by picking a winning combination of NFL players for a fantasy team this Sunday is gambling? The league says it isn't.
So do fast-growing daily fantasy sports companies like DraftKings and FanDuel that offer the games and advertise with the long gambling-adverse pro football organization.
Premier Pay Per Head Sites Customer Service Leads the Way
For the past 14 years Premier has established itself as a leader in the Pay Per Head industry for our commitment to building your bottom line as an independent sports bookmaker and our world class call center has always been a key focal point of this continued success.
AceSportsbook.com Debuts New Look Website and No Juice Thursday
Our friends at AceSportsbook.com, a proud Gambling911.com –endorsed online sportsbook for the past three years now, have introduced a new look website ahead of this week’s football games.
In conjunction with the new site launch, AceSportsbook.com has also just introduced “No Juice Thursday” ahead of the Thursday Night Football game between New England and Pittsburgh.
Amaya Enters U.S. Daily Fantasy Sports Market by Launching StarsDraft by PokerStars
Austin, TX - Amaya Inc., (Nasdaq: AYA, TSX: AYA) (“Amaya”), a leading consumer technology company and owner of PokerStars, the world’s largest online poker site, today announced the launch of StarsDraft by PokerStars, a Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) website, ahead of the start of the NFL season. Amaya acquired Austin-based DFS site Victiv.com in August and its management team, led by CEO Matthew Primeaux, has re-branded the site and integrated it into the PokerStars platform.
Betfair, Paddy Power Reach Agreement on 6 billion Pound Tie-Up
(Reuters) - Betfair (BETF.L) and Irish rival Paddy Power (PLSA.I) have reached agreement on a 6 billion pound combination, first set out last month and designed to secure leadership of Britain's competitive online gambling market.
As in a provisional deal announced in August, Paddy Power shareholders will own 52 percent of the group with Betfair investors owning the rest, if the deal is approved by shareholders, Betfair said on Tuesday.
Daily Fantasy Sports Football Championship to Reward $150K With Just $2 Entry
The leading white label software provider for Daily Fantasy Sports operators has just announced its inaugural $150,000 online Fantasy Football Championship for 2015.
Expires Today! $3 Per Head Promo at PayPerHead.com
Check out the price per head promo that was just announced from payperhead.com.
For a limited time, you only pay $3 per head for August, September and October for their standard plan.
Not sure what’s included in the standard plan?
Another Daily Fantasy Sports Site Going Under: Swagger Stadium Not Paying
Gambling911.com is receiving reports that another Daily Fantasy Sports site, Swagger Stadium, is having difficulty paying customers while support is nonexistent.
G911 and sister site DFS911.com has previously reported on the closure of SideLeague.com and the slow pay issues at Draftster.com.
Do Pay Per Head Businesses Offer NFL Player Props?
The top Pay Per Head businesses will always offer NFL player props, some featuring larger options than others.
Sample NFL future player props found at PPHs like PremierPerHead.com might include Most Passing Yards, Most Receiving Yards, Most Rushing Yards, Rookie of the Year and League MVP.
Pay Per Head NFL 2015 Week 1 Betting Lines
RealBookies.com has released its Pay Per Head NFL 2015 Week 1 betting lines with customization available for all customers based on required needs. The below lines will serve as a base only.
24-7 Pay Per Head: And Not Just Online
The best Pay Per Head services are those that operate 24/7 customer service.
Be wary of PPH businesses that do not offer this type of service as it is typically an indication that they are undermanned and likely underfunded.
Turnkey Pay Per Head Solutions
The NFL and College Football are finally here and bookies will be seeking out the very best in turnkey Pay Per Head solutions in the industry.
Atlanta Falcons Daily Fantasy Football Picks 2015: Julio Jones, Matt Ryan
Gambling911.com has your Atlanta Falcons Daily Fantasy Football picks for 2015 with early season pricing courtesy of StarFantasyLeagues.com and subject to change.
Premier Per Head is a Sports Bookmaker’s Best Friend
Being an independent sports bookmaker has the potential to be a very lucrative business given just how popular betting on sports has become over the past several years. This business also has the potential to fail miserably if you are not aligned with the proper Pay Per Head -service.
How Bookies Use Betradar to Boost Live Wagering
If you're in the online betting business, you've probably heard of Betradar.
In the past few years, virtual sports betting solutions have found traction in the gaming industry as bookmakers are tapping into this revenue-increasing concept.
With the most realistic betting products in the market, Betradar has been building a strong reputation as the world's leading provider of sports and betting related data services.
But what exactly does that mean for a bookmakers' bottom line?
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FanDuel Outgrows Its Space: To Pay $3.3 Million for New Office
Well we guess they can afford it. Our sister site DFS911.com has a feature up regarding FanDuel’s move to a plush new Madison Avenue address.
Ashton Kutcher Becomes Latest Investor in eSports Betting Site Unikrn
Hollywood celebrity Ashton Kutcher has become the latest investor to put his money into eSports online betting pioneer Unikrn.
Last month, Dallas Mavericks owner and “Shark Tank” investor, Mark Cuban, put $7 million in venture capital into the Seattle-based company.
