Fantasy Sports

Free Baseball Pick Sunday: Braves vs. Phillies

Gambling911.com has your free Baseball pick for Sunday August 2 as we look at the Braves vs. Phillies.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Sat, 08/01/2015 - 20:57

Seahawks vs. Rams Betting Line, Daily Fantasy Sports Outlook – Week 1 2015

The Seahawks vs. Rams betting line for Week 1 of the 2015 NFL season had Seattle as a -3 road favorite.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Fri, 07/31/2015 - 08:03

Foxwoods May be Exploring Daily Fantasy Sports

(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) - With the final hours of online registration for the highly anticipated and first ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo in Miami Beach next week, Gambling911.com can confirm that Foxwoods Casino will be in attendance.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Thu, 07/30/2015 - 17:44

Daily Fantasy MLB: Who to Start July 30

Gambling911.com has your Daily Fantasy MLB and a look at two starting pitchers, both of whom have a club facing off against the other.

Atlanta’s Shelby Miller and Philadelphia’s Aaron Harang have ERAs of .207 and .208 against Thursday’s opposing rosters, respectively.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Thu, 07/30/2015 - 09:11

DFS MLB July 29: This Pitcher has Allowed Just 10 Hits Off of 65 at Bats

(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) – Gambling911.com has a great starting pitcher for your Daily Fantasy Sports lineup. He is also taking part in the later games Wednesday.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Wed, 07/29/2015 - 11:56

Ifrah, Brennan to Discuss Regulating DFS Sector as Nevada Prepares to Take Action

The American Gaming Association considers Daily Fantasy Sports gambling. As such they believe it should be licensed and regulated….by them of course.

David Payne Purdum of ESPN broke the news via Twitter Monday:

Nevada Gaming Control chairman AG Burnett has begun legal analysis of daily fantasy sports and welcomes communication from DFS operators.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Tue, 07/28/2015 - 18:23

CNBC: Growth of Daily Fantasy Sports Exploding

(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) - Just how much is being spent now compared to past years?

According to the Fantasy Sports Trade Association, the spent person spent $95 annually on Fantasy Sports. In 2015 that number more than quadrupled to $465.

Adam Krejcik of Eiler’s Research will be speaking at the Daily Fantasy Sports Expo next week. Appearing on CNBC, he noted that neither of the top two Daily Fantasy Sports companies – Draftkings or FanDuel – have yet to turn a profit.

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Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 07/28/2015 - 15:36

DraftKings, FanDuel to Reward Billions in Contest Prize Money in 2015

Leading Daily Fantasy Sports sites Draftkings and FanDuel are prepared to dole out billions in prize money this year.

The news comes as DraftKings announced it had secured another $300 million in funding on Monday.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mon, 07/27/2015 - 16:41

Daily Fantasy Baseball at Sportsbook.ag July 27: Entries as Low as $2

As revealed by Gambling911.com on Sunday, our friends at Sportsbook.ag have introduced Daily Fantasy Baseball contests.

We can anticipate more great contests with top prizes as demand increases for this new offering.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Sun, 07/26/2015 - 20:40

Sportsbook.ag Enters Daily Fantasy Sports Space

Sportsbook.ag, the largest North American facing online sportsbook in terms of volume of customers, has entered the Daily Fantasy Sports market.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sun, 07/26/2015 - 16:28

FastFantasy.com Review Added to DFS911.com: CEO to Speak at DFSE

FastFantasy.com is a soon-to-launch Daily Fantasy Sports site captained by long time friend of the Gambling911.com website, Joe Brennan, Jr.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sat, 07/25/2015 - 20:20

The Ultimate Miami Hot Spots Guide for Daily Fantasy Sports Expo 2015

It’s our home stomping ground and nobody knows better the top hot spots for those attending the upcoming Daily Fantasy Sports Expo than Gambling911.com.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sat, 07/25/2015 - 11:52

Pirates vs. Nationals Free Pick, DFS Play: Batters 38-for-189 vs. Starting Pitchers

Gambling911.com has your Pirates vs. Nationals free pick and DFS play for July 25 as we have a matchup here with the two current rosters are a combined 38-for-189 at bats versus today’s opposing starters.

The total is set at 7 and we will be all over the UNDER here.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Sat, 07/25/2015 - 10:40

Fanwars CEO to speak at the Daily Fantasy Sports Expo in Miami Beach

New York, NY--Ticonderoga Ventures, Inc. announces that Fanwars.com CEO will speak at the Daily Fantasy Sports Expo ( www.fantasysportsexpo.com ) on August 6-7, 2015 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

Kevin De Vincenzi, CEO of Fanwars, will participate in several controversial panels during the 2 day event.

Submitted by Press Release on, Thu, 07/23/2015 - 22:39

Lawsuit Says NFL Threatened Players Planning to Attend Fantasy-Themed Event

DALLAS — (Associated Press) - A company partly owned by Tony Romo sued the NFL on Tuesday over a canceled fantasy football event in Las Vegas that was to involve the Dallas quarterback and other star players.

The Fan Expo LLC alleged in a lawsuit filed in Dallas County that the league intimidated players with threats of fines and suspensions if they attended what the NFL said was a gambling-related event because it was to be held at a facility associated with a casino.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Wed, 07/22/2015 - 18:07

Live In-Play Betting Concept Coming to Daily Fantasy Via Boom Shakalaka

A start-up in the world of Daily Fantasy Sports with a cool sounding name, Boom Shakalaka, hopes to capitalize on a concept that now accounts for over half the amount of volume at some online sportsbooks.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Wed, 07/22/2015 - 13:07

DFS Pitching and Betting: This Starter has Manhandled the Opposing Roster

(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) - Looking for a Daily Fantasy Sports starting pitcher that will provide you more bang for your buck:

Look no further than this man…Kevin Gausman.

The Baltimore Orioles starter has a sick .200 ERA versus the opposing New York Yankees lineup having allowed just 12 hits off of 60 at bats. Only one of those hits was a homerun.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Wed, 07/22/2015 - 11:49

Run a Daily Fantasy Sports Site in States Where it is Illegal: Tax Free to Boot

Gambling911.com would never encourage its readers to engage in illegal acts such as circumventing local state laws or avoid paying taxes. But what if we told you there is indeed a way to operate a Daily Fantasy Sports website in one of a handful of states where the activity is not permitted, all while paying zero money in taxes?

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Wed, 07/22/2015 - 09:51

Unibet to Attend First Ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo: Will Other Euros Follow?

It’s been widely speculated that the European online gambling firms will be the next serious players in what is becoming an already saturated market sector: Daily Fantasy Sports.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mon, 07/20/2015 - 19:20

In Fantasy eSports: Everything is Virtual Except the Money

Benny Evangelista of the San Francisco Chronicle wrote a piece this past weekend about the explosive new industry: Fantasy eSports (or competitive video gaming). While the games are virtual, the cash is real.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mon, 07/20/2015 - 10:17

Twitch Acquisition of GoodGame to Further Enhance eSports Fantasy, Betting

Twitch, the streaming social media outlet that has already helped put online poker back on the map, announced this weekend its acquisition of GoodGame, a full-service agency dedicated to serving the needs of pro-gamers and brands interested in the eSports sector.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sun, 07/19/2015 - 18:40

Zack Greinke extends scoreless streak to 43 2/3 and has .214 ERA vs. Fri Roster

(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) – Dodgers starting pitcher Zach Greinke has extended his scoreless streak to 43 2/3 innings with striking a season-high 11 through the eighth and leading Los Angeles to a 5-0 victory over Washington on Sunday.

For Daily Fantasy Sports players and gamblers alike, Greinke should be able to extend that streak even further on Friday if history has any say in the matter.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Sun, 07/19/2015 - 18:22

Steelers vs. Patriots Betting Line – 2015 Week 1 NFL: DFS Outlook

The Steelers vs. Patriots Week 1 betting line for the new 2015 season had New England as a -3.5 home favorite despite the likelihood that Tom Brady will not be playing due to a suspension for his allegedly involvement in a scheme to deflate footballs in a Playoffs game versus Indianapolis.

Submitted by Mary england on, Fri, 07/17/2015 - 23:10

Daily Fantasy Sports Sites: What Investors and Venture Capitalists Need to Know

In conjunction with your sister site DFS911.com, Gambling911.com is working to create the most authoritative, comprehensive and updated Daily Fantasy Sports review section for potential investors and venture capitalists along with would be business men and women hoping to dive feet first into this highly competitive industry.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Fri, 07/17/2015 - 14:01

Most Daily Fantasy Sports Sites Will Fail, Says Early Industry Investor

One of the earliest investors on the Daily Fantasy Sports scene - a man who pumped money into what would eventually become the 3^rd largest DFS site DraftDay - says he’s been approached by no fewer than two dozen would be Daily Fantasy site operators.

“It’s my opinion that they will all fail,” says Ezra Galton, Senior Associate at Chicago Ventures.

Why?

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Thu, 07/16/2015 - 19:26

DFS MLB Returns Friday: This Batter Has Gone 12-for-18 Against Opposing Pitcher

(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) – Looking for a solid batting lineup for Friday’s return of Daily Fantasy Baseball. You cannot afford to be without this 2^nd baseman on your roster.

The Padres Jedd Gyorko has been sick against Rockies opposing starting pitcher Jorge De La Rosa, for which he has hit 12-for-18 at bats, five of which were extra base hits. These included three RBIs. Gyorko has not hit any homers off of De La Rosa.

Gyorko has been solid since returning to the Padres, collecting seven base hits in his last 16 at-bats.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Thu, 07/16/2015 - 11:17

Live Betting on The Open 2015: Retief Goosen Would Pay $3500 With Win

Live betting on The Open 2015 was available at Sportsbook.ag, where one can actually place wagers on the tournament while it is in progress.

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Thu, 07/16/2015 - 10:47

Daily Fantasy Baseball: This Pitcher has a .137 ERA vs. Opposing Roster

(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) – With Major League Baseball returning, Daily Fantasy Sports players mouths will be watering. The most sought after starting pitcher should be….

Clayton Kershaw, though we know he’ll come with a steep price tag.

The LA Dodgers starter has allowed just 11 hits off of 80 at bats against the current Washington Nationals roster, limiting them to a single homerun over this time period. That has resulted in an impressive .137 ERA vs. this Nationals squad.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Thu, 07/16/2015 - 10:24

Draft Ops Review: Daily Fantasy Sports Site Makes Deal With Barclays Center

Gambilng911.com has your Draft Ops review for those looking to potentially invest in the fast growing Daily Fantasy Sports sector or simply searching for an alternative to DraftKings or FanDuel.

This is a company that seems to have some serious ambitions after entering into a critical deal with Brooklyn’s Barclays Center in recent weeks. They had previously signed a deal with Bellator, the Mixed Martial product.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Wed, 07/15/2015 - 20:40

Browns Odds to Win AFC North 2015

The Browns odds to win the 2015 AFC North were at 14-1 with Johnny Manziel likely at the helm as starting quarterback.

Cleveland, at least to start the season, proved especially competitive in one of the toughest divisions. At one point they led the division, winning six of their first eight games. Then came Johnny Manziel.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Wed, 07/15/2015 - 17:01