Sports Betting

How Do Bookies Make Money? Online Casinos, Live Betting Help Pad Profit Margin

Bookies make money through smart money management and knowing how and when to move the lines. Most bookies – especially those with large client bases – utilize Price Per Head companies to do this for them.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 07/13/2015 - 18:17

Dez Bryant Tweet and Uncertain Future Fail to Sway Oddsmakers… Yet

(Gambling911.com Sports Wire) - Cowboys star receiver Dez Bryant tweeted Monday that he won't report to the team unless he has a long-term deal. Oddsmakers apparently believe Bryant is trying to call the team’s bluff as they continue to hold Dallas’ Season Wins Totals favored at OVER 10.5. The Cowboys without Bryant are likely to feature a Season Wins Total closer to 8.5.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Mon, 07/13/2015 - 17:54

USA vs. Panama Betting Odds – 2015 Gold Cup: No Win Needed for Americans

(Gambling911.com Sports Wire) – USA vs. Panama betting odds for the 2015 Gold Cup Monday night game had the Americas as a -163 favorite and Panama potentially paying out close to $50 for every $10 bet with a win.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Mon, 07/13/2015 - 16:58

Dustin Johnson, Rickie Fowler Second Best Odds to Win 2015 British Open

Justin Spieth may be on an absolute tear of late but he’ll be playing in less familiar territory this week. As such, both Dustin Johnson and Rickie Fowler might have the best value each with 12-1 odds of winning the 2015 British Open.

Spieth’s odds were still half that of either men.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Mon, 07/13/2015 - 11:38

Unibet Buys Stan James Internet Business

Sweden-based Unibet has purchased betting firm Stan James’ online assets for approximately £19 million ($29 million). The sale does not include any of Stan James 90 bookmaking stores throughout the UK.

“We have long been looking at strengthening our position in the UK online market,” said Henrik Tjärnström, CEO Unibet. “Stan James as an operator is one of the most well-respected in the UK market with particular strengths in horse-racing and other British sports.”

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mon, 07/13/2015 - 09:54

Son of Former Genovese Crime Boss Sentenced to Over Two Years for Illegal Gambling

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Associated Press) - A reputed mob member has been sentenced to just over 2 years in prison for running an illegal gambling business.

Daniel Pagano was also given three years of supervised release and ordered to pay a $5,000 fine when he was sentenced Friday in federal court in White Plains.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Mon, 07/13/2015 - 08:50

Jordan Spieth Still 5-1 Odds of Winning The Open 2015 After Big John Deere Victory

Jordan Spieth has just won this weekend’s John Deere Classic and continues to be on an absolute tear. Spieth at 5-1 odds of winning The Open 2015? The value is amazing.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Sun, 07/12/2015 - 21:58

2015 MLB All Star Game Betting Odds

Gambling911.com has your 2015 MLB All Star Game betting odds for Tuesday.

MLB All Star Game Odds:

AMERICAN LEAGUE -101 +1.5 -210

NATIONAL LEAGUE -119 -1.5 +180

Total Over: o7-120 -101

Total Under: u7EV -119

Submitted by on, Sun, 07/12/2015 - 17:23

2015 MLB Home Run Derby Betting Odds

Gambling911.com has your 2015 MLB Home Run Derby betting odds for Monday 8 pm Eastern Time, ESPN

Submitted by on, Sun, 07/12/2015 - 14:52

The Ultimate Fighter 21 - TUF 21 Betting Odds

The Ultimate Fighter 21 – TUF 21 betting odds were available for Sunday night’s card.

TUF 21 Finale

Stephen Thompson -225 vs. Jake Ellenberger

Submitted by on, Sun, 07/12/2015 - 10:34

Baltimore Ravens Odds to Win the 2016 Super Bowl

Gambling911.com has your Baltimore Ravens odds to win the 2016 Super Bowl and other betting options for this upcoming season.

2015 Baltimore Ravens Offense

Submitted by on, Sun, 07/12/2015 - 00:20

Nationals vs. Orioles Series Betting Odds – July 11 Thru 12

Gambling911.com has your Nationals vs. Orioles series betting odds for this weekend.

Series Price at BetDSI Sportsbook

Washington Nationals +110

Baltimore Orioles +130

Probable Pitching Matchups

Friday

Submitted by on, Sat, 07/11/2015 - 17:02

Keith Thurman vs Luis Collazo Fight‬ Odds

Gambling911.com has your Keith Thurman vs. Luis Collazo fight odds for Saturday night 9 pm EST.

Keith Thurman (25-0, 21 KO’s)

Submitted by on, Sat, 07/11/2015 - 16:50

UFC 189 Odds - McGregor vs Mendes Betting Picks

Gambling911.com has your UFC 189 odds for McGregor vs. Mendes along with betting picks from BetDSI.com.

Robbie Lawler vs. Rory McDonald – Welterweight

Submitted by on, Sat, 07/11/2015 - 16:31

Daily Fantasy Baseball: Chris Young Has Allowed Just 19 Hits on 89 At Bats vs. Jays

(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) – When it comes to Daily Fantasy Baseball Saturday, Royals starting pitcher Chris Young is among your best options.

Young has allowed a mere 19 hits off of 89 at bats versus the current Blue Jays roster. Only two of those were homeruns.

He has performed well over his last three starts, allowing a total of six runs over 17.2 innings with an 11:3 K:BB. Young has posted a 2.89 ERA and 1.01 WHIP in 18 appearances (12 starts) with the Royals this season.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Sat, 07/11/2015 - 12:51

How Many Regular Season Games Can the Cowboys Win in 2015? Latest Odds

The Dallas Cowboys are expected to win 10 or more regular season games in 2015 with odds set at -130 OVER 9.5. Let’s look at the schedule.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sat, 07/11/2015 - 10:50

Tony Romo Daily Fantasy Football Outlook – 2015

Tony Romo’s Daily Fantasy Football outlook for 2015 should be quite good provided he can stay healthy. He will likely enter the season priced somewhere around $7800.

He may be a tad overpriced, having averaged slightly better than 21 fantasy points last season. Romo though should enter this season healthier than he’s been in years.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Sat, 07/11/2015 - 00:13

Twitter Universe Reacts to DraftKings Decision to Allow Automated Software

The reaction to Daily Fantasy Sports site DraftKings decision to allow high-volute players to utilize automated software tools had elicited quite a bit of discourse from Gambling911.com Twitter followers Friday.

A quick recap:

DraftKings has changed its policy as to now allow these high-volume multi-entry players the use of automated software tools. This allows said players – a minority on the site who tend to rake in the most cash – to enjoy a decisive edge when it comes to last minute roster changes and adverse weather situations.

Coachese68 tweeted:

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Fri, 07/10/2015 - 23:01

UFC 189 Betting Odds: Robbie Lawler vs. Rory MacDonald

(Gambling911.com Sports Wire) - UFC 189 betting odds for Saturday night’s Robbie Lawler vs. Rory McDonald fight were available at AceSportsbook.

McDonald was a -200 favorite coming into this event. Lawler, meanwhile, would pay out $18 for every $10 bet with a win.

MMAFighting.com asked a number of pros to weigh in on who they believed would walk away victorious.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Fri, 07/10/2015 - 21:50

DeAndre Jordan Betting Props From BetOnline Includes Odds on Bench Clearing

BetOnline has released a series of DeAndre Jordan betting props in the wake of a his reneging on a verbal deal to sign with the Dallas Mavericks only to announce Friday he will be staying with the LA Clippers.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Fri, 07/10/2015 - 18:10

FSU 2015-2016 ACC Conference Championship Odds May Take Hit With More Bad News

(Gambling911.com Sports Wire) – First it was that horrifying video of quarterback De’Andre Johnson slugging a girl in a bar followed by a subsequent suspension, now comes word that FSU running back Dalvin Cook may be charged with battery, assuming State attorney Willie Meggs gets his way.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Fri, 07/10/2015 - 16:41

DraftKings Now Permitting Automated Software Tools: Catching Flack From Players

A change in DraftKings policy allowing high-volume multi-entry players the use of automated software tools has not gone over well with the number two largest Daily Fantasy Sports site’s other customers.

From CalvinAyre.com:

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Fri, 07/10/2015 - 15:54

Reduction of Cowboys Greg Hardy Suspension May Improve 2015 Season Wins Odds

(Gambling911.com Sports Wire) – Dallas Cowboys defensive end Greg Hardy is suspended for four games but that’s a far cry from the ten-game suspension he had previously been looking at prior to Thursday’s successful appeal ruling.

ESPN noted that Hardy was initially suspended in April by the NFL for what it deemed to be multiple violations of the league's personal conduct policy during an incident with a former girlfriend in the spring of 2014. She later declined to press charges.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Fri, 07/10/2015 - 15:11

DFS MLB: This Pitcher has Only Allowed 18 Hits Off 94 at Bats Vs. Opposing Roster

(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) – If you are looking for a hot starting pitcher today, we have one with a .191 ERA versus the opposing roster.

That would be the Angels Hector Santiago, who has allowed just 18 hits off of 94 at bats versus Mariners batters. This includes only 5 extra base hits and 2 homeruns.

Santiago shut the Rangers out for seven innings Saturday while striking out three and walking one en route to his fifth win of the season. He has not allowed more than one run in his last three starts and no more than two in five of his last six.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Fri, 07/10/2015 - 12:17

League of Legends NA LCS Betting Odds – July 11 Through 12

As Gambling911.com announced last week, our good friends at Sportsbook.ag have just begun offering eSports and League of Legends betting odds to North American customers, the first online book to do so.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Fri, 07/10/2015 - 11:47

Curfew for Crime Boss Tied to Two Homicides Relaxed As Wife is Set to Get New Kidney

Crime boss Rocco Arico has had his strict curfew relaxed from 9 pm to 6 am to 1 am to 5 am following news that his wife is about to undergo a kidney transplant.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Fri, 07/10/2015 - 11:22

Jordan Spieth Odds to Win 2015 British Open – Favorite Priced at Close to 6-1

Jordan Spieth, who has just won the Masters and U.S. Open, has terrific odds of winning the 2015 British Open (also known as just “The Open”). The payout on a $100 bet: A cool $600.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Fri, 07/10/2015 - 11:04

How to Play Fantasy MMA - UFC…. And How to Bet It

Fantasy MMA, especially with the UFC matchups, is becoming big business, especially with DraftKings featuring a $75,000 guarantee prize pool and $20,000 going to first place for UFC 189.

Some of you may not know how it works. Understanding the scoring is key.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Thu, 07/09/2015 - 22:49

USA vs. Haiti Betting Line – Gold Cup Soccer

Carrie Stroup here with your USA vs. Haiti betting line for Friday’s Gold Cup Soccer matchup.

Group Stage

Kick-off: Friday, 8:30 p.m. ET

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Thu, 07/09/2015 - 16:46

UFC Fight Night 71 Betting Odds: Mir vs Duffee

Carrie Stroup here with your UFC Fight Night 71 betting odds for Mir vs. Todd Duffee

San Diego, California

Frank Mir (17-9-0) vs. Todd Duffee (9-2-0)

Heavyweight Bout

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Thu, 07/09/2015 - 16:40