Fantasy Sports
No FanDuel Super Bowl 50 Contests: Citigroup No Longer Accepting Transactions
Gambling911.com has received confirmation that FanDuel will not be offering any Super Bowl 50 contests. Furthermore, Citigroup just announced that they will no longer allow transactions for either FanDuel or DraftKings via their bank-issued cards.
No DraftKings Super Bowl 50 Contests
Gambling911.com has been receiving a number of inquiries as to whether DraftKings and FanDuel will be offering any Super Bowl 50 contests.
Bills in Hawaii Would Legalize Fantasy Sports, State Lottery
HONOLULU (Associated Press) - Lawmakers in Hawaii want to make an exception to the state's gambling ban by legalizing fantasy sports contests.
After Years of Intolerance, Sports Leagues Getting Into Bed With Wagering Firms
ESPN.com has come out with a report on the major sports leagues embracing of the gambling industry after years of intolerance.
The sports media outlet points out a number of recent examples:
DFS Fight Comes to the Heartland as Nebraska Legislators Mull Over Bill
LINCOLN, Nebraska — (Associated Press) - Gambling opponents are fighting a bill that would allow fantasy sports websites to operate in Nebraska, even though the industry estimates that 300,000 people in the state are already playing.
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Phil Ivey Launches Daily Fantasy Sports Site: PhilIveyDFS.com
One of the most successful professional poker players, Phil Ivey, was set to launch his very own Daily Fantasy Sports site, PhilIveyDFS.com
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The site will be hosted on the iTeam Network, a DFS turnkey platform, next month (February 2016).
Mark Cuban Says Texas AG Needs to Stop ‘Grandstanding’ in Wake of DFS Decision
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton declared daily fantasy sports illegal in his state Tuesday, putting more pressure on the embattled industry and leading sites DraftKings and FanDuel.
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Massachusetts Man Sues DraftKings For Millions After Losing $175
A Massachusetts man is suing Boston-based DraftKings for millions of dollars alleging the company was running an “illegal online sports betting business” in which he lost (drum roll please) $175.
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Daily Fantasy Sports Sites Raise Concern Over Massachusetts Regulations
BOSTON — The Associated Press - Daily fantasy sports operators raised objections Tuesday to some of the regulations proposed for the online contests in Massachusetts, including a minimum 21-year-old age and restrictions on how much players can spend each month.
Picking sides on the Legality of Fantasy Sports
The Fantasy Sports Debate has recently been heating up with the state of New York first banning residents from participating in DraftKings and FanDuel, and then just the other day an appellate court ruled in favor of allowing both companies to continue to operate in New York while their appeal is being heard.
Brand New Fantasy Sports Option Explained by AceSportsbook
It was only a matter of time before one of the best sportsbooks in the world decided to get in the Fantasy mix and begin offering Fantasy style betting options.
AceSportsbook.com has just unveiled a brand new Fantasy Football player betting option that have over and unders for specific players, and player match ups with a spread and a combined over/under total for the two players.
Online Sportsbook Now Offering Fantasy Sports Option
Fantasy Sports has exploded into an multi-billion dollar a year business, with FanDuel and DraftKings leading the way with fantasy tournaments and daily games.
Breaking News: Daily Fantasy Sports Regulation Bill in CA Passes Assembly Vote
California, which just happens to be the world’s eighth largest economy, is the latest state to examine the legality of Daily Fantasy Sports.
A bill introduced by Assemblyman Adam Gray went to a committee vote in Sacramento Wednesday (January 6, 2016). Had it failed to pass the Assembly by the end of the month, the process would then need to begin anew.
Daily Fantasy NFL Picks and Betting Odds – Week 15
Gambling911.com has some great Daily Fantasy NFL picks and betting odds for this week. Bookmark this page for the latest.
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Salaries are courtesy of Star Fantasy Leagues.
eSports Exec and Reviled Poster Boy of Drug Price Hikes Arrested
Martin Shkreli, a pharmaceutical industry entrepreneur and founder of Turing Pharmaceuticals has been charged with securities fraud.
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Shkreli is best known for licensing the HIV and cancer drug Daraprim through his pharmaceuticals company then hiking the price from $13.50 a pill to $750.
PayPal Shutting Down DraftKings, FanDuel Transactions
Following a precedent-setting decision by a Superior Judge Friday morning ordering Daily Fantasy Sports sites DraftKings and FanDuel to halt operating in New York, leading payment processing company PayPal has decided to stop permitting money transfers to and from those websites.
New Book Exposes the Underbelly of Daily Fantasy Sports
A new book that promises to blow the lid off the inner secrets of the daily fantasy sports industry has just been released and anyone who participates in the popular pastime will find the book not just fascinating but also financially rewarding.
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Wife of Mississippi Gambler Sues DraftKings, FanDuel Over Husband’s Losses
A woman in Mississippi has filed a lawsuit against Daily Fantasy Sports giants DraftKings and FanDuel in an effort to recover her husband’s losses.
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Mike Francesa Loses His Mind Arguing With Assemblyman Dean Murray Over DFS Bill
Radio host Mike Francesa went off on New York State Assemblyman Dean Murray for proposing legislation that would make Daily Fantasy Sports a “game of skill”.
"Why would you do that?" Francesa said. "It is not a game of skill, it's a game of chance."
A New York judge was in the process of determining just that as of Wednesday when this was being published.
This would ultimately turn into a heated back and forth between the two.
"I know, I know, you know it all," Murray said. "You have no concept."
Key NY Lawmakers Throw Daily Fantasy Sports a Lifeline
(Associated Press) - Key Lawmakers Say Daily Fantasy Sports Will be Legal in NY No Matter What Court Decides - The chairman of a state legislative committee with authority over gambling predicts New York will legalize and regulate daily fantasy sports, no matter how a court fight centered on the lucrative industry turns out.
Vote Eric Schneiderman Out of Office, DraftKings, FanDuel Proclaim
Daily Fantasy Sports leaders DraftKings and FanDuel want their customers to vote New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman out of office.
SFL to Focus on Offering Daily Fantasy Sports Software to State Lotteries
State lotteries looking for Daily Fantasy Sports software should look no further than Rochester, New York-based Star Fantasy Leagues.
The company, which offers Daily Fantasy Sports, primarily focuses on development of DFS white label software for other companies. State lotteries such as the one found in Georgia, serve as a perfect target client base for the three-year-old firm.
Vikings vs. Falcons Line: Minnesota Hopes to Go 9-2 Against Spread
Gambling911.com has your Vikings vs. Falcons betting line.
MNF Betting Odds - Ravens vs. Browns: Baltimore One Win Against Spread This Year
Gambling911.com has your MNF betting odds for the Ravens vs. Browns in a game that should not be pretty.
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Legal to Play Daily Fantasy Sports, DraftKings, FanDuel in Oklahoma
At least one state says it is legal to play on Daily Fantasy Sports sites the likes of DraftKings, FanDuel and DFS white label software provider Star Fantasy Leagues. That would be Oklahoma.
Bears-Packers Thanksgiving Day Betting Line: Heavy Rain Anticipated
Gambling911.com has your Bears-Packers Thanksgiving Day betting line in which Green Bay was listed at -8.5. The total is 44.5.
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Panthers vs. Cowboys Thanksgiving Day Betting Line: The Romo Impact
Gambling911.com has your Panthers vs. Cowboys Thanksgiving Day betting line in which Carolina was coming in at -1.5.
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Judge Appears Dumbfounded by Traditional Fantasy vs. DFS Rationale
What looked to be a slam dunk for the New York Attorney General’s Office in the first half of Wednesday’s hearing completely shifted in favor of the Daily Fantasy Sports industry after the one hour lunch break.
Live Coverage on NY Hearing to Determine Fate of DraftKings, FanDuel
Throughout the years, Gambling911.com has been live at court hearings involving the gambling industry. On Wednesday November 25, 2015 we were present covering a hearing to determine the operating status of Daily Fantasy Sports companies DraftKings and FanDuel in the state of New York.
We were among the first news outlets to report that Judge Manuel Mendez would require one to two weeks to make his final decision.
Live Coverage from NY Court on Decision to Allow DraftKings, FanDuel to Operate in State - Wednesday November 25, 2015
NY AG vs. DraftKings and FanDuel: A Review of All Court Filings
Our sister site DFS911.com and Legal Reporter Jeff Williams have provided us with all related Court filings pertaining to the New York State Attorney General vs. DraftKings and FanDuel. Other Daily Fantasy Sports companies have been subpoenaed as well.
