Fantasy Sports
Andrew Luck Daily Fantasy NFL Salary, Profile September 2015
The Indianapolis Colts starting quarterback Andrew Luck Daily Fantasy NFL salary had him priced at $8.3K. Luck is considered among the top 3 best fantasy quarterbacks in the league, averaging close to 30 fantasy points last season.
Luck averaged 297.6 passing yards per game and could even get better in 2015.
Player Who Punched Geno Smith Once Punched a Man He Thought Was Woman
ESPN’s “Outside the Lines” is reporting that IK Enemkpali, the former Jets player who broke quarterback Geno Smith’s jaw earlier in the month, once slugged a man he thought was a woman with whom he had arranged to have sex.
The outside linebacker injured his hand during that incident, missing the 2011 opening game between Louisiana Tech and Southern Mississippi. He was previously suspended for striking an off-duty sheriff’s officer at a Louisiana bar.
FanDuel Ads Debut on CNN During Big Breaking News Day
FanDuel, the world’s largest Daily Fantasy Sports site, began airing ads on CNN Wednesday for the first time, our sister site DFS911.com reports.
The FanDuel ad claims players can win $1 million with just a $5 entry. The firm received $250 million in fresh investment money earlier in the month and planned to use these funds for contests and marketing.
Fantasy Running Backs With Breakout Potential in 2015
Erik Karabell of ESPN.com featured a segment on Fantasy running backs they believe will break out in 2015. Do you agree with their selections below? All salaries found at Star Fantasy Leagues.
Carlos Hyde (San Francisco Giants) – Salary $5.3K - "I think it’s a given Hyde will be at least a RB2"
Packers Lose Jordy Nelson for Season: Odds to Win 2016 Super Bowl at 7-1
The Packers were still favorites to win the 2016 Super Bowl but those odds got longer by a point (7-1, down from 6-1 earlier Sunday) on news that Jordy Nelson will miss the entire season.
DraftKings Teams Up With Bad Boy Dan Bilzerian: Let Them Eat Unicorn Cake
One of the behemoths in Daily Fantasy Sports, DraftKings.com, has decided to team up with one of poker’s most colorful characters, Dan Bilzerian.
All Bets Off for Packers as Nelson Likely has Torn ACL: DFS Door Opens for Adams
Initial reports have Green Bay Packers star wide receiver suffering a torn ACL during a preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Favored to win the 2016 Super Bowl, the likely loss of Nelson could prove detrimental to futures bettors and season long Fantasy owners alike.
Packers 5-1 Odds Favorites to Win 2016 Super Bowl: Jordy Nelson Torn ACL
The Green Bay Packers have suffered what could be a major blow Sunday as one of their top players Jordy Nelson exited a preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers with an apparent torn ACL.
Indians vs. Yankees Betting Pick, DFS Play – August 20
Gambling911.com has your Indians vs. Yankees betting pick and Daily Fantasy Baseball play for Thursday August 20.
The total on this game is 8.5 and we are loving the UNDER here.
Real Time Fantasy Sports Imminent Claims ESPN
ESPN.com this week reveals that real time fantasy sports isn’t just a fantasy, it’s imminent.
They should know. The sports media group last month entered into a multi-million dollar partnership deal with one of the largest Daily Fantasy Sports sites DraftKings.com.
Blue Jays vs. Phillies Line has Jays Big Road Favorite: Buehrle Great DFS Play
The Toronto Blue Jays vs. Phillies betting line had the Jays coming into this game as high as -240 at some books, and they are on the road.
Daily Fantasy Football Running Backs vs. Atlanta Falcons 2015
The Atlanta Falcons should be a troubled team defensively in 2015 even with slight improvements possible. This opens up some opportunities for opposing running backs. A list of player prop wagers and team future bets can be found here.
MLB Free Pick, DFS Play: Athletics vs. Orioles
(Gambling911.com Sports Wire) – Gambling911.com has your MLB free pick and Daily Fantasy Sports play for the Athletics vs. Orioles game.
Here we like Baltimore at -106.
PITCHING MATCHUP: Athletics RH Sonny Gray (12-4, 2.06 ERA) vs. Orioles RH Chris Tillman (8-7, 4.66)
DraftKings Obtains UK Gaming License: Appoints Former Bwin.Party Exec as CIO
In a press release issued Monday morning, one of the world’s leading Daily Fantasy Sports sites, DraftKings, announced it had obtained a gaming license in the United Kingdom and plans to go live by the 4th quarter of this year.
Rays vs. Rangers Betting Pick – Hot Daily Fantasy MLB Play for August 16
(Gambling911.com Sports Wire) – Gambling911.com has a hot play on the Rays vs. Rangers with our betting pick today on Tampa Bay -105.
PITCHING MATCHUP: Rays LH Drew Smyly (0-1, 2.70 ERA) vs. Rangers RH Yovani Gallardo (8-9, 3.33)
PokerStars Parent Company Amaya Acquires Daily Fantasy Sports Site Victiv
Amaya Gaming announced Friday morning it has acquired Austin, Texas-based Daily Fantasy Sports site Victiv.com, a company that itself was founded by former poker players.
NFL Worst Defenses in 2015 – Daily Fantasy NFL Quarterback Picks
The NFL’s worst defense in 2015 are expected to be the Atlanta Falcons, Jacksonville Jaguars, Tennessee Titans, Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (not necessarily in that order).
Honorable mentions go out to the Oakland Raiders, who could see improvements, and the New Orleans Saints.
For Daily Fantasy Sports fanatics, you will want to consider the opposing offenses when going up against any of these five teams.
DraftKings Millionaire Maker PGA Championship Contest: Turn $20 Into $1 Mil
It’s another Major golf event and that means Daily Fantasy Sports behemoth DraftKings.com will be featuring its Millionaire Maker PGA Championship contest whereby one lucky player gets to turn $20 million into $1 million.
Can Dribble Creators Get It Right This Time With Daily Fantasy Premiere League App
Dribble is the latest entry into the highly competitive Daily Fantasy Sports sector. It is the fourth app developed by the duo of Daniel Qu and Nicholas P. Wright.
“It brings players the easiest way to craft dream squads and to see how they measure up against friends and random opponents,” the site claims.
2015 Daily Fantasy Sports Quarterback Picks – Versus Atlanta Falcons
With the Atlanta Falcons expected to have one of the worst defenses in the NFL, Gambling911.com takes a look at some great Daily Fantasy Sports quarterback picks. Note that oddsmakers do not believe the Falcons will necessarily falter in 2015 as they were favorites to win OVER 8.5 regular season games.
FantasyUp Could Go Belly Up Some Fear: Daily Fantasy Sports Site Slow Paying
A Daily Fantasy Sports site utilizing a “no rake” business model, FantasyUp, appears to be ready to pay the piper.
Can Rake Free Work in Daily Fantasy Sports? CBS Sportsline Thinks So
CBS Sportsline introduced its Daily Fantasy Sports platform this past week with a rake free concept that is sure to give industry leaders DraftKings and FanDuel and run for their money.
CBS’ DFS Director Grant Griffin tweeted this week that they were not planning on featuring rake any time soon although many believe the new NFL season will require the media conglomerate to change its model.
Daily Fantasy Sports Expo Day Two Agenda Features Forbes, Fox Sports, DraftKings
Day 2 of the first ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo in Miami Beach takes place Friday with speakers that include the likes of DraftKings, Forbes, CBS Sports and many more. Gambling911.com founder Chris Costigan will host the final round table panel.
PokerStars to Begin Offering Online Sports Betting: Obtains License From Ireland
PokerStars, the world’s largest real money online poker company, has announced it has obtained a Remote Bookmaker’s License from the Republic of Ireland, making it possible to offer online sports wagering in jurisdictions where the activity is legal.
First Ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo Forecast – Sunny, Hot and Lots of Dollar Signs
Gambling911.com sister site DFS911.com will be a main sponsor at the first ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo taking place in Miami Beach Thursday and Friday.
Late last year, Gambling911.com founder Chris Costigan pushed conference organizer and long time colleague Marc Lesnick to host this event and it appears as if it will meet – if not exceed – initial expectations.
The fear all along hasn’t been so much about attracting the top talent and attendees but more so the potential for inclement weather.
Mets vs. Marlins Under a Great Bet With Either Pitcher a Top DFS MLB Option
(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) – Miami’s David Phelps has been superb against the opposing Mets batters, having allowed just 11 hits off of 62 at bats for an ERA or .171 and only one homerun allowed.
Likewise, Mets starting pitcher Matt Harvey has been equally stalwart versus the Marlins opposing batters. He’s permitted just 13 hits in 62 at bats with one homerun allowed.
Daily Fantasy Sports Land in Gambling Industry Crosshairs
(Reuters) Mike Petta played Internet poker until 2011, when most U.S. poker websites were shut down. Last year, the 31-year-old father of two quit his job as an accountant to play fantasy sports full time, spending thousands of dollars a night entering fantasy sports contests. Now, the gambling industry wants him back.
Jimmy Graham Daily Fantasy Sports Profile – 2015
Newly acquired from the New Orleans Saints, Seattle Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham hopes to have an immediate impact on the team.
This season, Graham says blocking will be a top priority on par with making receptions.
DFS MLB and Betting: Francisco Liriano has Been Insane Against the Cubs
(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) – Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Francisco Liriano owns an impressive .171 ERA versus the current Chicago Cubs roster.
What’s especially great here in addition to considering Liriano for your Daily Fantasy lineup is that Pittsburgh is only a -128 favorite at books like AceSportsbook.
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.
