Business & Financial
Investor Jason Ader Issues Statement re: Bwin.Party 888 Deal
It’s official as Gambling911 told our readers yesterday. Online gambling company 888 Holdings will take over rival Bwin.party in a cash and stock deal valued at about £898m.
Jason Ader, a major shareholder of the company, and New York based hedge-fund owner issued the following statement today:
Judge Keeps Legal Doc Sealed in Case That May Tie Sands Corp to Organized Crime
LAS VEGAS (Associated Press) — A Nevada judge is keeping sealed a legal exhibit that a newspaper, a union and a Washington, DC-based advocacy group sought to make public in a closely-watched wrongful termination case against casino company Las Vegas Sands Corp., Sands China Ltd. and the companies' chairman Sheldon Adelson.
Guardian News & Media, the Campaign for Accountability and union Unite Here argued Thursday the public should see the exhibit the groups say may tie the companies to organized crime in Asia.
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 3rd 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?
Bwin.Party to be Purchased by 888: G911 Profiled Investor Plays Key Role
Today’s Financial Times reports that “888 close to victory in £900m Bwin bid battle.” A deal is expected to be announced in the next few days – or sooner.
Switching From One Pay Per Head to Another: How Easy is the Transition?
AcePerHead understands that many bookies and agents become disenchanted with their current Pay Per Head service and are looking to switch to another PPH.
Avoiding Legal Trouble with Pay Per Head Solutions
Sports betting in the United States is a billion dollar industry, but other than in the state of Nevada it also has some serious legal challenges especially when it comes to the actual financial transactions in the act of taking bets.
‘Crack Cocaine’ Gambling Machine Max Rejected by UK Government
The UK government has rejected efforts to reduce the maximum bet on fixed-odds betting terminals cut from £100 to £2.
Newham Council, which led the campaign, said the move would help prevent clusters of betting shops, particularly in deprived areas, according to the BBC.
But the government says it has already instituted strict controls for which most of the large bookmaking businesses have objected to…and with good reason.
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.
Fox Sports, Fantasy Sports Network to Speak at Daily Fantasy Sports Expo
We are just three weeks away from the first ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo in Miami Beach and Gambling911.com can now confirm that Fox Sports will be speaking.
Additionally, Mike Cardano, Business Development Administrator at the Fantasy Sports Network will speak on at the Daily Fantasy Sports Expo, taking place Aug 6-7, 2015 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. He will also moderate several panels.
What Are Price Per Head Agents? Are They The Same as Bookies?
The concept of a Price Per Head agent is essentially the same as a bookie and is only a question of semantics when you incorporate the PPH element.
Draftster Review –Daily Fantasy Sports Site Appears to be on Downward Spiral
Gambling911.com, covering the Daily Fantasy Sports sector along with its sister site DFS.com, offers its review of Draftster.com for those looking to potentially invest in this fast growing sector as well as those looking for an alternative to DraftKings or FanDuel.
AlphaStreak Review: Can We Trust This Daily Fantasy Sports Turnkey Solution?
If you are looking for information on AlphaStreak “The Game Plan”, a new Daily Fantasy Sports turnkey solution, be sure to check out the latest updates at Gambling911.com sister site DFS911.com (Review Section coming soon).
The good news: AlphaStreak is a member of the Fantasy Sports Trade Association.
FanDuel to Announce it has Raised Another $275 Million
FanDuel, the world’s largest Daily Fantasy Sports site, was set to announce it has raised $275 million in a new round of financing, bringing its total haul from investors to $360 million.
How Is PlayDraft.com – Daily Fantasy Sports Review
If you are looking for information on PlayDraft.com and its position in the fast growing world of Daily Fantasy Sports, Gambling911.com has your review below.
DraftKings Embraces Yahoo Entry Into Daily Fantasy Sports
Yahoo’s announced entry into Daily Fantasy Sports last week doesn’t scare industry start-up DraftKings, unless CEO Jason Robins is just putting up a good front.
“We think it’s tremendous for the industry that such a renowned digital company like Yahoo is choosing to join our space, and it serves as further proof of the popularity of daily fantasy sports.”
City of Boston Claims Wynn Representatives Were Aware of Mob Association
(Associated Press) - Recently discovered interviews with at least five people show that Wynn Resorts knew that a mob associate with felony convictions would profit from his stake in the waterfront land where the Las Vegas casino giant plans to build a resort, the city of Boston argued in its latest court filings.
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.”
Leon County Bookies, Pay Per Head Services
Leon County bookies and Pay Per Head services are everywhere despite the relatively low population. That’s because the county is home to one of the most College Football-centric schools in the nation, FSU.
Havas Edge Loses DraftKings as Daily Fantasy Sports Site to Spend Six Times More
Out with the old and in with the new as ad agency Havas Edge will no longer be handling the spend for Daily Fantasy Sports juggernaut DraftKings.
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:
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:
Yahoo Launches Daily Fantasy Sports Site: Will Take on DraftKings, FanDuel
Yahoo, long a leader in the season-long Fantasy Sports space, began offering Daily Fantasy Sports contests effective Wednesday (July 9, 2015). Yahoo has now positioned itself to compete with DFS juggernauts DraftKings and FanDuel.com, both of which have partnered with professional sports leagues and franchises.
Yahoo will first offer Major League Baseball Daily Fantasy contests then will expand into other sports such as the NFL.
Six Reps From CBS Sports Fantasy on Hand at Daily Fantasy Sports Expo
(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) - Jeffrey Koors, Manager of Project Management for Fantasy Products at CBS Sports will speak on project management as it applies to Daily Fantasy Sports affiliate programs. The session will be at the Daily Fantasy Sports Expo, taking place Aug 6-7, 2015 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Forbes: Why Daily Fantasy Sports is Taking Over
Forbes.com on Wednesday featured a piece on why Daily Fantasy Sports is taking over, and it sure seems that way.
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Las Vegas Could Get NBA Team With Bucks Potential Move
Forget the NHL, Las Vegas could be on the verge of landing an NBA team even sooner should the Milwaukee Bucks not get a new stadium.
From NBC Sports:
Milwaukee Bucks president Peter Feigin told Wisconsin lawmakers Monday that time was of the essence in approving $250 million in public funding for the proposed arena in downtown Milwaukee or the NBA will move the team to another city.
Atlanta Could be Getting its First Casino
MGM Grand has its sights set on building a casino in downtown Atlanta.
Clark Dumont, a spokesperson for the company, confirmed to FOX 5 News that they have a "extremely preliminary" interest in developing a property in the downtown area.
"We have no active discussions on any sites," he said via e-mail. "The legislative and voter deliberation and voting process, for which we have deep respect, need to occur first."
Paddy Power: Greek Referendum ‘Wildly Wrong’
Online gambling website Paddy Power was so sure that the Greek people would vote in favor of austerity that they made early payouts to those who wagered on this likelihood.
Paddy Power was wrong as 61 percent of the Greek population overwhelmingly voted “no” for austerity.
PlayMLF.com to Become 360FantasyLive.com
Recently acquired PlayMLF.com is soon to be rebranded as 360FantasyLive.com.
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