Business & Financial

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

Premier Per Head’s Redundant Bookie Software

Redundancy may carry a negative connotation in many applications, but when it comes to Pay Per Head software for independent sports bookmakers it can make all the difference in the world.

Submitted by Matt Skinner on, Thu, 07/30/2015 - 11:31

Free Pay Per Head August Special

With the new Football season upon us, our friends at AcePerHead.com have released the bookie deal of the century: Free Pay Per Head for the month of August.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Wed, 07/29/2015 - 17:02

‘Frankie The Flea’, ‘The Worm’ and Other BetEagle Agents Lead to Owner’s Sentencing

The owner of long established Costa Rica-based online and call center bookmaker BetEagle.com has been sentenced to 18 months behind bars by a U.S. District Court judge.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Wed, 07/29/2015 - 10:57

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

Gambling Firm GVC Continues to Pursue Bwin.Party With $1.55 billion Bid

(Reuters) - Online gambling firm GVC Holdings Plc returned on Monday with a new 1-billion-pound ($1.55 billion) bid for rival Bwin.party Digital Entertainment, looking to gatecrash a recently accepted offer from 888.

Submitted by Reuters on, Mon, 07/27/2015 - 09:45

Which Pay Per Head Websites Offer Blackjack?

Online casino gambling can be an important additional revenue stream for your sports bookmaking business and blackjack ranks as the most popular. The best Pay Per Head websites will offer a suite of casino games. Remember, the house always wins when it comes to casinos.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mon, 07/27/2015 - 00:29

Bookies in Auburn Alabama, Columbus GA Area – Pay Per Head Services

With Auburn University ranked among the top five College Football teams most likely to win the College Football Championship in 2016, bookies in this region of Alabama and Columbus, Georgia need the services of a Pay Per Head. Look no further than PayPerHead.com, the only such site endorsed by Johnny Sacks of the “Sopranos”.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sun, 07/26/2015 - 18:10

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

Disaster Averted at Vegas Cosmo: Fake Palm Trees and Cabanas Were Fire Hazards

A massive fire on the rooftop pool deck of Las Vegas’ sprawling Cosmopolitan Hotel and Casino was only made worse by the fake palm trees and cabanas, fire officials ruled.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sun, 07/26/2015 - 11:42

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

Massive Fire at Cosmo Hotel on Las Vegas Strip Engulfs 14th Floor Pool Deck

Plumes of smoke billowed across the Las Vegas Strip Saturday afternoon as a fire raged on the 14^th floor pool deck of the sprawling Cosmopolitan Hotel, also known as simply The Cosmo.

An unknown number of guests have been evacuated from the 3000-room resort. There were no immediate reports of any injuries while damage estimates are not yet known.

"Alarms started going off and it became really chaotic.," a hotel guest from Los Angeles told CNN, "It's pretty crazy over here. There are fire trucks everywhere."

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sat, 07/25/2015 - 19:40

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

Affective and RevenueJet Affiliate Owners Indicted for Fraud

Two Israeli online gambling operators indicted for money laundering, fraud and identity theft ran two of the more lucrative affiliate programs tied to numerous online casino brands.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Fri, 07/24/2015 - 00:01

Disgraced Former Banker Will Now Head Up Ladbrokes Coral Business

With Ladbrokes primed to merge with Gala Coral in the coming weeks, the new firm’s CEO has already been selected and it is none other than disgraced one-time banker Andy Hornby.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Thu, 07/23/2015 - 23:30

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

Las Vegas Sands Misses Forecast: CEO Adelson Says It Could Have Been Worse

LAS VEGAS — (Associated Press) - Las Vegas Sands Corp. on Wednesday reported second-quarter earnings of $469.2 million, a 30 percent drop compared to the same period a year ago.

Still, Las Vegas Sands CEO and Chairman Sheldon Adelson called the quarterly results a solid set of financials considering the challenges the company has faced in Macau where a government corruption crackdown has led to a significant downturn in gambling in the Asian enclave.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Wed, 07/22/2015 - 22:00

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

China Feared Sheldon Adelson Casinos Used by CIA to Snare Officials

A report, uncovered by the Investigative Reporting Program at the University of California, Berkeley, suggests the CIA was using Macau casinos, including those owned by billionaire casino magnate Sheldon Adelson, to entrap Chinese officials who may have been gambling with public money.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Wed, 07/22/2015 - 11:13

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

‘Dead Trigger 2: eSports Tournament’ Offers Gambling Element

Cashplay and Gamblified have teamed up to introduce zombie-laced “Dead Trigger 2: eSports Tournament”, allowing players globally to compete for real money prizes.

“Dead Trigger 2: eSports Tournament” has opponents attempting to survive and killing off as many zombies as possible.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Tue, 07/21/2015 - 10:16

Bwin.Party Bidding War Not Over as GVC Considers New Takeover Bid

(Reuters) - Online gambling firm GVC Holdings Plc (GVC.L) could make another attempt to buy peer Bwin.party Digital Entertainment (BPTY.L), just days after Bwin accepted a 900 million pound offer from 888 Holdings Plc (888.L).

GVC said on Tuesday it was considering its options regarding Bwin, but there was no certainty it would make a new offer.

Submitted by Reuters on, Tue, 07/21/2015 - 09:47

Pay Per Head Players Standings Reports

Your Pay Per Head service could prove to be a valuable tool in helping your bookmaking business grow through players standings reports.

And what exactly are players standings reports?

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mon, 07/20/2015 - 19:48

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

Online Bookies Pay Per Head: There Are Plenty of Reasons Why It Is Necessary

In today’s world, the wise bookies will be coming online through the use of Pay Per Head services. Technology dictates it and your customers demand it. More importantly, your competition is coming online.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mon, 07/20/2015 - 10:38

‘Britain at the Bookies’ to Showcase Coral Bookmaking Staff and ‘Degenerate’ Gamblers

A three-part documentary entitled “Britain at the Bookies” is set to air Monday evening (20 July, 2015: 21:00) on BBC. The film documents every day life behind the scenes at Coral, one of the United Kingdom’s largest bookmaking firms.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mon, 07/20/2015 - 09:56

Charlotte North Carolina Bookies, Pay Per Head Services

Charlotte, North Carolina bookies are in high demand with a strong fan base feeding off of NFL, College Football and Basketball. PayPerHeadAgents.com is available to service the local Charlotte area bookies.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sun, 07/19/2015 - 19:59

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