Fantasy Sports
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.
Seahawks vs. Rams Betting Line, Daily Fantasy Sports Outlook – Week 1 2015
The Seahawks vs. Rams betting line for Week 1 of the 2015 NFL season had Seattle as a -3 road favorite.
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.
Daily Fantasy MLB: Who to Start July 30
Gambling911.com has your Daily Fantasy MLB and a look at two starting pitchers, both of whom have a club facing off against the other.
Atlanta’s Shelby Miller and Philadelphia’s Aaron Harang have ERAs of .207 and .208 against Thursday’s opposing rosters, respectively.
DFS MLB July 29: This Pitcher has Allowed Just 10 Hits Off of 65 at Bats
(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) – Gambling911.com has a great starting pitcher for your Daily Fantasy Sports lineup. He is also taking part in the later games Wednesday.
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.
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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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.
Daily Fantasy Baseball at Sportsbook.ag July 27: Entries as Low as $2
As revealed by Gambling911.com on Sunday, our friends at Sportsbook.ag have introduced Daily Fantasy Baseball contests.
We can anticipate more great contests with top prizes as demand increases for this new offering.
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.
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.
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.
Pirates vs. Nationals Free Pick, DFS Play: Batters 38-for-189 vs. Starting Pitchers
Gambling911.com has your Pirates vs. Nationals free pick and DFS play for July 25 as we have a matchup here with the two current rosters are a combined 38-for-189 at bats versus today’s opposing starters.
The total is set at 7 and we will be all over the UNDER here.
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.
Lawsuit Says NFL Threatened Players Planning to Attend Fantasy-Themed Event
DALLAS — (Associated Press) - A company partly owned by Tony Romo sued the NFL on Tuesday over a canceled fantasy football event in Las Vegas that was to involve the Dallas quarterback and other star players.
The Fan Expo LLC alleged in a lawsuit filed in Dallas County that the league intimidated players with threats of fines and suspensions if they attended what the NFL said was a gambling-related event because it was to be held at a facility associated with a casino.
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.
DFS Pitching and Betting: This Starter has Manhandled the Opposing Roster
(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) - Looking for a Daily Fantasy Sports starting pitcher that will provide you more bang for your buck:
Look no further than this man…Kevin Gausman.
The Baltimore Orioles starter has a sick .200 ERA versus the opposing New York Yankees lineup having allowed just 12 hits off of 60 at bats. Only one of those hits was a homerun.
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?
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.
