Fantasy Sports

G911 Sports Betting and DFS News Brief: Yasiel Puig 10-for-17 vs. Lincecum

LA Dodgers right-fielder Yasiel Puig should have a banner day if history is an indicator, and Daily Fantasy Sports players need to be on high alert. 

Puig has gone 10-for-17 against San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum.  This includes two triples and an RBI. 

Though he’s been cold over the past seven days (going 4-for-29 with one run), Puig has hit in seven of his last ten games including one where he went 4-for-4.

Puig is priced at $3800. 

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jun/21/2015

G911 Sports Betting and DFS News Brief: JA Happ .217 vs. Astros Roster

Those of you looking for a solid starting pitching option today for your Daily Fantasy MLB roster, look no further than J.A. Happ of the Seattle Mariners. 

Happ has managed to maintain a .217 ERA versus the current Astros roster, allowing just 13 hits off of 60 at bats.  Just 7 extra base hits and 3 homeruns were permitted over this time as well.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jun/21/2015

Gambling911.com Betting and DFS News Brief – June 20 7 pm

Gambling911.com has your Betting and DFS News Brief as of 7 pm EST Saturday.  If you bet sports, you will want to monitor the G911 Sports Betting section around the clock for the latest Wagering and Daily Fantasy Sports news updates.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jun/20/2015

Max Scherzer Makes Daily Fantasy MLB Players Proud With Near Perfect Game

(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) – We kinda expected it.  Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer was going to have a big day. That’s exactly what happened. 

Backed by a Bryce Harper home run, Nationals ace Max Scherzer was in the midst of another gem against the Pirates.  He was a solid recommendation for Daily Fantasy players, and with good reason.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jun/20/2015

Gambling911.com Betting and DFS News Brief: June 20 Noon

Gambling911.com has your Betting and DFS News Brief as of Noon EST Saturday.  If you bet sports, you will want to monitor the G911 Sports Betting section around the clock for the latest Wagering and Daily Fantasy Sports news updates.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jun/20/2015

SidePrize.com The Answer to Both Traditional and Daily Fantasy Linkage

With the launch of Atlanta-based SidePrize last week, there is now a way for players to enjoy both worlds of Fantasy Sports: Traditional and Daily.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/20/2015

Gambling911.com Betting and DFS News Brief: June 20 10:15 am EST

Gambling911.com has your Betting and DFS News Brief at 10:15 am EST Saturday morning.  If you bet sports, you will want to monitor the G911 Sports Betting section around the clock for the latest Wagering and Daily Fantasy Sports news updates.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jun/20/2015

DraftKings MLB $250K Swing for the Fences Contest Pays $100K

(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) – The DraftKings MLB $250K Swing for the Fences contest pays $100,000 for the 1st prize, $10,000 for 2nd and $5000 for 3rd.  This contest was limited to 95825 with a $3.00 entry fee.  The 18230th position and better

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/19/2015

DraftKings UFC Fight Night 69 Contests, Betting Odds

DraftKings.com was hosting a few dozen UFC Fight Night 69 contests, some of which pay a significant amount of money.  MyBookie.ag, meanwhile, has your latest UFC Fight Night betting odds.

MMA $12K Takedown [$12,000 Guaranteed]:

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jun/19/2015

Daily Fantasy Sports Businesses Must Be Classified as Gambling Sites in UK

(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) - An interesting dilemma has arisen with news that Daily Fantasy Sports powerhouse DraftKings recently submitted an application with the United Kingdom Gambling Commission.  Their intent was not immediately known but the presumption is that DraftKings will one day like to be regulated in the United Kingdom. After all, rival FanDuel.com was actually founded in the UK.

But this is an industry that is working hard to present itself as providing an activity not deemed to be gambling.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/19/2015

eSports and Online Gambling: The Perfect Marriage

(Gambling911.com Gambling News Wire) – For the first time in its history, the European iGaming & Congress (EiG) will host a panel to discuss the emergence of eSports and its potential in the world of online gambling.

The conference will be held in Berlin on October 20-22 with the panel featuring Unikrn CEO Rahul Sood and Pinnacle Sportsbook Head Marco Blume.  Both betting companies currently offer wagering on most major eSports events.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/19/2015

Bo Jackson to Host Home Run Derby for FanDuel Fantasy Sports Players

(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports News Wire) – 1989 All-star outfielder and 1990 Pro Bowl running back Bo Jackson is set to host a home run derby in Las Vegas for 90 lucky FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball players.

The derby is a prelude to the $1 million World Fantasy Baseball Championship, which FanDuel, the world’s largest Daily Fantasy Sports site, will be hosting at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Hotel and Casino August 22.

Jackson is expected to hand out the check to the winner at the conclusion of the event. – Aaron Goldstein, Gambling911.com

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/19/2015

DraftKings.com Fantasy Soccer Contests Pay Out $10,000: High Rollers Delight

(G911 Fantasy Sports Wire) - Gambling911.com and sister site DFS911.com are always on the lookout for the best in Daily and Weekly Fantasy contests.  DraftKings.com has its head-to-head Soccer contests that pay out $10,600.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/18/2015

Forbes is Speaking at the First Ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo

(G911 Fantasy Sports Wire) - Joining the likes of CBS Sports, AlphaDraft, Vulcun, Shamrock Investments, FanWars and more, Gambling911.com can reveal that Forbes will be speaking at the first ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo in Miami Beach this coming August 6-7.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/18/2015

DraftKings Fantasy Golf Strategies – US Open

Whether you are entering one of a few dozen Fantasy Golf contests being offered by DraftKings or looking to bet the US Open, the following strategies should be useful. *Note that betting on this year’s US Open is available before and after each day’s play with updated odds.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jun/18/2015

DraftKings.com PGA US Open Contests Filling Up Fast: Thousands of Dollars in Cash

Thousands of Daily Fantasy Sports players will be taking part in one of a few dozen DraftKings.com PGA US Open contests over the next four days, some of which pay out several thousand dollars.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jun/18/2015

DraftKings British Open Millionaire Maker Announced as US Open Contest Sold Out

(G911 Fantasy Sports Wire) - DraftKings.com has announced that the PGA Millionaire Maker for the US Open is now sold out.  With a small number of satellites still going, DraftKings was allowing tickets to be converted to DK dollars or an entry into the British Open Millionaire Maker on July 16, 2015.  The British Open is commonly referred to as just The Open.  It is one of the most wagered on events in the UK.

Contest details appear below.  Drafting for this event was not yet available on June 17.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jun/17/2015

Daily Fantasy Sports Site Without a Salary Cap: DraftPot

(G911 Fantasy Sports Wire) - New York-based DraftPot.com is upping the ante in the world of Daily Fantasy Sports by allowing folks to enter their contests without having to deal with a salary cap.  That’s right, you can pick whomever you want.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jun/17/2015

DraftKings.com US Open Cheat Sheet Pick: Henrik Stenson

(G911 Fantasy Sports Wire) - DraftKings.com has released their US Open Cheat Sheet picks but Gambling911.com warns to be suspicious of Daily Fantasy Sports sites offering up free picks the same way we stay clear of free picks being offered up by online sportsbooks. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jun/17/2015

DraftKings Fantasy US Open Salaries – 2015

(G911 Fantasy Sports Wire) - If you are looking to participate in any of the US Open contests featured at Daily Fantasy Sports site DraftKings.com, below are the salaries being offered. Rosters will consist of 6 players.  The salary needs to stay under $50,000. 

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/17/2015

What is the Best Fantasy Golf Site for Real Cash?

Gambling911.com has been reviewing a number of Fantasy Golf sites to determine which is the best for winning real cash.  It becomes pretty obvious when looking at the contest offerings across the Net.

DraftKings.com clearly has some of the biggest real cash prizes.  The problem with a mega site the likes of DraftKings is the number of entrants.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/16/2015

DraftKings Expanding Into Sports Media With Playbook Hires

(G911 Fantasy Sports News Wire) - DraftKings Playbook Media arm has gone from just two employees to a staff of 25.  BetaBoston.com writes:

It now churns out a steady stream of online posts offering the kind of fantasy advice that DraftKings users have traditionally sought from the likes of ESPN and Rotoworld.  

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/15/2015

Fantasy eSports Site Reviews: AlphaDraft, Vulcun

While the field is still relatively small, Gambling911.com offers up a few Fantasy eSports site reviews for the likes of AlphaDraft, Vulcun and others

With eSports (also known as Competitive Video Gaming) expected to have a bigger fan base than that of the NFL by the end of 2017, it shouldn’t be of any surprise that Fantasy eSports sites are talking off in a very big way.  

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/15/2015

Sportech to Take Over DraftDay.com in $7 Million Deal

(G911 News Wire) - DraftDay.com, the third largest Daily Fantasy Sports site, but by a rather large margin, has been sold to Random Outcome USA, a newly formed subsidiary of Sportech.  MGT will sell all of its Daily Fantasy Sports ventures as part of the deal, reported to be worth $7 million, $4 million of which will be in cash.  MGT will retain an equity interest in the new company as well.  This includes common stock and warrants.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/15/2015

FantasyAces World Baseball Championship Promises $250K, $100K First Prize

DraftKings isn’t the only Daily Fantasy Sports site offering top cash prizes this summer.  Mid-tier DFS site FantasyAces.com has its World Baseball Championship, promising $250,000 in prize money including a $100,000 first place prize and $50,000.00 awarded to second place.  FantasyAces.com just took part in a reverse merger with Vancouver-based DraftTeam.com, so it appears as if they are in for the long haul and have some capital behind them.  Gambling911.com has provided Fanta

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/14/2015

$250 ★★ NA LCS W3D2 Contest – LoL Betting Odds: 14 June

(G911 eSports Wire) – The $250 ★★ NA LCS W3D2 tournament at Vulcun.com allows for 10 entries of $250 apiece for the chance to win $450.  Half of those who enter will each cash out $450.  The salary cap on this contest is $10,000.  It begins shortly after 3 pm EST.  The following odds were available for Sunday and Monday’s League of Legends matchups: Team 8 +225 vs. Cloud 9 -300, Team Dragon Knights +500 vs. Team Solomid -700, Counter Logic Gaming -400 vs.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/14/2015

Texas Rangers Series Daily Fantasy MLB Outlook – June 14 Thru 19

G911 Daily Fantasy Sports Wire – Gambling911.com has your Texas Rangers series Daily Fantasy MLB outlook for the period June 14 thru 17.  The Rangers are coming off a hot scoring affair Saturday in which they beat Minnesota 11-7.  Delino DeShields certainly helped the cause going 3-for-4 with one double.  He also scored three runs.  First baseman Mitch Moreland went 2-for-5 with a homer.  Prince Fielder went 2-for-5.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jun/13/2015

DraftKings Fantasy Golf Millionaire Maker to Make One Person a Millionaire This Week

One of the world’s biggest Daily Fantasy Sports sites, DraftKings.com, will be offering the chance to win a cool million with this week’s US Open and its Golf Millionaire Maker contest.

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Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jun/13/2015

Best Fantasy eSports Contests on the Net – League of Legends

Gambling911.com takes a look at what we believe to be some of the best eSports Fantasy contests (courtesy of Vulcun.com) and which one’s are worth entering. 

Fast Cash One-on-One Contests:

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/12/2015

Reds vs. Cubs Series Betting Preview, DFS Plays – June 12

Gambling911.com has your Reds vs. Cubs series betting preview for June 12.

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Reds -109 (Sportsbook), Cubs +105, Total 6.5 (across the board)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Reds RH Johnny Cueto (4-4, 2.64 ERA) vs. Cubs RH Jason Hammel (5-2, 2.76)

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jun/12/2015

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