Fantasy Sports
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
$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.
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.
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.
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:
Reds vs. Cubs Series Betting Preview, DFS Plays – June 12
Gambling911.com has your Reds vs. Cubs series betting preview for June 12.
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)
Oakland Athletics Daily Fantasy MLB Plays: June 12 – 14
Gambling911.com has your Oakland Athletics Daily Fantasy MLB top plays for the next few days.
Billy Burns went 2-for-3 Thursday. He had a .313 ERA at the conclusion of that game.
Josh Reddick went 2-for-4 Thursday with three RBIs.
Avoid: You will want to avoid Reddick Sunday going up against the Angels C.J. Wilson as he is an absolutely dismal 3-for-21 against Wilson.
Vulcun League of Legends $25 Nightblue EU LCS W3D2 to Reward $2125
Gambling911.com and its sister site DFS911.com will be bringing you the best of the upcoming Daily Fantasy Sports contests whether it’s the pros or eSports. Today we look at Vulcun’s League of Legends $25 Nightblue EU LCS W3D2.
This contest will reward a total of $2125 in cash with the 1st place winner receiving a cool $375. Entry is just $25. The contest begins shortly after 11 am Eastern Standard Time on Friday (June 12).
Breaking News: CBS Sports to Attend Daily Fantasy Sports Expo
Gambling911.com has confirmed that CBS Sports, one of the leaders in season long Fantasy Sports, will be speaking at the first ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo in Miami Beach June 7-8. More details were forthcoming.
Angels vs. Rays Series Betting Preview, DFS Plays – June 11
Gambling911.com has your Angels vs. Rays series betting pick along with some Daily Fantasy Sports plays for June 11.
The 29-30 Angels are a -108 road favorite against the 32-28 Rays +104. The total on this game is 7.
PITCHING MATCHUP: Angels RH Garrett Richards (5-4, 4.14 ERA) vs. Rays RH Alex Colome (3-2, 4.54)
SportingNews.com: NFL Continuing Its Self-Serving Gambling Policies With Romo Action
Following the National Football League’s demand to shut down a Fantasy Sports-themed Vegas event originally to be held next month, a number of players, including Cowboys stars Tony Romo and Dez Bryant, have called out the NFL.
Romo was actually the one organizing the event, which the league says was in violation of policy prohibiting its players from making public appearances on casino properties.
Best Daily Fantasy Sports Golf Contests
Gambling911.com takes a look at some of the best Daily Fantasy Sports Golf contests being offered across the Net.
The $75K US Open Golf Contest at Victiv.com offers a $14000 grand prize, $8400 for 2nd and $5240 for 3rd.
This is a 156 player event. It is a 156 player “you win and you’re in” contest from the folks in Austin, Texas who run Victiv.com, a mid-tier Daily Fantasy Sports site.
Nine-month qualifiers were being offered leading up to the $75K US Open Golf Contest.
Daily Fantasy Sports Contest Free Picks: $27,500 + $250K FAWBC Qualifier June 12
Gambling911.com has your Daily Fantasy Sports contest free picks for the $27,500 + $250K FAWBC Qualifier June 12 at FantasyAces.com. We will also provide some betting tips on these game selections.
Fri Jun 12, 2015 7:05PM EST
Entry Fee $109
League of Legends - LoL Master Series Betting Odds – 11 Thru 15 June
League of Legends LoL Master Series betting odds were being offered by a handful of established online gambling ventures including William Hill, Pinnacle Sports and Bet365. Sorry, US players not accepted at this time.
The eSports fan based was recently projected to top that of the NFL by 2017, this is being propelled heavily by League of Legends.
Fantasy Sports Combine to Take Place in Vegas Despite NFL Ruffling Its Feathers
DENVER – (Associated Press) - Organizers of the Fantasy Sports Combine are going ahead with plans for their inaugural event in Las Vegas next month in contrast to the Tony Romo-led Fantasy Football Convention that was scuttled after the NFL reiterated its policy banning active players from making promotional appearances at casinos.
The Fantasy Football Convention was slated to have more than 100 NFL players participating in autograph sessions, photo ops and fantasy-related events.
