Fantasy Sports
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.
Marlins vs. Blue Jays Series Betting, Daily Fantasy Sports Plays – June 9
Gambling911.com has your Marlins vs. Blue Jays series betting and DFS plays for Wednesday.
Wednesday Betting:
PITCHING MATCHUP:
Marlins RH Tom Koehler (4-3, 3.72) vs. Blue Jays RH Scott Copeland (0-0, 0.0 ERA)
Phillies vs. Reds Series Betting, Daily Fantasy Sports Plays – June 9
Gambling911.com has your Phillies vs. Reds series betting picks and Daily Fantasy MLB plays for Wednesday.
The Series: The OVER is 9-1 in this series.
Wednesday Betting:
PITCHING MATCHUP:
Phillies RH Jerome Williams (3-5, 5.68) vs. Reds RH Jon Moscot (3-5, 5.68)
Gaming Nation Purchases All Shares in Fantasy Feud
TORONTO - Gaming Nation Inc. (formerly Oceanside Capital Corp. TSXV: OCC) (the "Company" or "Gaming Nation") (TSXV: FAN) is pleased to announce that it has completed its previously announced reverse takeover transaction with Gaming Nation Acquisition Corp. ("GNAC") and has today purchased, directly and indirectly, all of the shares of 5050 Central Ltd. and its subsidiary 5050 Central-Delaware Inc., Fantasy Feud Inc., Guru Fantasy Reports, Inc. and Stevo Design, Inc.
Fantasy Aces Daily Fantasy Sports Site Enters Into Reverse Merger With DraftTeam
It was revealed on Monday that Vancouver-based DraftTeam and California-based FantasyAces.com have entered into a “reverse merger” deal whereby the later company will retain its executives and employees to run the newly created Daily Fantasy venture. It will trade on the Vancouver Stock Exchange.
On a combined basis and for the 5-month period ended May 31, 2015, Fantasy Aces Daily Fantasy Sports Corp. has:
NFL Denies Calling Players and Their Parents to Cancel Fantasy Event: Romo Livid
Following news Monday that an NFL Fantasy Sports themed expo had been cancelled due to the league’s policy prohibiting players from holding events in casinos, event organizer Tony Romo took to the airwaves Tuesday morning to express his disgust.
Brewers vs. Pirates Series Betting Picks and DFS Plays – June 9
Gambling911.com has your Brewers vs. Pirates series betting picks and DFS plays for Tuesday June 9.
PITCHING MATCHUP: Brewers RH Taylor Jungmann (NR) vs. Pirates LH Francisco Liriano (3-4, 3.24 ERA)
Rangers vs. A’s Series Betting Picks, Daily Fantasy Plays: June 9
Gambling911.com has your Rangers vs. Angels series betting picks and DFS plays for June 9.
The Series:
Eight of the last ten games in this series have totaled eight or more. The total on today’s game is 7.
Recent Games:
Cubs vs. Tigers Series Betting Odds, Daily Fantasy Plays: June 9
Gambling911.com has your Cubs vs. Tigers series betting picks and DFS plays for June 9.
The Series:
The OVER is 9-3 in this series. Nine of the last ten games in this series have totaled 8 or more. This one was posted at 7.5.
Recent Games:
Six of the last ten games Detroit has played have totaled eight or greater.
