Fantasy Sports
Fantasy Football Illegal in Kansas: Prosecution Possible
Fantasy Football may be legal under federal law but don’t tell that to the state of Kansas.
Clearly, Fantasy Football is illegal there based on this statute:
21-6404 says "As with any other illegal gambling matter, if a fantasy sports league involves the elements of a prize, chance and consideration then it is an illegal 'lottery' prohibited by Kansas criminal law".
Fantasy Value 2014: Adrian Peterson, LeSean McCoy, Jamaal Charles
Gambling911.com has your Fantasy value heading into the new 2014 Football season for Adrian Peterson, LeSean McCoy and Jamaal Charles.
Fantasy Football 2014 Worst Three Picks: Marshawn Lynch, Doug Martin, Reggie Bush
Matthew Berry of ESPN.com offered up his Fantasy Football 2014 “Likes” and “Dislikes”, making Marshawn Lynch, Doug Martin and Reggie Bush his least favorite fantasy picks.
Lynch, he says, gives him the “heebie jeebies”.
AP: Fantasy Football Looking a Lot More Like Gambling
Some of the newest incarnations of fantasy football look a lot more like gambling than intricate, outsmart-your-opponent strategy games.
Fantasy Sports Players Are Giving Up Their Day Jobs
(Associated Press) - Cory Albertson was cruising at 30,000 feet and, like others on the plane to Detroit, taking care of some business on his laptop.
ESPN’s ‘Outside The Lines’ to Feature Expose on Fantasy Football Betting This Sunday
ESPN’s popular “Outside the Lines” will feature an expose on Fantasy Football betting this coming Sunday August 17, 2014, Gambling911.com’s Thomas Somach can report exclusively. Airing will occur at 9 am EST on ESPN.
NFL Launches Pay-for-Play Fantasy Sports Leagues
The National Football League (NFL) has become the first of the North American professional sports leagues to launch a pay-for-play fantasy sports League.
The fantasy gambling concept, legal under federal law, will become available in 43 states.
Entrance fees will vary from $4.99 to $124.99 with prizes that include top-of-the-line sports memorabilia.
Intrade Co-Founder Brings Back TradeSports Prediction Market Platform
Originally debuting as TradeSports, the now defunct Intrade is being reincarnated using the original branding strategy.
Intrade Co-founder Ron Bernstein is starting a test phase for his company on Monday (April 14, 2014).
“Sports are always going to be the best laboratory for prediction markets,” he says. “All those things now are just recorded and data-mined and discussed.”
Wisconsin vs. Ohio State Football Pick
Another powder keg ready to explode is what you’re going to get with this game of two power houses of college football. Braxton Miller and the Ohio State team is going to have one hell of a fight waiting for them with Wisconsin. The last time they met the Wisconsin defense held him to some very low numbers and sacked him 3 times.
Free Prediction Given by SportsCashSystem.com lead handicapper, Mike Taylor
Virginia vs Pittsburgh Football Pick
This week’s match ups for the NCAA football regular season are going to really attract some attention, and this game is no different. The game will feature Virginia taking on Pittsburgh in an ACC battle for the ages. The key here is whether or not the Cavaliers will be able to take on the seasoned Virginia team and overcome them with sheer will.
Free Prediction Given by SportsCashSystem.com lead handicapper, Mike Taylor
Lawsuits Challenge Legality of Fantasy Sports Contests: DraftDay.com Sued
The same attorney who filed suit against fantasy sports site FanDuel.com now has a suit against competitor Draftday.com.
Fantasy Baseball Hitter Advantages Week 3: Totals Betting Alert
Tristan H. Cockcroft of ESPN.com forecasted some vital Week 3 hitting advantages for both Fantasy Baseball aficionados and sports bettors alike.
Fantasy Baseball Week 3 2013 Hot Pitcher Advantages to Watch: Cards Pay Off Big Time
Gambling911.com your hot Fantasy Baseball Week 3 2013 hot pitcher advantages that should prove of value to sports bettors as well and most certainly did during Week 2.
Online Gambling in New Jersey has Already Generated $90 Million
John Brennan of The Record pointed out an interesting fact this past weekend.
New Jersey, which last month legalized online gambling, has already generated a massive windfall from the activity: $90 million to be precise.
Fantasy Baseball 2013 Week 2, Pitching Advantages and Bet The Cardinals
Fantasy Baseball 2013 Week 2 pitching advantages easily go to the St. Louis Cardinals based on past stats (assuming the starting pitcher of the opposing team sticks around for very long). For sports bettors, the Cardinals should be atop your list of bets for Week 2.
Red Sox vs. Yankees Line – April 3: Latest Fantasy Baseball Player News
The Red Sox vs. Yankees line for April 3, 2013 had New York as a -118 favorite at Sportsbook.com. This was compared to -125 at some other books. Find Latest Fantasy Baseball Updates from Gambling911.com Here
Fantasy Poker Manager Partners With World Series of Poker
Fantasy Sports and gambling have merged, as we have seen with Atlantic City casinos announcing last month they will begin to take action on Fantasy Sports.
Now what about poker?
Some say that is a sport!
The answer came Wednesday with an announcement that Fantasy Poker Manager, owned by Zokay Entertainment, has now partnered with the World Series of Poker to become the official Fantasy Poker site of the WSOP.
2013 Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Rankings Released: Clayton Kershaw on Top
Tristan H. Cockcroft of ESPN.com has released the first 2013 Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Rankings Tuesday April 2 that have the Los Angeles Dodgers Clayton Kershaw ranked number one ahead of pre-season favorite Justin Verlander of the Detroit Tigers. (Visit Gambling911.com regularly to get the most updated 2013 Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Rankings here)
Phillies vs. Braves Betting Line: Jose Fernandez Most Added Fantasy Player
Carrie Stroup here with your Phillies vs. Braves betting line for April 1, 2013. Find more MLB lines and claim your FREE $100 BET when you join Sportsbook.com here. We also have an important Fantasy update on Jose Fernandez of the Florida Marlins.
Nets vs. Trailblazers Betting Line – Marc Gasol, Dwyane Wade Fantasy News
The Nets vs. Trailblazers betting line had Portland as a -3 favorite. Below we also have your latest Fantasy updates for Marc Gasol of the Knicks and Dwyane Wade of the Heat. You can bet this game with as little as $5 online at Bookmaker here. Credit cards accepted. Get up to $2500 in FREE CASH.
Fantasy Baseball 2013: Injured Stars Could be Bargains
ESPN.com’s Eric Karabell points out that a number of players will start the season on the Injured List and, when it comes to Fantasy Baseball in 2013, this could spell some pretty sweet bargains.
Derek Jeter was the talk of Major League Baseball’s injured on Tuesday. He’ll start the 2013 season on the DL due to an ankle injury.
Washington Nationals Odds to Win 2013 NL East
The Washington Nationals odds to win the 2013 NL East were at EVEN at Sportsbook.com, which was offering a FREE $100 BET to new signups here.
Clippers vs. Mavs Betting Line: Fantasy Watch – Chris Paul
The Clippers vs. Mavs betting line for Tuesday night, March 26, 2013 had LA as a -1 visiting favourite. At some books this game was a PICK’EM. You can bet this game with as little as $5 online at Bookmaker here. Credit cards accepted. Get up to $2500 in FREE CASH. Wager right up to the final play of most televised games. Serving the sports betting community since 1985. Scroll Down for the Latest Fantasy Watch for Chris Paul of the Clippers.
2013 Fantasy Baseball Rankings – Pre Season
Numerous sites will feature their very own 2013 Fantasy Baseball rankings. Gambling911.com has reviewed some of the more knowledgeable sites out there to get a better feel for which players in each position rank the highest. For those of you looking to bet futures, be sure to check out Bookmaker here and receive up to $2500 in FREE CASH.
Jim Rome ‘Imposter’ Acting as Spokesperson for Fantasy Football Website FanDuel
DeadSpin.com is reporting that the popular Fantasy Football website FanDuel has begun to use a Jim Rome “imposter” as a spokesperson for the company.
The DeadSpin.com site points to an ad that actually has been running during Jim Rome’s sports talk program.
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2011 Fantasy Football Drafts Have Players Frazzled After NFL Lockout
Matt Koesters of The News and Tribune this weekend points out the chaos caused to 2011 Fantasy Football leagues post-NFL lockout, specifically as they apply to draft picks.
Fidelity Investments Fires Workers Over Fantasy Football
According to the Star Telegram, Fidelity Investments fired four workers for involvement in a Fantasy Football league.
LeGarrette Blount Hurts Fantasy Owners, Bettors
Fantasy owners and bettors alike are pulling their hairs out over the LeGarrette Blount "punch" during Thursday night's game in Boise State, followed by his season long suspension.
