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Fantasy Sports, Live In-Play Wagering Helping to Boost Sports Betting
Fantasy Sports was a hot topic at this week’s Global Gaming Expo with daily leagues helping to fuel sports betting.
Joe Asher, CEO of William Hill, which operates sportsbooks in Las Vegas told those in attendance that “the business is very, very healthy”.
Important Fantasy Pickups for NFL Week 5
Gambling911.com has your important Fantasy pickups for Week 5 of the NFL.
The Broncos Peyton Manning – The Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning surpassed the 300-yard mark in a Week 3 overtime loss to the Seahawks in Seattle. He had a bye in Week 4.
The Cowboys DeMarco Murray – He has gained 534 yards on the ground so far this season.
Bills-Lions Betting Line: Fantasy Value for Kyle Orton, Sammy Watkins
The Bills-Lions betting line had Buffalo as a +7 road underdog heading into Detroit following news that veteran quarterback Kyle Orton will be replacing EJ Manuel for the Bills. While Fantasy enthusiasts aren’t exactly enthusiastic over Orton, the immediate Fantasy impact might be on Bills wide receiver Sammy Watkins.
Fantasy Sports Biz FanDuel.com Becomes the Biggest Tech Startup in UK
Guess which Edinburgh company is now the largest UK startup tech firm. Would you believe it’s none other than Fantasy Football behemoth FanDuel.com?
Packers-Bears Betting Line: Week 4 Fantasy Value Jordy Nelson, Alshon Jeffery
The Packers-Bears betting line had Chicago as a +1.5 underdog at home. Green Bay was seeing 70% of the action in this game and the bookmakers will certainly be rooting for Chicago here. The Packers were the 2nd most wagered on side after Atlanta heading into Sunday.
Saints-Cowboys Betting Line, Free Pick and Week 4 Fantasy Value Dez Bryant
The Saints-Cowboys betting line had Dallas at +3 and if the oddsmakers really felt New Orleans could destroy the Cowboys here, they’d dare to jump over that dangerous number 3.
Falcons-Vikings Betting Line, Free Pick and Week 4 Fantasy Value on Julio Jones
The Falcons-Vikings betting line opened at Minnesota +3.5 and has only moved a half point down to -3, which is odd considering Atlanta is seeing nearly 85% of the action at Bookmaker.eu.
Lions-Jets Betting Line: Week 4 Fantasy Value for Calvin Johnson
The Lions-Jets betting line had New York as a +1.5 home underdog. Scroll down for all of this week’s NFL lines and Fantasy NFL value for Calvin Johnson.
60% of those betting this game were backing Detroit, which comes into this week claiming the league’s number two best defense.
Bucs-Steelers Betting Line: Week 4 Fantasy Value for Le'Veon Bell, Antonio Brown
The Bucs-Steelers betting line had Pittsburgh as just a -7 home favorite, which is odd considering how poorly Tampa Bay played the week prior. Scroll down for the latest Week 4 lines on all games and the Fantasy value for Le'Veon Bell, Ben Roethlisberger and Antonio Brown.
Fantasy Week 4 NFL Values: Blake Bortles, Matthew Stafford, Eddie Lacey
When it comes to Fantasy Week 4 NFL values, the Jaguars Blake Bortles is being recommended just about everywhere.
Star Fantasy Reacts to HBO’s ‘Real Sports’ Piece About Daily Fantasy Sports
If you’re like us, you tuned in to watch Carl Quintanella’s portrayal of the daily fantasy sports industry on Tuesday’s Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel. According to the FSTA, 41 million people played fantasy sports last year in the USA alone. It should come as no surprise that our burgeoning industry is capturing the curiosity of the media.
Eli Manning Solid Fantasy Value or ‘Let’s Get Back to Reality’?
New York Giants starting quarterback Eli Manning was on fire Thursday night, a far cry from the first week of the 2014 regular season NFL campaign. So we are left asking ourselves, does Eli Manning have viable Fantasy value?
2014 Week 4 NFL Fantasy Tips, Player Values: Drew Brees, Matt Forte
Gambling911.com has your 2014 Week 4 NFL Fantasy Football tips courtesy of BetAmerica.com. Enter the BetAmerica Pick Six Jackpot contest on BetAmerica Sports for $5.50, Week 4 jackpot is $2000.
Fantasy Football Week 4 Waiver Wire Picks: Kirk Cousins, Donald Brown
The New York Times released its Fantasy Football Week 4 Waiver Wire picks as did other sites like Fox Sports and CBS Sports with the consensus picks on Kirk Cousins, Donald Brown and Brian Quick.
Monday Night Football – Bears vs. Jets Betting Odds: Gino Smith Fantasy Outlook
Monday Night Football – Bears vs. Jets betting odds had New York as a -2.5 home favorite. We also have your Gino Smith and Jay Cutler Fantasy outlook for this week. All odds courtesy of AceSportsbook.com here.
ABC News Report: ‘I Lost $70k Playing Fantasy Sports’
Fantasy Sports is gambling, hence, the activity does come with a fair amount of risk. This is illustrated in a Sunday special from ABC News, which examines one Fantasy Football player who claims to have lost at least $70,000 betting on individual players in leagues offered at the likes of FanDuel.com and DraftKings.com.
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Chargers vs. Bills Betting Line: Week 3 Fantasy Picks
Before we get to the Chargers vs. Bills betting line, we look at a risky but potentially valuable Week 3 Fantasy NFL pick in Sammy Watkins of the Buffalo Bills.
Packers vs. Lions Betting Line – Week 3 Fantasy Picks: Jordy Nelson
The Packers vs. Lions betting line had been coming in at Detroit -1. This one was going up fast and had moved to -3 at Bookmaker.eu here. Green Bay was getting 70% of the backing at this number. It will not be going up any further. We also have some Fantasy picks below.
Ravens vs. Browns Line – Week 3 Fantasy Picks: Dennis Pitta, Justin Tucker
The Ravens vs. Browns betting line had Baltimore climbing to -2 after this one opened as a PICK’EM. Gambling911.com is proud to introduce Fantasy Picks as part of our many previews with this game focused on the Ravens Dennis Pitta,
Devin Hester 20th Touchdown Return Breaks Record, Was Off Fantasy Radar
Devin Hester of the Atlanta Falcons broke Deion Sanders NFL record Thursday night with his 20th touchdown return when he brought back a second-quarter punt 62 yards for a touchdown against Tampa Bay. Sanders attended the game and saluted Hester on the video board.
$5 Billion in Bitcoin Fantasy Sports Contests Annually: Victiv.com Joins the Fray
Bitcoin + Daily Fantasy Sports contests could amount to big bucks. Try $5 billion.
Fantasy Sports has always seemed like a promising area for Bitcoin acceptance, suggests Kenny Spotz of the CoinTelegraph.com.
Fantasy Football Picks – 2014 Week 3: ‘Drew Brees at Home a No-Brainer’
Gambling911.com has some solid Fantasy Football picks for Week 3 of the 2014 NFL season.
Drew Brees, well that’s a no-brainer. The Saints head home to New Orleans after dropping two games on the road.
Oh, and did we mention the Saints are hosting Minnesota?
Adrian Peterson Deactivated Indefinitely: Fantasy Leagues in Tailspin Again
Breaking News (4:20 am EST) - Minnesota Vikings Adrian Peterson has once again been deactivated following pressure brought on from child abuse accusations in Texas. This news was breaking during the early morning hours Wednesday. Fantasy Football players were burnt for a second week as a result.
2013 NFL Week 3 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire
On the FantasySportsNetwork.com broadcast for Tuesday September 16, 2014, the show looks at the Waiver Wire for Week 3 of the NFL season.
The hosts provide some important Fantasy Football value.
MN Gov: ‘Adrian Peterson Shouldn’t Play’, Fantasy Players: ‘Gov Go **** Yourself
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton wants Vikings running back Adrian Peterson suspended after he was charged with child endangerment in Texas. Fantasy players, many of whom were stung by the Vikings decision not to play Peterson last week, can’t be too thrilled with Davis’ proclamations following the team’s decision to reinstate their star player. Scroll Down For More...
Deadbeat: Jayson Werth Booted From Nationals Team Fantasy Football League
He’s in his fourth year of a seven-year $126 million deal, but Washington Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth apparently couldn’t pay his Fantasy Football league dues on time. As a result, it was revealed this past week that Werth was not invited back to take part in the league.
League commissioner and Nationals reliever Craig Stammen exposed Werth during an appearance on 106.7 The Fan’s Grant Paulsen and Danny Rouhier this past Thursday.
Patriots Getting Pounded, Carson Palmer Out for Arizona
BetOnline.ag’s Dave Mason is reporting that the New England Patriots is the single most wagered on side this week in the wake of news that Adrian Peterson will not be playing this week.
The line on that game shot from Patriots -3.5 all the way to -6.
ESPN Insider Trading, Team Tips for Week 2 NFL Fantasy Football
ESPN.com has offered its NFL Fantasy Football insider trading based on information gleaned from every team’s locker room. Their pre-Week 2 edition should help owners with their roster decisions. We profile a few of the players below
Many Fantasy Football Leagues Won’t Allow an Adrian Peterson Cut
As Deadspin.com reported on Saturday morning, Fantasy Football players are reacting swiftly to the indictment of Vikings star Adrian Peterson by demanding their Fantasy league cut the deactivated receiver.
Some have done so while others have not.
NFL Player on Peterson Charges: ‘I’m Probably Going to Lose My Fantasy Matchup’
Atlanta Falcons receiver Roddy White has come under fire for a tweet he posted in reaction to Vikings star Adrian Peterson being indicted Friday for child endangerment.
The now-removed tweet read: "I'm probably going to lose my fantasy football matchup this week cause [Peterson] can't play Sunday for disciplining his child Jesus help us."
White later apologized.
