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2015 Daily Fantasy Sports Quarterback Picks – Versus Atlanta Falcons
With the Atlanta Falcons expected to have one of the worst defenses in the NFL, Gambling911.com takes a look at some great Daily Fantasy Sports quarterback picks. Note that oddsmakers do not believe the Falcons will necessarily falter in 2015 as they were favorites to win OVER 8.5 regular season games.
Jimmy Graham Daily Fantasy Sports Profile – 2015
Newly acquired from the New Orleans Saints, Seattle Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham hopes to have an immediate impact on the team.
This season, Graham says blocking will be a top priority on par with making receptions.
Seahawks vs. Rams Betting Line, Daily Fantasy Sports Outlook – Week 1 2015
The Seahawks vs. Rams betting line for Week 1 of the 2015 NFL season had Seattle as a -3 road favorite.
Steelers stick with Tomlin
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a history of hanging onto their head coaches and that tradition looks set to continue as Mike Tomlin agreed a new two-year contract extension, making him one of the NFL's best paid coaches. On the back of his eighth season as the Steelers head coach, Tomlin will now stay in Pittsburgh until 2018, at the earliest, having agreed an extension to his current deal that will see him earn $7 million a year.
Lawsuit Says NFL Threatened Players Planning to Attend Fantasy-Themed Event
DALLAS — (Associated Press) - A company partly owned by Tony Romo sued the NFL on Tuesday over a canceled fantasy football event in Las Vegas that was to involve the Dallas quarterback and other star players.
The Fan Expo LLC alleged in a lawsuit filed in Dallas County that the league intimidated players with threats of fines and suspensions if they attended what the NFL said was a gambling-related event because it was to be held at a facility associated with a casino.
Steelers vs. Patriots Betting Line – 2015 Week 1 NFL: DFS Outlook
The Steelers vs. Patriots Week 1 betting line for the new 2015 season had New England as a -3.5 home favorite despite the likelihood that Tom Brady will not be playing due to a suspension for his allegedly involvement in a scheme to deflate footballs in a Playoffs game versus Indianapolis.
Browns Odds to Win AFC North 2015
The Browns odds to win the 2015 AFC North were at 14-1 with Johnny Manziel likely at the helm as starting quarterback.
Cleveland, at least to start the season, proved especially competitive in one of the toughest divisions. At one point they led the division, winning six of their first eight games. Then came Johnny Manziel.
Sportsbook Remains Confident in Cowboys, Dez Bryant as Deal Reportedly Reached
(Gambling911.com Sports Wire) – The Dallas Cowboys had until 4 pm EST to have a long term extension worked out with star receiver Dez Bryant or else risk not losing him in training campa and potentially some games, a scenario that may have ultimately affected NFL future bettors who believe Bryant can finish the season as the league’s top receiver at 10-1 odds.
Tom Brady Daily Fantasy Football Outlook – 2015
Tom Brady’s Daily Fantasy Football outlook for 2015 is questionable with the reigning Super Bowl winning quarterback expected to miss the first four games of the regular season due to a suspension over the alleged deflation of footballs in a post season game versus the Colts.
Tony Romo Daily Fantasy Football Outlook – 2015
Tony Romo’s Daily Fantasy Football outlook for 2015 should be quite good provided he can stay healthy. He will likely enter the season priced somewhere around $7800.
He may be a tad overpriced, having averaged slightly better than 21 fantasy points last season. Romo though should enter this season healthier than he’s been in years.
Denver Broncos Season Win Total Betting Odds for 2015: Under 10.5 Games Favored
The Denver Broncos season win total betting odds for 2015 were now up. They were priced at -105 to win OVER 10.5 regular season games but were slightly favored to win fewer at -125.
Matt Ryan Daily Fantasy Football Outlook – 2015
Gambling911.com has your Matt Ryan Daily Fantasy Football outlook for 2015. Ryan is expected to enter the season priced around $7400. His average on the year was slightly better than three times that price so Ryan does have substantial value.
Overall, the Falcons are viewed as a relatively safe Fantasy team, especially Ryan. He made value in all of his home games except the final week against Carolina.
Hot Daily Fantasy Sports Prospect Jason Pierre-Paul Seriously Injured by Fireworks
(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) - New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (JPP) injured his hands in an accident involving fireworks during a July 4 celebration.
Pierre-Paul was seen as a rising star entering this season, having racked up over 15 fantasy points in three of his final four games last season.
While the injuries are not believed to be career-ending, New York may not be willing to sign his $14.8 million tender. JPP is not currently under contract.
Pittsburgh Steelers Daily Fantasy Football Season Outlook – 2015
Gambling911.com has your Pittsburgh Steelers Daily Fantasy Football season outlook for 2015. This is a team favored to win 9 or more regular season games so expect some nice fantasy production, especially from Roethlisberger at home. Prices are estimates determined pre-season.
Drew Brees Daily Fantasy Football Outlook – 2015
Drew Brees should have excellent Daily Fantasy Football value for 2015. Priced at around $8500, he hit or exceeded that value in nine of sixteen games and nine of the last thirteen. The Saints are -140 favorites to win UNDER 9 regular season games, meaning oddsmakers believe they will once again be a mediocre squad.
Denver Broncos Daily Fantasy Football Season Outlook – 2015
Gambling911.com has your Denver Broncos Daily Fantasy Football season outlook for 2015 and hopefully into the 2016 post season.
Andrew Luck Daily Fantasy Football Outlook – 2015
Gambling911.com has your Andrew Luck Daily Fantasy Football profile for the 2015 season.
The Colts were very big favorites to win 11 or more regular season games in 2015. Luck, who regularly ranked among the top three Fantasy quarterbacks last season, scored over 20 Fantasy points in all but four regular season games in 2015. The lack of defensive bolstering during the offseason means a continued reliance on Luck and the high-powered offense.
Aaron Rodgers Daily Fantasy Football Profile – 2015
Gambling911.com has your Aaron Rodgers Daily Fantasy Football profile for the 2015 season.
Fantasy Football 2015 – ESPN Fun Facts You Need to Know
With the 2015 Fantasy Football season just around the corner, ESPN.com has released its listing of 100 Fantasy Football Facts. Gambling911.com has honed in on a few of these.
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.
Goodell Addresses Daily Fantasy Sports, Gambling and the NFL
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell addressed the Associated Press Sports Editors group Friday on a number of topics, including daily fantasy sports and the role gambling may play in the National Football League (NFL).
In particular, Goodell referenced a number of sponsorship deals between individual NFL franchises (and other professional sports teams) with daily fantasy companies the likes of DraftKings and FanDuel.
From the Canadian Press:
Just How Big is Daily Fantasy Sports: Researchers, Numbers Crunchers Reveal All
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- There's an explosion of fantasy sports leagues in the USA right now, and with that explosion comes the need to track the trends that fuel it.
That's where Eilers Research, LLC comes in. (They will be appearing at the first ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo in Miami Beach this August 6-7, 2015.)
Daily Fantasy Sports Expo to be held August 6-7, 2015 in Miami Beach
First ever trade show and conference covering the daily fantasy sports industry. DFSE plans to bring new faces to the industry, introduce unique methods of thinking and provide the ultimate networking experience for executives.
New York, NY--Ticonderoga Ventures, Inc. announces the Daily Fantasy Sports Expo ( www.fantasysportsexpo.com ) on August 6-7, 2015 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Minnesota Man Wins $300,000 Playing Daily Fantasy Sports
Jake Sanders, 38, of Edina, Minnesota, recently won $300,000 from the Daily Fantasy Sports site FanDuel.com. And that was by finishing in 4th place!
Sanders was a qualifier for a FanDuel $2 million dollar event in Las Vegas during week 15 of the NFL season. One player picking up yardage in the final seconds of a Jets/Titans game reduced Sanders earnings by $200,000 from $500,000.
Daily Fantasy Freerolls – ScoreStreak.com, FantasyAces.com
Daily Fantasy freerolls allow folks to enter a tournament without having to pay a fee. This is an attractive option not just in the world of Daily Fantasy Sports, but also in online poker. Check out the Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports section for all the latest Fantasy and freeroll news along with picks and the latest player salaries right here.
Fantasy Head to Head Bets – Super Bowl 49 vs. Phoenix Open Cross Sports
BetDSI.com is offering Fantasy Super Bowl 49 vs. Phoenix Open head to head betting which you can find here.
Fantasy Sports Site Maximum Fantasy Sports.com Offering Super Bowl Action
Gambling911.com intrepid reporter Thomas Somach reports that Daily Fantasy Sports site MaximumFantasySports.com will be offering Fantasy action on the Super Bowl. While contests are illegal, pools are not. Here’s Somach…
Gambling 911 recently reported how fantasy sports leagues won't be offering contests for the Super Bowl, because the Federal law that permits fantasy sports wagering stipulates it must be based on multiple games, and the Super Bowl is just one game, thus ineligible for fantasy.
ReverseFantasyFootball.com Review – Daily Fantasy Sports
Gambling911.com, a site you have trusted since 1999 to bring you the latest news pertaining to the gaming and Fantasy Sports sector, has its ReverseFantasyFootball.com review, one of the latest “race to the bottom” platforms currently available. Their website can be found here.
Watch for G911 Reporter Jeffrey Williams Interview With ReverseFantasyFootball.com Coming Soon
Super Bowl 2015 Not So Super For Fantasy Sports Leagues
According to the law, they can’t offer any Super Bowl action
The Super Bowl is annually the biggest betting day of the year for casino sportsbooks in Las Vegas.
More money will be wagered on that one game at the sportsbooks than any other sporting event of the year.
Fantasy Sports Leagues Embrace the NFL, But Shun College Football
Company Executives Tell Gambling911 Why That’s So And Why It’s Changing
When it comes to legal sports wagering at Las Vegas sportsbooks, more money is wagered on pro football than any other sport.
The NFL is No. 1 for the books and always has been.
The second most popular sport to bet on at the Vegas books is college football, not surprising considering the overall popularity nationally of the game of football.
So why hasn't this affection for NCAA football translated to fantasy sports the way NFL football has?
