Lawmakers Look to Determine Legality of Daily Fantasy Sports in Florida
TALLAHASSEE (Associated Press) -- As the NFL season kicks off, another big contest may be soon be played in the halls of the Florida Capitol.
The growing fantasy sports industry, which is already subjecting television viewers to a barrage of wall-to-wall advertising with the new football season, is now setting its sights on getting the blessings of the Republican-controlled Florida Legislature.
Ninth Consecutive Million Dollar HPT Poker Prize Pool in Colorado
The Golden Gates Casino in Black Hawk, Colorado hosted another $1 million plus Heartland Poker Tour Main Event.
Four Day 1 Flights packed 721 entrants and Matthew Shepsky doubled his first hand of the Final Table - he never looked back, going on to win his first HPT title and $227,864.
"It feels unreal, I'm very happy - I don't have the words," Shepsky said. "I thought if I got chips early I had a chance and then doubled up on the first hand - it was a roller coaster."
Ben Carson Gaining on Donald Trump in GOP Nominee for US President Race
Neurosurgeon Ben Carson is gaining on real estate mogul Donald Trump in the latest New York Times/CBS News poll.
Both men are the only two GOP U.S. Presidential candidates in double digits.
The next Republican debate was set to be held Wednesday evening on CNN.
‘Big Brother 17’ Fixed: Poker Pro Vanessa Rousso Preset Winner Claims Site
The gossip website Celebrity Laundry is claiming that poker pro and former Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Vanessa Rousso is the fixed winner of “Big Brother 17”.
JohnLegend Wins Million Dollar Sunday at Americas Cardroom, Makes Twitch History
San Jose, Costa Rica – It’s not just the tournament winner’s name that made last night’s Million Dollar Sunday so legendary. As JohnLegend conquered the $1 million guaranteed online poker tournament with a pair of Aces, the poker world also witnessed the largest-ever poker payout broadcast on Twitch.
Congressman May Want to Stick It to Leagues With Daily Fantasy Sports Study
So finally Congress has decided to act on the explosive world of Daily Fantasy Sports, though most experts agree they are probably a bit too late to act.
After all, millions of dollars has been pumped into the industry from many of the major sports leagues, ESPN and a number of millionaire investors.
On Monday it was announced that Democratic congressman Frank Pallone Jr. of New Jersey would like to have a Congressional committee take a look at the connection between fantasy sports and gambling.
Who Has The Best Daily Fantasy Sports Software for Operators?
With so many Daily Fantasy Sports (or DFS) sites popping up, we here at Gambling911.com wondered which company offered the best Daily Fantasy software.
We’ve heard of DraftKings and FanDuel but when it comes to the actual software backend, Rochester, New York-based Star Fantasy Leagues is one of the first - and many would argue, one of the best - on the market today.
We recently had a chance to sit down with Seth Young, Chief Operating Officer of Star Fantasy Leagues, who was very candid in discussing the state of the industry as it is today.
Associated Press: DraftKings, FanDuel Under Intense Scrutiny
(Associated Press) - Think wagering $20 to win $1 million by picking a winning combination of NFL players for a fantasy team this Sunday is gambling? The league says it isn't.
So do fast-growing daily fantasy sports companies like DraftKings and FanDuel that offer the games and advertise with the long gambling-adverse pro football organization.
Europe, Russia More Embracing of Poker, Gambling
In recent months we have seen a handful of European nations open their doors to poker tournaments.
Russia, which only last year began cracking down on Internet gambling and poker websites, has seemingly taken an about face. Now the nation is placing its stamp of approval on gambling-related events.
The Russian Poker Tour is in full swing and set to hit the city of Minsk, Belarus, from Sept. 17-27. It will be the showcase of what is now touted as the biggest live poker event in Eastern Europe.
Details of ‘Secret’ Gambling Probe, Informants Identities Published on City Website
The City of West Palm Beach made a massive blunder Friday morning, as revealed exclusively by Gossip Extra.
Local Bookies Get Slaughtered With Week 1 NFL, Online Sites Feel Pinch
While the online sportsbooks and Pay Per Heads can get by these days by offering such loss leaders as online casinos and live in-progress betting, the local bookies tend to be less fortunate when a series of big games go down in favor of the gambling public.
Such was the case in Week 1 with both the Miami Dolphins and Green Bay Packers covering. Both were the most heavily wagered sides of the weekend, at least early on.
Daily Fantasy F***ed Looks at the Man Behind DFS Site Swagger Stadium
Gambling911.com Sister site DFS911.com begins its new series called “Daily Fantasy F***ed” whereby they look at some of the – excuse our French – f***ed up occurrences taking place in the world of Daily Fantasy Sports.
ACR DoS Attacks Create Huge Overlay for Million Dollar Sundays: CEO Explains
In conjunction with the start of the new NFL season, Americas Cardroom hosted yet another Million Dollar Sundays event. But Internet menaces had other plans.
A series of Denial of Service (DoS) attacks Sunday morning prevented many from entering the 3 pm EST tournament, thus creating a huge overlay that will result in a $300,000 loss, admits Americas Cardroom CEO Phil Nagy. The attackers were demanding a large sum of money to be paid in Bitcoin, Nagy confirmed. Mr. Nagy was appearing on Twitch live Sunday afternoon to discuss. You can watch below.
New DFS911.com Series ‘Daily Fantasy F***ed’ to Focus on Seedy Side of Sector
You’ve asked for it and DFS911.com in conjunction with sister site Gambling911.com have heard you loud and clear. Introducing “Daily Fantasy F***ed”, a new series of articles that will focus on the seedy side of the Daily Fantasy Sports world.
Norway to Host First Legal Poker Event: 2016 Norwegian Championship
ONCHAN, Isle of Man – Global Poker Tours Ltd, an Amaya Inc (TSX: AYA; Nasdaq: AYA) brand and the world’s largest live poker operator, today announced the first ever legal live poker event to be held in Norway. The 2016 Norwegian Championships will host five regional championships around the country before embarking on the nation’s capital, Oslo, for the Championship Main Event.
Vanity Fair Includes Men Behind DraftKings and FanDuel in ‘New Establishment 2015’
Vanity Fair on Thursday featured a piece profiling the men behind Daily Fantasy Sports biggest sites, DraftKings and FanDuel: Nigel Eccles and Jason Robins.
Chinese Celebrity Guo Meimei Sentenced to Five Years for Running Illegal Casino
(Reuters) - Chinese celebrity Guo Meimei who gained notoriety for flaunting a jet-set lifestyle, apparently while working for a charity, was sentenced to five years in prison on Thursday for running a casino, the Xinhua state news agency reported.
Guo hit the headlines in 2011 after posting photos online showing her in a Maserati sports car and carrying expensive handbags.
At the time, she said she was general manager of an organization under the Red Cross Society of China, a state-backed charity. The charity denied any link to her.
Things Get Ugly as Trump Blasts Fiorina: ‘Look at That Face!’
Odds continue to improve for two outsider GOP U.S. Presidential candidates, both of whom have begun to target one another.
New York Internet Poker Proposal Divides Gambling Industry
ALBANY, N.Y. (Associated Press) - Talk of allowing Internet poker in New York has divided the gambling industry, with some companies telling state lawmakers Wednesday that it would increase government revenue while others warned it could undermine existing casinos and racetracks.
Rochester Man Sentenced for Running Illegal Gambling Biz Tied to Hockey Player
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (Associated Press) - A Rochester businessman convicted of running an illegal gambling operation that involved a professional hockey player has been sentenced.
AceSportsbook.com Debuts New Look Website and No Juice Thursday
Our friends at AceSportsbook.com, a proud Gambling911.com –endorsed online sportsbook for the past three years now, have introduced a new look website ahead of this week’s football games.
In conjunction with the new site launch, AceSportsbook.com has also just introduced “No Juice Thursday” ahead of the Thursday Night Football game between New England and Pittsburgh.
Amaya Enters U.S. Daily Fantasy Sports Market by Launching StarsDraft by PokerStars
Austin, TX - Amaya Inc., (Nasdaq: AYA, TSX: AYA) (“Amaya”), a leading consumer technology company and owner of PokerStars, the world’s largest online poker site, today announced the launch of StarsDraft by PokerStars, a Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) website, ahead of the start of the NFL season. Amaya acquired Austin-based DFS site Victiv.com in August and its management team, led by CEO Matthew Primeaux, has re-branded the site and integrated it into the PokerStars platform.
New Jersey Sports Betting Push Not Over Just Yet
NEWARK (Associated Press) - A motion has been filed in a federal appeals court that seeks a rehearing of last month’s ruling rejecting New Jersey’s sports betting law.
The New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association filed the appeal Tuesday with the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia. The association is a party in the case, along with the state Legislature and Gov. Chris Christie.
Unsolved Mysteries of Gambling Part 2: What Really Happened at Gary Austin’s Sportsbook
The year was 1979 and a new cable television channel called the Enterntainment and Sports Programming Network--ESPN for short--was debuting.
Jeffrey Ma and Geoff Freeman to Kickoff Keynotes at Global Gaming Expo Sept 29
LAS VEGAS – Following the annual “State of Gaming Address,” the founder of the famous MIT blackjack team will speak at the largest casino event in the world – the Global Gaming Expo 2015 (G2E), presented by the American Gaming Association (AGA). Jeffrey Ma will present to thousands of casino industry’s top executives Tuesday, September 29 at The Sands Expo and Convention Center.
Evil Poker Players Part I: The Annie Duke Edition
Welcome to our new series here at Gambling911.com, a combined effort between two of Gambling911.com’s intrepid reporters, Thomas Somach and Jagajeet Chiba. Great minds don’t always think alike, however. Our first selection for the series, Annie Duke, had Somach and Chiba butting heads a bit. Be sure to check out our "Evil Poker Players" sponsor AmericasCardroom and learn how to enter to win a guaranteed piece of a s
Betfair, Paddy Power Reach Agreement on 6 billion Pound Tie-Up
(Reuters) - Betfair (BETF.L) and Irish rival Paddy Power (PLSA.I) have reached agreement on a 6 billion pound combination, first set out last month and designed to secure leadership of Britain's competitive online gambling market.
As in a provisional deal announced in August, Paddy Power shareholders will own 52 percent of the group with Betfair investors owning the rest, if the deal is approved by shareholders, Betfair said on Tuesday.
Kim Jong-un Accused of Attacking South Korea Through Online Gambling?
Forget nukes! It now appears as if North Korea leader Kim Jong-un has another secret weapon against the South Koreans….. online gambling.
ESPN Sports Center to Now Embrace Gambling
In a bold move, 24-7 sports network ESPN will now begin featuring more commentary tied to sports betting as part of its popular “Sports Center” broadcast.
Australia to Begin Cracking Down on Online Gambling Sites
CANBERRA, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- Australia is set to crack down on illegal offshore gambling, with Social Services Minister Scott Morrison flagging a review of betting operators conducting business in Australia.
Morrison said on Monday that while online betting and gambling is a 1.1 billions U.S. dollar industry in Australia, more than 60 percent of operators do not pay tax.
