Rory McIlroy to Miss British Open: Fantasy, Odds Upheaval

(Gamblng911.com Sports Wire) - Rory McIlroy, among the early favorites to win the 2015 British Open, has decided not to take part in the tournament due to injury.  The announcement came Wednesday afternoon.

McIlroy had been listed with the second shortest odds (7-1) to win The Open after Jordan Spieth (5-1).

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Daily Fantasy Golf Contests for John Deere Classic, Scottish Open: Latest Odds

(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) - There were a number of Daily Fantasy Golf contests being offered up for both the John Deere Classic and Scottish Open this week.  Some of the better contests can be found at DraftKings.com. 

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Another NFL Player Injured in Freak Fireworks Accident: Bucs C.J. Wilson

(Gambling911.com Sports Wire) - Tampa Bay Bucs cornerback C.J. Wilson was reportedly injured in a fireworks accident this past 4th of July weekend.  An injury to his hand is said to be “significant”.

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Daily Fantasy Sports: This Pitcher is .185 Off of Opposing Batters

(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) – If you are looking for a starting pitcher to make up your Daily Fantasy Sports lineup Wednesday evening, Charlie Morton of the Pittsburgh Pirates may – and probably SHOULD – be your man.

With a .185 ERA against the current Padres starters, Morton has only allowed 15 hits off of 81 at bats. Only two of those were extra base hits with zero homeruns.

The Pirates are 31-12 in their last 43 overall with Morton having gone 6-2, 4.30 so far this season.  He took the loss despite posting a quality start in his last turn

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Forbes: Why Daily Fantasy Sports is Taking Over

Forbes.com on Wednesday featured a piece on why Daily Fantasy Sports is taking over, and it sure seems that way.

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Cam Newton Daily Fantasy Football Outlook – 2015

Gambling911.com has your Cam Newton Daily Fantasy Football outlook for 2015. 

FFToday.com provided this projection of Newton’s upcoming season and it’s all good for Fantasy players:

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Charges Against Giants Player Jason Pierre-Paul Dropped: Latest Odds

(Gambling911.com Sports Wire) - Police in Coral Springs, Florida have confirmed that charges against Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul, or JPP for short, have been dropped following a fireworks accident that left him with an injury to his hand.

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Conor McGregor Says He Will Knock Out Chad Mendes in 2nd Round: Latest UFC 189 Odds

(Gambling911.com Sports Wire) - UFC President Dana White is claiming that fighter Conor McGregor tried to bet him $3 million he could knock out Chad Mendes. 

McGregor is a -160 favorite to beat Mendes Saturday night at the highly anticipated UFC 189.

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Disgraced FSU QB De'Andre Johnson to be Featured on ESPN ‘Outside the Lines’ Wed

(Gambling911.com Sports Wire) - Oddsmakers have yet to react to FSU quarterback De’Andre Johnson’s suspension after clocking a girl in a bar.  The incident was caught on video surveillance.  Johnson was not believed to be the top pick for starting QB this upcoming season. 

Johnson, who was named "Mr. Football" in Florida as a senior at First Coast High School in 2014, is charged with misdemeanor battery and will be represented by famed defense attorney Jose Baez.

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Gold Cup Betting Odds: United States vs. Honduras

Carrie Stroup here with your Gold Cup betting odds for the United States vs. Honduras game as America is fresh off its big Women’s World Cup win.

Group Stage

Kick-off: Tuesday, 9:30 p.m. ET

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Rays vs. Royals Game 2 Betting Line – July 7

Carrie Stroup here with your Rays vs. Royals Game 2 betting line for July 17.  Kansas City -131, Tampa Bay +121, Total: 7

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2015 CONCACAF Copa Oro Líneas de Apuestas

La Copa Oro CONCACAF 2015 tiene a Estados Unidos y México como los favoritos para ganar el premio con una línea de probabilidades de apuestas que paga $13.80 por cada $10 de apuesta. 

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USA vs. Honduras Betting Line – CONCACAF Gold Cup 2015

The USA vs. Honduras betting line had USA as a huge favorite Saturday at -240.  Honduras would pay out nearly $90 for every $10 bet with a win.

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2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup Betting Odds – USA Favored as Fan Base Grows

The 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup betting odds had USA and Mexico co-favorites with a potential payout of $13.80 for every $10 bet.

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5 Types of Pay Per Head Sports Wagers

Betting on sports is a huge industry and Premier Per Head has been helping independent bookmaking agents build their business for the past 14 years.

There are a number of ways to bet on sports and the following five types of wagers tend to draw the majority of the action from today’s betting public.

Straight Bet

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What’s an Overlay in Daily Fantasy Sports Contests?

Occasionally you may come across Daily Fantasy Sports sites touting so-called “Overlay Alerts” in promoting one of their many contests. 

An overlay in Daily Fantasy Sports is the difference between the total guaranteed prize pool being offered by a website and the actual number of paid entries.  Said site has to put the money into the prize pool itself to make up for the difference.

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Daily Fantasy Sports Stud Marc Gasol to Stay With Griz

(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) – One of the hottest players in Daily Fantasy Sports, Marc Gasol, will be staying put in Memphis as he and the Grizzlies have agreed to a five-year max contract worth an estimated $110 million, according to ESPN sources.

Gasol brings tremendous value to Fantasy Sports players.  He averaged just over 30 Fantasy points per game his last ten weeks.

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Cardinals vs. Cubs Betting Line – July 6

Carrie Stroup here with your Cardinals vs. Cubs betting line for July 6

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ESPY Awards 2015 Betting Odds Now Available

Carrie Stroup here with your ESPY Awards 2015 betting odds, just released by Sportsbook.ag.

We’ve just released odds for the ESPY awards, with Stephen Curry & Ronda Rousey big favorites in their respective categories.

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Women’s World Cup Final Costs Sportsbook a Fortune: Handle More than Doubled

Okay so Sportsbook.ag got slaughtered by Sunday’s Women’s World Cup Final, but the numbers still left a lasting impression.

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DFS MLB, Betting Pick: This Starting Pitcher has a .194 ERA vs. Opposing Roster

(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) – Today’s Daily Fantasy Baseball play is one where we have a pitcher that has permitted only 19 hits off of 98 at bats with just a single homerun. 

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PlayMLF.com to Become 360FantasyLive.com

Recently acquired PlayMLF.com is soon to be rebranded as 360FantasyLive.com

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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.

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Pay Per Head Poker Sites

When it comes to Pay Per Head and poker sites, one of the better offerings comes from our friends at payperhead.com. They offer an online poker site that is part of the Chico Poker Network.

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Bookies Have New York Giants Winning at Least 8 Regular Season Games in 2015

(Gambling911.com Sports Wire) – Despite the fireworks accident involving rising star Jason Pierre-Paul this Fourth of July weekend, the New York Giants remained favorites to win at least 8 regular season games and maybe more.  The bookies have posted a -115 price on both the OVER and UNDER -115.

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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.

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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.

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Pittsburgh Pay Per Head Services for Agents, Bookies

Pittsburgh bookies will want to utilize the best and most reliable Pay Per Head services.  Today we look at PayPerHeadAgents.com, offering highly competitive pricing per customer (per head).

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Ben Roethlisberger Daily Fantasy Football Outlook – 2015

Ben Roethlisberger’s Daily Fantasy Football outlook for 2015 was pretty good with an approximate price of $8200 at DraftKings. 

Using this salary, Roethlisberger cost just $146 per point against the Colts, for whom he topped 50 fantasy points against last season (8200/56).  He would have cost dearly against Baltimore in Week 2: $482 per point (8200/17).

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Tory MP Zac Goldsmith Backed Bookie Fitzdares Limited Near Going Bust

An upstart bookie firm baked by Tory MP Zac Goldsmith is on the verge of going bust after losing £115,000 in the 12 months to June 30 last year.

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The Rise of Sports Prediction Markets: From Fantasy Leagues to Real-Money Contracts

The Rise of Sports Prediction Markets: From Fantasy Leagues to Real-Money Contracts

Sports betting has evolved dramatically in the last decade, expanding from fringe betting and fantasy sports to prediction markets available in every state. The rapid changes in sports gambling laws in North America have opened the doors for new styles of betting to take hold.
Same-Game Parlays - Why Gambling Nerds Love Them

Same-Game Parlays - Why Gambling Nerds Love Them

Same-game parlays (SGPs) let you wager on every aspect of the game in one high-paying, high-risk wager. These tricky wagers started as niche markets for experienced bettors, but have quickly grown into the most popular wagers at sportsbooks.   
Florida Primaries Betting Odds - Races Surprisingly Competitive

Florida Primaries Betting Odds - Races Surprisingly Competitive

The primary season summer storm swings through Florida this Tuesday. Primary betting coverage has been record setting here at Gambling911.com, including the last two weeks in both Michigan and Wisconsin.
Sick $9.4 Million in Jackpots Awarded Last Month at Seminole Classic Casino in Hollywood, Florida

Sick $9.4 Million in Jackpots Awarded Last Month at Seminole Classic Casino in Hollywood, Florida

If you are a regular reader of the Gambling911.com website, you're probably used to seeing news of high paying jackpots consistently being reported at Sacramento, California casinos.