Fantasy sports-style stocks and shares prediction is a no-no Whilst fantasy sports has managed to crack the legality barrier on gambling in many states, extending this drive into fantasy stocks and shares is definitely a no-no, according to the US Securities and Exchange Commission, which regulates such matters. The issue has been triggered by a Forcerank app offering fantasy stock-style...
Panzica takes home $354,335 after besting a field of 379 Florida poker pro Sam Panzica showcased remarkable skill and resilience in coming back from a weak position to take the honours in the World Poker Tour-bestbet Bounty Scramble this week, besting a talented field of 379 to claim the impressive main prize of $354,335, taking his live tournament career earnings...
Daily fantasy sport operator to roll out EPL-based competitions next week Daily fantasy sports operator FanDuel, which is now additionally active in the UK market, has announced the inclusion on its roster of English Premier League action, with associated contests scheduled for roll-out next week. The operator formerly offered major North American pro sports in leagues like the NFL, NBA,...
Chicago fantasy sports player claims he has been cleared by DraftKings, but why no announcement from DraftKings? InfoPowa readers may recall a story that surfaced last month in which allegations were made that there was suspected collusion in a million dollar fantasy sports competition at DraftKings. Chicago-based player Martin 'papagates' Crowley (23) Was a winner in the competition, triggering speculation...
USFantasy reports that it now provides DFS facilities to more than 40 books and counting Daily fantasy sports provider USFantasy is showcasing the growing interest of sportsbook operators in offering DFS products, revealing in a statement Friday that it has added several new Nevada sportsbooks to its client list, bringing it to over 40 companies and counting. Unlike traditional DFS...
And at a million dollar buy-in, there have already been two re-entries! The salubrious surroundings of the Casino Monte Carlo resounded to the sounds of very expensive poker chips and a special Cirque du Soleil show Friday as the $1 million buy-in, invitation only (and no pro players) Big One for One Drop kicked off, attended by the local royalty,...
US-based sports betting tech company expands into Russia US-based sports betting techology company Metric Gaming has ambitious plans to expand into Russia through a pioneering partnership with Moscow-based Sportsbet, the country's original betting company. Sportbet holds the first bookmaking license ever issued by Russia's Federal Tax Service, and its services will be enhanced with the integration of Metric's state-of-the-art SuperLive...
DGE approves GameCo slots for three Atlantic City land casinos In what is being hailed as a first for the United States gambling industry, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has approved skill-based slot games developed by New York firm GameCo for use in three Caesars Entertainment-owned Atlantic City land casinos. The machines will soon be installed at Harrah's,...
Multi-year, multi-channel agreement will see some famous entertainment brands on slot games Scientific Games has announced a deal with Warner Bros. Consumer Products that will see some of the top brands in entertainment used as themes for slot games across all channels. The multi-year, multi-property agreement includes the use of popular television and movie brands like Austin Powers, Caddyshack, The...
State senate could be spurred on by need to address Supreme Court finding A decision by Pennsylvania's Supreme Court on slot taxes could have an indirect but positive impact for online gambling legalisation by motivating the state Senate to move on an omnibus gambling bill currently languishing before that august body. The Supreme Court decision that current taxation on land...
