Sam Shefrin is the founder of Lineups.com, Inc. Before Lineups, he started Daily Fantasy Cafe, Inc. in 2014. Armed with a passion for sports and every Atlanta team, his journey continues with the goal of making Lineups a premier sports analytics destination. He has been quoted on Forbes.com for industry insight and his websites featured on NBATV, Yahoo! Sports, Fantasy Pros, Bleacher Report and SB Nation.
Posts by Sam Shefrin
Is Betting on Offshore Gambling Sites like Bovada Illegal from US?
Offshore Gambling from the U.S. Legal? Short answer is No and the long answer likely arrives at No as well. The risk? It’s up for you to decide. Read on to get the full story. Offshore betting operators have long been in operation since the advent of the internet, going as far back as 25 […]
Parx Casino to Open an Online Sportsbook in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvanians are excited to be one of the early states to allow legal sports betting. When the US Supreme Court ruled last May to eliminate the federal law that prohibited states from taking bets on games, the door was open. Betting online in the US is essentially legal from a federal perspective. Online betting in […]
FanDuel Beginner Contests
If you’re new to playing daily fantasy sports, building rosters and competing against seasoned-experts can feel like a challenging assignment. FanDuel appreciates that new players and beginners benefit from a chance to learn the ins-and-outs of fantasy football. To help you learn as you play and begin to develop your own strategies and preferences, FanDuel […]
Illinois Passes Sports Betting Bill SB690 Gives DraftKings & FanDuel a Timeout
Welcome to the Game Illinois Sports Bettors – Senate Bill 690 Opens a New Era in Illinois The wave of legal sports betting continued to roll across the US on Sunday. Illinois lawmakers sent Senate Bill 690 to Governor JB Pritzker’s desk for a signature. Pritzker has already indicated his intention to approve the legislation. […]
DraftKings Tourney Mania Brackets 2020 – College Basketball Bracket Tournament
Be the Best Bubble Buster in DraftKings Tourney Mania Brackets Contest We still have a handful of important regular season games, plus exciting conference tournaments left on the college basketball schedule. However, the mania known as March Madness is right around the corner. To get you ready for the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, we’re going […]
Complete Guide to Taxes on Gambling
Gambling Winnings Subject to Tax? With all sports betting, casino, poker, daily fantasy, and state lotteries, is the government entitled to a fair share? The most accurate answer is, you can bet on it. While that fair share might cause you to grumble under your breath, the fact is gambling winnings are taxed. Now, you […]