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EXCLUSIVE: Benzinga’s 2022 Esports Listmakers Are Driving Gaming Forward

Today, 8:59 AM

Financial media and data company Benzinga is capitalizing on its mission to bridge the gap between retail and institutional investors by holding free virtual events featuring speakers from innovative companies.

AESE

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EXCLUSIVE: Sizing Up New York Sports Betting Opportunity; Potential Winners And Why Heavy Launch Promotions Are Used

By Chris Katje

Today, 8:59 AM

Online sports betting went live over the weekend in New York, bringing one of the top five most populous states into the ranks of those that offer legalized bets. The Market Opportunity: With a population of around 20 million people, New York could be the biggest opportunity for sports betting operators in recent history.

BETZ

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5 ETFs To With Major Growth Potential In January And Beyond, From Sports Betting To The Metaverse

By Chris Katje

Today, 8:59 AM

The year 2021 left behind some huge storylines for investors. The investment themes may carry over into 2022, which could make some thematic ETFs worth considering in January and further into the year. Here is a look at five ETFs for investors to consider in 2022.

AMZN

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Roundhill Investments Launches BYTE, A Digital Infrastructure ETF: What Investors Should Know

By Chris Katje

Today, 8:59 AM

Thematic ETF company Roundhill Investments is back with a new sector ETF launching Thursday. Here are the details for investors. New ETF: The Roundhill IO Digital Infrastructure ETF (NYSE: BYTE) is targeting growth opportunities in the digital infrastructure sector.

AMT

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Dave Portnoy: DraftKings, FanDuel Will Knock Each Other Out As Barstool Sportsbook Focuses On Loyalty

By Chris Katje

Today, 8:59 AM

A leader in the sports betting space could be a long-term winner with a unique approach to acquiring and retaining customers. Marketing Approach: Barstool Sportsbook, which is partially owned by Penn National Gaming (NASDAQ: PENN), utilizes a rent vs. buy strategy.

BETZ

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5 Stocks To Watch For More Upside After Betting On NFL Games Rises 126% In Week 1

By Chris Katje

Today, 8:59 AM

Early data for the first week of the National Football League season shows a large increase from the prior year with more states having legalized betting in place.

BETZ

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Facebook Launches Daily Fantasy Games: Could The Company Launch Sports Betting And iGaming Soon?

By Chris Katje

Today, 8:59 AM

Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ: FB) is launching fantasy sports and other fantasy games in a push for more time spent by consumers on the company’s app.

BETZ

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NFL And College Football Could See $20B In Bets: How Online Sports Betting Companies Could Win Big

By Chris Katje

Today, 8:59 AM

A new study from PlayUSA.com revealed an estimate for the amount of money consumers will wager on National Football League and college football games in the upcoming 2021-2022 season.

BETZ

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Why Major League Baseball Would Benefit From A Barstool Sports Partnership

By Chris Katje

Today, 8:59 AM

Barstool Sports is in talks to land some Major League Baseball games through a broadcasting deal, according to the New York Post. Here’s why it’s important and how it could change the streaming and sports betting industries.

AMZN

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5 ETFs To Watch In The Second Half Of 2021

By Chris Katje

Today, 8:59 AM

Investors could be looking for the hottest sectors to invest in for the second half of 2021. One way to play the hot sectors is to invest in ETFs, or exchange-traded funds, to get exposure to many stocks in one sector that could benefit. Here is a look at five ETFs that could have a strong second-half performance in 2021.

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