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Biggest March Madness Upset Ever: Here’s The Payout On A $100 Bet On Fairleigh Dickinson Over Purdue

March 18, 5:16 PM

Since 1985, the NCAA Men’s Basketball National Tournament has featured a bracket of at least 64 teams seeded 1 through 16 in four different regions. For the second time ever, a 16 seed defeated a 1 seed, cementing its place in March Madness history.

CZR

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Barron’s Top Weekend Stock Picks: JP Morgan, Microsoft, Newmont And Why Apple Is Climbing As Banks Collapse

By Michael Cohen

March 18, 12:06 PM

Benzinga reviews this weekend's top stories covered by Barron's. Here are the articles investors need to read.

AAPL

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This Bettor Turned $1 Into Massive Winnings On A 25-Team College Basketball Parlay

By Chris Katje

March 3, 5:25 PM

The calendar has turned to the month of March, which means the season of March Madness and the college basketball tournament is nearing its kickoff. Ahead of the annual college basketball tournament, one sports bettor had some madness of his own, turning a 25-team parlay into huge winnings.

PDYPY

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Super Bowl Commercials 2023: The Complete List Of Super Bowl LVII Ads And The Companies Behind Them

By Chris Katje

February 13, 3:17 PM

Super Bowl LVII aired Sunday Feb. 12, 2023 and featured dozens of commercials advertising products and showcasing new movies and television shows. The commercials also featured many celebrity cameos and several reunions. Here’s a look at the complete list.

ALPMY

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LeBron James Nearing NBA History: Here’s The Record And How Sportsbooks Are Preparing

By Chris Katje

February 6, 4:42 PM

One of the greatest National Basketball Association players of all time could cement his legacy even further with one of the league's biggest all-time records. NBA star LeBron James is on pace to pass the NBA scoring record in the next two games.

DIS

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You Won’t Believe How Much A $5 Bet On First Touchdown Scorers In NFL Playoffs Paid Out

By Chris Katje

January 24, 5:43 PM

Sports betting has risen in popularity nationwide as more states have legalized wagering on major sports. The NFL Playoffs and Super Bowl remain some of the most bet-on sporting events of the year. One bettor turned a $5 wager into a “life-changing” payout.

FOX

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Sports Gear Firm Fanatics Plans Sports Betting Push As Valuation Soars 15% Despite Market Downturn

By AJ Fabino

December 6, 3:38 PM

Fanatics has received around $700 million from a group of new and current investors in a round that values the firm at $31 billion. The proceeds of the investment, according to The Walll Street Journal, will be set aside for strategic M&A.

DKNG

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An Unlikely Parlay Hits With Team USA Win In World Cup: How A $911.79 Bet Pays Out $175,000

By Chris Katje

November 30, 4:33 PM

Many Americans cheered on Team USA in their final group stage win over Iran in the 2022 World Cup. The team was heavily bet on across U.S. sportsbooks and one bettor hit a huge parlay. Here’s the bet.

CMCSA

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Here’s How Much $100 Bet On Saudi Arabia To Beat Argentina Paid Out And The Impact On World Cup Odds

By Chris Katje

November 22, 6:23 PM

The 2022 World Cup kicked off Sunday, Nov. 20 with the first of 64 games to determine which of the 32 teams that qualified will lift the World Cup Trophy as the best team in the world. With 64 games to be played, there will likely be several upsets, including a big one that happened Tuesday.

CMCSA

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DraftKings Fails To Win Investors With Q3 Results And Guidance: Could Company Be Left Behind Over Peers Closer To Profit?

By Chris Katje

November 4, 10:32 AM

Sports betting and online casino company DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ: DKNG) reported third-quarter financial results before market open Friday. Here are the key highlights and why shares are dropping.

DKNG