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Think Last Second Shots Don’t Matter In Basketball? The Cost Is Millions Of Dollars For Bettors And Sportsbooks

Today, 8:55 AM

More states have legalized sports betting in recent years, leading to an increased number of people who could bet on games in the 2023 NCAA Men’s Basketball National Tournament. Some may have found out quickly that bad beats and backdoor covers can crush bets.

MGM

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

By Chris Katje

Today, 8:55 AM

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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Joe Biden Releases March Madness Bracket Late: Here’s Who He Picked And An Early Loss Already Hurts

By Chris Katje

Today, 8:55 AM

During Barack Obama’s time as president from 2009 to 2017, the president released an annual March Madness bracket for the men’s and women’s national tournaments. The tradition has seen limited participation by the presidents that followed him.

DKNG

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Here’s When The GameStop Movie Starring Seth Rogen, Paul Dano And Pete Davidson Hits Theaters

By Chris Katje

Today, 8:55 AM

A big-screen movie adaptation of the GameStop Corporation (NYSE: GME) short squeeze is happening in 2023. and some big names are attached.

AMC

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C Is For Cookie, N Is For NFT? Sesame Street NFTs For $60 Are Coming, Here’s How To Get Them

By Chris Katje

Today, 8:55 AM

One of the leading children’s brands worldwide is stepping into the world of non-fungible tokens. The move could be met with backlash and mocked, but also provide some teaching lessons for children along the way.

$IMX

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What The 5 Best Streaming Services Are In 2023

By Henry Khederian

Today, 8:55 AM

As streaming technology continues to rapidly evolve, more and more people are turning to streaming services as their go-to source for entertainment. In 2023, there continues to be a wide variety of streaming services to choose from. However, if decision-making fatigue has set in on which services may be best for your family, we're here to help.

AMZN

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Warner Bros Defers Release Of This Multiplayer Anti-Heroes Shooter Game Again

By Anusuya Lahiri

Today, 8:55 AM

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc (NASDAQ: WBD) has again postponed a Suicide Squad comic book franchise-inspired video gaming launch from May to later this year.

WBD

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‘New HBO Max to Offer Thousands of Extra Shows at No Added Cost’ -Bloomberg

By Michael Horton

Today, 8:55 AM

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-03-09/new-hbo-max-to-offer-thousands-of-extra-shows-at-no-added-cost?utm_medium=social&cmpid=socialflow-twitter-business&utm_content=business&utm_source=twitter&am

WBD

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John Wick 4, Creed III, Shazam Or 65: Which March Movie Release Are Benzinga Users Most Excited About

By Chris Katje

Today, 8:55 AM

The 2023 box office performance is expected to top the performance from 2022 and continue to pace closer to pre-COVID-19 pandemic figures. Movie theater executives have credited a strong slate of movies for the 2023 year. In the month of March, several major movies will be released, including several sequels in well-known franchises.

AMZN

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‘The Last Of Us’ Viewership Continues To Take Off: Could Warner Bros Discovery Stock Also Soar?

By Chris Katje

Today, 8:55 AM

One of the top streaming companies has had a massive hit new show in 2023. The show continues to gain viewers as it nears its first season finale, which could be good news for the company and shareholders.

SONY