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Chiefs Winning Super Bowl LVII Could Spell Trouble For S&P 500 And Investors: Here’s Why

February 13, 1:07 PM

Despite the sports-betting excitement and anticipation surrounding Super Bowl LVII, traditional financial markets also closely monitor the outcome of the game.

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Could This Stat Predict Super Bowl LVII Outcome? A Former Hedge Fund Manager Says Winners ‘Have One Thing In Common’

By Chris Katje

February 12, 5:48 PM

Super Bowl LVII is expected to be a close matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. While many sports bettors are using stats from the regular season to predict the winner, one former hedge fund manager looks back at Super Bowl history to determine the bet to make.

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If These 7 Players Score Touchdowns In Super Bowl LVII, This Bettor Gets $1 Million

By Chris Katje

February 12, 5:25 PM

The matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII is expected to be a close game, with the betting spread listed at the Eagles favored by 1.5 points. A bettor is wagering that the Super Bowl will be a high-scoring game, with a seven-player parlay placed to win $1 million.

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EXCLUSIVE: OpenAI Went 5 For 5 In NFL Playoff Predictions, Here’s What It’s Saying About Super Bowl LVII

By Chris Katje

February 12, 10:07 AM

The use cases for artificial intelligence continue to rise, with ChatGPT among the most-discussed topics at the start of 2023. One area that could use AI is sports with use cases for sports betting, fan engagement and more. Here’s what one Ark Invest portfolio manager told Benzinga.

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EXCLUSIVE: Why DraftKings Is A Key Holding Of Ark Invest, Stands Out Ahead Of The Sports Betting Competition

By Chris Katje

February 10, 2:56 PM

The sports betting sector has become incredibly competitive, with many operators competing for market share in the legalized states. A portfolio manager for Ark Invest told Benzinga why DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) stood out for years and could be the long-term winner.

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Can’t Decide Between Rooting For Chiefs Or Eagles In Super Bowl LVII? Your Stock Portfolio Says ‘Pick This Team’

By AJ Fabino

February 8, 1:02 PM

One of the largest pop-culture events in America takes place this Sunday, Feb. 12.

SPY

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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.

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How Tom Brady Retirement News Is Impacting The Sports Betting World

By Chris Katje

February 1, 1:46 PM

On Wednesday, the NFL world got the news that quarterback Tom Brady was retiring from the league after 23 seasons. The announcement was after Brady came out of a quick retirement after the 2021 season to play another season for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

DKNG

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Davos 2023: Venly CEO Tim Dierckxsens Talks Gaming, E-Commerce, Regulating Custody Solutions

By Renato Capelj

January 30, 7:44 PM

The World Economic Forum, which is often referred to as WEF, is a Swiss-based international organization focused on engaging leaders in finance and government, among other areas, on tough issues to shape policy and improve the state of the world.

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‘Like A Sprained Ankle, Boy, I Ain’t Nothin’ To Play With’: Here’s How Patrick Mahomes Helped Drake Win Millions Despite His Injury

By Chris Katje

January 30, 3:26 PM

Rapper Drake has become known in the sports betting community as a potential curse with several large wagers placed on teams or athletes he’s a fan of turning into losing bets. A million-dollar bet on the NFL Playoffs over the weekend may have broken the Drake curse and netted him a nice return.

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