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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

Today, 7:31 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.

BTC

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ChatGPT Correctly Predicted 3 Of 3 NFL Playoff Matchups, Here’s Who It Likes In The NFL Conference Championships

By Chris Katje

Today, 7:31 PM

Artificial intelligence use cases have risen in 2023 and among the reasons is the rise of ChatGPT, a chatbot launched by OpenAI that is being used by people around the world at an increasing rate.

ARKK

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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

Today, 7:31 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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Jaguars 27-Point Comeback Costs Sports Bettor $1.4 Million: Here’s How And Why No ‘Sure Thing’ Bet Is Safe

By Chris Katje

Today, 7:31 PM

Have you heard the phrase "a sure thing" in sports? The phrase often refers to a sports match that has a winner declared by the public before the game starts, often a matchup between David vs. Goliath in college sports.

CMCSA

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NFL Playoffs And Super Bowl LVII Betting Odds, TV Schedule, NFL Picks And Stocks To Watch

By Chris Katje

Today, 7:31 PM

The 2022 NFL season is nearing an end with the start of the NFL Playoffs. Fourteen teams will compete to make it to Super Bowl LVII and lift the Lombardi Trophy. Here’s a look at the betting odds and the companies airing the games.

CMCSA

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IGT PlaySports Partners With UBetOhio To Deliver Sports Betting Technology Across Ohio

By Michael Horton

Today, 7:31 PM

International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE:IGT) announced today that its proven IGT PlaySports™ technology is now live in Ohio. Through an agreement with Green Bear Gaming Development, LLC,

IGT

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Elys, Cloakbook DC Score License To Open Sportsbook In Washington, D.C.

By Shivani Kumaresan

Today, 7:31 PM

Elys Game Technology Corp (NASDAQ:ELYS) and the Cloakbook LLC secure a License to commence sportsbook operations in Washington D.C. Cloakbook, a joint venture…

ELYS

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2022 World Cup Finals: How To Watch France Vs. Argentina, Betting Odds, Picks And Top Storylines

By Chris Katje

Today, 7:31 PM

The 2022 World Cup is nearing its end, with the 32 competing teams narrowed down to two that will compete to lift the trophy. Here’s a look at the two finalists, how they got to the big game, betting odds and additional storylines ahead of the game.

CMCSA

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

By AJ Fabino

Today, 7:31 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

Today, 7:31 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