-
Exclusive: Trump Vs. Biden Debate: Poll Shows 64% Plan To Watch, But Will They Last For More Than 10 Minutes?
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 - 3:05pm | 616President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will face off Thursday night in the first presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle. A new Benzinga poll takes a look at how many people plan on watching the debate. What Happened: CNN, a unit of Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) will air...
-
Oilers-Panthers Stanley Cup Final Could Net 1 Bettor $584K On $1,000 Gamble
Monday, June 24, 2024 - 10:40am | 884"Obviously, it's not your ordinary game, everybody understands that," Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid said. "But you've got to make it as ordinary as possible in your head. Our room has done a great job of being at our best in these big moments." The National Hockey League Stanley Cup Finals...
-
Portnoy Wins Big With Boston Celtics NBA Championship, Rapper Drake Loses $500K And Could Lose $500K More On NHL Bet
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 - 10:44am | 909The Boston Celtics won the 2024 NBA Championship, completing a season where they were the favorites in the preseason, during the season and to open the NBA Playoffs. One big name in the sports betting universe won by betting on the Celtics, while a betting rapper lost $500,000 by betting on the...
-
Dave Portnoy Could Win Over $1M If This NHL Team Breaks Canada's Losing Streak
Thursday, June 6, 2024 - 11:42am | 843When he's not busy investing in meme stocks like GameStop and AMC Entertainment Holdings, Barstool Sportsbook founder Dave Portnoy is making sports bets on championships that have won millions of dollars in 2024. The Barstool Sportsbook founder’s NHL and NBA championship picks are still alive...
-
Formula 1 Stops Trump Fundraiser; Miami Grand Prix Connection To Dolphins Owner Draws Attention
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 3:04pm | 1165Motorsport league Formula 1, which is owned by Liberty Formula One (NASDAQ:FWONA) (NASDAQ:FWONK) returns to the United States this weekend with the third annual Miami Grand Prix. Here are some of the top storylines for the race. Donald Trump Fundraising: Former President Donald Trump continues his...
-
Brittney Griner Talks For The First Time About Her Russian Detention In Exclusive '20/20' Special
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 7:33pm | 467WNBA star Brittney Griner is sharing her story for the first time about spending 10 months in a Russian prison in a special edition of 20/20. In a clip of the emotional interview, Griner shared her experience of having been arrested and incarcerated after a small amount of cannabis oil was found in...
-
NFL Draft Action: Tune In, Check Out Betting Odds For Top 5 Picks And Join Benzinga's Live Event Coverage
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 3:10pm | 677The 2024 NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday, with several events scheduled throughout the city of Detroit. Here’s how you can watch the Draft on your own or join Benzinga, along with the current betting odds for the top five picks. How to Watch: The NFL Draft airs on ABC, ESPN and ESPN Deportes...
-
Caitlin Clark Is No. 1 Pick In WNBA Draft: Media Stocks, Sportsbooks To Watch As Iowa Star Goes Pro
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 - 12:37pm | 852Two-time national women's college basketball player of the year Caitlin Clark is the top overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. What Happened: Clark, who played for the Hawkeyes at the University of Iowa, dominated the stat sheets in the NCAA. She also helped women's basketball generate impressive...
-
Caitlin Clark Helping ESPN, Sportsbooks: How Iowa's Success In NCAA Tournament Could Help Women's Sports
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 - 6:24pm | 1088The NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament recently kicked off and thanks to the star power of several players, including University of Iowa's Caitlin Clark, the media coverage of the event and sports betting companies could benefit. Record-Breaking Viewership: Caitlin Clark, a senior, set several...
-
Jimmy Kimmel Vs. Donald Trump: Talk Show Host Continues War Of Words, 'I Love That This Bothered Him So Much'
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - 5:55pm | 561Former President Donald Trump is preparing to battle President Joe Biden in the 2024 presidential election. Trump is also battling many other critics, including a late-night talk show host. What Happened: Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has been critical of Trump in the past and used his show, which...
-
Oprah Winfrey To Spotlight Weight Loss Drugs In New TV Special: Will 'Shame, Blame' Come To Drug Companies — Or Could They Get Another Lift?
Friday, March 8, 2024 - 5:59pm | 776Legendary television mogul Oprah Winfrey recently announced she was stepping down from the board of directors of WeightWatchers. The announcement, along with fourth-quarter financial results, sent shares of WeightWatchers parent WW International (NASDAQ:WW) lower last month. Part of the reason for...
-
Betting On The Oscars: 'Oppenheimer,' 'Barbie' Success Could Mean Big Payouts For Bettors
Monday, March 4, 2024 - 6:04pm | 992Betting on major league sports has grown over the years, with more states legalizing online sports betting. Sports bettors have also been drawn to novel betting avenues, including on political outcomes through cryptocurrency prediction markets. Bettors now have the option to wager on award show...
-
$10 Parlay Could Turn Into $24,000 If This Team Wins Super Bowl LVIII : Should Bettor Take $4,000 Now Or Let It Ride?
Thursday, January 18, 2024 - 4:24pm | 894The field of National Football League teams still standing and competing for a spot in Super Bowl LVIII is down to eight teams. One bettor is banking on one of those eight teams reaching and winning Super Bowl LVIII, aiming for a massive profit from the victory. What Happened: In the world of...
-
8 NFL Teams Fight For Super Bowl LVIII Spot: How Detroit Lions, Houston Texans Could Make History
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 - 5:57pm | 1150After 18 weeks of the 2023 National Football League regular season and the opening Wild Card weekend of the NFL Playoffs, there are eight teams left fighting for a spot in Super Bowl LVIII, as media companies eagerly anticipate the next round of games with their NFL broadcasting rights. Here's a...
-
Sports Betting Weekly Wrap: NFL Playoffs Almost Set, Michigan Vs. Washington For NCAA Football Championship And How A Dream Turned A 35-Cent Bet Into $100
Saturday, January 6, 2024 - 9:10am | 982Here’s a look at the top stories for the week, top bets cashed and what’s next in the world of sports betting. NFL Playoff Race Finale: The final week of the 2023 National Football League season is here. While some teams already know their seeding in the NFL playoffs and may rest...