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The starting quarterbacks for three NFL teams heading into the 2022 season were decided in two separate announcements Tuesday. Here’s how the sports betting companies are reacting to the news. What Happened: The Green Bay Packers will be led by quarterback Aaron Rodgers in the 2022 season....

The state of New York continues to break records for legalized online sports betting. Here are the key figures and players after 30 days of live activity in the state. What Happened: The State of New York had a betting handle of $1.98 billion over its first full 30 days of mobile sports betting. In...

Super Bowl LVI kicks off at 6:30 p.m. EST and brings with it one of the most bet upon sporting events in the world. Here’s a look at how the sports betting market is shaping up for the game and some key bets to consider. Super Bowl Betting: Super Bowl LVI will air on NBC, a unit of Comcast...

Super Bowl LVI will be watched by millions of fans around the world. Along with huge viewership numbers, the annual National Football League contest is expected to generate a huge sports betting handle. What Happened: Several sports betting projections are out with estimates of how much money will...

The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics kicked off with the Opening Ceremonies on Friday airing live on NBC, a unit of Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA). As sports betting expands to more states each year, the Olympic Games becomes available to bet on by more people in the U.S. Here is a betting guide...

The highly anticipated launch of online sports betting kicked off in the state of New York in January. In only three weeks, New York is already breaking records for the sports betting industry. What Happened: New York hit a single state monthly record of $1.625 billion in betting handle for the...

Legendary NFL quarterback Tom Brady announced his retirement Tuesday after conflicting reports from several media outlets over the weekend. The loss of Brady could greatly impact the next NFL season, particularly the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who will look for a new quarterback to lead the team....

Online sports betting went live over the weekend in New York, bringing one of the top five most populous states into the ranks of those that offer legalized bets. The Market Opportunity: With a population of around 20 million people, New York could be the biggest opportunity for sports betting...

Another state legalized sports betting and it could be one of the largest markets nationwide. Here’s a look at what legalization for Ohio looks like and what companies could benefit from the recently passed legislation. What Happened: Ohio legalized sports betting last week, a move that...

Anyone who has watched a Formula 1 race in 2021 knows it has been one of the most memorable seasons the sport has ever seen. Viewers and followers also know the season has produced a heated rivalry between the two best drivers. Those two drivers battle it out on Dec. 12 in the...

Earnings season is in full swing and this week features many well-known companies reporting quarterly financial reports. Every week, Benzinga takes a look at some specific sectors that have a large number of companies that report earnings. This week’s sector is entertainment stocks...

As consolidation continues in the sports betting and online gaming space, one rumored deal has failed to materialize.  What Happened: DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ: DKNG) announced Tuesday that it will not be holding further talks with the Entain ADR (OTC: GMVHY) board of directors or making...

The state of Michigan stayed hot in September and continued its trend of being one of the largest online sports betting markets in the country. What Happened: The state's online sports betting handle hit $354.3 million in September, according to PlayMichigan. The total was up 84.2% from...

The passage of legislation in 2018 created the opportunity for three Japanese cities to build casinos. For the past several years, MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) has been among the companies pushing to land a highly coveted position in the Japanese casino market. The company is now one step...

A leading sports betting analyst sized up the news of Draftkings Inc (NASDAQ: DKNG) attempting to acquire Entain ADR (OTC: GMVHY). What Happened: On Tuesday, DraftKings confirmed it was seeking to acquire Entain, a leading European sports betting company. The acquisition could have a huge...