Bets Election Trigger

NBA's Silver: No regrets on backing legal betting

NBA commissioner Adam Silver says he does not regret a 2014 op-ed in which he supported changing U.S. law on sports betting, part of a movement that changed the sports landscape in the past decade.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

A Top University Bet on D.E.I. What Went Wrong?

We cover the impact of college diversity programs.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

Betting odds and lines for every NFL game

The updated lines -- ATS, money line and totals -- for all games in Week 7.

Sports - ESPN - October 17

Which team owns betting in the Big Apple?

How does the betting market compare between New York teams?

Sports - ESPN - October 17

Paquetá requests probe into alleged betting leaks

West Ham midfielder Lucas Paquetá has asked the Football Association to investigate how information from its case against him over alleged breaches of betting rules has been leaked to the media.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

NBA betting storylines: Money on Celtics, Knicks and ... Bronny?

How will load management impact lines? Who are bettors supporting most heading into the season?

Sports - ESPN - October 21

Take political betting markets literally, not seriously

Or is it the other way around?

World - Financial Times - October 21

Elon Musk’s riskiest bet yet: Donald Trump

The billionaire entrepreneur has gone all-in behind the Republican candidate. If he wins, the prize could be substantial influence over the administration

Business - Financial Times - October 21

The White House Bet Big on Intel. Will It Backfire?

A plan to revive U.S. chip manufacturing rests partly on a company that is firing workers and delaying factories, even as the government pushes for the opposite.

Business - The New York Times - October 24

Democrats bet on abortion rights to fire up voters

Also in today’s newsletter, Trump takes a slim lead on the economy, according to our latest poll

World - Financial Times - October 24

Betting Markets Favor Trump. But Their Record of Accuracy Is Mixed.

Proponents believe that having real money on the line, and a large crowd of investors, encourages a more accurate election forecast than polling data can provide.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

By the numbers: Commanders' Hail Mary 'not great' for sportsbooks

Washington's miraculous win, a pair of NCAA unbeatens and the rest of the biggest weekend betting storylines.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Halloween costume chain Spirit bet on the pop-up model and won

Spirit Halloween's success as a seasonal pop-up retailer is leading it to make a foray into Christmas with 10 temporary stores.

Betting on Joy, Ryan Reynolds Brings Audiences Together

MNTN’s chief creative officer talks about how joy makes audiences stay.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

Betting the Breeders' Cup: Is it time for City of Troy?

Saturday's $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic highlights two days of racing. Here's what to know to bet the races.

Sports - ESPN - 21 hours ago

U.K. Budget Makes a Big Bet on Spending for Growth

The Labour Party is betting that extra spending on public services and more investment will eventually revitalize the country’s stagnant economy.

Business - The New York Times - 18 hours ago

The Jontay Porter Rule: NBA and betting partners will not take prop bets on low-salary players

Major sports books will not offer bets involving NBA players making the lowest salaries in an agreement between the league and its betting partners.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

Betting by the numbers: Barkley bet more than some NFL teams, a 'fake' in Texas-Georgia, Daniels injury moves lines

Saquon Barkley's revenge game, Jayden Daniels' injury and a unique set of line moves in college football headlines the betting action this past weekend.

Sports - ESPN - October 21

Grealish loses £500 bet over Trent England goal

Jack Grealish has said Trent Alexander-Arnold's free-kick goal against Finland has cost him £500 after joking with the defender he'd give him '500 quid' if he scored.

Sports - ESPN - October 14

Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels making rookie QBs a popular bet

Rookie quarterbacks take center stage and all the other biggest betting storylines from this past weekend.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

Pro-Harris ad to run during BET Hip Hop Awards

An ad in support of Vice President Harris geared toward African American voters will run during the BET Hip Hop Awards, a music awards event airing Tuesday night. The ad, dubbed “Wallet” and ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

How Davante Adams trade impacts fantasy, betting odds

While the Jets have high hopes for an Adams-Aaron Rodgers reunion, fantasy managers should be careful.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Amazon makes fresh nuclear bet. Is it good news for this year’s hottest stocks?

Tech companies are embracing the construction of new small modular reactors, which could have nuanced implications for nuclear stocks that have been some of the biggest gainers of 2024.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

Door Knocking Is Tough These Days. Harris’s Team Is Betting on Apps.

As technology like doorbell cameras makes it easier to avoid unsolicited visitors, the Harris campaign is leaning on data-capturing apps to supplement the traditional work of canvassing.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

Paqueta wants 'misleading' betting case leaks investigated by FA

West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta wants the Football Association to investigate "misleading" leaks about his betting case.

Airlines bet on food and art to lure flyers back to ageing premium cabins

New perks offered while better planes and seats remain grounded from supply chain disruptions

World - Financial Times - October 19

Whether you vote for Harris or Trump, it’s a sure bet the stock market will thrive

Inflation could be a problem, but real growth and profits should be robust.

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

GoFundMe bets social media can unlock Gen Z giving

New GoFundMe tools will make it easier to circulate causes across online platforms in a push to cater toward younger generations

Tech - ABC News - October 21

Defence groups bet big on drone-destroying laser weapons

Leading contractors, including RTX in the US, the UK’s QinetiQ, and Europe’s MBDA, are investing heavily in the technology

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Trump, Harris race draws millions of dollars to politics betting sites

Welcome to The Hill's Campaign newsletter {beacon} Campaign Report Campaign Report The Big Story Trump, Harris race draws millions of dollars to politics betting sites Voters aren’t just casting ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Putin bets on North Korean troops to retake Kursk from Ukraine

‘Storm Corps’ is first foreign army contingent deployed in Russia’s war

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Polymarket Identifies a French Trader Behind Big Trump Bets

Polymarket said that it had linked a single trader to accounts that have wagered heavily on the Republican to win, pushing up his odds on the prediction market.