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Bank stocks jump almost 12% as traders bet on less regulation in a Trump presidency
A handful of well-known bank names jumped as traders ready for a second Trump term.Business - CNBC - November 6 -
How Trump’s Victory Grants Election Betting Platforms a Promising Future
Long prohibited by regulators, U.S. forecasting sites recently won the right to offer bets on national elections—a liberty Trump is unlikely to roll back after the bettors backed him to win.Business - Inc. - November 6 -
Here’s how much money was bet on the 2024 presidential election
Donald Trump has won the 2024 presidential election; here’s how much people wagered on the raceBusiness - MarketWatch - November 7 -
As sports betting addiction takes hold in Brazil, the government moves to crack down
The story of “King,” who doesn't disclose his real name, is similar to that of many vulnerable Brazilians in recent yearsWorld - ABC News - November 7 -
Netanyahu bets war strategy on ‘bulldozer’ Katz as Israel waits for Trump
Appointment of less-experienced defence minister will leave prime minister unencumbered as White House lurches rightWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
'A star is born:' Elon Musk's big bet on Trump pays off
Elon Musk’s massive bet on President-elect Trump appears to have paid off, as the billionaire owner of Tesla and SpaceX looks ahead to an administration likely to boost his companies and his own ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
As sports betting addiction takes hold in Brazil, the government moves to crack down
The story of “King,” who doesn't disclose his real name, is similar to that of many vulnerable Brazilians in recent yearsHealth - ABC News - November 8 -
Alabama at LSU: Turnover battle could turn the tide
Betting Saturday's big SEC matchup between the No. 11 Alabama Tide and No. 14 LSU Tigers? Here's what you need to know.Sports - ESPN - November 7 -
DraftKings cuts full-year outlook, citing unfavorable sports-betting outcomes
DraftKings stock falls as “customer-friendly” sports outcomes early in the current quarter led to a lowered full-year revenue outlook.Business - MarketWatch - November 8 -
DraftKings CEO says sports betting industry is at 'important inflection point'
It's been six years since the Supreme Court lifted the federal ban on sports betting, and the practice is now legal in 38 states and Washington, D.C.Business - CNBC - November 8 -
Democrats had bet on women showing up in force. They didn’t
All the talk before the vote was of a huge gender gap, but it didn't happen. Why was that?Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
Billions were bet on election odds using online markets
Election betting platforms brought in billions of dollars as users wagered on who would win Tuesday’s U.S. presidential election.Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
Democrats' bet on a generation of liberal voters has backfired badly
Latino, black and younger voters once helped Obama win power - Trump made gains with all three groups this election. Why?Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
Betting buzz: Chiefs deliver for live bettors with blocked field goal
A blocked field goal led to a memorable swing for Kansas City Chiefs bettors in one of the most exciting games of NFL Week 10.Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago -
Latin America’s hydro power bet suffers effects of climate change
Drought and floods have played havoc with production across region where almost half of electricity comes from water sourcesWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Rams vs. Miami Dolphins: How to watch, prediction and betting odds
Everything you need to know about the Rams facing the Miami Dolphins at SoFi Stadium on Monday, including start time, TV channel and betting odds.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago -
Unions Bet Big on Harris. Now They’re Bracing for Consequences.
Government unions, service worker unions and industrial unions all face possible repercussions from Donald Trump’s victory, but not necessarily all the same kind.Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Five bets to make on the red-hot Golden State Warriors
André Snellings explores whether the Warriors' early resurgence is for real and lists five ways to bet on them.Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago -
RWE scales back €55bn renewables bet after Trump win
German power producer was already under pressure from shareholders to lift returnsWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Inside VW and Rivian's $5.8 Billion Bet to Rescue Each Other
The world’s second-largest automaker and the Silicon Valley startup are trying to address each other’s core weakness.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago -
NBA betting: Can SGA or anyone else catch Jokic in the MVP race?
Is there betting value on any of the NBA's MVP contenders or is the table set once again for Nikola Jokic?Sports - ESPN - Yesterday