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After a 128-109 victory to tie the series 1-1, the Denver Nuggets will travel to Portland to take on the Trailblazers. MVP frontrunner Nikola Jokic has been dominant the first two games, averaging 36 points and 12 rebounds a game. Is there anyone on Portland that can slow him down? Check out our...

The Los Angeles Lakers came back to tie the series 1-1 after a 109-102 victory over the Phoenix Suns. Phoenix is the higher seed, but the Lakers are the defending champs. Which team should be considered the underdog? The Series’ Storyline: Can Chris Paul beat LeBron James In Their First Ever...

We are on fire! A day after having our top picks both hit, we came back and had another win Tuesday. Tonight has some nice matchups so here are our top five NBA prop bets for tonight. All odds listed are courtesy of DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) unless otherwise specified. 5: Tobias Harris Under 3...

Chris Katje is a co-host of Benzinga's YouTube show, "SPACs Attack," with Mitch Hoch.  On a recent episode of Benzinga's "SPACs Attack," we offered five long-term SPAC picks for investors to contemplate. With many SPACs trading down in 2021 on lost...

Matt Higgins recently joined Benzinga’s “SPACs Attack” to discuss several topics, including the growth of the sports betting market. Sports Betting Change: Higgins counts vice chairman of the Miami Dolphins among his many roles. He also was an executive vice president of the...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) has been hit with a class-action lawsuit that accuses the tech giant of profiting from illegal gambling apps on the App Store, AppleInsider reported Tuesday. What Happened: The lawsuit, filed on behalf of plaintiffs Joshua McDonald and Michael Helsel, states that Apple has...

The Las Vegas gaming market seems to be delivering a faster- and stronger-than-expected recovery, with “especially positive booking trends," according to Morgan Stanley. The Gaming Market Analyst: Thomas Allen upgraded the ratings for MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and Caesars...

Hotels and casino company MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) boasts a complex valuation, but three notable catalysts mean it is now "changing for the better," according to Jefferies. The MGM Resorts Analyst: David Katz upgraded MGM Resorts' stock rating from Hold to Buy with a...

Traders could be getting a new way to get in on the action over online sports betting. What Happened: Ireland-based Flutter Entertainment Plc (OTC: PDYPY) is considering a spinoff in the US — with an IPO among the options — for its company FanDuel, Bloomberg and CNBC have reported...

Rumors circulated Monday that Draftkings Inc (NASDAQ: DKNG) had set its sights to acquire Score Media and Gaming Inc (NASDAQ: SCR). What Happened: Less than one week after being listed on Nasdaq, Score Media is the subject of takeover rumors, which sent shares up in after-...

Score Media and Gaming Inc (NASDAQ: SCR) was quick to close its initial public offering in the U.S. after making its debut on Nasdaq this past Thursday. What Happened: On Monday, Score Media announced 6,900,000 Class A shares were sold at a price of $27 per share, for total of $186.3...

With a new Wall Street listing, Score Media and Gaming Inc (NASDAQ: SCR) has come a long way since its inception 17 years ago. What Happened: On Thursday, Score Media debuted on the Nasdaq, a big step for this once small Toronto-based company founded by John Levy’s family...

Online and sports gambling has been a booming industry in the U.S. in 2020, generating some big returns for investors of DraftKings Inc. (NASDAQ: DKNG) and Penn National Gaming Inc.(NASDAQ: PENN). In China, regulations on gambling are much tighter than in the U.S., and China has recently begun...

U.S. sports betting stocks Penn National Gaming, Inc (NASDAQ: PENN) and DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ: DKNG) have been on fire so far in 2020. However, one analyst says sports betting is among the "hidden assets" that hold tremendous value for Fox Corp (NASDAQ: FOX) (NASDAQ: FOXA). The...

Caesars Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ: CZR) shares are trading higher on Monday after Wall Street Journal reported the company is in talks to acquire the U.K. betting company William Hill. William Hill is a bookmaker based in London, U.K. and is listed on the London Stock Exchange. Interest in...