College Football Playoff Field Is Set: Here's How Much $100 Bet On Michigan, Washington, Alabama And Texas Pays And How One Team's Victory Could Result In New Millionaire
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The NCAA Football Playoff field is set, with Michigan, Washington, Alabama, and Texas competing for the National Championship. DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ:DKNG) provided betting odds for the teams, with Alabama's victory potentially yielding a $1,233,000 profit for one bettor. ESPN, a unit of Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS), will air the semifinal and championship games. The odds favor Michigan and Alabama, with potential profits for a $100 bet ranging from $180 to $700 depending on the team.

December 04, 2023 | 5:36 pm
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Walt Disney Co's ESPN will broadcast the NCAA Football Playoff games, which could boost viewership and advertising revenue during these high-profile matchups.
The broadcasting of the NCAA Football Playoff games by ESPN is likely to attract a large audience, which can lead to increased advertising revenue. This positive exposure for ESPN could have a favorable impact on Walt Disney Co's stock in the short term.
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DraftKings Inc provided the betting odds for the NCAA Football Playoff, with significant attention on the potential payout for Alabama's victory. The company's platform is being used for betting on the playoff games, which could increase user engagement and betting volume.
The article highlights DraftKings' role in providing betting odds for the NCAA Football Playoffs, which is likely to result in increased betting activity and user engagement on their platform. The mention of a large potential payout for an Alabama win could attract more bettors, positively impacting short-term stock performance.
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