Sports Bettor Wins Nearly $500K On $5 Bet Thanks To 14 NFL Players Scoring Touchdowns: A Look At The Unlikely Winning Wager
Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje
A sports bettor won nearly $500,000 on a $5 bet by correctly predicting 14 NFL players to score touchdowns in their Week 16 games. The bet was placed with DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ:DKNG) and included a mix of likely and unlikely scorers. The winning parlay had odds of +9,787,560. The news could increase interest in touchdown parlay bets for DraftKings and other sportsbooks. The final game that decided the bet was broadcasted on ABC and streamed on ESPN+, both owned by The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS).
December 26, 2023 | 5:17 pm
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POSITIVE IMPACT
The news of a bettor winning nearly $500K on a $5 bet with DraftKings could generate increased interest in parlay betting, potentially boosting the company's betting volume and revenue.
The publicity from the large payout may attract new customers and encourage existing customers to place similar bets, which could increase betting volume and revenue for DraftKings in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 90
NEUTRAL IMPACT
The Walt Disney Company, through its ABC network and ESPN+ streaming service, broadcasted the NFL game that concluded the bettor's successful parlay. This association with a high-profile betting win could draw more viewers to Disney's sports broadcasts.
While the news highlights Disney's platforms as the broadcaster of the deciding game, the direct impact on Disney's stock is likely to be neutral as the event is not directly related to Disney's core business operations or financials.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 40
RELEVANCE 50