March Madness Air Ball: Bettor Nearly Turns $50 Into $202K Profit, Ends Up With Nothing
Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje
During the first weekend of the 2024 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, a bettor nearly turned a $50 bet into $202,723.41 by predicting 18 games on DraftKings (DKNG), but lost due to a single game. The Sweet 16 games will be covered by Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) and Paramount Global (PARA, PARAA) on TBS, truTV, and CBS channels.
March 25, 2024 | 5:37 pm
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A bettor's near-win of $202K on a $50 bet highlights DraftKings' involvement in NCAA betting, potentially attracting more bettors.
The story of a near-win on DraftKings during a high-profile event like the NCAA tournament could attract more users to the platform, potentially boosting its stock in the short term due to increased betting volume.
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Paramount Global's shared coverage of the Sweet 16 games could enhance its visibility and ad revenue during the tournament.
Sharing coverage of the Sweet 16 games with Warner Bros. Discovery and airing on TBS, truTV, and CBS channels could increase Paramount Global's visibility and ad revenue, positively affecting its stock.
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Warner Bros. Discovery's exclusive coverage of the Final Four and championship games may boost viewer ratings and ad revenue.
Exclusive broadcasting rights for high-stakes games like the Final Four and championship can lead to increased viewer ratings and higher ad revenue for Warner Bros. Discovery, positively impacting its stock.
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