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Milwaukee Bucks, Boston Celtics are NBA Championship Favorites at Postseason Start

The 2023 NBA Playoffs tip off on Saturday with 16 teams in the hunt for the title. The Milwaukee Bucks are the consensus favorite to win the 2022-23 NBA championship at +265 odds according to DraftKings. The Boston Celtics, last postseason’s runner up, are right behind the Bucks at +310 odds.

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Milwaukee Bucks center Giannis Antetokounmpo is swarmed by a trio of defenders from the Boston Celtics at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. (Image: USA Today Sports)

The defending champion Golden State Warriors are +900 odds to win the championship in back-to-back seasons. They begin the playoffs as the fifth-highest team on the board as the #6 seed in the Western Conference.

NBA Championship Odds 4/15/2023
Milwaukee Bucks +265
Boston Celtics +310
Phoenix Suns +425
Philadelphia 76ers +1000
Golden State Warriors +900
Denver Nuggets +1100
LA Lakers +1600
Memphis Grizzlies +2000
LA Clippers +5000
Cleveland Cavs +4500
Sacramento Kings +8000
New York Knicks +12000
Miami Heat +25000
Minnesota Timberwolves +25000
Atlanta Hawks +25000
Brooklyn Nets +60000

The Phoenix Suns acquired superstar forward Kevin Durant at the trade deadline, and they became a popular pick to win the title. The Suns saw a tremendous boost in their futures, and they’re now the outright favorite to win the Western Conference at +180 odds. You can also back the Suns at +425 odds to win the championship as the third-highest team on the NBA futures board.

Celtics: Title Favorites for 19 Weeks

The Celtics won the Eastern Conference last season, but were denied a championship by the Warriors in the 2022 NBA Finals. The Celtics underwent a coaching change in the preseason due to a scandal involving Ime Udoka. Assistant coach Joe Mazzulla admirably filled the role as new head coach and the Celtics didn’t miss a beat.

The Celtics were the hottest team in the first half of the season, thanks to one of the most efficient offenses in the history in the NBA. They hit a rough patch in the second half of the season while shooting guard Jaylen Brown struggled with injuries. The Celtics still secured the #2 seed in the east, and they’re on an eventual collision course with the Bucks in the conference final.

In the preseason, the Celtics were among the three co-favorites at +600 odds to win the championship. The Celtics were the betting favorite or co-favorite to win the championship during 19 of the first 21 weeks of the season. You can back the Celtics to win the title at +310 odds right now as the second-highest team on the futures board.

Bucks: Seek Second Title Since 2021

The Bucks are on a specific mission to win a second championship in the last three seasons. An injury to forward Khris Middleton derailed their quest to repeat last postseason, and they were upended in the Eastern Conference semifinals by the Celtics in seven games.

The Bucks enter this year’s playoffs with a healthy squad, and Giannis “Greek Freak” Antetokounmpo had one of his best statistical seasons of his illustrious career by averaging 31.1 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game.

The Bucks were a brief favorite to win the title early in the season at +550 odds when they jumped ahead of the Celtics, but spent the majority of the season as the second favorite on the board.

With less than a month to go in the regular season, the Bucks emerged as the new title favorite at +330 odds. Despite a tough fight with the Celtics, the Bucks locked up the #1 seed in the east and finished the season with the best record in the NBA at 58-24. With the NBA playoffs about to begin, the Bucks are the outright favorite to win the championship at +265 odds.

If you follow the money, it’s a two-way race among Eastern Conference contenders between the Bucks and Celtics. The Philadelphia 76ers are the #3 seed in the east and fourth overall on the futures board at +1000 odds to win the championship. The 76ers are followed by the #4 Cleveland Cavs (+4500), #5 New York Knicks (+12000), #6 Miami Heat (+25000), #7 Atlanta Hawks (+25000), and #8 Brooklyn Nets (+60000).

Western Conference: Suns, Warriors Lead the Tight Pack

The Suns saw their championship odds jump from +1800 to +450 after the acquisition of Durant from the Brooklyn Nets prior to the trade deadline.

Once the Suns added Durant, they became the team to beat from the Western Conference. The prevailing thought is that the Suns will square off against the Bucks or Celtics in the 2023 NBA Finals. You can back them right now at +425 odds according to DraftKings.

The Warriors are a team that’s built to peak in the postseason. They survived a bumpy season that began with a blowup between forward Draymond Green and sixth man Jordan Poole. A media circus ensued, but the Warriors quickly put the incident behind them. They were more worried about the long-term health of Steph Curry, who sustained a left shoulder injury and lower leg injury this season. Curry insists he’s 100% healthy at the start of the playoffs, and so long as he’s on the court, the Warriors will always have a chance to compete for a title.

The Warriors surprised everyone with their magical championship run last season, but fans expect them to “flip the switch” once again this postseason. The Warriors are +900 odds to repeat as champions.

No Love for the Nuggets, Lots of Love for the Lakers

The Denver Nuggets secured the #1 seed in the Western Conference, and NBA All-Star center Nikola Jokic is on the short list to win a third-straight MVP. However, oddsmakers and bettors are reticent to back the Nuggets after Durant tipped the balance of power in the west.

The Nuggets are currently +1100 odds to win the championship as the third highest team from the conference on the futures board, and the sixth highest team overall.

The Nuggets didn’t help their own cause when they struggled down the stretch. Head coach Michael Malone chalked up their late-season skid to the team taking the gas off the pedal during his attempt to juggle the lineup to find rest for his starters.

The Lakers, led by the super-popular LeBron James, have a massive legion of fans that are never shy to back their beloved team in the postseason. As a public team, the Lakers tend to have skewed odds because of a higher volume of money backing them on the futures market. The Lakers are +1600 odds to win the title, even though they’re the #6 seed in the Western Conference.

The $10 Million Bet on the Sacramento Kings

The Sacramento Kings finally ended a 16-year postseason drought and qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 2006. The lowly Kings spent the last decade or more as the doormat in the Pacific Division before they shocked the world by winning a divisional crown and securing the #3 seed in the Western Conference.

The young Kings lack postseason experience, and have a tough draw against the #6 Warriors in the opening round. It should still be a fun matchup with the defending champions battling the highest-scoring team in the NBA. Plus, there’s some additional drama because Kings head coach Mike Brown was a former assistant coach with the Warriors under Steve Kerr.

One NBA bettor was not shy to back his belief that the Kings could run the table in the postseason and win a championship. During the offseason, a Kings fan made two different futures wagers at the Tropicana Casino in Las Vegas. He bet the Kings to win the 2022-23 NBA championship at +75000 odds at the start of the offseason, and made a second wager at +35000 odds shortly before the preseason began. If the Kings win the title, that fortuitous bettor will cash out for $10.3 million on a mere $18,000 investment.

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Academy of Country Music Announces Casino of the Year Nominees

The Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards has announced its nominees for “Country Music’s Party of the Year,” scheduled for next month on Thursday, May 11.

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Luke Combs performs at the 2019 Country Music Awards in Nashville. The 2023 Academy of Country Music Awards has nominated 11 casinos for its “Casino of the Year — Theater” and “Casino of the Year — Arena” categories. (Image: Getty)

Among the list of nominees are 11 casinos that are finalists for two categories: “Casino of the Year — Theater” and “Casino of the Year — Arena.” The 58th edition of the ACM Awards will stream live exclusively on Amazon Prime from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas.

The ACMs left Las Vegas last year after hosting its annual awards shindig at Mandalay Bay since 2003.

Country music icons Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks are slated to cohost the 58th ACMs. And for the gaming industry, the focus of the star-studded gala will be learning which casinos come out on top as it relates to hosting country music concerts and festivals.

Along with the Country Music Awards, the ACM Awards are some of the most prestigious prizes in all of country music. But while the CMAs are fully fan-voted, only members of the ACM elect nominees and vote on the finalists. The ACM includes nearly 5,000 members.

The ACMs are headlined by the “Entertainer of the Year” category. Its 2023 nominees include Jason Aldean, Kane Brown, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, Carrie Underwood, and Morgan Wallen.

Casino Categories

Another distinction between the CMAs and ACMs is that only the latter recognizes the importance that commercial and tribal casinos have on the country music industry.

The ACMs began honoring casino venues in 1998 with the introduction of the “Casino of the Year” category. The award for the 2013 show was split into categories based on venue capacity, with casino categories for small, medium, and large capacity venues being honored from 2013 through 2018.

For the 2019 show, the ACM again modified its casino recognitions to include “Theater” and “Arena” components. To qualify, a venue must host at least five country music concerts or dates a year.

The 2023 “Casino of the Year — Theater” class includes Deadwood Mountain Grand, Golden Nugget Lake Charles in Louisiana, Resorts World Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla., and Soaring Eagle in Mount Pleasant, Mich.

The 2023 “Casino of the Year — Arena” nominees include Ontario’s Fallsview Casino Resort, Harrah’s Council Bluffs in Iowa, Harveys Lake Tahoe in Nevada, Mystic Lake Casino Showroom in Prior Lake, Minn., North Quest Resort & Casino in Airway Heights, Wash., and Turning Stone Resort Casino in Upstate New York’s Verona.

Previous Winners

MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas was the casino arena of the year in 2019 and Mohegan Sun Arena took the honors in 2021. There was no awards ceremony in 2020 because of the pandemic.

As for the best casino theaters, The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa won the award in 2019 and Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant, Okla., received the decoration for 2021.

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IGT and Will Hill Extend Rhode Island Lottery Sportsbetting Contract

igt_and_will_hill_extend_rhode_island_lottery_sportsbetting_contractProvidence, Rhode Island-based International Game Technology (IGT) has announced that it has extended its contract with the Rhode Island Lottery (RIL) to provide sports betting technology to the state for another three years.

IGT was formerly based in Las Vegas Nevada, but a successful acquisition by GTECH, formed in West Greenwich, Rhode Island, and later merged with Italian lottery giant and online game supplier Lottomatica/Spielo/GTECH saw the company assume its base of operations in the parent company’s home state and relinquish the legendary brand name along with all other acquired assets.

IGT Playsports Tech with William Hill Operations are a Good Match for Rhode Island

The extended contract with RIL will see IGT continue to seamlessly power sports betting in the state through the lottery with its IGT PlaySports solution along with its commercial partner William Hill US.

Bettors inside the state’s borders can continue to use the RIL Sportsbook Rhode Island app as well as access the sportsbooks at Bally’s Tiverton Casino & Hotel and Bally’s Twin River Lincoln Casino Resort.

Bally’s recently introduced a model to the state legislature there to create legislation that would allow the company to offer online casino games statewide via servers located at the two casinos. Online casino games and execution would be managed through the RIL, according to the plan.

Rhode Island Lottery director, Mark Furcolo talked about the extended contract and mentioned how happy the agency has been with the non-lapsed agreement over the last half-decade. He made particular note of William Hill’s operational experience working in concert with the world-class IGT technology.

“IGT recently invested significant resources to enhance our sports betting platform and mobile app […]

to maximize revenue and offer a solution that remains competitive among neighboring states,” said the director.

Joe Asher, IGT’s president of Sports Betting commented that Rhode Island was “one of the early adopters [of newly legalized state-level sports betting]

in the post-PASPA era.” He noted that the state was a pioneer in adapting to it in 2018. Asher said that IGT is happy “to continue driving Rhode Island’s sports betting growth.”

“Rhode Island is home to very loyal sports fans who love following their New England-based teams.” He added inter alia: “Enhancements IGT has made to the Lottery’s sports betting platform and app [will help]

provide fans with a convenient and intuitive player experience [and provide the state with]

strong returns that support the Lottery’s commitment to generating revenue for good causes.”

IGT is the exclusive supplier of lottery solutions such as traditional lottery, instant win tickets, video lottery terminals (casino “slots”), and internet lottery games in the state. That contract was recently extended until 2043 guaranteeing IGT exclusive rights to provide those games and services for another 20 years.

IGT Cut Through the Fog of Four Administrations to Clear other Ground

On an unrelated note, IGT recently sued the Department of Justice in US District Court in Rhode Island seeking a final answer one way or another (Declaratory Judgement) on whether the Wire Act of 1961 applied to interstate lottery business or anything else other than sportsbetting. The court declared that it applies only to sportsbetting, which would seem to have opened the door to cross-border online casino games in every state, but the ruling came with a cryptic caveat.

In the Motion for Summary Judgment the court held that “as to the parties now before it, the Wire Act applies only to ‘bets or wagers on any sporting event or contest,’ leaving an unhealed wound on the gaming industry that has been open since the last Bush administration.

For background:

The Bush DOJ said all state-to-state and offshore online gambling not specifically carved out, such as horse race betting in the US, was illegal.

The Obama administration’s Office of Legal Counsel (DoJ) issued an opinion stating that the law only affected sports betting “over the wires”.

The Sessions DOJ under former President Trump reversed that opinion and proceeded with threats of prosecution against lottery operators who sold online products within their own state but whose traffic flowed through servers in other states.

Finally, the Biden administration made its position clear by not defending or prosecuting lawsuits originating in the previous administration. However, the Garland DOJ did attempt to have the recent IGT suit dismissed stating in its filing: “ [The] threat of future prosecutions [is]

too speculative an injury to confer Article III standing.”

Earlier IGT Legal Action Could Become Catalyst

Further off the beaten path, it may be of interest that the decision could have facilitated a radical change in the business direction of the world’s biggest lottery company based on total combined wagers. IGT has annual revenue of circa $4.2 billion. As an “end to end” game company it manages about $30 billion in global lottery business each year

Interestingly, the former CEO of IGT’s International Interactive division announced last year that his new firm Games Global Ltd had acquired most of the assets of Microgaming Systems – one of the biggest online gambling companies in the world and players in the game since the 1990s.

A negative outcome in the Rhode Island lawsuit could have given IGT the direction in regulatory compliance they needed to protect existing assets in US internet markets. The positive decision could have given Microgaming (Games Global) and other international and offshore operators an opening to re-enter the US market that they abandoned following the passage of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) of 2016. That law focused on making payment processing a crime to “illegal online casinos” which were never “illegal” in the first place.

However, the law and its “guidance” impedes and punish US financial institutions rather than addressing the legality of online gambling itself. Without cooperation from US payment processors, interstate and offshore online gambling on the operator’s end can only be accomplished in violation of other laws, specifically “money laundering”. This “catch-22” is most likely what has stopped any current offshore operators from promoting their games and casinos in the US market after the ruling by the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island. Said “Guidance” can be found on the Federal Trade Commission website as well as the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s (FDIC) online portal (.PDF).

There is currently no known legal reason why US-based operators have not taken the leap to launch nationwide online casinos, save that single cryptic caveat: “…as to the parties now before it”.

Source: IGT Extends Sports Betting Contract with the Rhode Island Lottery, iGaming News, April 10, 2023

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Washington State Woman with TB Faces Jail After Casino Visit

An unnamed Tacoma, Wash. woman who refuses to isolate with tuberculosis (TB) has visited an area casino at least once, according to court documents seen by The Tacoma News Tribune.

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TB is a life-threatening bacterial infection that attacks the lungs. It killed 1.6 million people worldwide in 2021, but US deaths are rare, and  it can be treated with antibiotics. (Image: MyMed)

The woman, identified in filings only as “V.N.,” has been ordered by the Pierce County Superior Court to isolate and receive treatment for the disease. But thus far, she has failed to comply, The News Tribune reports.

V.N. has had the disease for over a year and has ignored over a dozen court orders.

On March 2, the woman was found to be in contempt of those orders and a warrant was issued for her arrest. Nevertheless, as of April 5, she remained at large and continued to avoid detention, according to court documents filed last week.

At the time of publication, it is not clear whether V.N. has been apprehended by the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office.

Public Consumption

A corrections officer has been assigned to surveil the respondent to “determine her habits in order to execute the warrant in a safe manner,” according to the filings.

The officer “observed a person they believed to be respondent leave her residence, get onto a city bus, and arrive at a local casino,” the documents said.

While TB is a life-threatening bacterial infection that attacks the lungs, frequent visitors to Tacoma-area casinos probably shouldn’t panic. Transmission usually occurs only after prolonged, frequent, or close contact with an infected individual.

That means it is far more likely to be transferred between members of the same household. Even then, 90% of those infected are asymptomatic and cannot pass on the disease. This is known as latent TB. For the 10% who develop active TB, the deathrate is around 66% if effective treatment is not received.

Global Killer

In 2021, the disease killed around 1.6 million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. Just 526 of those deaths occurred in the US, per figures from the CDC. Washington state averages around 200 cases per year, according to the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department (TPCHD).

Treatment for active TB involves prolonged antibiotics courses of between four and 20 weeks because some strains of the disease are resistant to certain medications. This is something V.N. shows no willingness to be subjected to, according to court filings.

In a blog post days before V.N.’s arrest warrant was issued, the TPCHD admitted that such cases involve a fine balance between the risk to the public and the civil liberties of the patient.

“We are always hopeful a patient will choose to comply voluntarily. Seeking to enforce a court order through a civil arrest warrant is always our last resort,” the health department said.

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Karim Benzema leads Real Madrid towards Championship Trophies in both European Cup & Spanish League

karim_benzema_leads_real_madrid_towards_championship_trophies_in_both_european_cup_and_spanish_leagueLately, Karim Benzema has been hitting on all cylinders just at the right time as Real Madrid continues to strive towards winning both the European Cup as well as the Spanish League trophy.

Plagued by Minor Injuries

Unfortunately, the Ballon d’Or winner in Benzema has been dealing with successions of minor or little injuries throughout this professional football season. Including an injury that managed to keep Karim from playing for the national club of France during their run to the 2022 World Cup final from Qatar.

The highly – skilled 35 – year – old forward is now once again seeming to be mostly healthy and Benzema is starting to play up to his potential as one of the best players in European professional football as Real Madrid prepares to make a serious run at 2 – major football championship titles.

Karim Benzema Scores on Barca!

Benzema managed to net a goal during the 2nd – half hat trick in order to lead Real Madrid over Barcelona with a final tally of 4 to 0 on Wednesday, April 5th, 2023 which put his club team into the Copa del Rey final for the very 1st – time since the year of 2014.

Real Madrid is all set up now to face – off against Chelsea next week during the upcoming Champions League quarterfinals as they attempt to defend their championship title, and if they do come out victorious with a huge win it would become a record – extending 15th – European Cup trophy they would be hoisting.

Karim was named football’s best male player due to his remarkable 2021 – 2022 campaign in which he has only played a total of 31 out of Real Madrid’s 45 – games throughout all competitions this season all based upon the minor injuries he has endured lately. He has been effective as ever when fully healthy, especially in key contests in the Champions League as well as the Copa del Rey.

Benzema popped in 3 – goals during Real Madrid’s 6 to 2 aggregate victory over Liverpool in the round of 16 of the Champions League. Following Karim being left off of France’s national team for the recent European Championship qualifying matches, the supreme striker has now scored back – to – back hat tricks for the Real Madrid football club. He pushed pass 3 – goals in a range of just 7 – minutes during a 6 to nil rout of Valladolid in the Spanish League only 3 – days prior to his hat trick at Camp Nou. Benzema is on fire right now, and he is exemplifying why he is still one of the best goal scorers in the world at the moment.

“The work during the (international) break has certainly helped him,” the head coach of Real Madrid, Carlo Ancelotti, expressed. “He’s found his best condition and with the quality he has, he makes a difference for sure. He’s still one of the best players in the world at the moment and when he’s in good shape he makes a difference.”

The Strategy of Coach Carlo Ancelotti

Coach Ancelotti may possibly be lured to rest Karim or potentially other regular starters on Saturday, April 8th, 2023 when Real Madrid hosts Villarreal in a Spanish League match prior to battling Chelsea on the following Wednesday.

Ancelotti defeated Barcelona’s counterpart in Xavi Hernández through the play of his attack – minded strategy that started 11 with Benzema accompanied by the Brazilian forwards of Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo.

The Italian head coach of Real Madrid also chose to go without a stopper in the midfield as he opted to go with the passing of Luka Modric as well as Toni Kroos to accommodate the lightning – fast speed of Federico Valverde.

To be fair, Xavi had many fewer options available to him because Pedri, Ousmane Dembélé, Frenkie de Jong, and Andreas Christensen were all out die to various injuries. This may be the main reason of the ultimate inevitable result demonstrating Real Madrid’s biggest victory at Barcelona’s home stadium since their 5 to 1 victory way back in 1963.

“His numbers say it all,” the defender for Real Madrid, Dani Carvajal, stated in regards to Karim Benzema. “He was hugely important for us again and we’re thrilled to have him in this vein of form at this stage of the season because he can give us lots to smile about.”

In the meantime, Real Madrid will now have to heavily – focus on the Champions League title with Barcelona presently being up a solid 12 – points ahead of Madrid at the top of the Spanish League standings.

“We played against a great Real Madrid team,” Xavi Hernández explained. “This was a tough night that will take us time to recover from, but we have to be positive and think about Girona and the league.”

Karim Benzema’s Football Career Achievements, Honors, & Awards

Club

Lyon

  • Ligue 1: 2004 – 2005, 2005 – 2006, 2006 – 2007, 2007 – 2008
  • Coupe de France: 2007 – 2008
  • Trophée des Champions: 2006, 2007

Real Madrid

  • La Liga: 2011 – 2012, 2016 – 2017, 2019 – 2020, 2021 – 2022
  • Copa del Rey: 2010 – 2011, 2013 – 2014
  • Supercopa de España: 2012, 2017, 2021 – 2022
  • UEFA Champions League: 2013 – 2014, 2015 – 2016, 2016 – 2017, 2017 – 2018, 2021 – 2022
  • UEFA Super Cup: 2014, 2016, 2017, 2022
  • FIFA Club World Cup: 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022

International

France U – 17

  • UEFA European Under – 17 Championship: 2004

France

  • UEFA Nations League: 2020 – 2021

Individual

  • Ballon d’Or: 2022
  • UEFA Men’s Player of the Year: 2021 – 2022
  • Golden Player Man Award: 2022
  • Onze d’Or: 2020 – 2021, 2021 – 2022
  • French Player of the Year: 2011, 2012, 2014, 2021
  • UEFA Champions League Player of the Season: 2021 – 2022
  • UEFA Champions League Top Goal Scorer: 2021 – 2022
  • FIFA FIFPRO World 11: 2022
  • La Liga Player of the Season: 2019 – 2020, 2021 – 2022
  • La Liga Best Player (voted by Marca fans): 2019 – 2020, 2020 – 2021, 2021 – 2022
  • Trofeo Alfredo Di Stéfano: 2019 – 2020, 2021 – 2022
  • Pichichi Trophy: 2021 – 2022
  • UEFA Champions League Top Assist Provider: 2011 – 2012
  • UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season: 2020 – 2021
  • UEFA Champions League Team of the Season: 2021 – 2022
  • IFFHS Men’s World Team: 2022
  • Globe Soccer Awards Men’s Player of the Year: 2022
  • Bravo Award: 2008
  • Ligue 1 Top Scorer: 2007 – 2008
  • Coupe de France Top Scorer: 2007 – 2008
  • UNFP Ligue 1 Player of the Month: January 2008, April 2008
  • UNFP Ligue 1 Player of the Year: 2007 – 2008
  • UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Year: 2007 – 2008
  • Golden Lion for the Best Lyon Sportsman: 2007, 2008
  • French Rookie of the Year: 2006
  • Étoile d’Or: 2007 – 2008
  • La Liga Team of the Season: 2018 – 2019, 2019 – 2020, 2020 – 2021, 2021 – 2022
  • UEFA La Liga Team of the Season: 2019 – 2020
  • La Liga Player of the Month: October 2014, June 2020, March 2021, September 2021, April 2022
  • Supercopa de España Top Scorer: 2021 – 2022, 2022 – 2023
  • Real Madrid Player of the Season (voted by supporters): 2015 – 2016, 2018 – 2019, 2019 – 2020, 2021 – 2022
  • Best French Player playing Abroad: 2019, 2021, 2022
  • AS Player of the Year: 2021
  • Kicker Player of the Season: 2022
  • Madrid Sports Press Association Award (APDM)
  • ESM Team of the Year: 2020 – 2021, 2021 – 2022
  • L’Équipe’s Team of the Year: 2020, 2021, 2022
  • 2005 UEFA – CAF Meridian Cup Top Scorer
  • UEFA European Championship Bronze Boot: 2020
  • UEFA Nations League Finals Bronze Boot: 2021
  • UEFA Nations League Finals Goal of the Tournament: 2021
  • Member of Guinness World Records 2021: Player with the most consecutive seasons in the UEFA Champions League (qualified for and played in the competition without interruption since 2005)

Sources:

Wilson, Joseph. “Benzema scoring as Madrid eyes trophies in Spain and Europe”. The Associated Press. Thursday, April 6, 2023.

Football Reference News Services. “Karim Benzema”. Football Reference. Friday, April 7, 2023.

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