One of the great American traditions, the Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, will have a different feel in 2024 as Joey Chestnut will not participate for the first time in years.

With Chestnut out, the betting odds look significantly different.

What Happened:Sixteen-time champ Chestnut won't compete in this year's Fourth of July event due to a dispute over his sponsorship by plant-based food company Impossible Foods.

The contest, which is sponsored byNathan's Famous(NASDAQ:NATH), will be very different in 2024 with Chestnut sitting out. This could lead to lower viewership for...