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Gaming GuruVegas has plenty of props for Super Bowl29 January 2010
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Only in the Super Bowl can a golfer (Phil Mickelson), a hockey star (Sidney Crosby) and a socialite/TV personality (Kim Kardashian) figure into the outcome of a wager. This is a football game unlike any other.
The betting public has already picked a side. The Indianapolis Colts are 5 1/2-point favorites over the New Orleans Saints on Feb. ... (read more)
Vegas sportsbooks ready for marquee Super Bowl25 January 2010
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Betting against Peyton Manning is rarely advised. It's not as dumb as staring into the summer sun, which is a no-win situation, but it does fall in the category of playing with fire.
Spot the opposing team a double-digit lead, dare Manning to rally and cover as a big favorite, and he puts up 24 unanswered points. ... (read more)
Bookmakers living a nightmare in Vegas26 October 2009
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- A screen pass from Brett Favre turned ugly, the Pittsburgh Steelers got a fluke point-spread cover and more favorites continued to win in blowouts. The formula surely had more than a few sports book directors dropping F-bombs.
The bottom line from Week 7 in the NFL: It was the best Sunday to be a bettor, and the worst Sunday to be a bookmaker. ... (read more)
Football contests fuel Vegas sportsbooks2 September 2009
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- It's easy to see when football season has arrived. Las Vegas sports books, which sometimes resemble ghost towns during the summer months, become the busiest parts of many casinos.
Football contests play a big role in triggering the foot traffic. Almost every casino off the Strip hosts ... (read more)
Sportsbooks, Lesnar win big at UFC 10013 July 2009
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- A monster challenge faced Frank Mir in the Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight title fight Saturday. Mir was a big underdog to Brock Lesnar, and the betting line turned out to be right.
Too many bettors got it wrong, however, as much of the wagering action was on Mir. ... (read more)
Oddsmakers crunching numbers for March Madness16 March 2009
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- A few minutes after the NCAA Tournament pairings were unveiled Sunday afternoon, Ken White started crunching numbers with his team of oddsmakers at Las Vegas Sports Consultants.
White was armed with power ratings and a mental scouting report on each of the 65 college basketball teams ... (read more)
Vegas handle down for Super Bowl4 February 2009
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- A memorable drive directed by quarterback Ben Roethlisberger helped the Pittsburgh Steelers pull out a thrilling Super Bowl victory. But in Nevada, the game was not one for the record books.
Not even the Steelers, always a big draw with the betting public, can beat a sagging ... (read more)
Sports books pay as if Phillies won28 October 2008
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Despite what appeared to happen Monday night in Philadelphia, the Tampa Bay Rays lost Game 5 of the World Series. At least in the view of Nevada sports books, the Phillies won 2-1.
The game was suspended because of rain in the middle of the sixth inning with the score tied 2-2. ... (read more)
Tampa Bay victory could prove costly21 October 2008
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- With a group of future stars including third baseman Evan Longoria, outfielder B.J. Upton and pitcher James Shields, the Tampa Bay Rays were expected to be an improved baseball team this season.
As it has turned out, much to the surprise of Las Vegas oddsmakers, the future arrived ... (read more)
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