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Bookies Pray for Patriot's Loss

BOSTON, Massachusetts – As reported by the Boston Herald: "While Patriots fever has gripped the region, bookies still reeling from the 2001 Super Bowl win and this year's 14-game win streak are praying for a Pats loss Sunday to prevent financial ruin.

"The Pats' upset of the St. Louis Rams two years ago sent some locals into early retirement, but some say this season's streak is even more catastrophic. And a Patriot stomping in Sunday's clash with the Carolina Panthers just may spell doom for many Hub wiseguys.

"…The Las Vegas line has the Patriots as a 6 1/2-point favorite to win the Super Bowl, but insiders expect that to change by kickoff. The point spread in the Boston area could wind up as high as 7 1/2-points, says gambling expert I.M. Bettor.

"…To stem mounting losses, many bookies will send big bets to off-shore gambling houses, some of which are run in island nations by local gangsters run out of town by rivals or cops, [State police Sgt. Michael] Scanlon said…"

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