The victory by Miami (5-11) cost an MGM Resorts bettor two $100,000 five-team money line parlays that would’ve paid a total of $200,000. The gambler won the other four legs.
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Countless bettors toasted the Ravens’ cover over the Bills, including two high rollers at The Mirage who won more than $500,000 between them on Baltimore.
LSU, Ohio State and Clemson might be locks for the College Football Playoff field, and Georgia, Utah and Oklahoma could be battling for the final spot.
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