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LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

March 20, 2013 - 10:35 am

Adam Hill, Review-Journal, 54-40-4 (overall record)

Today’s best bet: Boise State (-1½) over La Salle

The Broncos may have had a difficult time matching up had they drawn a team with size, but that is certainly not the case. The Mountain West’s fifth representative will actually be the bigger team here and should dominate the glass. The Explorers and their four-guard attack have been searching for defense all year long and that spells trouble against what at times can be a very good shooting team.

Florida Panthers' Sam Reinhart (13) and Edmonton Oilers' Brett Kulak (27) compete for the puck ...

How pro, public bettors see Oilers’ odds to complete historic comeback

By Todd Dewey / RJ

June 23, 2024 - 12:10 pm

The Panthers are -110 favorites at the Westgate SuperBook in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday at Florida. The total is 5½.

Viktor Blom competes in the $100,000 buy-in High Roller No-limit Hold’em event at the World S ...

WSOP roundup: Online poker legend denied 1st career bracelet

By David Schoen / RJ

June 21, 2024 - 4:46 pm

Sweden’s Viktor “Isildur1” Blom is back at the World Series of Poker, and the legendary online pro is knocking on the door of his first career bracelet.

The biggest money winners for baseball bettors this season

By Todd Dewey / RJ

June 20, 2024 - 4:56 pm

Nine MLB teams have been profitable for bettors who have backed them in every game this season. Also, a look at the most profitable pitchers for bettors.

Professional poker player Phil Hellmuth participates in the $10,000 buy-in 6 Max No Limit Hold& ...

Poker star falls short in pursuit of record 18th WSOP victory

By David Schoen / RJ

June 19, 2024 - 10:09 am

A large crowd gathered Tuesday night at the Horseshoe Events Center hoping to see Phil Hellmuth make World Series of Poker history, but he was denied.

Celtics clear favorites to win 2025 NBA title, but path looks tougher

By Todd Dewey / RJ

June 18, 2024 - 3:19 pm

Boston is the favorite at the Westgate SuperBook, Caesars Sportsbook and Station Sports to repeat as NBA champions, but its path to the Finals may be trickier.

Scott Seiver plays in the Poker Player's Championship Wednesday July 7, 2011 during the 42nd an ...

Las Vegas poker pro captures 2nd WSOP title this month, 6th overall

By David Schoen / RJ

June 17, 2024 - 9:23 am

A Las Vegas poker pro won the $1,500 buy-in Razz event Sunday at Horseshoe Las Vegas for his second World Series of Poker bracelet in the past two weeks.

Phil Ivey competes during the final table of the $10,000 buy-in Limit 2-7 Triple Draw Champions ...

Here’s what’s been happening at the World Series of Poker

By David Schoen / RJ

June 15, 2024 - 7:00 am

Phil Ivey’s 11th career victory rightfully garnered most of the attention so far, but here’s what else is happening at the WSOP.

Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (9) and right wing Jonathan Marchessault (81) celebrate a sco ...

What are the Golden Knights’ odds to win 2025 Stanley Cup?

By Todd Dewey / RJ

June 14, 2024 - 5:26 pm

The Knights are co-favorites with five other teams at the Westgate SuperBook to win the 2025 Stanley Cup. The odds differ at Circa Sports and Caesars Sportsbook.

Famed poker pro ends WSOP drought, secures 11th career victory

By David Schoen / RJ

June 13, 2024 - 8:56 pm

Phil Ivey won the WSOP $10,000 buy-in Limit 2-7 Triple Draw Championship on Thursday at Horseshoe Las Vegas for his 11th career bracelet.

Scottie Scheffler pumps his fist after sinking a putt on the 18th green to win the Memorial gol ...

UPDATE: Scheffler denies bettor’s bid to turn $17 parlay into $1M

By Todd Dewey / RJ

June 18, 2024 - 3:15 pm

One bettor placed a $16.68 eight-leg futures parlay at FanDuel sportsbook that pays $999,869.03. They hit the first four legs and had favorites in the other four legs before losing.