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LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

June 12, 2011 - 1:03 am

MATT YOUMANS REVIEW-JOURNAL, 42-40-2 (overall record)

Today's best bet: Dallas Mavericks (+5) over MIAMI HEAT

• All five NBA Finals games were tight late into the fourth quarter, so taking the points is the higher-percentage play. The Heat need LeBron James to be more aggressive as a scorer, but will he produce under pressure? Look for Miami to get the win in a Game 6 that goes to the wire, but Dirk Nowitzki and the Mavericks have gained confidence, and the Heat are slightly out of sync.

Poker Hall of Famer overcomes massive deficit, claims 7th WSOP title

By David Schoen / RJ

June 20, 2025 - 9:58 am

Brian Rast overcame a massive chip deficit Thursday to win the $10,000 Razz Championship and capture his seventh career World Series of Poker bracelet.

North Las Vegas bettor hits MLB parlay on William Hill app for $556K

By Todd Dewey / RJ

June 19, 2025 - 4:35 pm

A North Las Vegas bettor placed a $350 parlay on the William Hill Nevada app and won $555,809.58 after correctly predicting 12 money-line baseball winners.

Sportsbooks split on 2026 Stanley Cup favorites, Knights again in mix

By Todd Dewey / RJ

June 19, 2025 - 4:22 pm

The Florida Panthers are the favorites at multiple sportsbooks to three-peat as NHL champions in 2026, while other books favor another team.

Upstart prediction market leader has invaded sports betting. Here’s why it matters to Nevada

By Richard N. Velotta / RJ

June 19, 2025 - 1:12 pm

Lawmakers get involved as New York-based Kalshi’s lawsuit against Nevada gaming regulators advances on its ability to offer futures contracts investments on sports.

Martin Kabrhel plays an event at the 2025 World Series of Poker. (Enrique Malfavon/PokerGO)

Czech poker pro annoys opponents, finds success at WSOP

By David Schoen / RJ

June 17, 2025 - 8:29 pm

Martin Kabrhel of the Czech Republic might be the most polarizing player at the World Series of Poker. But the high-stakes pro’s antics are also effective.

Verdict is in: Judge so good, sportsbook takes down AL MVP odds

By Todd Dewey / RJ

June 16, 2025 - 1:00 pm

Aaron Judge has been so dominant this year he caused the Westgate SuperBook to take the AL MVP betting market off the board barely a month into the season.

Mike Matusow, wearing glasses, of Henderson, chats with players during in the $10,000 Pot-Limit ...

‘The Mouth’ is feeling healthy and roaring again at the WSOP

By David Schoen / RJ

June 12, 2025 - 9:47 am

After more than two decades of turmoil and hardship, poker pro Mike Matusow said he believes he has finally found the proper balance needed to play his best.

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Governor’s presidential election betting odds improve amid ICE protests

By Todd Dewey / RJ

June 12, 2025 - 6:01 am

Vice President JD Vance is the favorite to win the White House in 2028, according to electionbettingodds.com. But California Gov. Gavin Newsom is closing the gap.

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Unemployed bettor needs NBA, NHL champions to turn $13 parlay into $270K

By Todd Dewey / RJ

June 11, 2025 - 10:51 am

Recent college graduate Drew Hirschman placed a $13 five-team futures parlay at DraftKings last year and is now two legs away from cashing the 20,827-1 long shot ticket.

Attendees pass by signage for the World Series of Poker on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Paris Las ...

WSOP cancels online event after ‘connectivity issues,’ refunds players

By David Schoen / RJ

June 11, 2025 - 6:58 pm

The $250 buy-in No-limit Hold’em Mystery Bounty event on WSOP.com was set to resume Monday when hundreds of the remaining players were logged off.