This Bet is a Lock

“The world of gambling, once so anathema that the NFL refused to air a television ad for Las Vegas, has become woven directly into the fabric of pro sports. Online sportsbooks like FanDuel Inc. and DraftKings Inc. — which allow bettors to wager on games straight from their phones — have signed big-money sponsorships with major leagues, feeding casual TV viewers a constant stream of gambling analysis and oddsmaking. The bookies that once haunted Old Las Vegas are now in your pocket, leaving the city free to host the games directly.” Bloomberg (Gift Article): Once a Sports Desert, Las Vegas Bets Big on Luring Pro Leagues.

+ The Atlantic (Gift Article): The Long Odds of This Year’s Super Bowl Location. (Always bet on money.)

+ How’s it going so far? Ask Carrot Top. Even he’s having a hard time scoring a ticket the the Super Bowl. NYT (Gift Article): Can a Vegas Legend Get Super Bowl Tickets?