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  • noun Plural form of sportsbook.

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  • Betting parlors in Las Vegas, known as sportsbooks, can count on taking in some $90 million in wagers for the Super Bowl.

    Enjoy the Game, Don't Lose the Bet Matthew Futterman 2012

  • These are not fixed and are adjusted by sportsbooks several times leading up to the event and are sometimes released months before an event.

    SciFi, Fantasy & Horror Collectibles - Part 1007 2009

  • Betting Miscalculations Baseball's most under- and overrated teams, based on whether they exceeded or fell short of their projected win totals since 2006 in sportsbooks.

    The Cubs: Champions of Failing Expectation 2011

  • Of course, like all wagering lines, the projected win totals in sportsbooks are catered to reflect public perception.

    The Cubs: Champions of Failing Expectation 2011

  • Associated Press Chicago Cubs catcher Koyie Hill This calculation is based on how many games each of baseball's 30 teams have been projected to win since 2006 by sportsbooks and how many they actually won during that span.

    The Cubs: Champions of Failing Expectation 2011

  • Of course, like all wagering lines, the projected win totals in sportsbooks are catered to reflect public perception.

    The Cubs: Champions of Failing Expectation 2011

  • Associated Press Chicago Cubs catcher Koyie Hill This calculation is based on how many games each of baseball's 30 teams have been projected to win since 2006 by sportsbooks and how many they actually won during that span.

    The Cubs: Champions of Failing Expectation 2011

  • The odds on a “field” bet are typically comparable to a bet on the favorite in order to protect sportsbooks from taking a big hit if a major upset occurs.

    SciFi, Fantasy & Horror Collectibles - Part 1007 2009

  • Betting Miscalculations Baseball's most under- and overrated teams, based on whether they exceeded or fell short of their projected win totals since 2006 in sportsbooks.

    The Cubs: Champions of Failing Expectation 2011

  • However, many sportsbooks also offer proposition bets (or props short) for gambling on non-team sports like golf, tennis, boxing and auto racing – including NASCAR – due to their growing popularity.

    SciFi, Fantasy & Horror Collectibles - Part 1007 2009

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