John Reger

John Reger

Sports Betting  |  LAS VEGAS

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Journeyman journalist John Reger is in the Vegas sportsbooks chasing down the latest shift in the world of sports betting and all things odds-related. He previously worked as a sports writer for the Orange County Register in California and is the author of Wit and Wisdom of Golf (2001) and Quotable Wooden (2012), among other books.

Rory McIlroy won the Tour Championship on Sunday for his third victory of the season. (Image: Streeter Lecka)

Rory McIlroy Wins Tour Championship, Cements Rivalry With Koepka

Rory McIlroy turned the tables on Brooks Koepka by winning the Tour Championship, and may have established himself as a worthy rival for next season. The Irishman, who went off as an 8/1 pick to win the season-ending PGA Tour event, won by four shots over Xander Schauffele, who was […]

Indianapolis Colts’ odds dropped sharply after quarterback Andrew Luck announced his retirement.

Indianapolis Colts’ odds Plummet After Andrew Luck Retirement News

Andrew Luck shocked the NFL Saturday by announcing his retirement, and it sent Indianapolis Colts’s odds plummeting. The news sent sportsbook operators scrambling to readjust lines for the team, and take Luck off player prop bets. Six years of physical punishment were just too much for the 29-year-old. He had […]

Dan Enos, left, was hired by Miami Hurricane coach Manny Diaz to run the offense. (Image: Getty)

Miami-Florida, Arizona-Hawaii Kick Off College Football Season

The college football season officially starts next week, but there are two early games this Saturday to whet fans’ appetite. Miami is facing instate rival Florida in Orlando, and Arizona is traveling to Hawaii to face the Rainbow Warriors. The Gators are the only team ranked in the AP Top […]

Arizona Cardinal quarterback Kyler Murray had a rough outing last week, and will try and better that effort against the Vikings. (Image: AP)

Time for Kyler Murray, Tony Pollard to Shine in NFL Preseason Week 3

NFL preseason is finishing Week 3, and this is considered a dress rehearsal for the regular season. Many starters will see more action in this game than they did in the previous two combined. As a result, the lines could be a little tighter, and the overs could be threatened. […]

Matt DiBenedetto will not be back with his team next year, and other drivers quickly came to support him. (Image: Matthew T. Thacker, NKP / LAT Images)

No Ride for Matt DiBenedetto Next Year, but Plenty of Support

Matt DiBenedetto was told before last week’s race in Bristol that his owner, Leavine Family Racing wouldn’t be resigning him next season. That wasn’t a complete surprise, but it didn’t mean other drivers agreed with the decision. DiBenedetto has had a decent season, capped off with a second-place finish at […]

Atlanta’s offensive line gave up five sacks in its last game, and coach Dan Quinn said they have to play better against Washington. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Carolina QB Cam Newton Testing Shoulder in NFL Preseason Week 3

NFL preseason Week 3 is usually when the starters get the most action, and that should be the case for the six Thursday games. Expect to see starting quarterbacks such as Jacksonville’s Nick Foles, and Oakland’s Derek Carr see more action. Rosters, though, are getting trimmed, and some players will […]

Justin Thomas won last week’s BMW Championship and begins the Tour Championship as the No. 1 ranked golfer. (Image: Getty)

Scoring System Puzzling Fans, Pros Heading into Tour Championship

Don’t know what to make of the scoring system at the season-ending Tour Championship? That’s ok, seems like the 30 golfers that are entered into the event, which begins Thursday, are puzzled by it as well. It is the first year for the format, which rewards players based on how […]

J.B. Holmes has been mentioned as one of the slower players on the PGA Tour. (Image: Getty)

European Tour Ready to Mete Out Fast Discipline for Slow Play

Beware deliberate golfers, the European Tour is cracking down on slow play. The ruling body of professional golf outside the United States announced a four-point plan beginning next season that is designed at improving pace of play through firmer penalties, increased fines, smaller field sizes and new technology. Both the […]

Caption One: Patrick Mahomes leads his contemporaries in two of four quarterback prop bets, including most touchdowns and most passing yards. (Image: Getty)

NFL Props: Patrick Mahomes, Drew Brees Lead QB Betting Boards

NFL prop bettors have to know their quarterbacks. There are four categories of QB-related bets — more than any other position — and a limited field of potential superstars capable of being tops for most passing yards, most touchdowns, highest passer rating, and, undesirably, most interceptions. Bovada, BetOnline, and Ladbrokes […]

Kyle Busch has a chance to tie some legendary racers in career Cup victories at Bristol Motor Speedway if he wins Saturday’s Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race. (Image: Nascar.com)

Kyle Busch Speeding Towards Bristol Motor Speedway Record Books

Kyle Busch will be trying to match some legendary drivers at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday night by winning his ninth time at the racetrack. The 34-year-old is the favorite at the Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race. Busch is listed at Circa Sportsbook at 15/4, while at the Westgate […]

The Cleveland Browns had a joint practice twice this week with the Indianapolis Colts, and several fights broke out. (Image: Getty)

After Practice Altercations, Expect Physical Play Between Browns, Colts

Cleveland Browns coach Freddie Kitchens told his players not to back down from Indianapolis, and it should make the Browns Colts game a more physical affair. The team has been conducting joint practices this week, and Thursday saw no less than five skirmishes between players from the two teams. Jalen […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick will have the opportunity on Friday to show Miami coach Brian Flores he should be the starting quarterback. (Image: AP)

Three Games, More Questions, for Friday Week 2 NFL Preseason Games

NFL Preseason Week 2 rolls on Friday with three football games. Buffalo travels to Carolina, Miami is at Tampa Bay, and Chicago goes to MetLife Stadium to face the New York Giants. With this the second full week of the preseason, we should see more time from starters, though Giants’ […]