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.

Don Nelson is one of several former athletes and coaches who are using marijuana to deal with aches and pains from their playing days. (Image: Getty)

Former Athletes High on Investing in Marijuana Businesses

Former Detroit Lion wide receiver Calvin Johnson doesn’t have his head in the clouds when it comes to the marijuana business. The former All Pro football player is laser-focused about opening a pot dispensary in the state where he played, and was approved for a license to grow, process and […]

The Boston Red Sox won the 2018 World Series, but aren’t even favored to win the American League East. (Image: AP)

New York Yankees Again Favorite to Win American League East

They might be the defending World Series champions, but the Boston Red Sox are not even favored to win the American League East, much less repeat for the title. Their bitter rivals, the New York Yankees, have been tabbed by the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook to win the division. The […]

Kevin Harvick was one of the most dominant drivers last year in NASCAR and is favored this week at the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500. (Image: Getty)

Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 Could be Crystal Ball for Rest of NASCAR Season

NASCAR fans and bettors will get an indication of how the new two baseline rules packages will affect drivers at this week’s Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. This will be the first race since the organization announced they were implementing the measures in October for the new […]

AAF co-founder Charlie Ebersol has embraced both technology and gambling with his innovative football league. (Image: AP)

Gambling, Technology Key to Success of American Alliance of Football

Before the start of the American Alliance of Football’s season, a group of gaming executives, including Jay Kornegay, vice president of race and sports operations for the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook, were flown to San Antonio by the league to watch an exhibition game. That trip gave those in the […]

Joe Gibbs had a successful and emotional day at the Daytona 500 on Sunday as his drivers finished first, second and third. (Image: AP)

Denny Hamlin Dedicates Daytona 500 Victory to Emotional Joe Gibbs

Joe Gibbs has been a three-time Super Bowl winning coach in the NFL, but said not even that was as satisfying as watching his driver Denny Hamlin win last Sunday’s Daytona 500. Hamlin, who was an 11/1 pick to win the race was part of 1-2-3 finish for Joe Gibbs […]

J.B. Holmes endured a long Sunday of golf to outlast Justin Thomas and win the Genesis Open. (Image: Getty)

J.B. Holmes Cashes as 100/1 Longshot at Genesis Open

It was a rough weekend for betting on the PGA Tour’s Genesis Open. With the rain delays, necessitating suspensions, restarts and longer days of play, readjusting odds for later rounds became difficult. Sunday, player’s finished up the third round, and then after a short break, went right into round four. […]

Brad Keselowski is considered one of the best restrictor-plate racers in NASCAR, but he has failed to win the Daytona 500. (Image: Getty)

Brad Keselowski Driven to Win Daytona 500 Despite Setbacks

It is the one race that Brad Keselowski would like to win more than any other, but thus far the Daytona 500 has eluded the NASCAR driver. This will be his 10th attempt to win the iconic race, and he along with Joey Logano, are the 8/1 favorite. His best […]