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.

Maria Sharapova was one of five top seeds to fall to high-ranked opponents at the first round of Wimbledon. (Image: Getty)

Seeded Women Falling Fast After First Round of Wimbledon

If the upsets on the women’s side of Wimbledon keep happening, it is possible that no seeded players will be around when the finals happen. The latest two upset victims were former winners of the Grand Slam Event. Maria Sharapova, who won in 2004, was dispatched by world No. 132 […]

DeMarcus Cousins, left, and Rajon Rondo have left the New Orleans Pelicans for other teams. (Image: Getty)

NBA Free Agent Pieces Falling into Place with LeBron Questions Answered

Now that LeBron James has announced he was leaving Cleveland for the Los Angeles Lakers, other free agents are starting to sign with teams, and they are having an effect on the odds for the NBA Championship. Several high-profile players will be wearing different uniforms next season, having decided to […]

LeBron James will be flexing his muscles for the Los Angeles Lakers next season. (Image: USA Today Sports)

LeBron James Signs with Lakers in Effort to Revive Championship Hopes

LeBron James signing with the Los Angeles Lakers wasn’t a totally unexpected move, but the news on Sunday still sent shockwaves through the gambling community. The 33-year-old “point forward” will earn $154 million over four years to try and get his new team their first championship since 2010. Once the […]

Serena Williams will be seeded 25th when Wimbledon begins on Monday. (Image: Getty)

Seeds of Change? Serena Williams Rankles Wimbledon Ranking System

Despite being outside the top 32 in world tennis rankings, Serena Williams got seeded for Wimbledon at No. 25 — much to the dismay of the player she pushed aside, and causing tennis observers to rethink currently accepted seeding standards. Having played just three events in the past 12 months, […]

Argentina teammates celebrate a goal against Nigeria that got them to the Round of 16. (Image: Getty)

World Cup Round of 16 Provides Five Value Bets Mostly on Favorites

Now that the World Cup Round of 16 gets underway on Saturday, teams will begin to show more of their true form, and finding value bets will be much more difficult. Teams that shocked the soccer world by advancing will have a much harder time surprising opponents and will probably […]

Tiger Woods has struggled with his putting this season and on Tuesday tried a new putter. (Image: Stan Badz/PGA Tour)

Weak Field, New Putter Pump up Tiger Woods at Quicken Loans National

Usually the sign of a desperate golfer is when they start changing putters, but Tiger Woods said it might be time to make a switch as he prepares for this week’s Quicken Loans National at the TPC Potomac, in Maryland near Washington DC. Addressing Putter Problems Woods played a practice […]

Arkansas ace pitcher Blaine Knight is one of many quality hurlers in the Razorbacks rotation. (Image: Arkansas Athletics)

Oregon State, Arkansas Ready to Reign after College World Series Rain Delay

The opening game in the final best-of-three matchup at the College World Series was supposed to happen Monday, but Oregon State and Arkansas will have to wait another day. Thunderstorms pounded TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha and the NCAA Baseball Committee postponed the opener until Tuesday evening. The one-day delay […]

England’s Harry Kane has the lead with five goals in the Golden Boot race. (Image: Getty)

Harry Kane Out-Kicking Golden Boot Competition at World Cup 2018

England’s Harry Kane has managed to get his foot in the door for the World Cup’s Golden Boot, the award given to the player who scores throughout the month-long tournament. As of Tuesday, Kane was in the lead with five goals after only two games. Romelu Lukaku of Belgium, and […]

Lionel Messi has been unable to lead Argentina to dominance as was expected before the start of the World Cup. (Image: Getty)

Ease or Angst: Five World Cup Bets Fitting for Group Finales

Some teams know their fate, others need to win this week, but both scenarios present five World Cup bets that gamblers can take advantage of as Russia 2018 wraps up the group phase. Teams like England and Belgium can relax, while Australia and Argentina will have to win and get help […]