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The Beats Go On

Think legalization and mobile betting are going to wipe out the old-school bet taker? As one anonymous bookie writes: Think again.

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Baddest of the Bad

Just about every gambler has been there: smiling and ready to cash a ticket when a certain win turns into a soul-crushing loss.

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The Big Picture

Once, leagues ran from any association with betting. But as legal sports wagering expands, it’s easy to see why teams (and commissioners) have reversed field.

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The Blame Game

Players are used to getting an earful after a bad performance. But with more being wagered, they have real fears about the behavior of losing bettors.

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