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Betting
The seaside race track near San Diego celebrates its 75th anniversary beginning today and is a haven for Las Vegans seeking relief from the oppressive summer heat. There is over $8 million in purses being offered for stakes races, but even the $1 million Pacific Classic on Aug. 24 isn’t enough to lure California Chrome to the track.
As he’s showing more signs of old age, the old Tiger Woods is missed. He was far more fascinating when winning majors and scoring with porn stars.
Brady Kannon, a handicapper for Pregame.com, analyzes the top British Open players.
Las Vegas handicapper Wes Reynolds (@WesReynolds1 on Twitter) is betting a mythical $200 bankroll on British Open futures (odds from LVH sports book).
Here are the assorted player matchups and propositions posted at the LVH sports book.
Sports books reacted to LeBron James’ announcement that he’s going back to Cleveland by lowering the odds on the Cavaliers to win next season’s NBA title. The Cavs dropped from 40-1 to 9-2 at the Wynn Las Vegas, behind only Oklahoma City.
At some point, LeBron James is probably going back home to Cleveland, and not just for a summer vacation. The odds say he will follow his heart and return to play for the Cavaliers, sooner or later.