Today at Del Mar
Betting
If the leaderboard after one round is a true indication of what’s to come, and often it’s not, this British Open packs the potential for an intriguing ending. Just don’t expect early leader Adam Scott to be holding the claret jug come Sunday.
One of the most unpredictable events in sports, the British Open presents a unique challenge to bettors. It also offers the opportunity to hit a bomb, and Darren Clarke’s win last year at 150-1 odds was an example.
If the Los Angeles Lakers play the Miami Heat on a neutral court in Las Vegas, which side would be favored and by how many points? Keep in mind that Kobe Bryant and LeBron James are not playing and both teams consist of guys with little or no NBA experience.
Sports bettors can be a very demanding group. Spend any time with them, and between telling stories of hitting a $10,000 exacta or winning a Super Bowl bet, you’ll get an earful of what’s wrong with any race and sports book in Las Vegas.
Leroy’s Race and Sports Book spent 34 years evolving into one of the truly innovative local gaming companies. The bookmaker behind the company is Vic J. Salerno, who never regretted giving up his dental practice and a view of the harbor in Marina del Ray, Calif., to move to Las Vegas, and marry Leroy Merillat’s daughter, Judy.