Feeling sorry for Las Vegas casinos is a tough proposition, we grant you. But this past NFL season, sports books across Vegas took an absolute bath thanks to a most unlikely scenario: good teams playing even better than expected. The Los Angeles Times is reporting that the scoreboard-roasting play of teams like the New England Patriots, Denver Broncos, Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers led many bettors to play the “over” — betting that the team will score more points than Vegas projects — and win. And when those bettors combined picks, the Times noted, $20 bets could pay off over $1,000. Nice return, huh? Vegas was, as a result, beaten down by what insiders called the worst year in recent memory. The toughest run? Week 9, when Vegas underdogs went 2-10 against the spread and seven games topped the over. According to the Times, MGM had to tap emergency cash reserves to cover a seven-figure loss. “It’s like you’re a passenger trapped on a train to hell,” MGM’s Jay Rood said of that weekend. If you’ve been to Vegas and watched your stash/mortgage payment/kids’ college fund vanish into Sin City’s maw, try not to break a rib laughing at that line. The most enticing team to bettors was the Packers, who drew bets no matter how much they were favored by. And when Aaron Rodgers cut loose, well, he and Green Bay paid off big. Still lurking out there: the Super Bowl bets on seemed-like-a-good-idea-at-the-time lines for teams like the Seahawks (75-1) and the Colts (200-1). So, yes, the house almost always wins … except when it comes to the NFL. Nobody one-ups the NFL.
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Las Vegas took a beating this NFL season (Shutdown Corner)
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady was 24 years old in his first season as a starter. It ended with a Super Bowl triumph.
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Brady understands the urgency as Pats enjoy bye (The Associated Press)
Here are some highlights from our AFC West chat, which was held earlier Thursday: Denver Believethehype from Denver: There is so much talk of the Ne…
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Chat wrap: Denver playoff overlook?
Former Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid appears to be zeroing in on a new team while his old team looks to have competition for the man targeted as his replacement.
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NFL roundup: Reid near deal with Chiefs (The SportsXchange)
Former Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid appears to be zeroing in on a new team while his old team looks to have competition for the man targeted as his replacement.
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NFL roundup: Reid near deal with Chiefs (The SportsXchange)
Former Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid appears to be zeroing in on a new team while his old team looks to have competition for the man targeted as his replacement.
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NFL roundup: Reid near deal with Chiefs (The SportsXchange)
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Welcome to the Denver Broncos 2013 job fair.
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Winning Broncos assistants become popular (The Associated Press)
DENVER (CBS4) – Get ready for an infusion of orange and blue throughout the City of Denver as the Denver Broncos continue on their journey to the AFC Playoffs and possibly the Super Bowl. There are “United in Orange” signs that line the 16th Street Mall in Denver. More signs will be popping up around the city. There are also plans to put up orange and blue lights around downtown Denver. “There’s no question that Denver loves its sports teams, but more importantly success with our sports teams breeds a sense of community and this is a way to unite about something so positive and energizing, especially for Denver, ” said Downtown Denver Partnership spokeswoman Tami Door. It’s all part of an effort to get Broncos fans and even those who aren’t that into football excited about the opportunity the Broncos have this season. The Denver Broncos will host a United in Orange Pep Rally presented by King Soopers on Friday, Jan. 11, at Sports Authority Field at Mile High from 5-8 p.m. The rally, which will take place at the Sports Legends Mall on the south side of the stadium, will precede Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game on Saturday, Jan. 12, at 2:30 p.m. The rally is free and open to the public and will feature all of the 2012 Denver Broncos cheerleaders, select Alumni and Denver Broncos mascots Miles and Thunder. The band Funkiphino will perform and get fans excited for the game. Food and drinks will be available and attendees will have a chance to win prizes, playoff tickets and other Broncos memorabilia.
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Get Ready For Infusion Of Orange And Blue
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles will interview Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy on Sunday in Denver.
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Eagles set to speak with Broncos coordinator (The Associated Press)