A flurry of big Super Bowl bets, some greater than $1 million, showed up on the Los Angeles Rams late this week in Las Vegas, the largest ones coming from a bettor who shredded sportsbooks for millions on last year's Super Bowl.
MGM Resorts reported taking a $2 million money-line bet on the Rams late Thursday. Bookmaker William Hill on Friday said it took a $1.5 million money-line bet on the Rams, and hours later the sportsbook at South Point Casino in Las Vegas reported taking a $300,000 money-line bet on Los Angeles. The bets were made at +120 odds and first reported by the Vegas Stats & Information Network and RotoGrinders.
Sources told ESPN that those bets were made by the same customer who last year went on a remarkable gambling run that stretched from the 2017 World Series through Super Bowl LII between the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots.
Bookmakers and the media nicknamed him "Bettor X," and he did some damage. The bettor, who has asked to remain anonymous, won $10 million in the World Series between the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers. He followed it up by staking between $8 million and $10 million on the underdog Eagles to beat the Patriots in Super Bowl LII. Philadelphia won 41-33, and Bettor X ended up with a net $25 million from the run.
Now, he's back, betting again against the Patriots in Super Bowl LIII.
New England remains a consensus 2.5-point favorite over the Rams, with the over/under sitting at 56.5 at most sportsbooks.
The bulk of the early money wagered on the Super Bowl was on the Patriots. The first nine five-figure bets MGM books accepted were on New England. The action has leveled out in recent days, and, after the rush of big bets on Los Angeles, some books entered the weekend with more money on the underdog Rams.
MGM vice president of race and sports Jay Rood said Saturday morning that betting action over the past 48 hours had been "fairly 50-50," but cautioned that the bulk of the money will be wagered Saturday and Sunday.
"I would say probably 25 to 30 percent [of the total anticipated Super Bowl handle] has been placed so far," Rood said. "The way it's shaping up the last 24 hours, this could turn out not to be a very big decision."
Rood and MGM will have plenty to sweat, though, even if the money stays relatively balanced up until Sunday's kickoff. MGM opened Rams star defensive tackle Aaron Donald at 70-1 to win Super Bowl MVP. Money flowed in on Donald, driving the price down to 15-1.
"[Donald] winning MVP is not good for us," Rood said. "One of our biggest losing propositions ever was [Denver Broncos defensive end] Von Miller winning MVP [in Super Bowl 50]."
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is the favorite to win MVP at around +125 odds.
A flurry of big Super Bowl bets, some greater than $1 million, showed up on the Los Angeles Rams late this week in Las Vegas, the largest ones coming from a bettor who shredded sportsbooks for millions on last year's Super Bowl.
MGM Resorts reported taking a $2 million money-line bet on the Rams late Thursday. Bookmaker William Hill on Friday said it took a $1.5 million money-line bet on the Rams, and hours later the sportsbook at South Point Casino in Las Vegas reported taking a $300,000 money-line bet on Los Angeles. The bets were made at +120 odds and first reported by the Vegas Stats & Information Network and RotoGrinders.
Sources told ESPN that those bets were made by the same customer who last year went on a remarkable gambling run that stretched from the 2017 World Series through Super Bowl LII between the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots.
Bookmakers and the media nicknamed him "Bettor X," and he did some damage. The bettor, who has asked to remain anonymous, won $10 million in the World Series between the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers. He followed it up by staking between $8 million and $10 million on the underdog Eagles to beat the Patriots in Super Bowl LII. Philadelphia won 41-33, and Bettor X ended up with a net $25 million from the run.
Now, he's back, betting again against the Patriots in Super Bowl LIII.
New England remains a consensus 2.5-point favorite over the Rams, with the over/under sitting at 56.5 at most sportsbooks.
The bulk of the early money wagered on the Super Bowl was on the Patriots. The first nine five-figure bets MGM books accepted were on New England. The action has leveled out in recent days, and, after the rush of big bets on Los Angeles, some books entered the weekend with more money on the underdog Rams.
MGM vice president of race and sports Jay Rood said Saturday morning that betting action over the past 48 hours had been "fairly 50-50," but cautioned that the bulk of the money will be wagered Saturday and Sunday.
"I would say probably 25 to 30 percent [of the total anticipated Super Bowl handle] has been placed so far," Rood said. "The way it's shaping up the last 24 hours, this could turn out not to be a very big decision."
Rood and MGM will have plenty to sweat, though, even if the money stays relatively balanced up until Sunday's kickoff. MGM opened Rams star defensive tackle Aaron Donald at 70-1 to win Super Bowl MVP. Money flowed in on Donald, driving the price down to 15-1.
"[Donald] winning MVP is not good for us," Rood said. "One of our biggest losing propositions ever was [Denver Broncos defensive end] Von Miller winning MVP [in Super Bowl 50]."
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is the favorite to win MVP at around +125 odds.
For some reason, I actually feel better knowing this guy who took the house to the cleaners last year is backing the Rams. Will lightning strike twice?
For some reason, I actually feel better knowing this guy who took the house to the cleaners last year is backing the Rams. Will lightning strike twice?
For some reason, I actually feel better knowing this guy who took the house to the cleaners last year is backing the Rams. Will lightning strike twice?
Wouldnt call a +120 dog lightning striking....merely good value on a team that should be -110 or more....
For some reason, I actually feel better knowing this guy who took the house to the cleaners last year is backing the Rams. Will lightning strike twice?
Wouldnt call a +120 dog lightning striking....merely good value on a team that should be -110 or more....
A flurry of big Super Bowl bets, some greater than $1 million, showed up on the Los Angeles Rams late this week in Las Vegas, the largest ones coming from a bettor who shredded sportsbooks for millions on last year's Super Bowl.
MGM Resorts reported taking a $2 million money-line bet on the Rams late Thursday. Bookmaker William Hill on Friday said it took a $1.5 million money-line bet on the Rams, and hours later the sportsbook at South Point Casino in Las Vegas reported taking a $300,000 money-line bet on Los Angeles. The bets were made at +120 odds and first reported by the Vegas Stats & Information Network and RotoGrinders.
Sources told ESPN that those bets were made by the same customer who last year went on a remarkable gambling run that stretched from the 2017 World Series through Super Bowl LII between the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots.
Bookmakers and the media nicknamed him "Bettor X," and he did some damage. The bettor, who has asked to remain anonymous, won $10 million in the World Series between the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers. He followed it up by staking between $8 million and $10 million on the underdog Eagles to beat the Patriots in Super Bowl LII. Philadelphia won 41-33, and Bettor X ended up with a net $25 million from the run.
Now, he's back, betting again against the Patriots in Super Bowl LIII.
New England remains a consensus 2.5-point favorite over the Rams, with the over/under sitting at 56.5 at most sportsbooks.
The bulk of the early money wagered on the Super Bowl was on the Patriots. The first nine five-figure bets MGM books accepted were on New England. The action has leveled out in recent days, and, after the rush of big bets on Los Angeles, some books entered the weekend with more money on the underdog Rams.
MGM vice president of race and sports Jay Rood said Saturday morning that betting action over the past 48 hours had been "fairly 50-50," but cautioned that the bulk of the money will be wagered Saturday and Sunday.
"I would say probably 25 to 30 percent [of the total anticipated Super Bowl handle] has been placed so far," Rood said. "The way it's shaping up the last 24 hours, this could turn out not to be a very big decision."
Rood and MGM will have plenty to sweat, though, even if the money stays relatively balanced up until Sunday's kickoff. MGM opened Rams star defensive tackle Aaron Donald at 70-1 to win Super Bowl MVP. Money flowed in on Donald, driving the price down to 15-1.
"[Donald] winning MVP is not good for us," Rood said. "One of our biggest losing propositions ever was [Denver Broncos defensive end] Von Miller winning MVP [in Super Bowl 50]."
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is the favorite to win MVP at around +125 odds.
you shouldn't believe anything they report. I simply don't buy this. They would never allow some unknown bettor to win millions off a superbowl.
I'd like for it to be true but I'm not living in fantasy land
A flurry of big Super Bowl bets, some greater than $1 million, showed up on the Los Angeles Rams late this week in Las Vegas, the largest ones coming from a bettor who shredded sportsbooks for millions on last year's Super Bowl.
MGM Resorts reported taking a $2 million money-line bet on the Rams late Thursday. Bookmaker William Hill on Friday said it took a $1.5 million money-line bet on the Rams, and hours later the sportsbook at South Point Casino in Las Vegas reported taking a $300,000 money-line bet on Los Angeles. The bets were made at +120 odds and first reported by the Vegas Stats & Information Network and RotoGrinders.
Sources told ESPN that those bets were made by the same customer who last year went on a remarkable gambling run that stretched from the 2017 World Series through Super Bowl LII between the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots.
Bookmakers and the media nicknamed him "Bettor X," and he did some damage. The bettor, who has asked to remain anonymous, won $10 million in the World Series between the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers. He followed it up by staking between $8 million and $10 million on the underdog Eagles to beat the Patriots in Super Bowl LII. Philadelphia won 41-33, and Bettor X ended up with a net $25 million from the run.
Now, he's back, betting again against the Patriots in Super Bowl LIII.
New England remains a consensus 2.5-point favorite over the Rams, with the over/under sitting at 56.5 at most sportsbooks.
The bulk of the early money wagered on the Super Bowl was on the Patriots. The first nine five-figure bets MGM books accepted were on New England. The action has leveled out in recent days, and, after the rush of big bets on Los Angeles, some books entered the weekend with more money on the underdog Rams.
MGM vice president of race and sports Jay Rood said Saturday morning that betting action over the past 48 hours had been "fairly 50-50," but cautioned that the bulk of the money will be wagered Saturday and Sunday.
"I would say probably 25 to 30 percent [of the total anticipated Super Bowl handle] has been placed so far," Rood said. "The way it's shaping up the last 24 hours, this could turn out not to be a very big decision."
Rood and MGM will have plenty to sweat, though, even if the money stays relatively balanced up until Sunday's kickoff. MGM opened Rams star defensive tackle Aaron Donald at 70-1 to win Super Bowl MVP. Money flowed in on Donald, driving the price down to 15-1.
"[Donald] winning MVP is not good for us," Rood said. "One of our biggest losing propositions ever was [Denver Broncos defensive end] Von Miller winning MVP [in Super Bowl 50]."
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is the favorite to win MVP at around +125 odds.
you shouldn't believe anything they report. I simply don't buy this. They would never allow some unknown bettor to win millions off a superbowl.
I'd like for it to be true but I'm not living in fantasy land
you shouldn't believe anything they report. I simply don't buy this. They would never allow some unknown bettor to win millions off a superbowl.
I'd like for it to be true but I'm not living in fantasy land
Cap-person
They only take those size bets from their BEST customers. They know if they do, they have a great chance on getting their money back.
Also, there might be a rare acceptance to taking a bet that size from an unknown. But before they do, believe me, they check with all the casinos to get the 411 on them.
you shouldn't believe anything they report. I simply don't buy this. They would never allow some unknown bettor to win millions off a superbowl.
I'd like for it to be true but I'm not living in fantasy land
Cap-person
They only take those size bets from their BEST customers. They know if they do, they have a great chance on getting their money back.
Also, there might be a rare acceptance to taking a bet that size from an unknown. But before they do, believe me, they check with all the casinos to get the 411 on them.
you shouldn't believe anything they report. I simply don't buy this. They would never allow some unknown bettor to win millions off a superbowl. I'd like for it to be true but I'm not living in fantasy land
I'm of the same mindset here in a sense, I think there's a good chance that this is "fake news" to be honest. There is no law out there saying that books have to honestly report what money comes in and from whom it comes-- to the media that is. What I think is happening is that books are lopsided with action on the Patriots right now. This sort of story will get a bit more money on the Rams. If I were a betting man (joke, joke...), I'd reckon that books will get absolutely cooked as it stands, assuming Pats win.
you shouldn't believe anything they report. I simply don't buy this. They would never allow some unknown bettor to win millions off a superbowl. I'd like for it to be true but I'm not living in fantasy land
I'm of the same mindset here in a sense, I think there's a good chance that this is "fake news" to be honest. There is no law out there saying that books have to honestly report what money comes in and from whom it comes-- to the media that is. What I think is happening is that books are lopsided with action on the Patriots right now. This sort of story will get a bit more money on the Rams. If I were a betting man (joke, joke...), I'd reckon that books will get absolutely cooked as it stands, assuming Pats win.
I'm of the same mindset here in a sense, I think there's a good chance that this is "fake news" to be honest. There is no law out there saying that books have to honestly report what money comes in and from whom it comes-- to the media that is. What I think is happening is that books are lopsided with action on the Patriots right now. This sort of story will get a bit more money on the Rams. If I were a betting man (joke, joke...), I'd reckon that books will get absolutely cooked as it stands, assuming Pats win.
Agree. Also, Los Angeles fans driving 3 hours or flying 45 min to bet on their team = Vegas cash flow.
Lakers opened +10.5 and got driven up to +14.5. I think what Vegas did was add value to Lakers to bring in extra dinero. Warriors won by 14. Imagine all those Laker fans who bet that? Prob a ton.
Theory on Rams is LA money will come in tonight and tomorrow, but books will raise Patriots line to -3. This allows “LA” people to think wow what a great deal, but in actuality it’s Vegas way to put upsmoke and mirrors. Cha-Ching!!!!! Vegas wins again.
I'm of the same mindset here in a sense, I think there's a good chance that this is "fake news" to be honest. There is no law out there saying that books have to honestly report what money comes in and from whom it comes-- to the media that is. What I think is happening is that books are lopsided with action on the Patriots right now. This sort of story will get a bit more money on the Rams. If I were a betting man (joke, joke...), I'd reckon that books will get absolutely cooked as it stands, assuming Pats win.
Agree. Also, Los Angeles fans driving 3 hours or flying 45 min to bet on their team = Vegas cash flow.
Lakers opened +10.5 and got driven up to +14.5. I think what Vegas did was add value to Lakers to bring in extra dinero. Warriors won by 14. Imagine all those Laker fans who bet that? Prob a ton.
Theory on Rams is LA money will come in tonight and tomorrow, but books will raise Patriots line to -3. This allows “LA” people to think wow what a great deal, but in actuality it’s Vegas way to put upsmoke and mirrors. Cha-Ching!!!!! Vegas wins again.
No Offense LB....but there are probably more Pats fans in LA than Rams fans driving to Vegas.......That's Los Angeles....it's a mixed pot of people moving here from across the country......Did you notice all the Packers and Cowboy Fans here?....So I don't see any LA people driving to Vegas and moving the Line......Maybe late sharps money ....maybe....
No Offense LB....but there are probably more Pats fans in LA than Rams fans driving to Vegas.......That's Los Angeles....it's a mixed pot of people moving here from across the country......Did you notice all the Packers and Cowboy Fans here?....So I don't see any LA people driving to Vegas and moving the Line......Maybe late sharps money ....maybe....
Went to local person Sporting Goods, Target, Champs in LA area...nothing but a tons Rams fan wear in front.. Not a drop of Patriots gear anywhere. Rams fans are everywhere in LA...oh, and btw the traffic up the 15 freeway to Vegas Friday was twice as bad!
Not in Vegas, but I’m assuming it’s about 75/25 with Rams To Pats fan ratio.
Went to local person Sporting Goods, Target, Champs in LA area...nothing but a tons Rams fan wear in front.. Not a drop of Patriots gear anywhere. Rams fans are everywhere in LA...oh, and btw the traffic up the 15 freeway to Vegas Friday was twice as bad!
Not in Vegas, but I’m assuming it’s about 75/25 with Rams To Pats fan ratio.
Like I said did you watch any Rams Home's games?.....These's all buying "Rams gears" are "jumping on the bandwagon fans".......Not serious fans.....and not going to move the line betting 20 bucks on the Rams....Thats why they go to person sporting goods.....
Like I said did you watch any Rams Home's games?.....These's all buying "Rams gears" are "jumping on the bandwagon fans".......Not serious fans.....and not going to move the line betting 20 bucks on the Rams....Thats why they go to person sporting goods.....
i imagine public is rooting for rams everywhere in america except for maybe Boston and parts of the Northeast... i mean how many times are football fans sick of seeing Brady winning another? also not to bring up politics.. but trump has associated himself with the pats.. that's enough to hate the Pats as well since everyone hates trump... i think seeing Foles winning one inspired hope, maybe there is hope for Goff to get his too
i don't see the Pats hanging on to this percentage should drop into the 60s...
i imagine public is rooting for rams everywhere in america except for maybe Boston and parts of the Northeast... i mean how many times are football fans sick of seeing Brady winning another? also not to bring up politics.. but trump has associated himself with the pats.. that's enough to hate the Pats as well since everyone hates trump... i think seeing Foles winning one inspired hope, maybe there is hope for Goff to get his too
i don't see the Pats hanging on to this percentage should drop into the 60s...
i'm sure there will be a few more 1 million dollar bets coming in on Rams. and i'm sure there will be some 1 million dollar bets on Pats as well spread or ML but they'd have to lay more on the juice to get a decent return. the + juice definitely adds up and may offset all the Pats money even if the Rams percentages don't match up with the Pats. i imagine Rams ML is getting more bets than the Rams spread. if Rams get 40% of bets i think that'd be almost enough to offset it. a Patriots win but no cover would definitely be in the books best interest. just my opinion of course.
i'm sure there will be a few more 1 million dollar bets coming in on Rams. and i'm sure there will be some 1 million dollar bets on Pats as well spread or ML but they'd have to lay more on the juice to get a decent return. the + juice definitely adds up and may offset all the Pats money even if the Rams percentages don't match up with the Pats. i imagine Rams ML is getting more bets than the Rams spread. if Rams get 40% of bets i think that'd be almost enough to offset it. a Patriots win but no cover would definitely be in the books best interest. just my opinion of course.
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