When I received the assignment to write about the state of Las Vegas sports books, I’d never wagered on sports, aside from taking part in a few low-stakes fantasy football leagues. So, I sparked preliminary research by placing a simple $50 bet on my hometown Chicago Bears to defeat the Los Angeles Rams at home in the NFL playoffs.
As you’re probably aware, despite an otherworldly late throw from Caleb Williams to force overtime, my first real bet ultimately resulted in a loss.
Though I’m new to this world, I do have one thing in common with recently retired Las Vegas bookmaking legend Jimmy Vaccaro.
