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One thought on “Sportsbooks say you can win big. Then they try to limit winners.

  1. admittedly I did not read this entire piece. I do like sports betting. I bet frequently mostly like $20-$50. It is fun and good water cooler talk. But just like all gambling, over the long hall, YOU ARE GOING TO LOOSE, more than you win. Also it can occupy your time which could be better spent thinking and doing something else.

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