Vegas Sports Bookies on Old-School Betting

Published Dec 17, 2024, 10:00 AM

Against the Rules with Michael Lewis

Journalist and bestselling author Michael Lewis explores the figures in American life who rely on the public's trust, whether in sports, in business,  
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On a visit to Las Vegas, Michael Lewis meets three old-school sports bookies. Chris Andrews, Jimmy Vaccaro, and Vinny Magliulo book bets and set odds at the South Point Hotel Casino. They talk about how they got started in Vegas, the origins of the prop bet, and why it's bad for business to limit smart bets.

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Against the Rules with Michael Lewis

Journalist and bestselling author Michael Lewis explores the figures in American life who rely on th 
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