John Reger

John Reger

Sports Betting  |  LAS VEGAS

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Journeyman journalist John Reger is in the Vegas sportsbooks chasing down the latest shift in the world of sports betting and all things odds-related. He previously worked as a sports writer for the Orange County Register in California and is the author of Wit and Wisdom of Golf (2001) and Quotable Wooden (2012), among other books.

Kyle Larson was suspended indefinitely by Chip Ganassi Racing after using a racial slur during Sunday’s iRacing event. (Image: Getty)

Chip Ganassi Racing Suspends Kyle Larson After Racial Slur

Chip Ganassi Racing suspended NASCAR driver Kyle Larson on Monday after he used a racial slur during Sunday’s iRacing event. Larson uttered the slur during the race in an incident where he reportedly thought he was just talking to his spotter. “You can’t hear me? Hey, n*****,” Larson said. A […]

XFL CEO Vince McMahon has suspended operations for the professional football organization, and there is doubt the league will continue. (Image: Allsport)

XFL Pulls the Plug: Lays off Staff, Suspends All Operations

Just one month after it canceled its regular season because of the coronavirus outbreak, the XFL reportedly suspended all operations on Friday. The speculation is that the professional league will not return after its first year. The league issued a statement on the move on Friday afternoon. “Given the uncertainty […]

Antonio Brown hired a new agent with the hopes of finding an NFL team that will give him a spot on their roster. (Image: AP)

New Agent, New Hope for Antonio Brown Getting on NFL Team

Troubled wide receiver Antonio Brown got a new agent on Monday in an attempt to get resigned with an NFL team. Brown hired veteran agent Ed Wasielewski of EMG Sports to represent him. Brown has not played since Sept. 15, 2019, when he suited up one game for the New […]

William Byron won the Bristol virtual race on Saturday night, leading 116 of the 150 laps. (Image: NASCAR.com)

William Byron Wins Bristol Virtual Race, Wallace Quits, Loses Sponsor

William Byron dominated Saturday’s Bristol virtual NASCAR race from the start, but the real action came from those that trailed him. Several crashes punctuated the contest, one of which led Bubba Wallace to quit before the end. It was a move that cost him a sponsor. The format for the […]

LPGA Commissioner Mike Whan said rescheduling the US Women’s Open, as well as other tournaments has been a challenge. (Image: LPGA)

Coronavirus Pandemic Forces LPGA to Reschedule US Women’s Open, Other Events

Already besieged by earlier tournament postponements and cancellations, the LPGA announced Thursday that five more events – including the US Women’s Open – are being affected by the coronavirus pandemic. That brings the number to 14 LPGA tournaments that have either been postponed or cancelled this year. Only four events […]

R&A CEO Martin Slumbers denied a report that The Open Championship will be cancelled. (Image: Getty)

Open Championship Officials Deny Major Championship Cancellation

The Open Championship officials issued a statement on Thursday saying they have not canceled the major championship because of the coronavirus outbreak. The denial came after Golf Digest ran a story on its website saying sources had indicated the Open Championship would not be played this year. The major championship […]

Though no decision has been made on the future of the NHL and NBA regular seasons, the Westgate SuperBook USA put out playoff odds for both, and Tampa Bay is a favorite in their first-round matchup with Toronto. (Image: Getty)

Westgate SuperBook USA Sets Projected NBA, NHL Playoff Odds

If the NBA or NHL cancel the rest of their regular seasons because of the coronavirus outbreak and go right to the playoffs when (and if) they resume play, the Westgate SuperBook USA has set first-round matchup odds for gamblers to mull over. The Las Vegas sportsbook issued the odds, […]

Phil Mickelson hinted on Sunday that a second edition of the Tiger-Phil Match between him and Woods could be finding its way onto a golf course soon. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Mickelson Hints at Rematch with Tiger, Many Obstacles Exist

Golf fans starved for any sort of live play might soon have something to watch as Phil Mickelson said on Sunday he’s working on a Tiger-Phil Match II. Mickelson said the sequel of 2018’s made-for-television event, “The Match,” is a definite possibility. The PGA Tour has been on hiatus since […]

The Indianapolis 500 is being postponed, and the race is being moved from May to August. (Image: Getty)

Indianapolis 500 Reschedules Historic Race from May to August

Indianapolis 500 officials on Thursday postponed the iconic race because of concerns over the coronavirus outbreak. They quickly, though, announced the event has a new date. The race has been rescheduled from its original May 24 date to Aug. 23.  It is the first time since the inception of the […]

Brad Keselowski and his boss, Team Penske, haven’t made much progress with a new contract, but neither side seems that concerned. (Image: Getty)

Silence Deafening in Brad Keselowski Contract Talks

This has already been an interesting season for NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski, but it could get much more fascinating for the soon-to-be free agent who will be without a contract in eight months. Keselowski’s contract with Team Penske expires at the end of the year, but there doesn’t seem to […]

BetOnline has a proposition bet that gives odds on whether American Idol judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan would leave the show, or be fired, during season 18.

Which American Idol Judge Leave the Show in Season 18?

Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, and Katy Perry all returned for season 18 of American Idol, but will any of the judges exit the stage before the end of the year? BetOnline is offering a new prop bet on whether Richie, Bryan, or Perry leave or get fired from the show. […]

Tampa Bay’s Jameis Winston, left, and Carolina’s Cam Newton are two former NFL No. 1 draft picks that might not have a team next season. (Image: Getty)

Former No. 1 NFL Draft Picks Finding No Love From Teams

While several top free agents found new places to play during the offseason, three former NFL No. 1 draft picks are still without either a contract or a team. Quarterbacks Cam Newton and Jameis Winston, along with defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, are still looking for a deal or a roster […]

NASCAR held its esports race the eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational event Sunday at virtual Homestead-Miami Speedway. (Image: Fox Sports)

Drivers, Fans Find Fun in NASCAR, Formula 1 Esports Races

The first esports races in Formula 1 and NASCAR were run this weekend and were a success with both the drivers and the fans. With most of the sports world forced to the sidelines because of the coronavirus global pandemic, auto racing has been able to provide a safe, and […]

Buffalo Bills, Houston Texans NFL Free Agency Winners/Losers

Buffalo Bills, Houston Texans NFL Free Agency Winners/Losers

The flurry of activity this week among NFL free agents was dizzying, and there were several winners and losers. The obvious winner was Tom Brady, who left New England and signed a two-year, $50 million contract to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Quarterbacks, on the whole, did quite well […]

Denny Hamlin gets in some practice behind the simulator as he prepares for Sunday’s eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational. (Image: Denny Hamlin/Twitter)

No Track, No Crowds, No Problem for eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational

NASCAR drivers aren’t on the track, but they will be on video screens, as the sport is hosting its first ever eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series on Sunday. It is an attempt by the organization to give fans racing ever since Monday, when they shut down the NASCAR schedule until […]

William Hill CEO Joe Asher said his company has put together several coronavirus-related wagers to try and make up for the lost revenue with all the major sports closing. (Image: Sport Business Daily)

Coronavirus-Related Wagers Creative, Not Terribly Profitable

With major sports canceled, sportsbooks are losing money. As a result, oddsmakers are looking for new revenue streams and are trying to get creative by offering coronavirus-related wagers. Several offshore books are scrambling to provide bets for their customers, and some of the offerings are imaginative, to say the least. […]