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.

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow, who led the Tigers to the National Championship, is rumored to be heading to the Cincinnati Bengals in the April NFL Draft, but does he want to play there. (Image: Getty)

Bengals’ Love for Joe Burrow May Not be Reciprocated

The Cincinnati Bengals coaches are fawning over potential No. 1 draft pick, Joe Burrow, but the feeling might not be mutual. The LSU quarterback had one of the most successful seasons of any college player. He won the Heisman Trophy, and led the Tigers to a 42-25 victory over Clemson […]

Kansas City Tyreek Hill told reporters that defenses can’t cover him or other receivers on the team. (Image: Getty)

NFL Notes: Tyreek Hill Disses Titans, KC Defense Worries About Derrick Henry

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill might not have intended to motivate the Tennessee Titans, their opponent in Sunday’s AFC Championship, but he provided some bulletin board inspiration. Hill told reporters after Wednesday’s practice that he believes no NFL team can cover him and his fellow wide receivers. “I […]

Phil Mickelson talked to the media on Wednesday and said he is ready physically and mentally for a strong season. (Image: John Reger)

Phil Mickelson Says He’s Fit, Mentally Ready for PGA Season

LA QUINTA, Calif.–Phil Mickelson is embarking on his 29th year as a professional golfer, and like most men in the latter part of their working careers, the 49-year-old believes he can still be productive. Unlike a lot of men, however, Mickelson is talking less and doing more to make the […]

Paul Casey is playing in The American Express for the first time since 2017, when he finished tied for 58th. (Image: Getty)

Paul Casey Ready to Cash In at The American Express

Paul Casey hasn’t been to The American Express in the Southern California desert since 2017, but with his performances in other recent tournaments, it probably isn’t a big a deal the Englishman hasn’t played in La Quinta, CA, for three years. Desert golf seems to agree with Casey, and he’s […]

Patrick Mahomes will be leading Kansas City in Sunday’s AFC Championship, and if victorious, will face the winner of the NFC Championship game. (Image: Getty)

San Francisco, Kansas City 7-Point Favorites in NFC, AFC Championship Games

Sportsbooks released the opening lines for the NFC and AFC Championship games on Monday, favoring both San Francisco and Kansas City by at least a touchdown each. The Chiefs will face Tennessee in Sunday’s AFC Championship, and opened at 7.5-point favorites. The line has held steady at most facilities, though […]

Kevin Stefanski signs paperwork making him the Cleveland Browns new head coach. (Image: Cleveland Browns)

Cleveland Browns Choose Kevin Stefanski as New Head Coach

After finishing second a year ago when interviewing for the Cleveland Browns head coaching job, Kevin Stefanski went from bridesmaid to bride on Monday. The team formally introduced the former Minnesota Vikings’ offensive coordinator as their 18th head coach in a press conference on Tuesday. This was the second time […]

Baltimore coach John Harbaugh can barely watch as his team suffered an early exit in the playoffs after the Tennessee upset. (Image: Getty)

Sportsbooks Score Mammoth Victory with Tennessee’s Win Over Baltimore

Players and fans weren’t the only ones celebrating the Tennessee Titan’s surprise win over the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday. Sportsbook operators were claiming one of the biggest victories of the year after the AFC Divisional Playoff game. Several oddsmakers boasted on Twitter that Tennessee’s 28-12 upset over Baltimore gave them […]

LSU Quarterback Joe Burrow has skill and motivation, and should be a force in the LSU-Clemson National Championship game Monday at the Superdome. (Image: AP)

One Bet, $100: LSU Will Dominate Clemson in National Championship Game

While gamblers are having a difficult time deciding on which team to back in Monday’s College Football Playoffs National Championship game, I haven’t wavered once on my choice. That’s why I’m using my One Bet, $100 on LSU, and giving away five points. I was fortunate to get the line […]

Quarterback Trevor Lawrence is part of several National Championship proposition bets in Monday’s LSU-Clemson game. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Nervous LSU-Clemson Spread Bettors Can Find Value in Prop Bets

The line movement in the LSU-Clemson game has made some bettors a little anxious about picking a side in Monday’s College Football Playoffs National Championship game, but several sportsbooks are still giving them attractive gambling options through a variety of proposition bets. The line for the National Championship game opened […]

The Clemson players got to the National Championship game, but needed the rest before the Clemson-LSU game on Monday at the Superdome in New Orleans. (Image: Greenville News)

Will Delay Impact Clemson, LSU in College Football Playoff Championship Game?

The last time either LSU or Clemson played football it was 16 days ago, and both teams were getting anxious waiting for Monday’s College Football National Championship game at the Superdome in New Orleans. It’s the longest layoff in the CFP’s six-year history, and both players and coaches desperately want […]

Tennessee running back Derrick Henry was effective against New England last week, and should see a big workload in the Titans-Ravens AFC Divisional Playoff game on Saturday in Baltimore. (Image: Boston Globe)

Lamar Jackson Looks to Run Wild in Titans-Ravens AFC Divisional Playoff Game

Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson has run almost at will on NFL defenses this season, and the same scenario could play out Saturday in the Titans-Ravens AFC Divisional Playoff game. Top-seeded Baltimore is a 9.5-point favorite against the the visitors from Tennessee, with the over/under set at 47 points. In the […]

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan believes golf gambling can make the game more interesting for fans, and said the organization is creating a mobile betting app. (Image: Getty)

PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan Bets on Golf Gambling Success

While some professional sports are hesitant to explore wagering opportunities, PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan isn’t shying away from gambling on golf. The man in charge of professional golf in the US says he supports gambling on the game, if it’s done responsibly. In a Sunday press conference, he laid […]