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.

Many of the top-10 players in the Official World Golf Rankings are taking the week after the US Open, but Brooks Koepka is playing in this week’s Travelers Championship. (Image: Getty)

Koepka Eschews Rest After US Open, Playing in Travelers Championship

Several players in the top 20 of the Official World Golf Rankings are skipping this week’s Travelers Championship after playing in the US Open. Only No. 1 Brooks Koepka and No. 8 Patrick Cantlay are in this week’s event. It is always tough playing the week after a major championship. […]

San Diego Padre Manny Machado was ejected on Saturday for arguing a called third strike. (Image: David Zalubowski/AP)

Manny Machado Suspension Angers Player, Umpire, MLB

Drama seems to stick to Manny Machado, and his recent one-game suspension is no different. The San Diego Padres third baseman said he is appealing the disciplinary action, given to him when he allegedly made contact with an umpire after an ejection. The 26-year-old was called out looking on a […]

Michelle Wie has been hampered with an injury to her right hand that required surgery last year, but she is ready to return this week to the Women’s PGA Championship. (Image: Golf.com)

Michelle Wie Aiming for Return at Women’s PGA Championship

This week will see the second consecutive major championship, this time the Women’s PGA Championship. The major is being held at famed Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minn. According to Ladbrokes, Brooke Henderson and Jeong Eun Lee6 are the favorites to win at 11/1. They are followed by Lexi […]

Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers has reportedly butted heads with new coach Matt LaFleur over aspects of the offensive system. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Trouble in Packerdise? Aaron Rodgers takes Swipe at Coach Matt LaFleur

The old Green Bay Packers coach couldn’t get along with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, and now apparently his replacement is experiencing friction with the All-Pro signal caller. Matt LaFleur, who replaced fired coach Mike McCarthy, downplayed the disagreement between the two regarding LaFleur’s offensive system. LaFleur wants to have an offense […]

Gary Woodland won the US Open, and took home a lot of cash, and some special perks. (Image: Getty)

US Open winner Woodland Getting Lots of Perks for Victory

How good is it to be US Open winner Gary Woodland? When the 35-year-old won his first major championship on Sunday at Pebble Beach, he not only got a trophy, but a whole lot of perks along with it. The first was the prize money, which was increased this year […]

With Anthony Davis being traded from New Orleans to the Los Angeles, the Lakers are now the firm favorite to win the NBA Championship. (Image: AP)

Davis Trade Makes Lakers Strong Favorites on 2020 NBA Championship Odds

Apparently the NBA Finals and speculation about free agency, as well as a blockbuster trade, have thrown the 2020 NBA Championship odds into a frenzy. The favorite is now the Los Angeles Lakers, a team that didn’t even make the playoffs. They are listed by the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook […]

Gary Woodland enters Sunday’s final round of the US Open with a one-stroke lead. (Image: Getty)

Woodland, Rose Neck and Neck Going into US Open Final Round

As far as oddsmakers are concerned it is a two-golfer race going into the US Open final round. Final-round leader Gary Woodland, who was getting 5/1 going into the third round, is now 7/4, according to the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook. He is joined by Justin Rose, who was 9/2 […]

President Donald Trump was a 1/3 favorite to win reelection eight months ago, but has seen the odds move to even money. (Image: AFP)

Trump Re-Election Odds Slipping, Biden Favored to be Dem Nominee

The once large lead of President Donald Trump to win re-election in 2020 is quickly shrinking, as the competition between him and Democrat contenders tightens. Trump, though remains confident he will win another term with voters. Polls and oddsmakers are shedding doubt on the President’s bravado. A recent Quinnipiac University […]

JGary Woodland is known for being a bomber on the golf course, but it is his putting that has put him in the lead of the US Open after two rounds. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Gary Woodland Driving to be Better Putter at US Open

Despite Gary Woodland taking the second-round lead of the US Open, he is not the favorite going into the weekend. Woodland, who has never won a major, is at 5/1, according to adjusted odds put out by the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook. Rory McIlroy is the top pick at 4/1, […]

Arkansas came within one out of winning the College World Series last year, and are determined to take home the title this year. (Image: Getty)

Great Eight Ready for Start of College World Series

The eight teams are set for the College World Series, which begins Saturday, and Vanderbilt and Arkansas are the 3/1 favorites. Vanderbilt was listed with UCLA as the 8/1 favorites before the Super Regionals. The Bruins were upset by Michigan, losing a chance to win its second title. It also […]

Justin Rose shot the low round of the US Open on Thursday, posting a 6-under 65 at Pebble Beach. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Bettors Miss Big Prop Bet After US Open’s First Round

Bettors were looking at a four-way payday on who would be the leader after the US Open’s first round on Thursday. That is until Justin Rose ruined those gamblers hopes. The morning rounds at the major championship were going low. Rickie Fowler, Xander Schauffele, and Louis Oosthuizen all posted 5-under […]

SLS Las Vegas Owner Alex Meruelo Aiming to Buy Arizona Coyotes

The Arizona Coyotes, one of the worst franchises in the NHL, might be getting new ownership. Alex Meruelo, who owns the casino SLS Las Vegas, is pursuing ownership of the Coyotes, according to spokespeople for both him and the team. Current owner, Andrew Barroway, who became the sole owner in […]

Alex Bowman will be without Nationwide Insurance as a sponsor, after the insurance company announced they were opting out of a deal a year early. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Nationwide Exiting Sponsorship of Hendrick Motorsport

Nationwide has decided it’s not on NASCAR’s side and will not be sponsoring  Alex Bowman and the No. 88 car at Hendrick Motorsport after this season. The insurance company had signed a two-year deal last year, but is exercising an opt out clause. The relationship with NASCAR stretches back to […]

Dustin Johnson is the favorite to win the US Open, but has not been getting a lot of attention leading up to the major championship. (Image: Getty)

Favorite Dustin Johnson Quietly Preparing to Make Noise at US Open

Brooks Koepka has been talking about getting no respect, and Tiger Woods is grabbing a huge amount of attention as usual, but favorite Dustin Johnson is flying under the radar. Johnson is the 7/1 favorite at the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook, and is quietly plodding along, aiming to win his […]

Tiger Woods gets in some practice at the US Open on Monday, and is joined by a buck who decided to wander on the course. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Tiger Woods Still Enjoys Public Backing for US Open

Oddsmakers have Tiger Woods as the third choice to win the US Open, but bettors are backing the 15-time major championship winner. Woods has odds of 10/1, along with Rory McIlroy, but is behind Brooks Koepka at 8/1, and top pick Dustin Johnson at 7.1, Jeff Sherman, vice president of […]

Brooks Koepka is trying to win his third consecutive US Open, and is using some perceived disrespect as motivation. (Image: Getty)

Koepka Fueled by Slights in Quest for Third Consecutive US Open

If Brooks Koepka needed any more motivation to win his third consecutive US Open, Fox Sports gave it to him. The network, which has been roundly criticized for their coverage of the major championship, appeared to create another faux pas when they left the two-time defending champion out of one […]

Phil Mickelson is part of a proposition bet that has him competing against Tony Finau, Bryson DeChambeau, and Matt Kuchar for the best score. (Image: AP)

Overseas, Internet Best Place for US Open Prop Bets

Usually to get some of the more exotic wagers sports gamblers must look at the overseas sportsbooks, and the US Open prop bets are no different. The Golden Nugget’s venue doesn’t even have any offered on its mobile app. The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook has limited theirs to match ups […]