Interviews with Vegas Books

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FWIW...

Sportsbook Survey

Many people have sports betting opinions ? but the guys behind the counter, taking millions in bets, are the guys I listen closest to. This week I talked to some of the biggest names in Vegas about Super Bowl XLVII.

Jay Rood ? Director at MGM

(RJ talked with Jay on Monday)

Expected Nevada handle for game: 88 to 91 million

Percentage of overall worldwide handle Nevada will account for: ?less than 1%?

How was your NFL handle (amount of action) this season compared to last season: UP 8%

How has your NFL hold percentage been this season? Worst ever (been booking since 1993)

What do you project to be the CLOSING LINE for Super Bowl XLVII: San Fran -3.5

Other insights:
Last time Ravens in Super Bowl, the game?s handle was below average.

 

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Johnny Avello ? Director at WYNN

(RJ talked with Johnny on Monday)

Expected Nevada handle for game: Over 90 million

Percentage of overall worldwide handle Nevada will account for: 1%

How was your NFL handle (amount of action) this season compared to last season: UP 15%

How has your NFL hold percentage been this season? Worst ever (been booking since 1987)

What do you project to be the CLOSING LINE for Super Bowl XLVII: San Fran -3.5

Other insights:
Relative good season for the players gives them more "bullets in the gun" for this game.
Ravens have made lots of money for bettors last two weeks - should increase support.
The Harbaugh storyline, plus Ray Lewis, should increase interest in the game.

 

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Jay Kornegay ? Director at LVH

(RJ talked with Jay on Monday)

Expected Nevada handle for game: 91-92 million

Percentage of overall worldwide handle Nevada will account for: .7% (i.e., point 7 percent)

How was your NFL handle (amount of action) this season compared to last season: FLAT

How has your NFL hold percentage been this season? Worst ever

What do you project to be the CLOSING LINE for Super Bowl XLVII: San Fran -3.5

Other insights: Ravens and 49ers are EVEN teams - if you can get points, you are getting value.

 

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Jimmy Vaccaro ? William Hill

RJ taked with Jimmy on Tuesday

Expected Nevada handle for game: 94.5 million

Percentage of overall worldwide handle Nevada will account for: 1%

How was your NFL handle (amount of action) this season compared to last season: Up 5-8%

How has your NFL hold percentage been this season? Below average

What do you project to be the CLOSING LINE for Super Bowl XLVII: San Fran -4

Other insights:
Interest in Kaepernick prop is massive.
Double the handle on future and win-total bets this season.
First time SF in the big game for a long time = increased interest.
Expects majority of money in net to be on 49ers