Gambling: The Tom Brady Effect

Interesting tidbit from Paul Zimmerman of Sports Illustrated:

How did losing Tom Brady affect the Vegas odds on winning the Super Bowl? “There never has been an injury that’s had such a dramatic effect on the odds,” said Bodog’s Sportsbook manager, Richard Gardner. Bodog, one of the major price setters, dropped the price on the Patriots [to win the Super Bowl] from 5-2, the shortest on the board, to 20-1, which ranked 12th.

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2 Comments on “Gambling: The Tom Brady Effect”

  1. #1 Online Casinos
    on Oct 1st, 2008 at 7:42 AM

    That’s phenominal, the odds have changed massively!

  2. #2 kin
    on Oct 9th, 2008 at 3:00 PM

    How did losing Tom Brady affect the Las Vegas slots odds on winning the Super Bowl? “

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