Betting Lines Are Affected More By Who Makes The Bet, Not How Much Is Wagered

A fellow strikes a few keys on a computer keyboard or strides into a licensed sportsbook in Nevada and wagers $5,000 on a football game. The move triggers an immediate and frenzied reaction from the house’s numbers cruncher, who quickly consults with his bosses or telephones the casino’s sister properties and adjusts the betting lines […]