“$20 for LSU to win and possibly win $42,” Absher said. “So just figuring out what type of wager to make and how I'm going to actually win.” “It's gonna be a learning curve that's for sure you know,” Absher said. While some are eager to tap into their betting strategy, Brian Absher is new to the game. Money line on Texas A&M and Ole Miss,” McIngvale said. The voter's voices were heard and now their books are on the table.

“It's a really good economic boost for the area for us,” Thompson said.Īnd the people of Louisiana agree. Over 80 percent of the Golden Nugget's business comes from the Houston and Beaumont area, so people like Roseanne Thompson are looking forward to seeing what additional money DraftKings sportsbook will bring.

Now Louisiana is just a hop skip and a jump away from Houston,” McIngvale said. “So normally I have to fly to Las Vegas or to Colorado or New Jersey. He said he’s happy to cash in right next door. “Proud to be betting legally in sports in Louisiana,” said Gallery Furniture owner Jim McIngvale. But now they'll be able to invest more in their favorite sports team. When people usually come to the Golden Nugget, they hit the slots and poker games.

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