Casinos big fans of NCAA tourney - 2005-03-17
Thousands of basketball fans are expected to test their luck today on the first day of the NCAA tournament in a betting extravaganza that has become one of the most profitable weekends of the year for the strip casinos.
Although the basketball tournament will not draw as many big bets as the Super Bowl, the number of bets, a function of a marathon 48 games played over four days, is expected to be a lot higher, say casino representatives.
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