Colorado casino executive can explain the odds of betting on the Super Bowl, but can’t let you try your luck in his house
From silly prop bets to long shots, get the scoop on the odds
Friday, January 26, 2018 — Come Sunday, Feb 4, millions of dollars will change hands in Las Vegas as bettors try to cash in on their pick to win the Super Bowl, along with numerous side bets relating to the big game. In Las Vegas, most odds makers have New England as 5.5 point favorites and a game total of 47 points.
If you’re wondering how a half point can come into play and what terms like “spread” and “over-under” mean, you’re not alone. Most people don’t understand the math involved in setting the odds, or the rules about what’s allowed.
Craig Pleva, General Manager of Monarch Casino Black Hawk, is an expert on explaining the odds, a skill he learned during his earlier career in Reno, Nevada at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa. Sports betting is not allowed in Colorado, but that won’t stop many from trying their luck with friends and family at parties or with a quick trip to Nevada.
Pleva is available to explain what odds indicate a good bet, what long shot odds really mean, why silly prop bets are made and the numbers on the board in sports books. To arrange an interview, contact Diane Mulligan by phone or at the email address listed above.
