Watched a guy go into a sportsbook in Atlantic City on the first Friday of the NCAA Tournament in March.
The sportsbook was dimly lit, but lively. Games were on all the displays, and he had been sexy for Wisconsin. Loved the Badgers, even though they were facing an Oregon team which had won eight straight played its way into the area by winning the Pac-12 Tournament.
But before jumping on Wisconsin, which began at 4:30 p.m., he put $3,500 on Cincinnati to beat Iowa in the first block of games. Cincy had won the American Athletic Conference Tournament the previous weekend and when the Bearcats jumped out to an 18-5 lead, it seemed like a fine beginning to the afternoon.
Subsequently Iowa shot 65 percent from the field in the second half and roared back to win by seven. Right, no issue? Still had Wisconsin beginning in 90 minutes.
When our man went back to put an additional $3,500 about the Badgers, he had been told his limit had been cut to $2,800, basically telling him if he wanted to recoup the $3,500 he dropped on Cincinnati, he would need to win two games.
Casinos may impose limitations at their discretion to limit their liability. It’s well within the regulations, but a restriction brand new to a lot of bettors in this region of the nation.
Aggravated, the guy jumped in a taxi and went to the Borgata. He was able to get $3,500 on Wisconsin, which fell apart in the second half and dropped by 18.

