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Behind the Bets: All The Greek to me

Jimmy The Greek was the first to bring sports betting to the big time

Updated: November 4, 2009, 5:15 PM ET
By Chad Millman | ESPN The Magazine

I had a Sunday ritual when I was growing up in the Chicago burbs in the 1980s, at the height of my Bears fandom.


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Chad Millman

  • Editor in Chief of ESPN The Magazine
  • Writes "Behind The Bets" blog on sports gambling
  • Authored seven books, including "The Odds"

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