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12-09-2005, 08:50 AM
http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB113409446687018043-MhEkN3AFVnV0YdTK_nQC002zAxA_20061208.html?mod=blog s
Gamblers watching an Indianapolis Colts game here may have a hunch that, on the next play, star quarterback Peyton Manning will throw a long bomb to receiver Marvin Harrison for a touchdown. But right now there is nothing they can do about it -- casino sports books don't accept bets on individual plays.
That may be about to change. Boosted by improved technology that makes it easier to take bets on every play in a sporting event -- rather than just the outcome -- gambling-technology companies are on the brink of launching new products they hope will entice gamblers at casinos to keep wagering throughout hours-long games.
Gamblers watching an Indianapolis Colts game here may have a hunch that, on the next play, star quarterback Peyton Manning will throw a long bomb to receiver Marvin Harrison for a touchdown. But right now there is nothing they can do about it -- casino sports books don't accept bets on individual plays.
That may be about to change. Boosted by improved technology that makes it easier to take bets on every play in a sporting event -- rather than just the outcome -- gambling-technology companies are on the brink of launching new products they hope will entice gamblers at casinos to keep wagering throughout hours-long games.