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Las Vegas sportsbook deems Royals new World Series favorites

By ANDY McCULLOUGH

rmccullough@kcstar.com
Interest in baseball was revived last October when the Royals reached the World Series, and the effect has carried over into 2015 as the club hopes to pack in the most fans in a season since 1991.
Interest in baseball was revived last October when the Royals reached the World Series, and the effect has carried over into 2015 as the club hopes to pack in the most fans in a season since 1991. KEITH MYERS The Kansas City Star

HOUSTON – The Royals own the best record in the American League, and they have for some time now. The latest World Series odds, at least according to one sports book in Las Vegas, reflect that.

When the season began, Bovada listed the Royals at 33/1 to win the World Series.

To reach Andy McCullough, call 816-234-4370 or send email to rmccullough@kcstar.com. Follow him on Twitter: @McCulloughStar.

This story was originally published June 29, 2015 at 3:07 PM.

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