Bars Bet Against Dodgers: A Shocking World Series Strategy!

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Anonymous Bar Group Bets Against a Dodgers World Series Run

An anonymous hospitality group that owns 25 bars placed a $60,000 bet on Calshi that the Dodgers would not make the World Series. The wager served as a hedge because deep Dodgers playoff runs and World Series watch parties generate an estimated $120,000 in extra revenue for the group.

The strategy may make financial sense, but it could upset diehard Dodgers fans. Fans may not want to visit a bar operated by a company that is betting against their team.

The situation recalls a promotion by a mattress seller in Houston. Customers were told their mattresses would be free if the Astros won the World Series, while the seller placed a wager to protect against the potential loss.

The Dodgers ultimately did not make the World Series after being swept by the Brewers. Although the hospitality group remains anonymous, keeping its identity hidden may prove difficult. With 25 bars across the city, someone is likely to uncover which locations belong to the group.