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          NFL Gambling Opus No. 3

          The Vegas skyline always looks beautiful no matter if you're chasing or had a good day. ESPN Illustration
          Dec 3, 2013
          • Chad Millman
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            • 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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          CJ Hardy is, by all accounts, a good and decent guy, living the life that many grow up wanting to live.