Rays-Brewers World Series: Why sportsbooks are bracing for huge losses

A $100 preseason bet on the Tampa Bay Rays could turn into an $8,000 profit. Their unlikely World Series matchup with the Milwaukee Brewers has some sportsbooks bracing for massive payouts.

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