Cubs fans keep betting slips as mementos instead of cashing

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The Chicago Cubs celebrate after Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Cleveland Indians Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, in Cleveland. The Cubs won 8-7 in 10 innings to win the series 4-3.

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Thu, Jul 13, 2017 (12:36 p.m.)

This spring, Las Vegas sportsbooks were treated to unexpected windfalls so unusually large, managers felt the need to recheck the numbers to figure out the reason behind the surplus. The cause? Uncashed Chicago Cubs World Series bets from last season. Thousands of them.

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