And there are still hot spots for classic pocket pilfering, such as horse-racing tracks filled with cash-loaded bettors, Dr. Felson said.

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Looks totally hot, very classic Japanese RPG drama.

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But among the 105 teams that have won the Fall Classic, some were just barely above average performers in the regular season that benefitted from a well-timed hot streak, playing in a weak division or an opponent's collapse.

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