After 63 years of trial and error, the Texas Rangers marked themselves off of the list of franchises that have never won a World Series. The wait is finally over!
Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale made the bet on the Astros to win the 2019 World Series at a sportsbook in Mississippi. The Astros won their first World Series in 2017
All of the curses, and weight of past failures, have been lifted from the Chicago Cubs as they win the 2016 World Series. It's the Cubs first championship since 1908.
Texas Governor Rick Perry and Missouri Governor Jay Nixon have wagered food on the outcome of the World Series.
Perry has bet barbeque from the Salt Lick in Driftwood and Dr Pepper, and Nixon put up an order of St. Louis toasted ravioli, gourmet prosciutto salami and other meats, frozen custard, and a six pack of Budweiser...