Las Vegas casinos have been slow since the World Series of Poker concluded, but the casinos are hoping that is going to change this weekend when travelers come in for the Labor Day weekend.
The Atlanta Braves have increased their 2010 World Series betting odds on Wednesday by adding former All-Star Derek Lee in a trade with the Chicago Cubs.
The Tampa Bay Rays may be tied with the Yankees by the end of the night in the American League East, and the Rays appear set on shifting the World Series betting odds in their favor over the next couple of months.
The New York Yankees were already the favorites to win the World Series this year and on Friday they improved their betting odds by trading for Houston Astros first baseman Lance Berkman.
The 2010 World Series of Poker came at a perfect time for Las Vegas casinos that have been struggling with decreasing revenues. With the WSOP now complete, visitors have again headed home, leaving the casinos to struggle once again.