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The Bow Tie Chronicles: Legally betting on the Falcons  

ON THE FALCONS BEAT 
By
FLOWERY BRANCH — 

In the 57th episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, we discuss the landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that struck down a federal ban on sports betting outside of Nevada. When will you be able to legally place a Super Bowl bet on the Falcons in Georgia? 

Also, Falcons draft picks Russell Gage and Foye Oluokun stop by to discuss how the rookie minicamp went. Listen (then subscribe, rate and review): 

Subscribe to “The Bow Tie Chronicles” podcast with the AJC’s D. Orlando Ledbetter on iTunes or on the new AJC sports podcasts page. 

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