i'm not really familiar with sports books, as i pretty much hate all sports except the UFC and boxing. with that said, it seems like its a gamble on whether or not to lay off some of the action. in terms of bookmakers paying tribute to lcn in the northeast, i would assume laying off a portion of the action would be almost standard procedure, although i'm sure some take risks. i would think that the more established operations would go with a safety first mindset, as these kinds of operations generate cash over the longterm, so it pays to be on the safe side.