The playoffs started in college football over the weekend and the NFL slate was awash with playoff implications. Favorites in the NFL went 5-7 on Sunday at the BetMGM online sportsbook, making it a solid day for the underdogs — including a few winning straight up.

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The Chicago City Council member said the increase of sports betting taxes earlier this year in Illinois has led to the decline of sports wagers.