I feel that the bet should stand unless the over bettor was privy to some inside information.


This seems like the most reasonable position - and it's worth noting the caveat.


These guys are big enough bettors that the over bettor might just have had some inside scoop (lunch with Doug Dalton, whatever). And if he does, my sense of ethics (such as it applies here) is that the bet should be voided.


Other than that, he was simply more observant than the under guy about the possibility that the Bellagio would step in; bet stands.


Regards, Lee