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The Oklahoma State Cowboys (8-7, 1-3 Big 12) and No. 1 Baylor Bears (15-1, 3-1) clash in a Big 12 showdown Saturday at 5 p.m. ET at the Ferrell Center in Waco, Texas. Below, we look at the Oklahoma State vs. Baylor odds and linesand make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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Oklahoma State has dropped two straight games and six of its last eight. And this game in Waco closes out a beat of a meat-grinder travel week for the Cowboys. OSU lost at West Virginia Tuesday and Texas Tech Thursday. The Cowboys shot 36.0% over those twin setbacks; they have shot just 36.4% over their last five games.

The Bears are coming off their first loss of the season. Baylor lost to Texas Tech in a 65-62 battle on Tuesday. The 62 points points scored by BU marked just the second game this season the Big 12s second-leading offense (81.5 points per game) had been held under 65 points.

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Baylor 80, Oklahoma State 65

Baylor is a slight lean against the number, but PASS on the big outright tag.

The road team is 14-3-2 ATS in the last 19 meetings between the Cowboys and Bears. And the OSU side might be a lot more palatable had Baylor not lost on Tuesday. But the Cowboys are 0-5 ATS in their last five road games and have had a hard week of traveling.

Look for the Bears to come out strong in this one. Baylor should be able to leverage the extra Oklahoma State turnover or two to get into three-possession territory by halftime. The overall number to reach here is a tall order, but the Bears have the offensive edge in spades and their defense is suffocating.

There is room for an OSU back-door cover, but the overall slight lean is on BAYLOR -13.5 (-115).

The Over is 7-1 in BUs last eight games following a straight-up loss, and its 5-1-1 in the Bears last seven games overall.

The overall pace for this one should be about fastest-third. Look for the Bears to pile up some runs and for OSU to get enough garbage-time, no-foul, speed buckets to give this game a better edge on the Over.

BACK THE OVER 141.5 (-112).

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It should be easy to place a sports wager during a game. However, comparing lines across sportsbook apps, scrolling through pages of odds, and even just finding a game can be time consuming and confusing. By the time bettors finds a prop theyd like to play, for example, it may already be off.

Companies like SnapOdds and Triggy are releasing products that allow bettors to place more bets in less time with less effort. That leaves more time spent watching the game and less time searching for lines. This also increases revenue for sportsbooks.

Gaming Today spoke with executives from both companies to understand what their products mean for sportsbooks, bettors, and the industry.

Instead of bouncing from sportsbook to sportsbook and scrolling through endless lists of odds, bettors will soon be able to use SnapOdds. SnapOdds allows bettors to scan games theyre watching on TV with their smartphone cameras. This scan pulls odds from partnered sportsbooks.

All you have to do is click the Snap TV or icon in the app in the middle [of the bottom tab] and itll pull up [the sportsbook odds], Kevin Escalera, SnapOdds Marketing Manager, said.

We tried the SnapOdds app during the Chiefs/Chargers game on Thursday, Dec. 16. The app scanned the game like a QR code and brought up the odds from real sportsbooks, including DraftKings, FanDuel, and SugarHouse. SnapOdds expects to go live with sportsbook partners in 2022.

SnapOdds can also integrate itself within its partners apps.

It would be like within a Bleacher Report or any kind of blog or anything like that, Escalera said. And then it would just take you to the SnapOdds page . which has all the different operators.

SnapOdds will begin its rollout a few markets at a time. Unsurprisingly, the northeast is its first launch target.

I think its going to be New Jersey, New York [first], SnapOdds Founder and CEO, Thomas Willomitzer said.

SnapOdds confers important benefits to bettors and sportsbooks. Bettors can get to their desired betting markets sooner and compare odds at a glance. Sportsbooks can gain insight into important conversion statistics, like how many bettors place a wager after scanning a game with SnapOdds. It could be an important way for sportsbooks to differentiate themselves from each other, too.

All these unsustainable customer acquisition strategies will eventually implode, Willomitzer said. But whatll be left is user experience and user engagement.

Triggy is a betting software company that offers a few different products designed to accomplish the same goal.

We want to make sports betting really easy for the user, Triggy CEO, Martina Akerlund said.

One of Triggys products is called NextBets, which gives bettors suggestions about what they should bet on next based on their betting histories. NextBets goes beyond suggestions to put bettors in control, too.

If youre watching several games or youre watching several sports, you can also if the odds hit this or the next goal is [that] or so forth you can trigger an alarm, because I think some fans and bettors really enjoy watching a game while [they] are doing other things, Akerlund said.

Triggy will also offer hologram messaging through a partnership with 2mee. These hologram messages would allow sports stars to send messages to bettors through sportsbook apps. Its a cool feature for users and a profitable engagement tool for sportsbooks.

He [a football player] can just record a message and send it out to the fans and bettors, Akerlund said. And by doing that, you increase opening of the message by like, I dont remember the exact number, but it was something like up to 80% [of tested bettors] that actually opened the message when it [was] a hologram message.

These messages could be used to offer bonuses, bet suggestions, and other types of content, too.

Triggy has partnered with Venuetize, the company that powers the Memphis Grizzlies app. Triggys bet suggestion product will be part of the app. These bet suggestions will redirect bettors to WynnBET to place wagers.

We are integrating our tech so we can have a betting possibility together with WynnBET in the Grizzlies team app, Akerlund said.

So, bettors could open the Grizzlies app to buy tickets or merchandise, receive a bet suggestion from Triggy, then click the prompt to bet at WynnBET. Triggy plans to make these features available to bettors in early 2022.

While Akerlund declined to name it, she said one other sportsbook is already preparing to leverage this portfolio of engagement tools

Startups like SnapOdds and Triggy are part of an ecosystem of companies aiming to make sports betting as natural a part of sports as buying tickets or merchandise. SnapOdds allows bettors to pull up game lines instantly in crowded sports bars. Triggys products power bettor and fan engagement.

This is part of a larger pattern of startups solving systemic issues for sportsbook operators across the United States.

Allowing sportsbooks to not only price and accept [in-game wagers], but for customers to discover them in an intuitive and seamless user flow, said Lloyd Danzig, Managing Partner of VC firm Sharp Alpha Advisors. That is one particular pain point that a lot of startups are solving.

In-game bets are becoming more popular in the U.S, in part because theyre immediately engaging and settle quickly. So innovation will likely cluster around these short-term bets. That will lead to sportsbook app features intended to make sports betting a complement to games instead of a separate activity that pulls bettors away from games.

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Pat Mayo, Rob Pizzola and Cam Stewart give their 2021 NFL Week 18 Best Bets on DraftKings Sportsbook with their Gold, Silver and Bronze Selections of the Week.

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Mayo: MIN -4Pizzola: MIA +6.5Cam: DET +3.5

Mayo: TB -8Pizzola: ATL +4.5Cam: JAX +15.5

Mayo: TKTKTKPizzola: HOU +10.5Cam: CHI +4

Gold: 2-1 (35-13-1)Silver: 2-1 (20-32)Bronze: 0-3 (25-26)

Mayo: Gold 12-5; Silver 6-11; Bronze 8-9Pizzola: Gold 10-7; Silver 6-11; Bronze 8-9Cam: Gold 14-2-1; Silver 9-8; Bronze 8-9

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Sports bettingtermscan be confusing, and the more you bet, the moretermsyoull want to learn.VSiN, The Sports Betting Network, and the New York Post have you covered with this list oftermsto improve your betting IQ.

Action A bet or wager.

Against the spread The result of a game including the point spread.

Bad Beat A bet that looks like the bettor is going to win but doesnt.

Book (Sportsbook) A place where someone can bet on the outcome of sporting events.

Buck A $100 bet.

Chalk The favoriteina game.

Consensus Percentage of the betting public on each side of a game. Some bettors will bet against the public money (whichever team more bettors have placed their bets on).

Cover The betting outcome on a point spread bet. For a favorite to cover, it must win by a number higher than the spread. An underdog can cover by losing by a number less than the spread or by winning the game outright.

Dime A $1,000 bet.

Dollar A $100 bet.

Edge The advantage a bettor has before a bet is placed.

Even (Even Money) A $100 bet to win $100 .

Favorite A team favored to win a game.

Future bets A bet on events that will happen furtherinthe future, like who will win a division or who will win a championship wellinadvance.

Handle The total amount of money wagered on a game.

Handicapping Researching sports statistics to pick winners.

Hedging Betting opposite of a previous bet to guarantee winning at least a small amount of money.

Hook A half-pointinthe spread

In-game wagers Bets made after a game started.

Juice A commission books win on each bet.

Limit The maximum allowed wager on a single bet.

Lock A large favorite.

Long Shot A large underdog.

Moneyline bet A bet made if a team will win or lose outright with no point spread.

Nickel A $500 bet.

No Action A game that is no longer taking bets and all wagers are refunded.

Oddsmaker (Linemaker) Someone who sets the opening line on a game.

Off the Board A game bettors can not wager on.

Over The combined score of two teams is more than what the sportsbook set.

Parlay A a bet that combines multiple games for a higher payout. The more games, the higher the risk but the greater the payout.Inorder for the parlay to win, each game must win or push (tie). If any of the games lose, the entire wager loses.

Pickem A game with no favorite or underdog.

Point spread Margin of victory set by oddsmakers to attract bets action on both the favorite and the underdog. A favorite must win by a number higher than the point spread to cover the spread. An underdog can cover by losing by a number less than the spread or by winning the game outright.

Puckline Hockey has a point spread of -1.5 for the favorite and +1.5 for the underdog.

Proposition bets (prop) A bet on anything that is not directly tied to the outcome of the game. For example, it can be the first team or the first player to scoreina game.

Push When neither team covers the spread (the actual margin of victory lands exactly on the spread), no one wins the bet and all wagers are refunded.

Runline Baseball has a point spread of -1.5 for the favorite and +1.5 for the underdog.

Sharp (Wiseguy) A professional sports bettor.

Steam A quick change on a line due to heavy wagering.

Taking the points Betting an underdog against the spread.

Teaser Similar to spreads, teasers are favored towards the bettor but have a lower payout.

Total bet (over/under) A bet on the combined number of points scored by both teamsina game, including overtime/extra innings.

Under The combined score of two teams is less than what the sportsbook set.

Underdog (dog) A team not favored to win a game.

Wager A get placed at a sportsbook.

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Its a new year, which means there will be another push to legalize fully mobile Mississippi sportsbooks. But will they finally pass?

Rep. Cedric Burnett filed HB 184, which should sound familiar to anyone watching Mississippi sports betting since its retail launch in 2018. Burnetts latest bill is similar to his attempts in 2019 and 2020, as it gives any licensed casino in the state the right to launch a mobile sportsbook.

Currently, mobile betting apps are geofenced to the casino itself, meaning bettors must be on property to bet with their phones.

What is unclear is if this is the mobile sports betting bill Rep. Casey Eure has in mind. Eure, chairman of the House Gaming Committee, told a local outlet the committee is working on legislation of its own for mobile betting.

Burnett is a member of the Gaming Committee. Neither Burnett nor Eure responded to LSRrequests for comment by publication.

All of the states 26 commercial casinos have retail sportsbooks, which means all could launch online as well.

That does not mean there would be 26 different brands, of course. For example, the multiple Caesars-owned casinos in the state would use the Caesars Sportsbook app.

Since there are no new licenses created, it means market-access deals like the one signed last year between Penn National and PointsBet would be moot.

Monthly sports betting revenue would be taxed on a sliding scale:

The bill also legalizes betting on esports.

The appetite to legalize fully mobile Mississippi sportsbooks has been about zero so far. Action in a couple of border states might change that though.

Right now, only Tennesseeto the north of Mississippi allows online betting. Soon, though, mobile Louisiana sportsbooks are expected to launch after the retail launch in October.

Meanwhile, the Arkansas Racing Committee approved a rule change to allow statewide mobilelast week. The change that legalizes online AR sports betting needs to be approved by a legislative subcommittee, but a committee spokesperson told local media that apps could be running early this year.

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Kambi Group has entered into a multi-state partnership to provide its online and on-property sportsbook to Affinity Interactive (AI), to power AI's upcoming retail, digital and online sports betting offering, DRF Sports.

The multi-year partnership will provide AI with access to Kambi's best-in-class betting solutions, from compliance provision and odds compiling to customer intelligence and risk management, all built on Kambi's proprietary software platform.

AI's significant online and mobile presence, including the iconic, 127-year-old Daily Racing Form, a provider of premium data and authoritative editorial coverage to horse racing and sports enthusiasts in North America, and DRF Bets, will enable it to provide Kambi's technology and services instantly to customers.

The multi-state agreement will introduce the Kambi-powered sportsbook online in Iowa before launching in additional states throughout 2022 and beyond.

"We are thrilled to work with the talented team at Affinity Interactive to provide our leading software to sports enthusiasts across the U.S.," said Kristian Nyln, CEO of Kambi. "This agreement is an exciting opportunity to showcase the strength of our product and leverage our experience to succeed in the competitive sports betting market. The combination of Kambi's advanced technology, DRF Sports' multimedia information capabilities, and Affinity Interactive's regional casino assets make for an enticing sports betting proposition."

"This is an exciting time for Affinity Interactive and the sports betting industry, and partnering with Kambi will allow us to capitalize on a number of compelling opportunities and position our businesses for shared success. This is the first step in our strategy of rolling out the DRF Sports brand to online customers for sports betting and iGaming," said James Zenni, Chairman of Affinity Interactive.

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We are approaching Week 18, and the NFL Coach of the Year futures market is heading towards a close. Several sportsbooks list Matt Lafleur and Zac Taylor as co-favorites, but we have our eye on a different Head Coach.

Are the voters truly looking at Lafleur as the reason for all of Green Bays success? Or will Aaron Rodgers undermine this notion?

The Coach of the Year award is traditionally awarded to the coach whose team overachieved the most. The Bengals were predicted to finish last in the AFC North. Several analysts expected their win total to be less than 6.5 games.

Mike Vrabel should begin drafting his acceptance speech if the purpose of this award is to recognize the top two teams in the NFL. No one from the Tennessee Titans organization is in the running for any other awards.

We look at the favorites in the NFL Coach of the Year futures market as we enter the final week of the regular season.

I dont want any part of Lafleur in this market at his current price of +175. Due to the success of the Packers, he has been touted as one of the favorites. But I believe the credit belongs to Rodgers.

The Packers also run the risk of suffering a significant injury as a result of Lafleurs choice to not rest any players. Green Bay could suffer a notable injury in the final week of the season. That would sabotage his NFL Coach of the Year campaign.

For an offensive-minded coach, Taylor doesnt really get the credit he deserves. Joe Mixon and Tee Higgins are both having stellar years. In his first season under Taylor, JaMarr Chase has broken rookie receiving records and Joe Burrow looks like one of the premier quarterbacks in the NFL.

While Taylor has a high chance of cashing this ticket, Im not buying him at +175. It would only make sense for me to invest in Taylor at this price if I already own big tickets on Lafleur and Vrabel.

The Titans are 10.5-point favorites to beat the Texans in Week 18. A win would propel them to the top of the AFC.

In my opinion, the Titans season doesnt support the notion that this was a player-driven record. That makes Vrabel the strongest candidate for this award. In spite of key injuries to Derrick Henry, Julio Jones, and AJ Brown, the Titans are still in contention for the top seed in the AFC.

In the event that the Titans beat the Texans on Sunday, Vrabel should be the new betting favorite for NFL Coach of the Year after Week 18. His campaign is dependent on the Titans earning the top seed in the conference.

At this point of the season, the only coach I would consider purchasing as a solo bet is Vrabel. He has the strongest argument for winning this award, and +350 at BetMGM is a favorable number for someone who should be the favorite.

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The holidays are over but that doesnt mean there still isnt fun to be had as a full slate of games and NFL betting opportunities this weekend 15 on Sunday and another on Monday night when the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field. Barstool Sports has intriguing promotions for prospective bettors and an exclusive promo for Steelers bets.

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Barstool lists the Browns as 3.5-point favorites with an over/under of 41 in what is expected to be the final home game of Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisbergers 18-year career.

The Steelers (7-7-1) should be able to tuck under the 3.5-point spread despite going just 2-4-1 in their last seven games. The Browns (7-8) arent playing much better as they have lost back-to-back losses and tasted defeat in three of their last four games.

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The most intriguing 1 p.m. game Sunday has the Cincinnati Bengals (9-6) looking to wrap up their first AFC North title since 2015 when they host the Kansas City Chiefs (11-4) at Paul Brown Stadium. The Chiefs are 3.5-point favorites, and the total is 51 points.

The Chiefs have the longest active winning streak in the NFL at eight games. Though it has clinched the AFC West championship, Kansas City is still looking to gain the AFCs top seed and resultant first-round bye in the playoffs.

Its hard not to like the Chiefs at -3.5.

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Two teams bound for the playoffs meet at 4:25 p.m. when the Dallas Cowboys host the Arizona Cardinals at AT&T Stadium as 6.5-point favorites. The over/under is 52.

The Cowboys (11-4) are on a four-game losing streak while the Cardinals (10-5) have lost three in a row. Look for the teams to continue those trajectories and the Cowboys to cover the spread.

The temperature is expected to dip to zero degrees when the NFC North champion Green Bay Packers (12-3) host the Minnesota Vikings (7-8) at 8:20 p.m.

Winners of four straight games, the Packers are 12.5-point favorites with an over/under of 42.5. Quarterback Kirk Cousins will miss the game for Vikings after being placed on the COVID-19/reserve list Friday.

The QB matchup between Aaron Rodgers and Sean Mannion might be a mismatch but the Vikings are still attractive getting double-digit points in an Ice Bowl-type setting.

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A lot of what we do over the internet can be considered potentially problematic when it comes to our personal information. This might be most commonly associated with actions we undertake when we buy products or services online, and we then reveal our valuable information, such as banking or personal details, that could lead to us being the victim of any number of scamming activities.

Finding a trustworthy and reliable sportsbook, or online casino provider, is a similarly delicate task that you might find yourself having to be extra careful when it comes to completing any sign-up process.

As each US state legalizes sports betting, a raft of operators move into the relevant space and vie for your custom. Sure, some of these brands are household names, but others are not, and you have to be very cautious about any interaction you perform in relation to these services, a failure to do could cost you a large sum.

Here are some things to keep in mind before you select the sportsbook that fits your very specific needs.

The best thing you can do before you select a sportsbook is to do the research. Go online and cast your net widely. See what others have to say about the brand, whether individuals had any negative experiences. There are services that collate reviews of all the major brands, and thats an excellent way to start.

For instance, you can check the trusted sports betting sites reviewed by TheSportsDaily.com as their reviews are very detailed and provide you with a wealth of knowledge about varying aspects of the service each website offers.

Check out the trustworthy nature of the brand, particularly any instances of fraud or lesser instances of reliability, such as the time it takes to get your payout or how slow or effective their site is.

For instance, you might be a bettor who enjoys live in-play betting, and then the worst thing you can encounter is an interface that is slow and glitchy that prevents you from placing your bets in a timely fashion.

If you choose your provider and anything seems untoward or suspicious, such as the absence of the padlock symbol on the URL bar the site is in HTTP and not HTTPS then leave immediately.

If you are being asked for information, such as passwords to your accounts, or other details that just dont seem right, again, you should leave. There are plenty of options out there, and theres no need to make an unwise decision.

Some sportsbooks are old school and only accept Wire/VISA or Mastercard as payment methods, but you might want to use an e-Wallet or even Bitcoin, then you should shop for a provider that suits your needs.

Plenty of sites now offer Paypal or other services, which you may prefer to use for your sportsbook experience, perhaps for safety, or you might not want particular activity showing up on your bank statements.

The best sportsbooks offer comprehensive sports betting experiences. This can be in the form of very detailed betting markets within strong leagues like the NBA or NFL, where prop bets might be more significant, or could come from a provider that offers betting on all sorts of sports that are not as large as others.

Some sports bettors like to stick to one sport or league, but others chase the odds, so either way, youll want a sportsbook that has a large variety of markets from which to choose.

In-Play betting is very much the up-and-coming sports betting market, and some providers offer better services than the rest. This is fast-paced betting that makes the game you are watching even more exciting.

Picture it; you are backing your side to come back from a large deficit in a key NBA game, then your team sinks a buzzer-beater, earning you a vast payout. Live betting is a great way to get into sports betting, but best to approach when you are an experienced bettor as you can lose or win large sums within seconds.

Therefore you want a provider that offers a fantastic live betting interface; some of the top sites offer great statistical information to give you essential info on the bet you are about to place, which is a nice addition. What is vital here is the speed and reliability of the service at those key times, so read reviews on your chosen site to see if they are up to scratch.

In the US, sports bettors are a prized asset. As a states legislature makes the act of online sports betting legal, a number of providers are given the license to operate, and there is a mad frenzy as each attempt to secure the custom of the residents of the state.

That makes you a much-valued commodity, so dont just settle for the sportsbook that first attracts your attention; look for one that has an excellent welcome bonus and then try it out, and if its not working for you (for whatever reason), then leave and find another. You are not beholden to anyone, so make your choice count.

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The No. 11 Utah Utes (10-3) meet the No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes (10-2) Saturday for the Rose Bowl Game presented by Capital One Venture X. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Utah vs. Ohio State odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

The Utes picked up their first-ever Pac-12 Championship after topping Oregon Dec. 3 for the second time in as many meetings this season. Now, Utah is off to Pasadena for its first Rose Bowl appearance.

Utah has lost its past two bowl games in 2018 and 2019, last winning in the Heart of Dallas Bowl against West Virginia in 2017. The Utes are 14-3 SU across the past 17 bowl game appearances.

The Buckeyes have had a handful of opt-outs, as WRs Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson will not play, nor will OT Nicholas Petit-Frere and DT Haskell Garrett.

Ohio State has won its past three appearances in the Granddaddy of Them All, including a 28-23 win over Washington in the most recent appearance Jan. 1, 2018.

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Utah 36, Ohio State 31

UTAH (+155) is worth a roll of the dice at this price as its excited to be in this game. Its all hands on deck for the Utes as no notable players have opted out despite several players declaring for the draft.

Ohio State will be without Olave and Wilson on offense, but it still has tremendous weapons in Heisman finalist QB C.J. Stroud, freshman sensation RB TreVeyon Henderson and WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

Plenty of talent is still around for the Buckeyes despite that theyre down a couple of stars, but its going to be an uphill battle all afternoon.

While UTAH +4 (-110) catching three and a hook is a good play if youre not quite feeling them straight up. Its going to be a close game and theres going to be plenty of scoring.

Utah RB Tavion Thomas rushed for 1,041 yards and 20 touchdowns this season, and he is going to be a handful for Ohio State all day long.

The OVER 64 (-110) is the lean in this game, as we have two powerful offenses squaring off. Utah was good for 35.5 PPG this season, while Ohio State rolled up 551.3 total yards per game and 45.5 PPG, both tops in the country.

There will be a bit of a step back with no Olave and Wilson, but Henderson should run wild and Jaxon-Njigba will certainly get his.

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