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Florida State Senate president Bill Galvano, R-Bradenton, speaks at a pre-legislative news conference Jan. 30, 2019, in Tallahassee, Fla. Galvano said he believes sports betting could be legalized without voter approval, although he said he might ask for it, anyway. (Steve Cannon/AP, File)

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Over the past decade, teams from California, Florida or Texas have competed in more than half the championship series in the four major professional sports — including every NBA final.

By GEOFF MULVIHILL, Associated Press March 2, 2019