May.12.15. Offshore sports books unveiled
Today we talked at length to sports journalist and offshore gambling magazine writer-publisher Buzz Daly for a narrative on how offshore sports books got started in the mid- to late-1990s. It was an eye-opening discussion on a topic that eludes most people and rarely gets publicized in the sports betting arena even today. In 2000, Mr. Daly visited many of the offshore sports book sites in Curacao, Costa Rica and Antigua, among others, and conferred with their owners for a firsthand account of their operations–all excellent material for our documentary.
Jan.14.16. Follow up with Mr. Tobler
Last night, I sat down for a follow-up interview with Mr. Dennis Tobler, a 30+ year veteran of the sports betting industry here in Las Vegas. It was a heartwarming moment as Dennis waxed nostalgic of his first trips to this
Aug.29.16. Sports betting contest gets rolling
Last Friday August 26, I paid a visit to the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook to witness the kickoff of their SuperContest weekend. This annual pro football handicapping contest, to my understanding, started in the late eighties and has persisted over the years
Apr. 21.15. NPYB meets “Vegas Dave”
Today, we had the chance to interview professional sports bettor Dave Oancea or “Vegas Dave” to his many fans and followers in Las Vegas, around the country, and on social media. Energetic, gregarious, and passionate about sports, Dave belongs to an
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