Jul.20.16. Horse racing at Del Mar
Long before sports betting drew national interest with the growth in popularity of the professional sports leagues, people had for decades eagerly flocked to race tracks across the country to lay their bets on horse races. This national pastime has played a pivotal role not only in the evolution of sports betting but also the development of telecommunications and related legislation in America. Coming to the Del Mar fairgrounds and covering some of the day races for the documentary is our way of paying tribute to this important historical phenomenon.
Sep. 17.14. Proposal
0 4971 3This was my first meeting with Mr. Dennis Tobler at his Las Vegas residence. He asked me to consider the prospect of directing a documentary on the history of sports betting in America. I was immediately intrigued by his offer.
Oct. 22.14. Interview with Dennis Tobler
0 6086 1I conducted a short interview with Dennis Tobler–Las Vegas handicapper, sports analyst and entrepreneur of some 30+ years–to “break the ice” and follow through on my initial inquiries into the sports betting industry.
May.12.15. Offshore sports books unveiled
0 5224 3Today 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
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