Sep. 22.14. Mob Museum
I visited the Mob Museum in downtown Las Vegas to take notes on the history of mob activities in Las Vegas, including their foray into sports gambling. I took note of the tons of photos and displays inside the museum which looks impressive, modern and has a sizable collection of mob memorabilia. The story of mob operations in Las Vegas provides an interesting tangent to the city’s history where gambling, including sports gambling, became a major source of revenue.
Sep. 17.14. Proposal
This 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.
Aug.17.15. Interview with Steven Prentky
Last night, we interviewed Steven Prentky, a long-time professional gambler who moved to Las Vegas in the 1990s to embark on a career in sports gambling. His is a fascinating story of personal discovery–having learned poker at age 8 he
Oct. 22.14. Interview with Dennis Tobler
I 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.
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