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. I told him my knowledge of the topic was sketchy at best, and I wasn’t really big on sports or gambling. He said that was fine, and that it actually would be to the project’s benefit to have someone come in with a set of fresh, objective eyes. I told him I’d give it serious thought.
A week later, I agreed to get onboard with the project.
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
May.25.16. Interview with Norm Kelly
Veteran handicapper and sports book manager Norm Kelly joined us today for an interview, and we were truly delighted. He spoke with energy and authority on the topic he devoted his personal and professional life on–race and sports handicapping. He also offered
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
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