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September 27, 2014
A Visit with Wynn Las Vegas Sportsbook Head Honcho John Avello
Just a few weeks ago, we had our latest segment with Wynn Las Vegas sportsbook manager, and CYInterview regular, John Avello. That CYInterview focused on all the Las Vegas angles for the recent Mayweather/Maidana fight [see here]. Whether it is football, basketball, boxing or even golf, the veteran oddsmaker always has an interesting perspective on Vegas sports gambling action. During a trip to Las Vegas earlier this week, we had the pleasure of meeting John at the Wynn sportsbook (see our photo above.) We discussed the week's college football games and a little history about the Wynn Las Vegas’s top shelf place to watch sporting events.
September 11, 2014
Ladies and Gentlemen!: Wynn Las Vegas Sportsbook Manager John Avello and Former Professional Fighter/Current Boxing Trainer Booby Rooney Talk Mayweather/Maidana II
It was back in May of this year that undefeated WBC champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. and rough and tumble Marcos Maidana of Argentina shared a boxing ring for a 12 round matchup that was ultimately decided by the judges, in Mayweather's favor. This coming Saturday evening, the duo are back for another go round in the squared circle. Helping analyze various aspects of the fight, we have Wynn Las Vegas sportsbook manager and CYInterview regular John Avello providing a Vegas-eye gambling analysis of the fistic festivities. Then, former professional boxer, now boxing trainer, Bobby Rooney - a walking treasure trove of boxing insight and knowledge - gets in-depth about the fight in a discussion with columnist Jay Bildstein.
July 20, 2014
Former First Lady of Illicit Sports Gambling, Marisa Lankester: Speaks About Her Book Dangerous Odds, Ron “The Cigar” Sacco, Bookmaking, Offshore Gambling, Her Life, Her Loves, More
Bookies and bookmakers are the people who take bets on sporting events. They are usually thought to be men. Back in the 1980s and 1990s, Marisa Lankester was one of the few women working in what might be termed the bookmaking industry, taking sports bets and grading them as wins or a losses. In the United States, it is illegal to partake in sports betting outside of a regulated establishment, like a Las Vegas sportsbook. In 1986, Ms. Lankester went to work for Ron “The Cigar” Sacco. The media has called him one of the most successful people in that industry. At the end of his operation, before authorities got involved down in the Dominican Republic and shut it down, the FBI reported that Ron’s operation was taking in over one billion dollars a year.
March 12, 2012
Master of the Madness: Wynn Las Vegas Sportsbook Manager John Avello Talks March Madness; Insights, Spreads, Brackets and Angles
As the sports world readies for 50 college basketball games over four days, better known as March Madness, we are glad to welcome back Wynn Las Vegas sportsbook Manager and… Continue reading "Master of the Madness: Wynn Las Vegas Sportsbook Manager John Avello Talks March Madness; Insights, Spreads, Brackets and Angles"
September 17, 2011
Tonight, Undefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Hard Hitting Victor Ortiz; CYInterview Has the Experts You Want to Hear From: Boxing Writer/Historian Bert Sugar Breaks Down the Fight; John Avello Sports Book Manager at the Wynn Las Vegas Talks Odds
Tonight in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand, undefeated WBC Emeritus World Super Welterweight Champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. takes on Victor Ortiz for Ortiz’s WBC Welterweight Championship. This is not… Continue reading "Tonight, Undefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Hard Hitting Victor Ortiz; CYInterview Has the Experts You Want to Hear From: Boxing Writer/Historian Bert Sugar Breaks Down the Fight; John Avello Sports Book Manager at the Wynn Las Vegas Talks Odds"
July 9, 2011
Betting Big John Avello of Wynn in Las Vegas: His Sportsbook’s Taking Action on World Series of Poker, Oscars Could be Next
This past week, the Wynn Resort in Las Vegas became the first gaming establishment in Nevada to accept wagers on a non-sporting event, at least non-sporting in the most common… Continue reading "Betting Big John Avello of Wynn in Las Vegas: His Sportsbook’s Taking Action on World Series of Poker, Oscars Could be Next"
April 8, 2011
Does Tiger Have a Tail? Wynn Hotel and Casino Odds Maker John Avello on Augusta
As sports enthusiasts switch focus from March Madness to looking at the odds for The Masters – the first of four golf majors this year – CYInterview welcomes back John… Continue reading "Does Tiger Have a Tail? Wynn Hotel and Casino Odds Maker John Avello on Augusta"
March 17, 2011
Gambling Big John Avello: Wynn Sportsbook Director, Linesmaker, on College Basketball, Bracketology and the Madness that is March
Moving into March Madness and the excitement of college basketball, CYInterview welcomes John Avello, Executive Director of Race and Sports at the Wynn Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. John’s… Continue reading "Gambling Big John Avello: Wynn Sportsbook Director, Linesmaker, on College Basketball, Bracketology and the Madness that is March"
December 20, 2010
Author Kevin Cook: Titanic Thompson Was One of the First High Rollers & America’s Gambling History
As more ways emerge for Americans to gamble every day, a new book has popped up to show us how we got here. Titanic Thompson: The Man Who Bet on… Continue reading "Author Kevin Cook: Titanic Thompson Was One of the First High Rollers & America’s Gambling History"
October 23, 2010
Brandon Lang/John Anthony: No Control in Last Five Year Gambling Role
In 2005, Matthew McConaughey played a man whose character would go on to become a famous sports tout. Al Pacino and Rene Russo also starred in the flick. The movie… Continue reading "Brandon Lang/John Anthony: No Control in Last Five Year Gambling Role"

Tag: Gambling Podcast

A Visit with Wynn Las Vegas Sportsbook Head Honcho John Avello

Ladies and Gentlemen!: Wynn Las Vegas Sportsbook Manager John Avello and Former Professional Fighter/Current Boxing Trainer Booby Rooney Talk Mayweather/Maidana II

Former First Lady of Illicit Sports Gambling, Marisa Lankester: Speaks About Her Book Dangerous Odds, Ron “The Cigar” Sacco, Bookmaking, Offshore Gambling, Her Life, Her Loves, More

Master of the Madness: Wynn Las Vegas Sportsbook Manager John Avello Talks March Madness; Insights, Spreads, Brackets and Angles

Tonight, Undefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Hard Hitting Victor Ortiz; CYInterview Has the Experts You Want to Hear From: Boxing Writer/Historian Bert Sugar Breaks Down the Fight; John Avello Sports Book Manager at the Wynn Las Vegas Talks Odds

Betting Big John Avello of Wynn in Las Vegas: His Sportsbook’s Taking Action on World Series of Poker, Oscars Could be Next

Does Tiger Have a Tail? Wynn Hotel and Casino Odds Maker John Avello on Augusta

Gambling Big John Avello: Wynn Sportsbook Director, Linesmaker, on College Basketball, Bracketology and the Madness that is March

Author Kevin Cook: Titanic Thompson Was One of the First High Rollers & America’s Gambling History

Brandon Lang/John Anthony: No Control in Last Five Year Gambling Role

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