Tag: John Avello Interview

December 22, 2019
Oddsmaker of Oddsmakers, Sports Betting Head of Daily Fantasy Sports Company Draftkings, the Ever Insightful John Avello, Talks: States Getting Into Sports Betting, Its Effect on Las Vegas, Sports Gambling Shows, More
2019 was the first full year for various states outside of Nevada allowing sports betting. In the city of Las Vegas, where placing a bet on a sporting event has… Continue reading "Oddsmaker of Oddsmakers, Sports Betting Head of Daily Fantasy Sports Company Draftkings, the Ever Insightful John Avello, Talks: States Getting Into Sports Betting, Its Effect on Las Vegas, Sports Gambling Shows, More"
March 20, 2019
Director of Race and Sports at DraftKings, John Avello, Talks: NCAA Tournament 2019, Direction of DraftKings, What March Madness Means to Him, More
This year will be the first time in a long time that veteran oddsmaker John Avello will not be in a Las Vegas sportsbook for the NCAA Tournament. This week… Continue reading "Director of Race and Sports at DraftKings, John Avello, Talks: NCAA Tournament 2019, Direction of DraftKings, What March Madness Means to Him, More"
October 18, 2018
Former Wynn Las Vegas Sportsbook Head Honcho John Avello Departs to Fantasy Sports Company, DraftKings: Talks His Move, Fantasy Sports, the Future, More
Earlier this month, then Wynn Las Vegas sportsbook manager John Avello departed from his position as book supremo on the Vegas Strip, after a 13 year run. A frequent CYInterview… Continue reading "Former Wynn Las Vegas Sportsbook Head Honcho John Avello Departs to Fantasy Sports Company, DraftKings: Talks His Move, Fantasy Sports, the Future, More"
January 6, 2017
Wynn Las Vegas Oddsmaker-in-Chief John Avello Shares Vegas Eye View of Alabama/Clemson College Football Championship Game, More
At the Wynn Las Vegas, this year's College Football Playoff National Championship Game could very well be the most wagered on event in the history of national championship games for the sport, according to their sportsbook manager and CYInterview regular John Avello. We welcome John back to breakdown some of the angles for the big game, that will take place on Monday evening January 9th. Mr. Avello told us he currently has five and six figure bets on both Alabama and Clemson to win the national title. So far there has been more money wagered on Alabama than Clemson. However, the veteran oddsmaker says this game is a true even contest and it could swing in either direction.
September 2, 2016
College Football, Olympic Betting, $10 Million + Win at Wynn Slots, Wynn Mobile App: Odds Titan, Wynn Las Vegas Sportsbook Manager John Avello Gives Breakdowns and Background
The 2016 Olympics wrapped up a few weeks ago. Now, Labor Day weekend is here. That means it is the start of the college football season. Many people will spend their time watching games nonstop, until the last one on Monday evening. Who are the NCAA teams people are betting on to win the national title? Will there be more betting action than a normal college football week 1, in Las Vegas this weekend? For the first time in more than two decades, people were able to bet on the Olympics. How much interest did sports gamblers have in the Rio Games? Additionally, someone won 10.7 million dollars on a slot machine at the Wynn Las Vegas recently. How significant was that? To answer all those questions and more, we welcome back Wynn Las Vegas sportsbook manager and CYInterview regular John Avello to provide us his always interesting sports gambling analysis direct from the Las Vegas Strip.
June 1, 2016
The Emperor of Odds, John Avello of the Wynn Las Vegas Sportsbook Sits Down with Us at the Wynn to Talk Baseball, Football, Mayweather Fighting Again, Oakland Raiders and the New Poker Room at the Encore in Las Vegas
Since 2011, Wynn Las Vegas sportsbook manager John Avello has provided us with in-depth sports gambling analysis. With summer fast approaching, that means two things. First, baseball is in high gear. And second, the NFL and college football seasons are right around the corner. This time live from the Wynn Las Vegas Sportsbook, the veteran sports oddsmaker and CYInterview regular talked about some of the hot sports wagering topics, the new poker room at the Wynn Encore Resort and some possible happenings in the Las Vegas sports scene with Floyd Mayweather Jr. and the Oakland Raiders.
June 9, 2015
Gallop On: Wynn Las Vegas Sportsbook Manager, CYInterview Regular John Avello Comments on Triple Crowner American Pharoah, the Action and How the House Did for Mayweather/Pacquiao
This past weekend, American Pharoah became the first horse since 1978 to win the Triple Crown of Horse Racing by winning the Belmont Stakes. A horse must win the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes to become a Triple Crown winner. With all the attention surrounding this amazing sports story, we welcome back Wynn Las Vegas Sportsbook manager and CYInterview regular John Avello to get his analysis on this historic feat. Mr. Avello has over 30 years of Las Vegas gaming experience and has always provided us compelling sports insights.
May 1, 2015
The Fight of the Century, Mayweather vs. Pacquiao: Wynn Sports Book Supremo John Avello and Former Professional Boxer/Current Boxing Trainer/Ring Historian Bobby Rooney Weigh In
This Saturday night in Las Vegas will be the most anticipated boxing match of this century. When Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao get into the ring at the MGM Grand, it will be a fight fans have waited years for. Many thought the match would never happen, including the late, great boxing historian and past CYInterview guest Bert Sugar [see here]. CYInterview brings in its experts to breakdown all the angles. We are joined by Wynn Las Vegas sportsbook manager John Avello who provides us analysis on all the gambling action for this bout. Additionally, we are joined by former boxer and current trainer Bobby Rooney to provide analysis on what he thinks will go down in the squared circle on Saturday night.
March 19, 2015
March Madness and Mayweather/Pacquiao Preview from Las Vegas with Wynn Sports book Supremo John Avello
For the last three to four years, the Wynn sportsbook in Las Vegas has been at max capacity for the NCAA Tournament’s first wave of games beginning on Thursday and ending Sunday, according to CYInterview regular, Wynn Las Vegas sportsbook Manager John Avello. Mr Avello is expecting the same turnout this year. As a veteran sports gambling linesmaker, one of John Avello’s memories of the tournament is getting a chance to see smaller schools play well known schools from big conferences. Those games do not happen during the regular season.
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.

Tag: John Avello Interview

Oddsmaker of Oddsmakers, Sports Betting Head of Daily Fantasy Sports Company Draftkings, the Ever Insightful John Avello, Talks: States Getting Into Sports Betting, Its Effect on Las Vegas, Sports Gambling Shows, More

Director of Race and Sports at DraftKings, John Avello, Talks: NCAA Tournament 2019, Direction of DraftKings, What March Madness Means to Him, More

Former Wynn Las Vegas Sportsbook Head Honcho John Avello Departs to Fantasy Sports Company, DraftKings: Talks His Move, Fantasy Sports, the Future, More

Wynn Las Vegas Oddsmaker-in-Chief John Avello Shares Vegas Eye View of Alabama/Clemson College Football Championship Game, More

College Football, Olympic Betting, $10 Million + Win at Wynn Slots, Wynn Mobile App: Odds Titan, Wynn Las Vegas Sportsbook Manager John Avello Gives Breakdowns and Background

The Emperor of Odds, John Avello of the Wynn Las Vegas Sportsbook Sits Down with Us at the Wynn to Talk Baseball, Football, Mayweather Fighting Again, Oakland Raiders and the New Poker Room at the Encore in Las Vegas

Gallop On: Wynn Las Vegas Sportsbook Manager, CYInterview Regular John Avello Comments on Triple Crowner American Pharoah, the Action and How the House Did for Mayweather/Pacquiao

The Fight of the Century, Mayweather vs. Pacquiao: Wynn Sports Book Supremo John Avello and Former Professional Boxer/Current Boxing Trainer/Ring Historian Bobby Rooney Weigh In

March Madness and Mayweather/Pacquiao Preview from Las Vegas with Wynn Sports book Supremo John Avello

A Visit with Wynn Las Vegas Sportsbook Head Honcho John Avello

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