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Posted by on Apr 2, 2024 in Blog | 0 comments

My Super Bowl Sports Gambling Scalping Story

 

 

 

Why am I posting a picture of a horserace track?

Good question. Read on.

You’re looking at the Hawthorne Racecourse, in Cicero, IL (Chicago).

This is where a rare discovery was made — a possible error in the operation of the sportsbook and odds (which is actually run by a third-party company). Discovering the error was only part of a longer ordeal.  Turns out, getting paid was the biggest challenge.

This is where my story begins (and where this column ends).

PLEASE CLICK ONTO THIS LINK TO READ THE FULL STORY

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Posted by on Apr 2, 2024 in Blog | 0 comments

Every Picture Tells a Story: Candlestick Park — San Francisco (1995)

 

 

EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY:
CANDLESTICK PARK — SAN FRANCISCO (1995)

Note: Why am I posting “old” photos lately? Thing is, years ago social media wasn’t around. Many of us post our current photos of people, travels, and experiences. So then, why not post some of our fondest memories along with the interesting stories that accompanied them, too? And besides, it’s fun. This is the continuation of my series where I take old photographs and share the stories behind them. Remember — a photograph and memory that is NOT shared becomes lost over time, and is eventually forgotten and then it disappears and is gone forever. Think about that, friends. I do wish more people would share photographs and memories and remember the meaning of those moments.

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Posted by on Apr 1, 2024 in Blog | 2 comments

Every Picture Tells a Story: Imperial Palace — Las Vegas (1997)

 

 

EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY:
IMPERIAL PALACE CASINO / THE AUTO COLLECTION — LAS VEGAS (1997)

The Imperial Palace has an fascinating, albeit scandalous past. A construction mogul named Ralph Engelstad bought the property in 1971 which included a small hotel called the Flamingo Capri. He invested his own money, expanded the hotel to 19 stories, added a casino, opened up an antique car museum, and ignited multiple firestorms later in his life when he was exposed as….yes really, it’s true….a Nazi admirer.

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Posted by on Mar 31, 2024 in Blog | 0 comments

Every Picture Tells a Story: Turkish Embassy — Washington, DC (1996)

 

 

EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY:
TURKISH EMBASSY — WASHINGTON, DC (1996)

Today, the Turkish national elections are happening. This seems like a good day to remember old times. Though he’s been popular for many years, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan now faces a tough re-election. Erdogan is also scheduled to visit the United States next month, which should be interesting.

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