$116 progressive jackpot on a 0.38 bet

Could be a 50-cent life changer

While I worked for a number of years in the casino business, my property never offered sports betting. As it now spreads across the United States, it is starting to make an impact with my current industry, professional sports venue management. I haven’t done a lot of research on this topic, but I feel like both sides aren’t fully prepared for all the potential side effects of a much larger pool of bettors.

Minnesota has always had a unique gaming environment among states and the various types of tribal compacts, so I don’t envision any immediate changes in the landscape. As it sweeps across the country, though, I imagine Minnesota will join at some point – too much money is involved to completely sit out. Minnesota tribes have understandably been reluctant to reopen the gaming agreements, but most of the larger ones already have ties to professional sports in one form or another.

As a technical venue manager, I’m curious as to what additional demands will be made on wireless networks, digital signage, cyber security and real-time statistical data feeds if sports betting is approved here. Not to mention physical changes to buildings if things like betting windows were ever to be added. I can easily imagine fans having sports betting apps on their phones, placing bets in their seats during a game and wanting to cash out winners immediately.

Lastly, I had another thought while watching the Twins lose their epic battle with the Yankees the other night. If human referees and umpires are still used in all leagues (which is likely), what extra security measures will be needed when they make bad calls? Will it influence how they make calls in the first place? It’s already a challenging environment with rowdy fans who have had too much to drink…

Thanks a lot, Stompy

https://www.forbes.com/sites/larryolmsted/2019/07/11/the-cosmopolitan-las-vegas-hotel-is-now-better-than-ever/

Just *once* I’d like something other than the smallest one, Stompy…

…now let’s go home

Scary-ass IGT slot monkeys @ Grand Portage

Dinner at Mystic + no luck (or play time) on the slots

Slot holds are rough on the Strip

Caesar’s Palace and the Palms

Not much return on a 2.50 bet

Starting to have a love/hate relationship with the Mirage

http://www.espn.com/chalk/story/_/id/26740441/one-year-legal-us-sports-betting-learned

I never realized that Snoop Dogg should be on my artist bucket list, but I was really, really wrong. Friday night’s show at Treasure Island Resort & Casino (of all places) was quite the experience. Calvin Broadus Jr. has had an amazing 47 years of life. Seriously, go read his Wikipedia page right now. Even if you aren’t a fan of rap music, Snoop’s influence on pop culture is undisputed.

It shouldn’t be a complete surprise that the show started late, with a DJ set that seemed to be stalling for time until opener Warren G finally did a short 25-minute set that concluded with Regulate. After a much shorter wait, Snoop took the stage for an entertaining hour-long set that included tributes to Nipsey Hussle, Biggie and Tupac. He covered all the big crowd-pleasers:

• Murder Was The Case
• The Next Episode
• Gin & Juice
• Drop It Like It’s Hot
• Who Am I (What’s My Name)?

The supporting cast for Snoop’s part of the evening included Tha Dogg Pound, six pole dancers (with only four poles), a “Nasty Dogg” mascot in full costume and several very burly security guards (that were definitely not a part of the seriously conflicted house security). The crowd (and artist) must’ve been extra challenging for the house managers, as there was ample gin and juice being consumed and Snoop kept encouraging people to light up all night.

Sounds like “DJ Snoopadelic” showed up for an after show DJ set at Muse Event Center in Minneapolis at some point after midnight (with a $100 cover). Still have to wonder, though, how Treasure Island got the full concert booking. Snoop-A-Loop, indeed!

The “new guy” joined the band in 1973…

Don’t wanna be buried in debt or in sin, so we pray to Jesus and we play the lotto…

Keepin’ It Real Hot

Surprise Keepin’ It Hot progressive

Two of my all-time favorites (Minnehaha Grill @ Mystic Lake)

Bet a nickel to win $400

Need more winners

Thought it was a sticker (and/or extra lucky), but that was not the case

https://www.enr.com/articles/46430-hard-rock-hotel-builders-deliver-a-rock-and-roll-icon

That would’ve been a true Grand Casino Story, no?

http://www.indiangaming.org/news/niga-mourns-the-loss-of-grand-portage-tribal-chairman-norman-deschampe

If he would’ve been an orchid, that would’ve been $2600

Snoop Dogg playing the casino circuit

Some interesting numbers about our big game last year:

• $158,586,934 – total SBLII handle in Nevada
• $1,170,432 – amount won by Nevada sports books on SBLII
• $4.76 billion – amount the AGA estimates was bet on SBLII (legally and illegally)

With the legal landscape changing this year, things should be way crazier for Rams-Patriots. I love that the Westgate SuperBook has 442 different prop bets for SBLIII. I mean, how do you even come up with a spread for Phil Mickelson fourth-round bogeys at the Phoenix Open versus Josh Reynolds receptions?

h/t to Marc Meltzer (and good luck to my tech friends in Atlanta)

Parent of the Year material right there

Limited Christmas casino money went a long way

Wish I could transfer credits

Marketing geniuses, I tells ya

Lots of ink, but no winners

And I even left with most of it – thanks, Mystic Lake

None to be found on this trip

Liked this game a lot

The new Grand Portage Casino is nice

Keepin’ It Hot @ Mystic (after REO Speedwagon)

Cosmo hoping to hook high rollers with latest upgrades

…along with four of her friends

Also Keepin’ It Hot, babies and FU ?

Black Orchid don’t love me no more

Could Black Bear possibly be looser than Mystic now?

…from an old favorite

Bad streak or hold adjustment?

Glad I took a couple hours to visit

Hard Rock Tampa is super nice

The math on this game is nuts

They aren’t going to let Toyya and I play there any more

…but better than last time

…but great to visit with JL

The Orchid played crazy tonight @ Mystic

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/05/03/magazine/money-issue-iowa-lottery-fraud-mystery.html

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2018-05-03/the-gambler-who-cracked-the-horse-racing-code

Should be drop-dead tired, but I’m not

Three good ones (but not the top two)

Who would’ve thought Vegas would go hockey mad?

My alternative to Orchid

Too bad the hotel part is so awful

So reflective

That was a lot of work to net $60

It’s still standing…

But still nice to have any @ Mystic

But better than the last few times at Mystic

Wonder how that was approved to begin with

Are they tightening up or not?

About a $198 difference

Forgs, FTW

http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/4370860-win-all-us-leech-lake-officials-break-ground-site-new-casino