About this episode
Our guest this week is legendary oddsmaker, Roxy Roxborough. We talk to Roxy about he got started as the man who made the sports lines for Vegas and beyond, and how technology has changed the bookmaking game. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com , or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge . Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of legendary sports handicapper, Roxy Roxborough [00:40] How and when did Roxy get into sports betting? [02:49] Roxy's math background [04:00] How much money could be bet when Roxy started? [05:14] How has bookmaking changed? [06:24] Sportsbook operator consolidation [07:29] Limiting players [09:37] In-game betting [11:43] Late 1970s computer syndicates changed the betting landscape [15:36] Computer groups in horse racing [19:44] "The Computer Group" [23:41] Will Roxy ever write a book? [25:19] Hilton Superbook [27:20] Caesars loses money in sportsbook operations [30:54] Funding mobile betting accounts in Nevada [32:31] Will Sheldon Adelson's death influence the online gaming market? [33:30] Bet Bash [35:28] Will Roxy get back into consulting? [38:10] The Super Contest at the Hilton [41:56] Does Roxy have any regrets? [43:16] South Point Casino March promotions - Free Play with a Kicker [43:50] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools [44:14] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners [45:44] Recommended - Pudd'nhead Wilson by Mark Twain, drivable trips from Las Vegas Sponsored Links: http://SouthPointCasino.com http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com http://VideoPoker.com/gwae Recommended: Pudd'nhead Wilson by Mark Twain https://amzn.to/3MkuhWH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices