A big advantage to Pregame.com is being located in Las Vegas, the center of the gambling world. Firstly, it allows us to interact with sports betting leaders - helping us make connections and deals which add to the benefits we provide our site visitors. Plus, our United States location allows customers to feel safe that we are accountable to U.S. law (many of our competitors are offshore, beyond the reach of any law).
Vegas has also allowed me to get to know other executives here in town, which has been both educational and inspirational. No other town combines the "Wild West" mentality of gambling with the boardroom mentality of corporate America.
On Wednesday night I attended a "Sit Down" with "The Godfather" of Las Vegas - Mark Wayman. Mark has been a real friend to Pregame.com - and instead of trying to explain him, you can check out his website.
The event was held at the Red Rock Hotel & Casino, in one of their high roller suites on the 20th floor - with an amazing western view of the mountains bordering the city limits.
Attendees included dozens of gaming executives, Michael Flanagan (head of the DEA for Nevada), Greg Gufferia (owner of Hard Rock Biloxi), local TV News Anchor Kendall Tenney, Former State Senator Sandra Tiffany, newly elected City Councilman Stavros Anthony, and most notably, RUDY! Yes, that Rudy. As you might expect, he was no more than 5'7''.
One interesting elements of these events is that no matter how impressive the guest list, a percentage of people are always fascinated by sports betting. For many there's a powerful romanticism associated with the life of a sports bettor!
I'll keep you guys updated to the happenings in Sin City . . .
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