The state of Florida will have another grudge match as several of the top N Miami amateur players will invade Tampa Bay for weekend of great action – in less than 11 days from now – June 10-11. The event is being organized by Belota. It’s hard to believe, but the same event was held […]
The JLaca Museum had three special visitors yesterday from the jai-alai world. Ricky Solaun, best known as the player manager of Tampa Jai alai and Miami Jai-alai and a former longtime professional plyer, made his debut to the Museum along with his son Ricardo, Jr. who played in Ft.. Pierce and the Philippines. Joining them […]
As we approached 2010, I was dealing with a work environment completely foreign to me. When I began my career at Tampa Jai-Alai in 1971, working for the Berenson family, it was clear our goal was to expand the business. The focus was 100% on increasing our fan base, which would lead to more betting, […]
Dania Jai-alai will be officially extending their season to 3 months for the upcoming season that will start Friday December 1st. Last “season”, the once thought closed fronton opened for a two-month season, running a tournament from the beginning of December till the end of January. This season will run till Leap Day, February 29, […]
The latest artifact to the museum is a rather unique piece showing the making of the cesta. The piece was originally on display at the Tampa Fronton for decades, and then stored at the Ft. Pierce Fronton since 1998. The half-built cesta clearly shows the unique steps involved of a device that was patented February […]
The Lifestyle Miami Chargers stunned the Wall Warriors last Friday night at the Magic City Fronton Battle Court Spring Championship in Miami, Florida before a packed house. There were (5) doubles matches slated for the finals and the first team to win 3-matches would be named the Championship Winner Spring 2023. Should a team secure […]
After 15 years of hosting the National Jai-alai Association, Tampa Bay Jai-alai and Pelota Press sites, we have finally decided to join Facebook. For starters, this page will only feature the Tampa Bay area – for now. But it will cover several updates on the museum which has added a lot of artifacts over the […]
More photos, news and results coming soon.
Matt DiDomizio has another big tournament at his palace that will launch this Friday evening at 6:30pm. The “fronton” is located in Berlin Connecticut and no betting is allowed. About 25 players have signed up to play, including a group of eight jetting up from the Tampa Bay area. The Spring 2023 event will […]
Hi Jeff: I’ve been a jai-alai fan since Bridgeport opened in the mid-1970s. The game fascinates. I saw many of the greats as a kid. Little did I realize back in the late 1970s the strength and skill of the Bridgeport lineup. Even though many were at their peak or past their prime, the skill level […]
