This week we had an election. In Florida, there were three amendments on the ballot. None of them passed. It is very difficult to get voters to approve constitutional amendments in our state. It is virtually impossible to get any gambling amendment passed. Florida voters overwhelmingly turned down casino-type gambling in 1978, 1986, and 1994. […]
If there were any kind of a Board of Directors table for the sport of jai-alai, there is certainly one name that that would be sitting up there in the front of it. That would be Francisco Eloririaga, better known as to most fans as “Elorri”. On Saturday morning, Elorri made his debut at America’s […]
By Straymar Battle Court Jai-Alai matches and Pelota game performances (aka pari-mutuel wagering events) are set for 2023 and here is the scoop per Stu Neiman on 02-November: Battle Court and Pelota from February through mid-December with a mid-season break August will be a break from Battle Court & Pelota for some well-deserved time off […]
Note to Readers: Some might have noticed; it’s been a while since my last posting. I just returned from a 6-week road trip to the Northeast, Nova Scotia and Quebec. Feeling rested (after over 6,000 miles of driving) I will write the final chapters in my 41-year saga of my life with Jai-Alai. Thanks for […]
“SOS” Part 1
Marty Fleischman BlogsThis week we had an election. In Florida, there were three amendments on the ballot. None of them passed. It is very difficult to get voters to approve constitutional amendments in our state. It is virtually impossible to get any gambling amendment passed. Florida voters overwhelmingly turned down casino-type gambling in 1978, 1986, and 1994. […]
Elorri makes First Puryear Park Appearance
Jeff ‘Laca’ Conway BlogsIf there were any kind of a Board of Directors table for the sport of jai-alai, there is certainly one name that that would be sitting up there in the front of it. That would be Francisco Eloririaga, better known as to most fans as “Elorri”. On Saturday morning, Elorri made his debut at America’s […]
Magic City Jai-Alai 2023 Plans and Roster Expansion
Straymar BlogsBy Straymar Battle Court Jai-Alai matches and Pelota game performances (aka pari-mutuel wagering events) are set for 2023 and here is the scoop per Stu Neiman on 02-November: Battle Court and Pelota from February through mid-December with a mid-season break August will be a break from Battle Court & Pelota for some well-deserved time off […]
“The End Is Near”
Marty Fleischman BlogsNote to Readers: Some might have noticed; it’s been a while since my last posting. I just returned from a 6-week road trip to the Northeast, Nova Scotia and Quebec. Feeling rested (after over 6,000 miles of driving) I will write the final chapters in my 41-year saga of my life with Jai-Alai. Thanks for […]