By Straymar Magic City Fronton in Miami debuts its 6th Season of pari-mutuel games (called pelota games) on Monday, February 13th at 1:30-pm. According to Stu Neiman, there will be no changes to the Pelota format for 2023. Thus, there will continue to be 8-games with the Spec 7 format (games to 7-points) and no changes […]
After the Boyd executives departed, we all had so many questions. At the meeting of both the staff and employees, they gave some very “boilerplate” answers. Employee: “Do we still have jobs?” Boyd Exec: “At this time, it is business as usual. You all have jobs.” Employee: “Do you plan on keeping the Jai-Alai operation […]
Following a two-month delay, West Flagler Associates (owners of Magic City Casino) has gained “conditional approval” of the sale their casino in what is being considering the biggest casino deal in the state of Florida’s history. The sale, estimated to be around $600 million dollars in cash*, would turn over operations to PCI Gaming, which […]
Here is some brief video from the Cancun tournament that was just held the first weekend in February. Photo and video by Arturo Salas. More images and details to come. I was fully booked to attend and play in the event, but a death of a close friend caused a late change in plans, thus […]
Magic City Pari-Mutuel Games – 6th Season Debut on Monday, Feb 13th
Straymar BlogsBy Straymar Magic City Fronton in Miami debuts its 6th Season of pari-mutuel games (called pelota games) on Monday, February 13th at 1:30-pm. According to Stu Neiman, there will be no changes to the Pelota format for 2023. Thus, there will continue to be 8-games with the Spec 7 format (games to 7-points) and no changes […]
“The Governor Gets the Last Laugh”
Marty Fleischman BlogsAfter the Boyd executives departed, we all had so many questions. At the meeting of both the staff and employees, they gave some very “boilerplate” answers. Employee: “Do we still have jobs?” Boyd Exec: “At this time, it is business as usual. You all have jobs.” Employee: “Do you plan on keeping the Jai-Alai operation […]
Magic City Casino lands “Conditional Approval” of Sale to PCI Gaming
Jeff ‘Laca’ Conway BlogsFollowing a two-month delay, West Flagler Associates (owners of Magic City Casino) has gained “conditional approval” of the sale their casino in what is being considering the biggest casino deal in the state of Florida’s history. The sale, estimated to be around $600 million dollars in cash*, would turn over operations to PCI Gaming, which […]
Cancun Tournament Video
Jeff ‘Laca’ Conway BlogsHere is some brief video from the Cancun tournament that was just held the first weekend in February. Photo and video by Arturo Salas. More images and details to come. I was fully booked to attend and play in the event, but a death of a close friend caused a late change in plans, thus […]