Former Florida Gaming Corporation CEO William Bennett “Benny” Collett, Jr. passed away on the morning of November 22, 2022, in Indiana. He was 67. The cause of death is unknown, but he did suffer from diabetes, like many of us. For nearly two decades, he oversaw operations of the largest frontons in Florida. Unfortunately, […]
By Jabracadabra With Dania Beach Jai Alai starting up for 2 months on Thursday, December 1, 2022, I am beginning to track data for the Daily Double, Pick 3 and Superfecta games. With limited data so far in the first 10 sessions, I still wanted to get some data out sooner rather than later. Check back […]
Dania Jai-alai reopened its doors to the public last Thursday night to an enthusiastic crowd of about 250 people. Yes, goat-skin Jai-alai is back! After November of 2021, it appeared the end was here. On the closing night festivities, Benny said, “Never say never” and it turned out to be true with an April 2022 […]
As I stood on the steps, outside the anti-Amendment 4 rally in Ft. Lauderdale in 2005, I made a decision. I decided to enter the hall, pretending to be just another anti-slots advocate. The place was packed. There was a podium, center stage. Reporters, photographers, and other media people were bunched in front, awaiting the […]
Benny Collett has passed away at age 67
Jeff ‘Laca’ Conway BlogsFormer Florida Gaming Corporation CEO William Bennett “Benny” Collett, Jr. passed away on the morning of November 22, 2022, in Indiana. He was 67. The cause of death is unknown, but he did suffer from diabetes, like many of us. For nearly two decades, he oversaw operations of the largest frontons in Florida. Unfortunately, […]
Dania Jai-Alai DD, P3, Super Stats: Week 1 (12/1/2022 – 12/4/2022)
Straymar BlogsBy Jabracadabra With Dania Beach Jai Alai starting up for 2 months on Thursday, December 1, 2022, I am beginning to track data for the Daily Double, Pick 3 and Superfecta games. With limited data so far in the first 10 sessions, I still wanted to get some data out sooner rather than later. Check back […]
Dania Jai-alai reopened its doors
Jeff ‘Laca’ Conway BlogsDania Jai-alai reopened its doors to the public last Thursday night to an enthusiastic crowd of about 250 people. Yes, goat-skin Jai-alai is back! After November of 2021, it appeared the end was here. On the closing night festivities, Benny said, “Never say never” and it turned out to be true with an April 2022 […]
“SOS” Conclusion – The Vote
Marty Fleischman BlogsAs I stood on the steps, outside the anti-Amendment 4 rally in Ft. Lauderdale in 2005, I made a decision. I decided to enter the hall, pretending to be just another anti-slots advocate. The place was packed. There was a podium, center stage. Reporters, photographers, and other media people were bunched in front, awaiting the […]