It was quite a week for America’s first and only public Jai-alai cancha in the United States. Last Saturday, former French star “Danny” brought along his buddy Jean “Olharan” for a visit to the Museum and then an appearance at the St. Petersburg court. Danny was a catching machine and played in various frontons including […]
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 […]
French Superstars of Today and Yesterday Invade Puryear Park
Jeff ‘Laca’ Conway BlogsIt was quite a week for America’s first and only public Jai-alai cancha in the United States. Last Saturday, former French star “Danny” brought along his buddy Jean “Olharan” for a visit to the Museum and then an appearance at the St. Petersburg court. Danny was a catching machine and played in various frontons including […]
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 […]