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Billy Walters, Las Vegas Gamblin' Man

Billy Walters, Las Vegas Gamblin' Man

FromOn the Corner of Main Street


Billy Walters, Las Vegas Gamblin' Man

FromOn the Corner of Main Street

ratings:
Length:
67 minutes
Released:
Nov 9, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

From hustling pool at age nine, to making and blowing a fortune in his native Kentucky, Billy Walters has risked it all - and then some. Walters is telling his story in a new book: "Gambler: Secrets From a Life at Risk." Billy shares a few of his stories: developing the first computer-driven sports betting program, running an offshore book that bet games all over the world, doing prison time, working with Opportunity Village and much more.  Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Gary Vickery  
Released:
Nov 9, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

On the Corner of Main Street provides an inside scoop on downtown Las Vegas. From gaming and special events to new projects and the growing art scene, hear straight from the amazing people who are making downtown Las Vegas a unique and fast-growing destination. Recorded at the Plaza Hotel & Casino – on the corner of Main Street – Plaza CEO Jonathan Jossel will be joined by special guests, including gaming industry leaders, entertainers, local officials and downtown partners, who will share their own exclusive and often entertaining perspective on where Vegas got its start and where it’s going now. Hosted by Lisa Melmed, Jonathan Jossel and Gary Vickery.