Feature Story
Cool Operators & Murderers' Row
Written by Frank Rosenthal on June 08, 2000
Murderers'
Row; the 1927 New York Yankees--quite possibly the best baseball team in the history of the sport. Today's elite bookmakers would seem to be amongst the modern day Las Vegas super casino sports books. The Bellagio, Mirage, Hilton Super Book, MGM Grand, or Caesars Palace should be the top candidates. Forget about it! When it comes to the real games of sport, line stability, futures, customer service and sky-high limits, they're bush leaguers by comparison to today's "Cool Operators."
Today's
Babe, Babe Ruth, is located offshore in the tropics of San Jose, Costa Rica. The government is pro democracy, stable, and the natives are friendly. So is the Babe, and his entire team. www.betcris.com 1-800-596-8946. The most widely respected riverboat gambler on this planet. And with good reason! A 25-year combat veteran, CRIS, holds a distinctive reputation that eludes the vast majority of today's operators. He's an iceman, a cold bloodied hard-nosed skilled operator, impeccably honorable, deals to anyone, and everyone. CRIS'S, limit, you can bet what you weigh, just bring the cash, baby. With over 300 friendly customer service specialists, and a highly trained professional marketing staff, the " iceman" is the envy of the vast global fraternity that has no geographical boundaries. Additionally, their point-guard, John Melton, is one hell of a Captains Mate. CRIS, is King of the hill in an industry with over 4000 operators across the globe? The King holds the Crown, and it's very unlikely he'll be dethroned.
Just down the road a bit over in San Jose, you'll find www.nasacasino.com 1-888-999-BETS. A young talented aspiring entrepreneur has taken the art of marketing and bookmaking to a level that can best be described as unprecedented. Their modern day command post supports the newest and most advanced state of the art technology that insures security, speed, and player comfort. Like Cris, NASA offers players both Internet and phone wagering 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. At the present time this operator maintains a highly trained bilingual staff of over 400, and growing. His web site supports visitors in 7 different languages. NASA maintains a day care center, in house marketing, a gymnasium, shooting range, all in one complex. If you fall into the category of a "Wiseguy," you'll not be welcome. Players, students, sports enthusiasts, welcome aboard. Wiseguys are persona non grata!
Number 3; in the lineup could be a dead heat. www.thegreek.com 1-888-327-8238 is a workaholic in the Island of Jamaica. He too, is fast on the draw, placing tomorrow's lines far ahead of the Las Vegas competition. Friendly round the clock service takes a good bite/bet, propositions galore, and he pays! Promptly. Not all books do!
www.betmaker.net 1-888-238-2238. Have just recently changed management. However, their flight Captain remains on board. They too, enjoy a solid reputation for customer service, and professional integrity. They also have a hidden asset that has become virtually extinct in today's bookmaking society. Their flight Captain, Tim Ross, is one of the finest and most knowledgeable inside operators in all of sports wagering. You'll be guaranteed a smooth and safe trip on his ship. A one-stop shop for your sporting pleasure.
Worthy Of Honorable Mention: www.abcislands.com 1-800-261-4075 Everyone that I have spoken to considers "ABCIslands" to be jam up in all respects! Additionally, they've past the test of time.
www.betheritage.com/ 1-800-800-7777 Customer service, supreme! Very liberal IF COME policy that allows the player to make a wager contingent upon a previous bet that lies in the balance. A tie or a win, and you're in action without any additional investment. That's a courtesy and a player's lifeline when you're shortened up and anxious to play. Ask for it in Sin City, they'll either 86 you, or dial 911.
www.bcbet.com/ Waiting for a toll free number. A Liberal bonus program that players can benefit from. Friendly service, they pay on demand, and they're rock solid! Sportsbook, and an Internet casino.
The Bombers! Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Tony Lazzeri, Earle Combs and Bob Meusel! "Murderers' Row." They were the best. Can you imagine 175 RBIs, and a .373 batting average? That was the "Iron Man." The Babe, 60 homers, and .356 average. The outfield of Ruth, Meusel and Combs hit .356 in 1927. How about that?
P.S.
The more I hear, and watch the Las Vegas Sports Books adjust their lines from action/money, the easier it becomes to determine why the top talent headed south. With few exceptions, they just don't know "Jack" about booking, and it's really a piece of cake! "When you don't know where you're going, any road will get you there!"
Good Luck, Frank Rosenthal