Calvin Ayre
Calvin Ayre
Calvin Ayreis a Canadian entrepreneur and founder of the Bodog entertainment brand. In 1992 he laid the groundwork for the organization that eventually became online gambling company Bodog and the associated Bodog Entertainment Brand. In 2000 he launched Bodog.com, the success of which ultimately made him a billionaire. Ayre's notoriety increased in the mid-2000s as online gaming’s popularity surged, eventually landing him on the cover of Forbes Magazine's 2006 annual “Billionaires” edition and Star Magazine’s "Most Eligible Billionaire Bachelors” list...
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Sports betting is going to continue to steadily grow. Some market analysts suggest a 10-20% growth per year.
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These teams have seen each other before. We can expect four hard-fought games and probably more animosity than usual. Stakes are high as we enter into the divisional round, and many factors should be considered before you decide which teams to bet on.
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I actually think regulation is bad. An unregulated market creates competition at its highest levels, which means innovation, which is a good thing for the players,
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It would be disastrous for the international online industry. It would be the worst thing that could happen. I think it's 20 years out.
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We were small back then. I can remember sitting down here and watching the first bet come in for $15,
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One of the things that drives me is the excitement that I could fail. What better buzz can you get?
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