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Dave Bontempo

Dave Bontempo

Casino Connection Sports Editor Dave Bontempo is an award-winning sports writer and broadcaster who calls boxing matches all over the world. He has covered the Philadelphia Flyers in the playoffs, as well as numerous PGA, LPGA and Seniors Golf Tour events, and co-hosted the Casino Connection television program with Editor Roger Gros.

Change of pace

Amiott decided the large-scale nature of Las Vegas was a perfect fit

Cashing in on Vegas

Jeff Dahl | Founder, Jay Daniel | Dahl’s experience led to formation of consulting company

Wranglers Back Up

It’s Fight Time

Juan Manuel Marquez (top) vs. Joel Casamayor

Reverse mob hit

On the line

A return to the classics of the fall football handicapping contests

Fists Fly

Gaming Hall of Fame inducts legendary boxing promoters, chef, industry pioneer

Cross the Goal Line

The Fighting Never Stops

Handicap Heaven

Football Fantasy

Fantasy football has found its utopian phase.

Floor General

Snowden takes field lessons to the board room

Casino Coach

Wallace brings leadership to Downtown Las Vegas

Framing the Field

South Point’s Stallworth knows stadiums from the field up

Mark Juliano CEO, COO Trump Entertainment Resorts Atlantic City

Gambling mecca readies Juliano for worldwide success

Media madness

Wranglers round up

Hoop dreams

NBA summer league showcases future prospects

LEARNING THE BUSINESS

Las Vegas lodging lessons paying off in Nashville

The month of June proves there’s no place like Vegas.

Dealing a Winning Hand

Frankel a perfect fit for Sunset Station

Run for the Roses

Mandalay Melee

Mosley-Judah bout could send someone

Four on the Floor

Best of Both Worlds

Jeff Voyles Partner, Globalysis Las Vegas, Nevada

Building Boudler Hwy.

Hunsucker readies to open Eastside Cannery

Live it, love it

The journey is the reward for Oregon executive

Bring It On

The Venetian’s Paul Dungo welcomes a challenge

Mark Osterhaus

VP and Assistant GM, Harrah’s and Horseshoe, Council Bluffs, Iowa

Pacman Fever

Home on the ‘Wrange’

Bracket-Ball

Come out on top of the NCAA tourney

Running the Room

South Point’s poker room manager Joe DiGiacomo deals a winning hand

John James

Seminole Gaming exec exemplifies the rags-to-riches story

Wrangled

Fight Nights

Las Vegas Scores with Bout

Pavlik-Taylor leave East Coast to fight at MGM Grand

Betting on the bettors

Carol Boyd built her career catering to the guests at Sam’s Town’s race and sports book

High Gear for Hockey

Hockey lovers, unite.

Handicapping Hoops

The College Basketball Challenge at Leroy’s properties displays a treasured tradition—handicapping contests.

Bowl Week

Hilton Home for NFL Playoffs

Legendary sports book a ‘football fan’s dream’

Self-made Man

John Romero found success by marketing himself

Big-Fight Breather

Hoops, Hockey Thrive

Tough To Last

How It’s Done

Duty Bound

Ginn brings military precision to her work

Battle Born

Las Vegas experience propelled Townsend to A.C. success

Burning the Oil

Pool Boom

Genesis of a Summit

British Invasion

Pugilists and pool sharks hop the pond for a week in Las Vegas

Feeding an Army

Venetian chef serves up many meals

Eight Seconds of Hell

PBR returns to Vegas for World Finals

Charging the Net

Atlantic City executive used Venetian experience to advance

Star Struck

IP’s ‘Dealertainers’ provide fun while they sling the cards

Boom at the Books

The only legal sports betting in the U.S. is growing quickly

Fire on Ice

October brings another Wranglers season to Las Vegas

September Sizzles

Football, baseball, boxing and MMA to spice up the month

Prophetic Vision

Jake Vanderlei knew to bet on gaming

Following Your Heart

Scott Garawitz, GM, Thunder Valley Casino

Mixed Terminology

What you need to know to enjoy MMA

A Juggling Act

Casino scheduling supervisor trusted by all

Meet in the Middle

Hopkins and Wright try to recreate great championship fights

Learning From the Masters

Casino exec worked for Wynn, Trump and Hilton

An Army of One

Binion’s slot marketing director designs turnaround at Downtown casino

The Fight Game

Boxing and MMA co-exist for the greater benefit of Las Vegas

Food for Thought

Las Vegas veteran focuses on people skills

Boxing’s Biggest Bout

Mayweather vs. De La Hoya the latest ‘Fight of the Century’

Getting Fresh

South Point slot director likes independent environment

Sweet Music

Venetian catering manager aspires to be the best

Big Easy Rebirth

Harrah’s New Orleans head leads new hope in the Crescent City

Seasons Greetings

Three diverse sports active on the Las Vegas April sports schedule

Only the Best

Atlantic City casino executive remembers fondly his Vegas experience

Show Me the Money Line

Don’t take the points, look for the outright upset

Training Exercise

Boulder Station manager keeps employees and executives educated

Only the Best

Atlantic City casino executive remembers fondly his Vegas experience

True Snow Bird

Sam’s Town exec escapes winter weather with Vegas move

Betting the Bowl

NFL’s biggest game provides a plethora of betting opportunities

Home Again

Missouri native Craig Travers takes Las Vegas experience to the Show Me State

Married To Her Job

Venetian team member Darlene Wilson arranges weddings

A Parisian Pounding

New contender for boxing matches enters the ring

Three Point Play

Suncoast GM has basketball background

Growing Up Gaming

Las Vegas native finds success in Motor City

Fighting Words

Las Vegas boxing, martial arts lined up for October