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HERE IS PART OF A E-MAIL HE SEND TO ME...
Hey -- I'm getting ready to start writing. Thanks for those stats.
Just interviewed a local vice cop about local bookies. He thought this was
not as prosperous a time of year for local books because there aren't that
many games. Cop said when they get heavy one-sided action on particular
games (like the 'Skins), they lay off to the off-shore books. Also said
they busted one recently that was handling $500,000 a week during football
season. Had only 120 clients, but half of them were smaller local books.
IT START WITH THIS ONE
Sir:
>>
>> I am Tom Jackman, a reporter at The Washington Post, and currently
>> "retired" gambler. I've been assigned to do a story, amidst the local
>> Redskins Mania, on football betting. While I'm not sure what there is to
>> say about this topic that hasn't already been said, I thought you might
> be
>> able to point me in the right direction on something.
>>
>> In some of your posts on The Prescription (and by the way, congrats on
>> your
>> phenomenal week last week), you talk about how much money is coming in
on
>> each side. Is this publicly available, easily get-able information?
Could
>> you tell me where that might be? I'd greatly appreciate it.
>>
>> Also, if you're amenable, I'd like to ask you a couple questions about
> the
>> state of football wagering in this year 2006 AD, whether the casinos and
>> the off-shores have made their peace, whether wagering increases this
> time
>> of year, and whether the beloved 'Skins can cover 9 points. If you're
too
>> busy, or would like some privacy, I understand, and am not here to
harass
>> you.
>>
>> I'm reachable here by e-mail, or by phone at #########. Thanks for
any
>> help you can offer, and again much respect for last week's 6-0. From
>> considerable experience, I know what an accomplishment that is,
> especially
>> with lots of people watching.
>>
>> OK,
>>
>> TJ
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