Tuesday, June 14, 2005

 

Innovation In Bookmaking

Q & A with
Dalton Wagner, Founder V.O. Group, S.A.

As Founder and Proprietor of V.O. Group, S.A., Dalton Wagner has the reputation of ferreting out new markets and attacking while other companies sit on their hindquarters and watch. One market that has always eluded offshore bookmakers is the ‘guy who likes dealing with his credit bookmaker’. Typically this market has been untouchable for the offshore bookmaker, but NOT for Dalton and V.O. Group, S.A. We had an opportunity to catch up with Dalton Wagner on his last visit to Panama.

Vegas Offshore: Tell us about this new product that you are calling your Price Per Head Agency Relationship.
Wagner: As you know, one market that a post-up sportsbook has historically been unable to attack is the huge market of bettors that have been betting with their local guy for years. The reason this market exists is the personal relationship that an onshore bookie has with his clients. Sportsbooks have attempted to educate the player and lure him away from the local bookie, however we have taken another tact. We have partnered with local bookies around the world to make their offering better and more valuable.

Vegas Offshore: So instead of attacking the local guy, you actually approach him with your offer?
Wagner: Exactly. The fact is that the relationship is the last thread holding clients to a local guy. Yes, there is the fact that the local guy extends credit, but with bonuses and promotions we can overcome that offering. The key is the relationship.

Vegas Offshore: I’m confused, please explain.
Wagner: As you know, the onshore bookmaking market has lost steam to the offshore providers like V.O. Group, S.A. The reason is that the offerings that I can provide are far superior to those that any onshore bookmaker can offer. The PPH concept is based on allowing the onshore bookmaker to provide his clients my offerings on a purely anonymous basis via an online automated tool. Rather, by signing up with my PPH service, an onshore bookmaker can compete with all offshore sportsbooks on equal footing offering 24-hour wagering, 365 days a year. All the bookmaker does is use an online system to assign PINs and PASSWORDs and pay me a small fee per week for the service.

Vegas Offshore: Wait a minute. So, this means that a small time operator in Cleveland, Ohio can offer all the same things that V.O. Group, S.A. does without making the multi-million dollar investment?
Wagner: Now your catching on. For as little as $25 per head per week, a guy in Ohio can compete with the biggest sportsbooks in the world. And, better yet, never answer another wagering phone call again.

Vegas Offshore: OK, I get it. They use your automated tool to drive their clients to your software online, and they simply pick up the figures at the end of the week.
Wagner: Exactly correct with one exception. Their clients can bet on the phone via our call center staffed with 250 people OR bet online. Again, they have access to all of the offerings V.O. Group, S.A. provides including call center access, client services and technical support.

Vegas Offshore: Is the PPH product only based on sports wagering?
Wagner: Very good question. The answer is no. We actually have the ability to offer clients two (2) casino products including blackjack, baccarat, slots, 3 card poker, roulette, etc. And, clients may also bet on horses at over 350 tracks worldwide.

Vegas Offshore: Wow! That truly is incredible. So, a bookie that has one client can compete with the likes of MVPsportsbook.com on equal footing?
Wagner: Exactly correct. But, there are two keys to the success of the product launch. The first is being able to compete head to head with the biggest sportsbooks in the world. But, arguably the most important factor is that since the onshore bookie no longer has to answer phones or track plays, he can spend all of his time picking up new clients, NOT writing bets.

Vegas Offshore: I remember that in a prior interview you had stated that the key is not winning, but finding more losers.
Wagner: An embarrassing quote, but true. Amateur bookmakers think that the key is to beat the clients you have. That is a huge mistake. The key to getting rich as a bookmaker is finding a new client every single day of the year. The numbers take care of themselves, the key is to get more and more people playing. That is the TRUE BEAUTY of the PPH software and agency relationship.

Vegas Offshore: Do you have any success stories to tell?
Wagner: I have many, but will tell you one that emphasizes what the PPH program can do. I have a bookmaker that has been working out of San Antonio, Texas for 10 years. The guy has historically made $200,000 a year from his 25 or 30 players. He was introduced to our product in July 2004, and today he is writing over 185 clients. The ability to outsource answering calls and writing tickets to us has allowed him to grow his business 600% and his revenue over 1000%.

Vegas Offshore: Why did his revenue grow more than his business? Is it because your lines are sharper than his?
Wagner: There you go again. That is the obvious mistake that everyone makes. Again, don’t worry about beating the clients. Worry about getting more clients to play. But, to answer your question directly, the ability for his clients to play in the casino, play 24 hours a day, play games/halves/quarters, props, etc. is where the extra revenue comes from. Our lines might be sharper, but the advantage is more clients betting more often.

Vegas Offshore: How many bookmakers do you currently work with?
Wagner: We are writing business for over 250 bookmakers now. Some represent groups as small as 2 or 3; and others represent groups as large as 500. Again, remember the key is finding as many clients as possible. If you get to where you are writing 15 clients or more, it is almost impossible to lose for an extended period of time.


Vegas Offshore: So how does a bookmaker learn more about this?
Wagner: Simply go to any of the V.O. Group, S.A. sites to learn more. I suggest starting at www.BettorsNet.com or calling 1-877-512-1001 or emailing agents@bettorsnet.com to get more information.

Monday, June 13, 2005

 

State of the Offshore Gaming Industry

Q & A with
Dalton Wagner, Founder V.O. Group, S.A.

As Founder and Proprietor of V.O. Group, S.A., Dalton Wagner has the reputation of making one-dollar work like three in online marketing. With formidable competition, Mr. Wagner founded V.O. Group, S.A. in 1998 and has quickly risen to be one of the largest offshore operators in the world with over 50,000 active clients. We had an opportunity to catch up with Dalton Wagner on his last visit to Antigua.

Vegas Offshore: This year has been interesting for V.O. Group, S.A. and the offshore industry as a whole (advertising changes, etc.). How do you feel about the industry at the current time?
Wagner: I feel the industry is as strong as it has ever been. We are still finding that our advertising is bringing us new clients at an ever-growing rate. Some competitors are complaining that the crimp on advertising is affecting the industry, but we are not seeing this trend. Consolidation within the industry has begun, and I am sure you will continue to see smaller competitors gobbled up, and medium to larger companies merging. The weaker will go by the wayside.

Vegas Offshore: What about the rumors of V.O. Group, S.A. being bought?
Wagner: I am glad you used the term 'rumors'. The fact is that in July 2004 three suitors approached V.O. Group, S.A. because of our record-breaking profit year. In two of the cases we did see 'value' in a merger/relationship. However, at the end of the day, we could not come to terms that were agreeable on both sides. At this time V.O. Group, S.A. stands independent. And, we are happy being independent, profitable and growing.

Vegas Offshore: It is rumored that Bet On Sports (PLC; BSS.L) was one of the suitors. Is that true?
Wagner: There were three suitors that approached V.O. Group, S.A. And, in all cases confidentiality agreements were signed. For this reason, I cannot confirm or deny who any of the potential suitors were. What I can tell you is that one was a major sportsbook player, one was a major casino player and two were PLCs. I doubt that helps.

Vegas Offshore: Well, if Bet On Sports was involved, I bet you are happy you weren't involved in their November 24, 2004 stock debacle.
Wagner: The Bet On Sports stock debacle was an over-reaction by the market in my opinion. In one day you saw their stock drop 50% in value. And, the reason was poor performance in a very short period. If you looked at the other publicly held offshore gaming companies, you saw the same thing, just not as drastic as with BSS.L. Simply put, I know the founder of Bet On Sports, I know the management of Bet On Sports, I know the staff at Bet On Sports and I would not hesitate to invest in Bet On Sports. They were, and still are, undervalued in my opinion. They are a great competitor and a great company. I wish I had some of their stock at the new adjusted price. I just don't see how you can lose.

Vegas Offshore: It is rare to hear the 'competition' speaking so highly of a major competitor. Why would you do so?
Wagner: Simple. Bet On Sports is a great company. And, I am sure they would tell you the same about V.O. Group, S.A. The fact is, that there are companies out there that make our industry stronger. And, ones that make it weaker. Bet On Sports and V.O.Group, S.A. strive to make our industry stronger and more legitimate on a daily basis (as do BetCris.com; BoDog.com; etc.). What kind of ambassador for the industry would I be if I downplayed a 'good' competitor like Bet On Sports for my own benefit?

Vegas Offshore: If Bet On Sports did approach you, would you consider a merger?
Wagner: I like being independent. But, simply put, NEVER say NEVER.

Vegas Offshore: What of the rumors that you are looking at Panama as a potential relocation site?
Wagner: Our operation currently has offices in Costa Rica, Antigua and Belize. In Costa Rica we currently have over 400 employees. With employment costs in Costa Rica on the rise, the burden of Caja and the ever-changing political climate, we have looked at several alternative locations. One of the most desirable is/was Panama. However, due to the massive failure of BetPanAm.com and the political debacle involving their past gaming commission, we have decided to stay put for the current time. I think it is very safe to say that our primary location will be Costa Rica for the next 5 years. Pending any crazy licensing or governmental changes.

Vegas Offshore: I have visited your office in Antigua, however had no idea that you employed 400 individuals in Costa Rica. Why do you need such a large staff?
Wagner: Our industry has a reputation for being lazy and getting by on a shoestring budget. Most sportsbooks, casinos, racebooks and poker rooms answer phones when it is convenient and buy computers when the ones they are operating blow-up. Most are simply embarrassing to the legitimate operators. To run an operation like ours, servicing 50,000 bettors, you need lots of space, a 1st rate phone system, fiber and satellite phone and Internet backups, IT professionals, accounting professionals, etc. V.O. Group, S.A. is currently located in 35,000 square feet of space, operating 24-hours a day, 365 days a year, and we are busting at the seems. At the current time, we are negotiating to buy the building next to us for future expansion. I think we will employ 600 people come this same time next year.

Vegas Offshore: I have noticed that you are still branching into other products. How has this strategy worked for V.O. Group, S.A.?
Wagner: In 1998 we started with our sports product. We then branched into the casino product. In 2001 and 2002 we opened several major race books and poker rooms. The fact is that we are profitable in all products. However, our core product, and hub for our advertising, is focused on the sports product. The strategy has worked, but we will not desert our core product. You can look for our re-launch of interactive betting in early 2005 and bingo in mid 2005.

Vegas Offshore: What other changes do you see in 2005 for V.O. Group, S.A.
Wagner: I think you will see V.O. Group, S.A. work more on our Internet interface to make it more gamer-friendly; you will see our company move into land-based gaming; and you will see us acquire two or three smaller competitors. Rather, you will see what you have always seen, expansion.

Vegas Offshore: What other changes do you see in 2005 for the industry as a whole?
Wagner: The strong will get stronger. The weak will get weaker. And, the acquisition race will be on.

Monday, January 10, 2005

 

sun bowl gambling results 2004 / 2005

College Bowls / NCAA Bowls / NCAA Championship / NCAA football / College Bowl Gambling

Bowl Championship Series Results (Dec. 2004 / Jan. 2005)
LocationDate, Time (TV)Matchup
SUGAR BOWL
New Orleans2005, Jan. 4, 8 p.mLouisiana State 21, Oklahoma 14
2004: Georgia 26, Florida State 13
FIESTA BOWL
Tempe, Ariz.2005, Jan. 2, 8 p.mOhio State 35, Kansas State 28
2004: Ohio State 31, Miami 24 (2OT)
ROSE BOWL
Pasadena, Calif.2005, Jan. 1, 5 p.mSouthern California 28, Michigan 14
2004: Oklahoma 34, Washington St. 14
ORANGE BOWL  
Miami2005, Jan. 1, 8:30 p.mMiami (Fla.) 16, Florida State 14
2004: USC 38, Iowa 17
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All Other Bowls
LocationDate, Time (TV)Matchup
NEW ORLEANS BOWL
New Orleans2004,Dec. 16, 7 p.m. (ESPN2)Memphis 27, North Texas 17
2004: North Texas 24, Cincinnati 19
GMAC BOWL
Mobile, Ala.2004,Dec. 18, 8 p.m. (ESPN2)Miami (Ohio) 49, Louisville 28
2004: Marshall 38, Louisville 15
TANGERINE BOWL
Orlando2004,Dec. 22, 5:30 p.m. (ESPN)North Carolina State 56, Kansas 26
2004: Texas Tech 55, Clemson 15
FORT WORTH BOWL
Fort Worth, Texas2004,Dec. 23, 7:30 p.m. (ESPN)Boise State 34, Texas Christian 31
LAS VEGAS BOWL
Las Vegas2004,Dec. 24, 7:30 p.m. (ESPN)Oregon State 55, New Mexico 14
2004: UCLA 27, New Mexico 13
HAWAII BOWL
Honolulu2004,Dec. 25, 8 p.m. (ESPN)Hawaii 54, Houston 48
2004: Tulane 36, Hawaii 28
MOTOR CITY BOWL
Detroit, Mich.2004,Dec. 26, 5 p.m. (ESPN)Bowling Green 28, Northwestern 24
2004: Boston College 51, Toledo 25
INSIGHT BOWL
Phoenix2004,Dec. 26, 8:30 p.m. (ESPN)California 52, Virginia Tech 49
2004: Pittsburgh 38, Oregon State 13
CONTINENTAL TIRE BOWL
Charlotte, N.C.2004,Dec. 27, 11 a.m. (ESPN)Virginia 23, Pittsburgh 16
2004: Virginia 48, West Virginia 22
ALAMO BOWL
San Antonio2004,Dec. 29, 9 p.m. (ESPN)Nebraska 17, Michigan State 3
2004: Wisconsin 31, Colorado 28 (OT)
HOUSTON BOWL
Houston2004,Dec. 30, 4:30 p.m. (ESPN)Texas Tech 38, Navy 14
2004: Oklahoma St. 33, Sou. Miss 23
SILICON VALLEY CLASSIC
San Jose, Calif.2004,Dec. 30, 10:30 p.m. (ESPN2)Fresno State 17, UCLA 9
2004: Fresno State 30, Georgia Tech 21
HOLIDAY BOWL
San Diego2004,Dec. 30, 8 p.m. (ESPN)Washington State 28, Texas 20
2004: Kansas St. 34, Arizona St. 27
MUSIC CITY BOWL
Nashville, Tenn.2004,Dec. 31, Noon (ESPN)Auburn 28, Wisconsin 14
2004: Minnesota 29, Arkansas 14
SUN BOWL
El Paso, Texas2004,Dec. 31, 2 p.m. (CBS)Minnesota 31, Oregon 30
2004: Purdue 34, Washington 24
LIBERTY BOWL
Memphis2004,Dec. 31, 3:30 p.m. (ESPN)Utah 17, Southern Mississippi 0
2004: TCU 17, Colorado State 3
INDEPENDENCE BOWL
Shreveport, La.2004,Dec. 31, 7:30 p.m. (ESPN)Arkansas 27, Missouri 14
2004: Ole Miss 27, Nebraska 23
SAN FRANCISCO BOWL
San Francisco2004,Dec. 31, 10:30 p.m. (ESPN2)Boston College 35, Colorado State 21
2004: Virginia Tech 20, Air Force 13
OUTBACK BOWL
Tampa, Fla.2005, Jan. 1, 11 a.m. (ESPN)Iowa 37, Florida 17
2004: Michigan 38, Florida 30
GATOR BOWL
Jacksonville, Fla.2005, Jan. 1, 12:30 p.m. (NBC)Maryland 41, West Virginia 7
2004: N.C. State 28, Notre Dame 6
CAPITAL ONE BOWL
Orlando, Fla.2005, Jan. 1, 2003, 1 p.mGeorgia 34, Purdue 27
2004: Auburn 13, Penn State 9
COTTON BOWL
Dallas2005, Jan. 2, 2 p.mMississippi 31, Oklahoma State 28
2004: Texas 35, LSU 20
PEACH BOWL
Atlanta2005, Jan. 2, 4:30 p.mClemson 27, Tennessee 14
2004: Maryland 30, Tennessee 3
HUMANITARIAN BOWL
Boise2005, Jan. 3, Noon (ESPN)Georgia Tech 52, Tulsa 10
2004: Boise State 34, Iowa State 16

That's it for the NCAA - Bowls .

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Wednesday, January 05, 2005

 

Superbowl betting odds

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Monday, December 13, 2004

 

Sun Bowl History

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January 1, 1935El Paso All-Stars 25, Ranger, Texas 21
January 1, 1936Hardin-Simmons 14, New Mexico State 14
January 1, 1937Hardin-Simmons 34, Texas-El Paso 6
January 1, 1938West Virginia 7, Texas Tech 6
January 1, 1939Utah 26, New Mexico O
January 1, 1940Catholic O, Arizona State O
January 1, 1941Western Reserve 26, Arizona State 13
January 1, 1942Tulsa 6, Texas Tech O
January 1, 19432nd Air Force 13, Hardin-Simmons 7
January 1, 1944Southwestern 7, New Mexico O
January 1, 1945Southwestern 35, University of Mexico O
January 1, 1946New Mexico 34, Denver 24
January 1, 1947Cincinnati 18, Virginia Tech 6
January 1, 1948Miami of Ohio 13, Texas Tech 12
January 1, 1949West Virginia 21, Texas-El Paso 12
January 2, 1950Texas-El Paso 33, Georgetown 20
January 1, 1951West Texas State 14, Cincinnati 13
January 1, 1952Texas Tech 25, Pacific 14
January 1, 1953Pacific 26, Southern Mississippi 7
January 1, 1954Texas-El Paso 37, Southern Mississippi 14
January 1, 1955Texas-El Paso 47, Florida State 20
January 2, 1956Wyoming 21, Texas Tech 14
January 1, 1957George Washington 13, Texas-El Paso O
January 1, 1958Louisville 34, Drake 20
December 31, 1958Wyoming 14, Hardin-Simmons 6
December 31, 1959New Mexico State 28, North Texas State 8
December 31, 1960New Mexico State 20, Utah State 13
December 30, 1961Villanova 17, Wichita State 9
December 31, 1962West Texas State 15, Ohio University 14
December 31, 1963Oregon 21, SMU 14
December 26, 1964Georgia 7, Texas Tech O
December 31, 1965Texas-El Paso 13, TCU 12
December 24, 1966Wyoming 28, Florida State 20
December 24, 1967Texas-El Paso 14, Mississippi 7
December 30, 1968Auburn 34, Arizona 10
December 20, 1969Nebraska 45, Georgia 6
December 19, 1970Georgia Tech 17, Texas Tech 9
December 18, 1971LSU 33, Iowa State 15
December 30, 1972North Carolina 32, Texas Tech 28
December 29, 1973Missouri 34, Auburn 17
December 28, 1974Mississippi State 26, North Carolina 24
December 26, 1975Pittsburgh 33, Kansas 19
January 2, 1977Texas A&M 37, Florida 14
December 31, 1977Stanford 24, LSU 14
December 23, 1978Texas 42, Maryland O
December 22, 1979Washington 14, Texas 7
December 27, 1980Nebraska 31, Mississippi State 17
December 26, 1981Oklahoma 40, Houston 14
December 25, 1982North Carolina 26, Texas 10
December 24, 1983Alabama 28, SMU 7
December 22, 1984Maryland 28, Tennessee 27
December 28, 1985Arizona 13, Georgia 13
December 25, 1986Alabama 28, Washington 6
December 25, 1987Oklahoma State 35, West Virginia 33
December 24, 1988Alabama 29, Army 28
December 30, 1989Pittsburgh 31, Texas A&M 28
December 31, 1990Michigan State 17, USC 16
December 31, 1991UCLA 6, Illinois 3
December 31, 1992Baylor 20, Arizona 15
December 31, 1993Oklahoma 41, Texas Tech 10
December 30, 1994Texas 35, North Carolina 31
December 29, 1995Iowa 38, Washington 18
December 31, 1996Stanford 38, Michigan State O
December 31, 1997Arizona State 17, Iowa 7
December 31, 1998TCU 28, USC 19
December 31, 1999Oregon 24, Minnesota 20
December 31, 2001Washington State 30, Purdue 27
December 31, 2003Minnesota 30, Oregon 31


Wednesday, November 24, 2004

 

SUN Bowl Games accepted teams 2004

Tampa Bay

Accepted Sun Bowl Teams 

Age groupTeams
U1415
U1540
U1660
U1790
U18 
U1980
Total285




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Wednesday, November 17, 2004

 

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