Eye On Gaming

Mike Illiano joined hosts John Kelly and Vern Vivio to discuss his involvement in The Basketball Tournament, a summertime event featuring 64 teams battling for a winner-take-all prize of $2 million. Illiano, serves as General Manager of Team 23, a Phoenix-based squad that finished second in the 2015 edition of the rich tournament. Expert horseplayer Alabama Dave and NBA enthusiast Doctor Dave also contributed to the hourlong program.

Mike Matousek, founder and CEO of Gentleman's Bet, joined hosts John Kelly and Eric Biggio to discuss his new phone app geared to recreational gamblers interested in tracking their wagers with friends and family. The 29-year-old Matousek, a 2010 graduate of Kent State University, discussed the launching of his project along with the company's long-term goals. Biggio, a 15-year veteran of Nevada's race and sports book industry, praised Matousek's operation and offered his opinion on the possibility of legalized national sports betting. Zack Hodges joined the hourlong program to preview Thursday night's NBA Draft and went on record with an MLB selection (Arizona over Colorado) involving the Thursday afternoon game at Coors Field.

Host John Kelly recommended a wager on UNDER 10 runs in the Wednesday night game between the Chicago White Sox and Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Handicappers Zack Hodges and Bobby Beghtel joined Kelly to discuss the latest topics involving sports and specifically sports betting.

Boston-based sports bettor RAININTHREES joined host John Kelly to discuss the latest topics involving sports and specifically sports betting. 'THREES made a case for the Colorado Rockies (-114) over the Arizona Diamondbacks in the opener of a three-game series scheduled for Tuesday night at Coors Field. The 35-year-old sports bettor doubles as an astute horseplayer and also suggested a play in the eighth race Thursday at Belmont Park.

Former Nevada high school football coach Mark Maniscalco discussed his eight-year stint as the offensive coordinator at Cheyenne High School with hosts John Kelly, Vern Vivio and Alabama Dave. Maniscalso talked about his hometown of New Orleans and also praised the city of Las Vegas for its many offerings, including the well-run race and sports book at The Mirage Hotel and Casino. Attractive model/actress Caitlyn Blazso and boxing expert Rocky Esterline also contributed to the Thursday night program. Horse racing enthusiast Alabama Dave offered a selection in the featured eighth race scheduled for Saturday at Churchill Downs.

Host John Kelly and sports bettors Zack Hodges and Matt Hatfield discussed a variety of sports topics from a Las Vegas perspective. Kelly made a case for the Colorado Rockies to defeat the San Francisco Giants in a game scheduled for Thursday night at Coors Field. Both Hodges and Hatfield offered their opinions on the August 26th fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor.

Boston-based sports handicapper RAININTHREES joined host John Kelly to talk about topics involving sports and specifically sports betting. 'THREES accepted congratulations for his recent predictions involving the Belmont Stakes, the Stanley Cup Final and the NBA Finals. In the final 10 minutes of the hourlong program, 'THREES offered a pair of plays involving Wednesday's MLB card and this weekend's U.S. Open golf tournament in Wisconsin.

Hosts John Kelly and Mike Corrigan reviewed Golden State's 129-120 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers Monday night in Oakland. The win gave Golden State its second championship in three seasons and fifth in franchise history. Bobby the Owl joined the conversation halfway through the hourlong program.

Jim Thinnsen, a successful business owner from Huntington Beach, California, joined hosts John Kelly and Matt Hatfield to discuss a variety of topics including chess, poker, backgammon and the origins of life. The 56-year-old Thinnsen once played backgammon with the late Stu Ungar and also won big money in poker games before online poker was shut down by the U.S. Department of Justice in April of 2011. Bobby Beghtel, better known as Bobby the Owl, also contributed to the Friday night program.

Boxing legend Christy Martin, nicknamed "The Coal Miner's Daughter," joined hosts John Kelly and Vern Vivio to review an outstanding boxing career which spanned four decades. The outspoken Martin (49-7-3, 31 KO's) served as a pioneer in women's boxing who legitimized the participation of the fairer sex in the "Sweet Science" while working with Don King and fighting on the undercard of several Mike Tyson fights. Rapper Yng Soxa, broadcaster Brian Shapiro and Young Zack Hodges also contributed to the Thursday night program.

Dedicated horseplayers Alabama Dave and Raininthrees joined hosts John Kelly and Vern Vivio to preview the 149th running of the Belmont Stakes. The Belmont Stakes will be contested this Saturday at beautiful Belmont Park with a scheduled post time of 6:37 p.m. ET. Alabama Dave made a case for Tapwrit while Raininthrees gave a slight edge to Irish War Cry over Epicharis.

Las Vegas veteran Bobby Beghtel and Boston-based sports bettor RAININTHREES joined hosts John Kelly and Zack Hodges to discuss the latest topics involving sports and specifically sports betting. Hodges made a case for the Cavs +4 over the Warriors in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Bobby told Kelly off the air he likes Houston over Kansas City on Wednesday and RAININTHREES recommended a longshot on Thursday's card at Belmont Park.

Veteran bettor and bookmaker Mike Corrigan joined host John Kelly to discuss the latest topics involving sports and specifically sports betting. Corrigan, citing well-placed sources in southern California, reported Jerry West is likely to lead the Los Angeles Clippers next season from a front-office position for owner Steve Ballmer's team. Bobby the Owl, a Las Vegas resident since 1961, joined the program for the final 20 minutes of the show.

Dedicated soccer enthusiast Pickman Jones joined John Kelly and Matt Hatfield to discuss his love of the world's sport. "Jonesy" went on record with a play on Real Madrid -115 on the two-way line against Juventus, a wager which will be determined in 90 minutes of action at the UEFA Champions League Final. "Birdie" offered three opinions from Saturday's regional action in the College World Series.

Ian Epstein and Luke Pergande, partners and co-founders of PropSwap, joined hosts John Kelly and Vern Vivio to discuss their journey in launching the creative offering in Nevada's race and sports book industry. PropSwap is a secondary marketplace designed to buy and sell "live" sports wagers. Alabama Dave, Doctor Dave and Zack Hodges formed a roundtable to discuss the best and worst sports books in Las Vegas.