1. 06-29-11 04:28 PM #1
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    Calvin Ayre, Bodog Founder's In-Studio Interview with SBRtv (Part 1)

    Bodog founder and internet gambling industry trailblazer Calvin Ayre visited the SBRtv studios in person a few weeks ago to give an interview about his life, businesses, and history.

    In Part 1, Calvin discussed the beginnings of Bodog, the internet in general, and the online sportsbook industry in Costa Rica.


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  2. 06-29-11 04:44 PM #2
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    This would be too easy...but I wont
    Still great job Loshack
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  3. 06-29-11 05:03 PM #3
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    He was in the right place at the right time.
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  4. 06-29-11 05:19 PM #4
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    Good job booking Calvin! Great success story. Yes on the right place, right time..but he has been in costa rica for 15 years+. Duruing that time there have been countless guys who were in the right spot and at the right time and washed out. Calvin's place in the history of this industry as a marketing innovator extraordinaire is second to none. Overlooked is the fact he did a masterful job with the executive management of Bodog.
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  5. 06-29-11 05:22 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by SBR_John View Post
    Good job booking Calvin! Great success story. Yes on the right place, right time..but he has been in costa rica for 15 years+. Duruing that time there have been countless guys who were in the right spot and at the right time and washed out. Calvin's place in the history of this industry as a marketing innovator extraordinaire is second to none. Overlooked is the fact he did a masterful job with the executive management of Bodog.
    I 100% agree. I still trust US facing bodog, and they continue to pay me out regularly for winning big last year.
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  6. 06-29-11 06:03 PM #6
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    Great story, kudos to Calvin. Well done.

    Nice interview Peter, I am looking forward to part two.
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  7. 06-29-11 06:08 PM #7
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    Loshak always professional
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  8. 06-29-11 06:09 PM #8
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    Wanted or not, Bodog is as solid as it can get on the industry.
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  9. 06-29-11 06:10 PM #9
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    Very interesting story. Great job Loshak. I actually enjoy Ayres web site , he has done a great job on it.

    I always wondered why Calvin Ayre doesnt get into real estate in Costa rica or Asia or wherever they are involved in now and open some brick and mortar type joints, casinos, nightclubs,hotels etc. A vegas style strip in costa rica would be fantastic.

    I would much rather be redeeming my points at dsi/bookmaker, sbr , poker points at Bodog, etc at a cool casino or something in costa rica than on some merchandise or free play. Live wagering is still the greatest.

    Great job sbr tv, interesting interview.
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  10. 06-29-11 06:22 PM #10
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    Great Interview
    Loshak slipping in a bet in beginning of interview
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  11. 06-29-11 06:43 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    Great Interview Loshak slipping in a bet in beginning of interview
    he sure did, get that tampa bay over,
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  12. 06-30-11 01:36 AM #12
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    cool dude
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  13. 06-30-11 03:04 AM #13
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    this guy was on lifestyles of rich and famous, he said his only priority right now is WOMAN !!
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  14. 06-30-11 03:30 AM #14
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    great interview so far!
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  15. 06-30-11 03:53 AM #15
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    So far completely different than what I had expected. Looking forward to the rest of the interview......
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  16. 06-30-11 04:23 AM #16
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    This is an EXCELLENT interview!!! Well done Loshak and Calvin. Cannot wait to have more on-camera fun during the SBR Bash...
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  17. 06-30-11 04:45 AM #17
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    I enfoyed it also!!! Very rare for a thread about him to be so positive.
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  18. 06-30-11 05:13 AM #18
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    been at the right place at the right time is all we strive about
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  19. 06-30-11 05:26 AM #19
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    when/where is the rest of the interview available?
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  20. 06-30-11 09:38 AM #20
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    its good to see Calvin a little more humble than usual....enjoyable to watch for once..... kudos to both
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    Quote Originally Posted by slapshot View Post
    when/where is the rest of the interview available?

    slapshot,


    The rest of the interview will be posted here in the forum and on our youtube channel, and we will put out a new segment every few days or so. Part 2 will be up early next week.

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  22. 06-30-11 10:49 AM #22
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    Quote Originally Posted by thebettor View Post
    He was in the right place at the right time.
    I AGREE!
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  23. 06-30-11 12:02 PM #23
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    On the off chance you may want to throw somthing other than a slow softball during the more 'investigative' segment of this ineterview, you can expect an exponential increase to the ratings with topics like dual lines. CS horrific outsourcing, that situation with the NY bettor getting f**ked, Calvin's Roman Polanski jackpot if he were ever get spotted in the USA, etc.
    You're becoming more and more comfortable, keep doing these.
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  24. 06-30-11 12:54 PM #24
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    were is part 2
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  25. 06-30-11 09:21 PM #25
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    Quote Originally Posted by donkdown View Post
    were is part 2
    This was already answered a few posts above you, genius.
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  26. 06-30-11 11:51 PM #26
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    yea we can be proud of Calvin, he put more light on an industry that really needed it.
    What a f....
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  27. 07-01-11 12:27 AM #27
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    Great job by Loshack. SBR has top-notch production. Now if I can just get it out of my head that it's NOT Quentin Tarantino giving the interview I'll be able to concentrate on what is being said.

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  28. 07-01-11 01:11 AM #28
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    LOL you are so right Quantum, jaja he does looks like Tarantino.
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    Quote Originally Posted by QuantumLeap View Post
    Great job by Loshack. SBR has top-notch production. Now if I can just get it out of my head that it's NOT Quentin Tarantino giving the interview I'll be able to concentrate on what is being said.
    now that you mention it, he does remind me about tarantino. maybe they are long lost brothers?
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  30. 07-01-11 05:46 AM #30
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    Great job Calvin I love blowing my money at bodog
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  31. 07-01-11 06:45 AM #31
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    SBR rules

    GL.
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  32. 07-01-11 12:26 PM #32
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    lol
    my man Legitbet!
    you go girl!
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    Hey horsie
    Go glad I can always depend on you as my cheerleader
    ;/)
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    Good job Peter!
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  35. 07-02-11 06:10 AM #35
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    I like this guys website, he's not afraid to call it like he sees it.
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