The LuLac Edition #1902, January 14th, 2012

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INTERVIEW

This weekend is going to be a big football weekend and by extension a big one for those who’d like to place a wager. I talked to a buddy who is in the business.
Q: Is this one of the biggest weekends of the year?
A: Yes. For me it’s the biggest, even bigger than the Super Bowl.
Q: Why is that?
A: Volume. 4 games. I only deal with a group of people who belong to my uh, club.
Q: How long have you been doing this?
A: 15 years. I inherited from my dad who got it from his dad.
Q: So how long has your family been taking illegal bets?
A: 75 years.
Q: Any arrests?
A: Nope.
Q: How do you pull that off?
A: We’re careful, we’re discreet and we’re not greedy. It makes for a good sideline business.
Q: So your family has had real jobs?
A: Yeah, what do you think we are scumbags?
Q: No. Can I place a bet?
A: You can because you know one of the referrals. But from what I was told, I’m not sure I’d take you.
Q: Oh you heard about 1979?
A: Yeah.
EDITOR’S NOTE: In 1979 my father and I decided to bet on football as if we were going to a bookie. But we never used any real money but kept a running tally on the games we picked. By mid November we were up $2300.00 but by the end of the regular play off season we were down $7800.00. After mid November, everything we touched turned to crap. It was a valuable lesson.
Q: Okay so you won’t take my money but let me ask you about money. How much cash do you have on hand for payouts?
A: Enough.
Q: C’mon.
A: No, people know you and I can just see you putting this on TV or on your computer thing.
Q: Okay, for a weekend like this, will you do better than a Super Bowl?
A: It depends. With Denver and Tebow, we’re running ahead in terms of volume betting.
Q: How about Tebow?
A: I respect him as a player but with him being in this playoff, it’s a real pain in the ass.
Q: Why?
A: Every call, every meet up, people want to talk about him. Ask my opinion. I like to move fast, get in and get out. If they want to talk about Tebow, call a talk show!
Q: Who are you picking?
A: I have no preferences. How ‘bout you?
Q: Denver with the points, (although I think New England is due to win a playoff game) Houston, San Francisco and the Giants with the points.
A: You’re picking against Green Bay?
Q: Yeah, I love ‘em but I got a gut feeling.
A: (Smiling) Care to place a bet on that?
Q: Sorry. Don’t gamble. Been to Mohegan Sun once for the buffet, a buddy dragged me, and when I used to go on those bus trips to Atlantic City, I’d take the quarters they gave me……hey where ya goin’?
A: Thanks for the coffee. Gotta run. Don’t have time for your stories. Game time is 4pm and my deadline is more important than yours!