Dear CASINO,
I love Donald Trump's show The Apprentice. I absolutely adore it. I thought the 'rewards' for the second season were rather tame and not something I see myself striving for, but a good show is a good show.
I would very much like to bet on this show. I believe that not only will a member of the 'Street Smart' team win the final prize/show, but I believe that of the final four, three will be from the 'Street Smart' team and only one from the 'Book Smart' team.
Do you take such bets? What are the odds? How do I go about giving you money to place the actual bet?
I have been to you hotel thirty-five times in the past two years and, even though the shrimp in your buffet almost always leaves me hunched over in pain, I've never been to a more comfortable and friendly Sports Book.
-John F. Reed
Subject: RE: Placing a bet
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2005
From: "BELLAGIO GUEST SERVICES"
Dear Mr. Freed:
Due to gaming board regulations we do not accept bets on-line nor do we give information on odds, this must all be done in person. Currently we do not offer television show betting.
Thank you.
From: John Reed
Sent: Thu 2/10/2005
To: BELLAGIO GUEST SERVICES
Subject: RE: Placing a bet
Sorry to bother you again, but my name is John Francis REED, not FREED. I suggest you pay a little more attention to what you write next time. I'm not thoroughly offended, but you just might run into someone who is and then there could be all kinds of confusion.
Nobody likes confusion.
-John F. Reed
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2005
From: "Contact Us at Mandalay Bay"
Subject: Response to your Inquiry
Dear John F. Reed,
We appreciate your inquiry about Mandalay Bay Resort
and Casino. Mandalay Bay does not take bets on television programming
nor can bets be made across state lines. Thank you for your interest and
if we can be of any further assistance please contact us at
1-877-632-7800.
Sincerely,
Mandalay BayYour
Subject: RE: Placing a bet
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2005
From: "BELLAGIO GUEST SERVICES"
Thank you for your email Mr. Reed. Our apologies.
Subject: RE: Placing a bet
Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2005
From: "NYNY Reservations"
Thank you for your interest in NEW YORK NEW YORK HOTEL AND CASINO
Dear John,
Currently, we are not taking bets for the television shoe, "The Apprentice".
IF we can be of more assistance, please contact us again.
Thank you,
Guest Service Specialist
1-702-740-6969 Local
1-800-693-6763 Toll Free
For information on special offers or promotions, please visit our website. www.nynyhotelcasino.com
Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2005
From: "John Avello"
Subject: Re: Hotel Feedback
John,
Unfortunately, we put up odds on the show for entertainment purposes
only but it's still fun to talk about.
Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2005
From: "Kathy Bowman"
Subject: Re: Hotel Feedback
Mr. Reed,
Due to gaming regulations we do not accept wagers on any event that
does not take place on "A field of Play" I.e. Football, Baseball, etc.
Any event that the outcome is determined by a vote is not deemed to be
a
wagering event.
Thank you for your compliments on our Race & Sports Book and look
forward to seeing you in the future.
Vincent Michaels
R&S Shift Manager
Subject: Apprentice Betting
Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2005
From: "Stoneback, Jeff"
John,
The state of Nevada does not allow betting on an event such as a television show. You might be able to find such wagering on an offshore sports book but as far as Nevada, it is illegal. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Jeff Stoneback
Excalibur Race and Sports Book Manager
702-597-7412
Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2005
From: "responseclv caesarsfaq"
Subject: Caesars Palace
Mr. Reed,
Due to gaming regulations we do not accept wagers on any event that does not take place on "A field of Play" I.e. Football, Baseball, etc. Any event that the outcome is determined by a vote is not deemed to be a wagering event.
Thank you for your compliments on our Race & Sports Book and look forward to seeing you in the future.
Vincent Michaels
R&S Shift Manager
Subject: Betting on the Apprentice
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2005
From: "Smith, Kay L."
Thank you for your question regarding betting on the winner of the Apprentice. Unfortunately, Luxor accepts bets on sporting events only.
We look forward to your future visits.
Kay Smith
Luxor Casino Secretary
