Dave Bockino (@bockino) profile picture

Author and Professor at Elon University.

Durham, NC
Joined February 2011
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So glad you liked it @sellinnuthin and thanks for the great review. I spoke with a few people about the Professor - nobody had anything good to say about that guy. Pleasure meeting you at @bet_bash.
You are looking at a masterpiece, folks! OVER / UNDER , an unexpected history of sports betting by Author @Bockino Forward penned by legendary Bookmaker @RoxyLasVegas First of all, we love the easy to read short chapters, however you just cannot stop reading this book. You can just feel the electricity in the room when a book hits you right between the eyes like this! Author David @Bockino didn't just write a book with Over/Under, he built a time machine for sports fans and gamblers alike! Let's break down the action on this one: The Legend of Johnny Unitas: Talk about a shocker! Seeing the legendary No. 19 transition from the gridiron to a tout? That is first-row, real-deal sports history. Black Sunday: A day that lives in betting infamy, captured perfectly on the page. Super Bowl 13 opened Steelers - 3 vs. Dallas for early bettors, closed 4.5 for late bettors and the books lost both sides of the game ! Bookmakers said they would never let this happen again, hence the explosion of Super Bowl Props massive expansion, by @jaykornegay and others Vegas 'Risk Mamagement' Bookmakers. The Professor: Stuck it up my ass! Talk about a personal connection! When a book names the exact guy who took $300 of my hard earned dollars back in the mid 70's, that's not just reading, that's a total jaw-dropper! We are still looking for this SOB! Not a joke, we really are. The $300 bucks was for a single pick, Kansas State vs. Kansas. The Professor sold both sides, assuring himself one sucker would be back for more action. We soaked up this book in just 2 days and already lock in the guarantee to read it twice? Why? So many relatable stories of our lifetime. For anyone looking for the true, unvarnished backstory of the sports betting industry. No BS, @sellinnuthin PROMISES you will LOVE this historical sports betting book!
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6. Lots of people mentioned that they have books in the works. That's awesome. Looking forward to all of them including @chadmillman's "The Number." 7. If nothing else, this event gave me a new (positive) perspective on an world I’ve been researching for the past few years.
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3. Touting is a controversial subject (I already knew that but it was fun to see it play out on a stage). 4. @spanky is a phenomenal host. 5. So great to hang with the industry legends such as @RoxyLasVegas , @andrewssports , @VinnyByTheBook @ArtManteris, Paris from @pinnacle..
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Observations on @betbash from a relative outsider... 1. The attendees couldn’t have been nicer. It was really just a bunch of people with the same interest hanging out. 2. The seminars were fascinating. @PlusEVAnalytics and @davehill77 should both be in a classroom.
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Amazing panel of new book authors at @bet_bash. Huge thanks to @RoxyLasVegas for pulling together this all-star lineup and moderating a great conversation. I could have listened to these guys talk for hours. Highly recommend all these books. @bockino "Over/Under" @ArtManteris "Bookie" @andrewssports "Then One Life" And @chadmillman talking about his upcoming book "The Number". Thank you for letting Haden Ware sit in for Jay Cohen to discuss "Odds Man Out." And if you didn't make the panel and want a book come find @StefanPrelogNYC or go to WSEX.com to order a copy. #books #sportsbetting
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Bet Bash Panel Wednesday, August 5th  300PM Moderator: Roxy Roxborough Art Manteris "Bookie" David Bochino "Over/Under: An Unexpected History of Sports Betting" Chris Andrews "Then One Life" Book signing and 30% off books after discussion
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A bit late (life gets in the way) but just finished "Over/Under" by @bockino. Definitely worth picking up. The later chapters are fine but we've already read about DFS, PASPA, etc. The first half was outstanding. And he'll be speaking at bet bash!
Only a few chapters in but this book is a banger so far. Unlike anything else I've read on the topic...he makes the case that the history of betting is intertwined with the history of spectator sports in America. Also foreword by the great @RoxyLasVegas !
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Good talk with @davehill77, one of the best covering the sports betting industry. Appreciate him having me on his stacked lineup of podcast guests. davidhill.substack.com?utm_s…
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The crew @KendraMiddleton @Stuckey2 and @BrandonKravitz react to the USMNT loss to Belgium And joined by @bockino to discuss his new book on the history of gambling in America - a book and discussion any betting lover will enjoy
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“It was during my (Through the Lens of ESPN) class that I found myself wishing I had a comprehensive overview of the history of #sportsmedia. So, I wrote one." – #ElonComm prof David @bockino. bit.ly/BockinoGameOn
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Ayer, tuvimos el gusto de recibir a un grupo de periodistas estadounidenses en nuestra casa. Además de realizar el Paseo del Parque, se quisieron tomar una foto en el lugar donde su Selección jugó el primer partido de la historia de la Copa del Mundo. Gracias por su visita!
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The first full day in Argentina for #ElonComm prof David @Bockino's Through the Lens of ESPN class was jam packed. Bockino & 19 students toured Buenos Aires with two stops on hallowed grounds: the home facilities for @riverplate & @BocaJrsOficial! ⚽️🇦🇷⚽️ #ElonInArgentina
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#ElonCommInATL: Our Comm Fellows program is enjoying its annual trip to Atlanta this weekend! 27 Fellows, @bockino & @cmdonohue are visiting several notable Atlanta-based companies and sports venues, including @MBStadium, @Delta, @jacksonspalding and @StateFarmArena.
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“The purpose of this course is to explore the intersection of sport, media and society,” #ElonComm prof David @bockino said. “Spain, with its intense love for soccer, is the perfect place to do that." bit.ly/ThroughTheLensOfESPNC…
We are looking to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor in our #SportManagement Department. Come help us teach the business of sport, preparing students to work in professional sport, college athletics and sport-related agencies. @chronicle job post: jobs.chronicle.com/job/38544…
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Polo, anyone? Our Winter Term class in Buenos Aires received an introduction to one of Argentina’s most beloved sports on Wednesday. And we have the photos to provide it! 200 MORE PHOTOS HERE: bit.ly/ElonPolo20 #ElonInArgentina @villamariaBA
Our students’ sports media tour continued in Argentina today with visits to @TyCSports and @afa. Many thanks to Pedro Freire and @Castro_LuisF for speaking with us, and to @UADEoficial’s @juanfranchini10 for facilitating the visits! #ElonInArgentina 📸: bit.ly/ElonArgentinaCompanie…
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What served as Monday’s classroom for our #ElonComm students in Buenos Aires? @RiverPlate’s renowned stadium and museum, a fitting venue for one of Argentina's top football clubs! #VamosRiver #ElonInArgentina ⚽️⚽️⚽️ MORE PHOTOS: bit.ly/ElonRiver2020
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