My thoughts on yesterday’s sports betting vote in the DC Council
Yesterday, the DC Council passed a bill that will legalize sports gaming in DC. We’re thrilled they’re moving quickly to create an environment where fans will be able enjoy this incredible new frontier in data-driven entertainment. Since the US Supreme Court repealed the federal ban on sports betting this past May, I’ve been an evangelist […]
How President Bush and family helped fuel my love of sports— and the quiet elegance and mentoring from the President
My Mom did not attend or graduate from college. She became a temporary assistant and held long term assignments for executives and companies in NYC and Brooklyn, she once worked at the Topps Company in Brooklyn and would bring us home baseball playing cards and gum. I would study the stats on the cards and […]
Razorbeaks and The G.O.A.T.: The Esports Appeal
On Saturday, Oct. 12, well before the crack of dawn, hundreds lined up outside Capital One Arena in anticipation of Monumental Sports & Entertainment’s Riot-Sanctioned Official East Coast Worlds Viewing Party Hosted by Team Liquid. For those in attendance – who claimed their free tickets in a matter of three minutes a couple weeks prior […]
Congratulations to the Mystics on an Incredible Season
What a magical run. Congratulations to the Mystics players, coaches, staff and fans on a record-breaking season. During the “Summer of Champions” here at Monumental Sports & Entertainment, you did not disappoint. Your hard work and perseverance are inspiring and has certainly laid the foundation for years of success (and trophies) to come. Even more […]
A Three Day Offseason — a Finale of Finals in a Monumental Season
The Washington Mystics competed in the WNBA Finals and their season ended last night— on September 13th. The Washington Capitals are back in training camp and the first pre-season game is scheduled for September 16th. We have essentially a 3 day offseason. Isn’t that great? We enter each season with hopes, dreams and a plan: […]
RIP Robin Leach — a fun and smart tv exec and content producer
RIP Robin Leach; a fun and smart tv exec and content producer I have a very funny and odd story regarding Robin Leach. He was the creator of “ Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous”— and knew how to build big audiences and shows that were aspirational to viewers. Back in the day— when AOL […]