Tech Nation - Gambling Meets Technology
       
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       07/15/1994 - Gambling Meets Technology
       
       Moira Gunn speaks with Howard Schwartz, marketing director of the
       Gambler's Book Club and the Gambler's Book Shop. "Gambler's" offers
       the largest selection of books and reference materials on gambling and
       is used by government agencies, movie productions, private companies,
       and gamblers of every level of expertise. In fact, 85 percent of its
       customers have never been to the shop -- they use the catalogue and
       order from around the world. Ms. Gunn and Mr. Schwartz talk about how
       gambling has changed with technology, about con games, and more.
       
       Joining Ms. Gunn and Mr. Schwartz is Jim Bayle, president of
       Sportstat. Sportstat offers information and analysis on thoroughbred
       horse racing. The collection and analysis of information on the
       current status of over 1,000 thoroughbreds is only possible with the
       recent availability of computers, and is really only useful now that
       races from around the world can be simulcast to many locations. Mr.
       Bayle discusses the phenomenal facilities at the Hilton Sports Book,
       what's happening at racetracks, and the Kentucky Derby.
       (His horse lost.)
       
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