“People feel intimidated by sports betting because it’s complicated,” Matsko explained in an interview. Some would-be players ditched the learning curve and wandered away to more familiar pursuits however, for early enthusiasts like Bill Matsko, the game would ultimately become a lifelong passion.
Instead, aspiring players had to prepare for their bets by taking in a seminar-length explanation of relevant rules and terms. Unlike typical casino fare like blackjack, poker or roulette, sports gaming rules weren’t easy for newcomers to pick up after a cocktail and some quick thinking.
When the American sports betting scene first emerged in the neon vibrancy of 1970s Las Vegas, its community was small - and its devotees enthusiastically engaged in the game.
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