Up in CT it was absolutely the casinos. Foxwoods (largest in the world) came in and Mohegan Sun right after it. That and possibly corruption. It's making a comeback with people playing it, as far as new betting venues there was supposed to be a new one going in Dallas back in 09' but it fizzled out.
No doubt the greatest game to ever play. It's coming back in the US with a great amateur scene. CT has a great new facility in Berlin and outdoor courts are popping up everywhere. This sport will make a comeback for the sheer greatness of playing it!
Besides Casinos becoming more prevelant, how did Jai Lai's popularity decrease so much ?? Use to be 20+ Frontons now only 5. did JaiLai's USA headquarters in 1990s make bad decisions , not use marketing and advertising? i don;t get it
Was lucky enough to play pro at Melbourne/Daytona when they went on strike in late '88. I can really appreciate how good these guys were, especially Bolivar "the king". He and Felix as a doubles team were unbeatable.
Bolivar, probably the best Jai-Alai player of all-time! Thanks for posting this! I love seeing Jai-Alai again. I miss playing in Tampa, it was a great Fronton.
Up in CT it was absolutely the casinos. Foxwoods (largest in the world) came in and Mohegan Sun right after it. That and possibly corruption. It's making a comeback with people playing it, as far as new betting venues there was supposed to be a new one going in Dallas back in 09' but it fizzled out.
Vancer1111 2 weeks ago
No doubt the greatest game to ever play. It's coming back in the US with a great amateur scene. CT has a great new facility in Berlin and outdoor courts are popping up everywhere. This sport will make a comeback for the sheer greatness of playing it!
Vancer1111 3 weeks ago
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Besides Casinos becoming more prevelant, how did Jai Lai's popularity decrease so much ?? Use to be 20+ Frontons now only 5. did JaiLai's USA headquarters in 1990s make bad decisions , not use marketing and advertising? i don;t get it
indyfan22k 2 weeks ago
Was lucky enough to play pro at Melbourne/Daytona when they went on strike in late '88. I can really appreciate how good these guys were, especially Bolivar "the king". He and Felix as a doubles team were unbeatable.
steelboned 4 months ago
this is the most fun game ever
thefascinatingballer 8 months ago
Does anyone know what song is being played at the beggining of the video
PinkFloyd139 10 months ago
anyone else reminded of tron when they see this?
iConnorG 1 year ago
@iConnorG noo..are you fucking stupid
RBThirty33 1 year ago
@RBThirty33 never seen the original im guessing
iConnorG 1 year ago
Bolivar!!!=Smooth as it gets...Greatest all-time!!
362chop 1 year ago
Bolivar, probably the best Jai-Alai player of all-time! Thanks for posting this! I love seeing Jai-Alai again. I miss playing in Tampa, it was a great Fronton.
investinu4life 1 year ago
Bolivar.... the greatest of the greats.
sytunsen 2 years ago
What year was this played? I never made it to Tampa before it closed.
steveskin1 2 years ago
Great video!, I had the privilege of playing with most of these players at the Ocala fronton in the 70's. Thanks for the memories.
Dustydaze1143 2 years ago