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Success With Price Per Head (Small Sportsbook Success)

2005-06-22T07:21:00.000-07:00

Case Study in Small Sportsbook Success via Use of Price Per Head (PPH) Software Written and Owned by V.O. Group, S.A., the most successful offshore sportsbook in Costa Rica.

Price Per Head vs. Small Sportsbook Operation

Featuring Dalton Wagner, Founder V.O. Group, S.A.

As Founder and Proprietor of V.O. Group, S.A., Dalton Wagner has the reputation of being the most innovative operator in offshore gaming. His most recent innovation has allowed small sportsbooks to outsource their complete operation to V.O. Group, S.A. while focusing completely on marketing. With formidable competition, Mr. Wagner founded V.O. Group, S.A. in 1998. While most companies formed that late failed, V.O. Group, S.A. has become one of the top 10 operators offshore (as measured by AnteUp; Gambling Online Magazine; Poker Player Magazine; and Many other Publications).

Playing Poker Online Magazine: Recently we have been told that V.O. Group, S.A. is now allowing small sportsbook operations to outsource the complete writing of their business to your organization. How is this possible?
Wagner: The situation you speak about is 100% true. However, has only happened one time in our history.

Playing Poker Online Magazine: Can you be more specific?
Wagner: When an offshore sportsbook starts, in 99% of all cases it will fail in the first 24 months of operations given the current market conditions. Examples are everywhere from The Dunes, Platinum, Super Sports Book, etc. It happens every single year. In the past, large sportsbooks like MVP Sportsbook or V-Wager.com would swoop in and try to save the books via financial help or simply buy them at a low price. Well, V.O. Group, S.A. now offers another more innovative solution.

Playing Poker Online Magazine: OK. You’ve got me, explain!
Wagner: We write business for onshore bookmakers and agents charging them a simple price per head per week. This price takes into consideration our considerable economies of scale and a small profit margin. In the case you are speaking of, instead of buying the sportsbook for a low cost that basically sent the owners home broken hearted and with empty pockets, we cut them a deal where they could focus on marketing and leverage off of our economies of scale. Simply put, we took over writing their business for them, and they now focus their limited resources on marketing 100% of the time.

Playing Poker Online Magazine: That sounds like snake oil. How exactly would that work?
Wagner: We don’t sell snake oil. The facts speak for themselves. When V.O. Group, S.A. opened it’s doors in 1998 the market was different. You could recruit players, write their business, and make a profit in years one, two and three. With the current market conditions, there is NO WAY a start up credit or post-up book can be profitable in year one, two or three without 2,000 head a week in business. That is the theoretical breakeven point. If you are writing less than 2,000 head a week, you can double or triple your net earn by letting V.O. Group, S.A. write your business.

Playing Poker Online Magazine: OK. That makes sense because in 1998 and 1999, it was cheaper to find a new client. Is that where the difference in earnings comes from?
Wagner: The fact is yes, that is where the difference is. But, that is not our selling point. Our selling point is that if you stop worrying about writing business and let us do it, you can focus on marketing – which is the key to the success of an online sportsbook. And, that is the simple fact for credit bookmaking, post-up bookmaking and future success in this industry. As long as you think ‘beating the clients’ is the key, you are limiting your business. Let our company worry about that – and, you find clients. Spend your time finding clients and you will make money.

Playing Poker Online Magazine: The theory is sound, but what about the facts?
Wagner: The owners of the sports operation in question do not want me to be specific about whom they are. But, let me simply say that when we took over their operations, they could not even make the post-up money good. Now they have $1.4 million in the bank. So, yes, the facts do follow the theory.

Playing Poker Online Magazine: Wow! That is incredible. Can any poker room, casino, racebook or sports book do this with V.O. Group, S.A.
Wagner: Yes. We have programs for all online products except for bingo. And, by 2006 we should be able to offer options for even bingo operators..

Playing Poker Online Magazine: So how does a bookmaker or current operation learn more about outsourcing their operations to V.O. Group, S.A.?
Wagner: Simply go to any of the V.O. Group, S.A. sites to learn more. I suggest starting at www.BettorsNet.com or calling 1-877-512-1001 or emailing agents@bettorsnet.com to get more information.

Article Note: The situation in this Case Study is a true case, however may not be representative of your situation. All situations are different and therefore may result differently.

Success With Price Per Head (Agent Success)

2005-06-20T08:19:00.000-07:00

Case Study in Agent Success via Use of Price Per Head (PPH) Software Written and Owned by V.O. Group, S.A., the most successful offshore sportsbook in Costa Rica.

Price Per Head vs. Dollywood Sportsbook

Featuring Dalton Wagner, Founder V.O. Group, S.A.

As Founder and Proprietor of V.O. Group, S.A., Dalton Wagner has the reputation of being the most innovative operator in offshore gaming. His most recent innovation involves the direct attack upon the Onshore Bookmaking market via the unique value proposition of actually partnering with Bookmakers and Agents onshore (as opposed to attempting to steal their business). With formidable competition, Mr. Wagner founded V.O. Group, S.A. in 1998. While most companies formed that late failed, V.O. Group, S.A. has become one of the top 10 operators offshore (as measured by AnteUp; Gambling Online Magazine; Poker Player Magazine; and Many other Publications).

Online Gambling: The ‘buzz’ in offshore gambling appears to be focusing on only two subjects as of late, including: Poker and Your Price Per Head Offering. What exactly is Price Per Head and Price Per Head Agency?
Wagner: As you know, one market that a post-up sportsbook has historically been unable to attack is the huge market of bettors that have been betting with their local guy for years (local guy = agent or corner bookie). The reason this market exists is the personal relationship that an onshore bookie or agent has with his clients. Sportsbooks have attempted to educate the player and lure him away from the local bookie, however V.O. Group, S.A. has decided to take another tact. Via our Price Per Head software written by Matthew Wilson, we have been able to PARTNER with onshore bookies or agents with our Price Per Head Agency Relationship.

Online Gambling: OK. Be more specific. How does a Price Per Head Agency Relationship Work?
Wagner: Price Per Head Agency is based on the very fair and equitable agreement between an onshore bookie and an offshore bookmaker. The deal is based on the onshore bookie recruiting players and the offshore bookmaker setting lines, writing the business and handling all accounting for the onshore bookie. And, all the onshore bookie does is simply pay the offshore bookmaker an agreed upon price per head per week.

Online Gambling: So, opposed to paying the offshore bookmaker a percentage, they simply compensate them a fixed price.
Wagner: Absolutely. The fact is that offshore sportsbooks have been gouging the onshore bookie or agent for years. Our offering stops that action in it’s tracks.

Online Gambling: Gouging! That is a pretty strong comment. Can you back that up?
Wagner: Let me give you an example…and, you judge for yourself. The example of Jeff W. in San Jose, California comes to mind. Jeff contacted V.O. Group, S.A. in early October 2004 when he was writing 72 head of business making an average of 12 wagers a week of $152. Rather, his turnover per client was an average of $1,824.00 a week. Via his agreement with a sportsbook we will call Dollywood, he was splitting his earnings 50/50. Once he shifted the business through BettorsNet.com, he was paying $30 a head a week. So, would you call this gouging?

Online Gambling: Actually, the numbers sound good. But, I have to admit, I am not sure. Can you help me understand better?
Wagner: That is very good answer. Let me simply do the math for you to illustrate the facts, and then you will have a much clearer set of information to deal with. If your average player bets $1,824.00 a week on just straight bets, you should have a minimum hold of 4.5% (parlays, teasers and props have a MUCH HIGHER HOLD). So, that means you should make $82.08/person ($1,824.00 x 0.045). Then, multiply this by the number of head equals a theoretical earn of $5,909.76 ($82.08 x 72). So, this means he would make $2,954.88 per week and Dollywood would make $2,954.88 per week.

Online Gambling: Well, $2,954.88 per week sounds pretty strong if you ask me How does this compare to his using BettorsNet.com?
Wagner: When Jeff started using BettorsNet.com, we simply charge him $30 a head a week. Rather, $30 times $72 is $2,160.00, representing a savings of $794.88 a week, or $41,333.76 a year.

Online Gambling: So, by Jeff W. switching to V.O. Group, S.A. or BettorsNet.com he was able to make an extra $41,333.76 a year?
Wagner: No. Actually, he made $25,000 in the first three months because most of his players are far worse than the theoretical averages. Almost every one of his players bet a proposition or a teaser or a parlay at least once a week. And, holds on those bets are far greater than 4.5%. On top of that, his players also play in our racebook and casino losing much, much more than 4.5%.

Online Gambling: Oh, I see. If he would have used Dollywood, he would have simply split more profit with them. But, via BettorsNet.com, he was able to keep 100% of the extra earn because he had already compensated you for the $30/head.
Wagner: That is exactly correct. Jeff W. came down in January 2005 and I took him sail fishing. It is the first time I ever had a client pay my bill. Why? Because, and realize I am quoting here, Jeff states that I will make him an extra $100,000 this year alone.

Online Gambling: Wow! That is incredible. I bet large credit sportsbooks, like Dollywood, are quickly becoming unfavorable of your new product.
Wagner: Yes. They hate our new software offering! But, that is what you get when you take advantage of your clients or partners as they have. And, as far as I am concerned, credit shops with Agent Split Agreements have simply NOT been treating their partners fairly and now they will pay the bill.

Online Gambling: I must say, I agree that if your numbers are even close to correct, it appears that the credit shops that split the earn ARE GOUGING AGENTS AND ONSHORE BOOKMAKERS.
Wagner: Well, the facts speak for themselves. And, I am glad you see the facts for what they are.

Online Gambling: Is there ever a case where an onshore bookie or agent should opt for a split as opposed to a Price Per Head Agency agreement?
Wagner: Absolutely Yes. If you are starting up a new book, or if you need financial backing because you are not strong enough to support a losing week - then, you should opt for a split. The best way to judge this is simply look over your figures for the last year. Could you afford to pay out the worst week you had without going broke? If you answer yes – then, you should opt for PPH. If you could NOT afford to pay it, then you should opt for a split or not be in business at all.

Online Gambling: So how does a bookmaker learn more about this?
Wagner: Simply go to any of the V.O. Group, S.A. sites to learn more. I suggest starting at www.BettorsNet.com or calling 1-877-512-1001 or emailing agents@bettorsnet.com to get more information.

Article Note: Any assumption that “Dollywood” is related to “Hollywood Sportsbook” or “BetHollywood.com” or “BetAtHollywood” or “Hollywood International” is the assumption of the reader and not the responsibility of Gambling Online Magazine.

Innovation In Bookmaking

2005-06-14T07:56:00.000-07:00

Q & A with
Dalton Wagner, Founder V.O. Group, S.A.

As Founder and Proprietor of V.O. Group, S.A., Dalton Wagner has the reputation of ferreting out new markets and attacking while other companies sit on their hindquarters and watch. One market that has always eluded offshore bookmakers is the ‘guy who likes dealing with his credit bookmaker’. Typically this market has been untouchable for the offshore bookmaker, but NOT for Dalton and V.O. Group, S.A. We had an opportunity to catch up with Dalton Wagner on his last visit to Panama.

Vegas Offshore: Tell us about this new product that you are calling your Price Per Head Agency Relationship.
Wagner: As you know, one market that a post-up sportsbook has historically been unable to attack is the huge market of bettors that have been betting with their local guy for years. The reason this market exists is the personal relationship that an onshore bookie has with his clients. Sportsbooks have attempted to educate the player and lure him away from the local bookie, however we have taken another tact. We have partnered with local bookies around the world to make their offering better and more valuable.

Vegas Offshore: So instead of attacking the local guy, you actually approach him with your offer?
Wagner: Exactly. The fact is that the relationship is the last thread holding clients to a local guy. Yes, there is the fact that the local guy extends credit, but with bonuses and promotions we can overcome that offering. The key is the relationship.

Vegas Offshore: I’m confused, please explain.
Wagner: As you know, the onshore bookmaking market has lost steam to the offshore providers like V.O. Group, S.A. The reason is that the offerings that I can provide are far superior to those that any onshore bookmaker can offer. The PPH concept is based on allowing the onshore bookmaker to provide his clients my offerings on a purely anonymous basis via an online automated tool. Rather, by signing up with my PPH service, an onshore bookmaker can compete with all offshore sportsbooks on equal footing offering 24-hour wagering, 365 days a year. All the bookmaker does is use an online system to assign PINs and PASSWORDs and pay me a small fee per week for the service.

Vegas Offshore: Wait a minute. So, this means that a small time operator in Cleveland, Ohio can offer all the same things that V.O. Group, S.A. does without making the multi-million dollar investment?
Wagner: Now your catching on. For as little as $25 per head per week, a guy in Ohio can compete with the biggest sportsbooks in the world. And, better yet, never answer another wagering phone call again.

Vegas Offshore: OK, I get it. They use your automated tool to drive their clients to your software online, and they simply pick up the figures at the end of the week.
Wagner: Exactly correct with one exception. Their clients can bet on the phone via our call center staffed with 250 people OR bet online. Again, they have access to all of the offerings V.O. Group, S.A. provides including call center access, client services and technical support.

Vegas Offshore: Is the PPH product only based on sports wagering?
Wagner: Very good question. The answer is no. We actually have the ability to offer clients two (2) casino products including blackjack, baccarat, slots, 3 card poker, roulette, etc. And, clients may also bet on horses at over 350 tracks worldwide.

Vegas Offshore: Wow! That truly is incredible. So, a bookie that has one client can compete with the likes of MVPsportsbook.com on equal footing?
Wagner: Exactly correct. But, there are two keys to the success of the product launch. The first is being able to compete head to head with the biggest sportsbooks in the world. But, arguably the most important factor is that since the onshore bookie no longer has to answer phones or track plays, he can spend all of his time picking up new clients, NOT writing bets.

Vegas Offshore: I remember that in a prior interview you had stated that the key is not winning, but finding more losers.
Wagner: An embarrassing quote, but true. Amateur bookmakers think that the key is to beat the clients you have. That is a huge mistake. The key to getting rich as a bookmaker is finding a new client every single day of the year. The numbers take care of themselves, the key is to get more and more people playing. That is the TRUE BEAUTY of the PPH software and agency relationship.

Vegas Offshore: Do you have any success stories to tell?
Wagner: I have many, but will tell you one that emphasizes what the PPH program can do. I have a bookmaker that has been working out of San Antonio, Texas for 10 years. The guy has historically made $200,000 a year from his 25 or 30 players. He was introduced to our product in July 2004, and today he is writing over 185 clients. The ability to outsource answering calls and writing tickets to us has allowed him to grow his business 600% and his revenue over 1000%.

Vegas Offshore: Why did his revenue grow more than his business? Is it because your lines are sharper than his?
Wagner: There you go again. That is the obvious mistake that everyone makes. Again, don’t worry about beating the clients. Worry about getting more clients to play. But, to answer your question directly, the ability for his clients to play in the casino, play 24 hours a day, play games/halves/quarters, props, etc. is where the extra revenue comes from. Our lines might be sharper, but the advantage is more clients betting more often.

Vegas Offshore: How many bookmakers do you currently work with?
Wagner: We are writing business for over 250 bookmakers now. Some represent groups as small as 2 or 3; and others represent groups as large as 500. Again, remember the key is finding as many clients as possible. If you get to where you are writing 15 clients or more, it is almost impossible to lose for an extended period of time.

Vegas Offshore: So how does a bookmaker learn more about this?
Wagner: Simply go to any of the V.O. Group, S.A. sites to learn more. I suggest starting at www.BettorsNet.com or calling 1-877-512-1001 or emailing agents@bettorsnet.com to get more information.

State of the Offshore Gaming Industry

2005-06-13T10:04:00.000-07:00

Q & A with
Dalton Wagner, Founder V.O. Group, S.A.

As Founder and Proprietor of V.O. Group, S.A., Dalton Wagner has the reputation of making one-dollar work like three in online marketing. With formidable competition, Mr. Wagner founded V.O. Group, S.A. in 1998 and has quickly risen to be one of the largest offshore operators in the world with over 50,000 active clients. We had an opportunity to catch up with Dalton Wagner on his last visit to Antigua.

Vegas Offshore: This year has been interesting for V.O. Group, S.A. and the offshore industry as a whole (advertising changes, etc.). How do you feel about the industry at the current time?
Wagner: I feel the industry is as strong as it has ever been. We are still finding that our advertising is bringing us new clients at an ever-growing rate. Some competitors are complaining that the crimp on advertising is affecting the industry, but we are not seeing this trend. Consolidation within the industry has begun, and I am sure you will continue to see smaller competitors gobbled up, and medium to larger companies merging. The weaker will go by the wayside.

Vegas Offshore: What about the rumors of V.O. Group, S.A. being bought?
Wagner: I am glad you used the term 'rumors'. The fact is that in July 2004 three suitors approached V.O. Group, S.A. because of our record-breaking profit year. In two of the cases we did see 'value' in a merger/relationship. However, at the end of the day, we could not come to terms that were agreeable on both sides. At this time V.O. Group, S.A. stands independent. And, we are happy being independent, profitable and growing.

Vegas Offshore: It is rumored that Bet On Sports (PLC; BSS.L) was one of the suitors. Is that true?
Wagner: There were three suitors that approached V.O. Group, S.A. And, in all cases confidentiality agreements were signed. For this reason, I cannot confirm or deny who any of the potential suitors were. What I can tell you is that one was a major sportsbook player, one was a major casino player and two were PLCs. I doubt that helps.

Vegas Offshore: Well, if Bet On Sports was involved, I bet you are happy you weren't involved in their November 24, 2004 stock debacle.
Wagner: The Bet On Sports stock debacle was an over-reaction by the market in my opinion. In one day you saw their stock drop 50% in value. And, the reason was poor performance in a very short period. If you looked at the other publicly held offshore gaming companies, you saw the same thing, just not as drastic as with BSS.L. Simply put, I know the founder of Bet On Sports, I know the management of Bet On Sports, I know the staff at Bet On Sports and I would not hesitate to invest in Bet On Sports. They were, and still are, undervalued in my opinion. They are a great competitor and a great company. I wish I had some of their stock at the new adjusted price. I just don't see how you can lose.

Vegas Offshore: It is rare to hear the 'competition' speaking so highly of a major competitor. Why would you do so?
Wagner: Simple. Bet On Sports is a great company. And, I am sure they would tell you the same about V.O. Group, S.A. The fact is, that there are companies out there that make our industry stronger. And, ones that make it weaker. Bet On Sports and V.O.Group, S.A. strive to make our industry stronger and more legitimate on a daily basis (as do BetCris.com; BoDog.com; etc.). What kind of ambassador for the industry would I be if I downplayed a 'good' competitor like Bet On Sports for my own benefit?

Vegas Offshore: If Bet On Sports did approach you, would you consider a merger?
Wagner: I like being independent. But, simply put, NEVER say NEVER.

Vegas Offshore: What of the rumors that you are looking at Panama as a potential relocation site?
Wagner: Our operation currently has offices in Costa Rica, Antigua and Belize. In Costa Rica we currently have over 400 employees. With employment costs in Costa Rica on the rise, the burden of Caja and the ever-changing political climate, we have looked at several alternative locations. One of the most desirable is/was Panama. However, due to the massive failure of BetPanAm.com and the political debacle involving their past gaming commission, we have decided to stay put for the current time. I think it is very safe to say that our primary location will be Costa Rica for the next 5 years. Pending any crazy licensing or governmental changes.

Vegas Offshore: I have visited your office in Antigua, however had no idea that you employed 400 individuals in Costa Rica. Why do you need such a large staff?
Wagner: Our industry has a reputation for being lazy and getting by on a shoestring budget. Most sportsbooks, casinos, racebooks and poker rooms answer phones when it is convenient and buy computers when the ones they are operating blow-up. Most are simply embarrassing to the legitimate operators. To run an operation like ours, servicing 50,000 bettors, you need lots of space, a 1st rate phone system, fiber and satellite phone and Internet backups, IT professionals, accounting professionals, etc. V.O. Group, S.A. is currently located in 35,000 square feet of space, operating 24-hours a day, 365 days a year, and we are busting at the seems. At the current time, we are negotiating to buy the building next to us for future expansion. I think we will employ 600 people come this same time next year.

Vegas Offshore: I have noticed that you are still branching into other products. How has this strategy worked for V.O. Group, S.A.?
Wagner: In 1998 we started with our sports product. We then branched into the casino product. In 2001 and 2002 we opened several major race books and poker rooms. The fact is that we are profitable in all products. However, our core product, and hub for our advertising, is focused on the sports product. The strategy has worked, but we will not desert our core product. You can look for our re-launch of interactive betting in early 2005 and bingo in mid 2005.

Vegas Offshore: What other changes do you see in 2005 for V.O. Group, S.A.
Wagner: I think you will see V.O. Group, S.A. work more on our Internet interface to make it more gamer-friendly; you will see our company move into land-based gaming; and you will see us acquire two or three smaller competitors. Rather, you will see what you have always seen, expansion.

Vegas Offshore: What other changes do you see in 2005 for the industry as a whole?
Wagner: The strong will get stronger. The weak will get weaker. And, the acquisition race will be on.

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2005-03-14T05:50:00.000-08:00

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Revenue Share vs. PPH Agency

2005-03-08T09:37:00.000-08:00

Q & A with
Dalton Wagner, Founder V.O. Group, S.A.

Dalton Wagner, Proprietor of V.O. Group, S.A. has recently found himself in the middle of a controversy between Revenue Sharing Sportsbooks and his Price Per Head Agency Concept. We had an opportunity to catch up with Dalton Wagner and discuss the issue on his last visit to Curacao.

Vegas Offshore: We hear that the Price Per Head offering you launched several months ago has landed you in some hot water?

Wagner: Yes, it appears that my Price Per Head Software offering has been a little too popular with onshore bookmakers and it is making my competition a little upset.

Vegas Offshore: Can you be a little more explicit?

Wagner: Several offshore bookmakers have lost relationships with their agents because my Price Per Head offering has lured them away and toward my offering. Specifically, several of the largest credit sportsbooks in Costa Rica have lost packages to me in the range of 500-1000 head apiece. And, they are not happy about it.

Vegas Offshore: Why are so many people leaving their agency relationships with credit sportsbooks?

Wagner: Well, in the old days an offshore sportsbook might partner with an onshore bookmaker. The deal was based on the onshore bookmaker finding the business and the offshore operator writing it and doing the accounting for a fee. The deal was typically 50%/50%. However, with my Price Per Head offering, I can offer the same offerings, but only charge the onshore bookmaker a nominal fee for using my service. The fact is that 50% is simply too much to charge an onshore bookmaker. I charge bookmakers a flat fee based on the number of head I am writing and let the bookmaker keep the rest of the money.

Vegas Offshore: Wait a minute. How can you afford to write the business for a simple fee when it historically cost 50%.

Wagner: The simple fact is that 50% of the revenue is ridiculous. I can charge a fee as little as $25 per head, per week and allow a client to have access to sports wagering, casino wagering and horse wagering – and, make a profit. Furthermore, we have written a software interface that allows agents onshore to manage their clients limits, run reports, etc. from any computer in the world. The offering is robust, efficient and simple to use. And, unfortunately for offshore sportsbooks that share in revenue, agents and bookmakers simply love it.

Vegas Offshore: Is the PPH product only based on sports wagering?

Wagner: No. We actually have the ability to offer clients two (2) casino products including blackjack, baccarat, slots, 3 card poker, roulette, etc. And, clients may also bet on horses at over 350 tracks worldwide.

Vegas Offshore: How many bookmakers do you currently work with?

Wagner: We are writing business for over 250 bookmakers now. Some represent groups as small as 2 or 3; and others represent groups as large as 500. Again, remember the key is finding as many clients as possible. If you get to where you are writing 15 clients or more, it is almost impossible to lose for an extended period of time.

Vegas Offshore: Anything else you would like to add?

Wagner: Sure. If you’re a bookmaker onshore, call us or visit us online to learn how to save money and/or grow your business beyond your wildest dreams. The service is modestly priced, and we have never had a disgruntled user. The value proposition is simply huge for any bookmaker.

Vegas Offshore: So how does a bookmaker learn more about this?

Wagner: Simply go to any of the V.O. Group, S.A. sites to learn more. I suggest starting at www.BettorsNet.com or calling 1-877-512-1001 or emailing agents@bettorsnet.com to get more information.

State of the Offshore Gaming Industry

2005-03-07T13:19:00.000-08:00

State of the Offshore Gaming Industry
Q & A with
Dalton Wagner, Founder V.O. Group, S.A.

As Founder and Proprietor of V.O. Group, S.A., Dalton Wagner has the reputation of making one-dollar work like three in online marketing. With formidable competition, Mr. Wagner founded V.O. Group, S.A. in 1998 and has quickly risen to be one of the largest offshore operators in the world with over 50,000 active clients. We had an opportunity to catch up with Dalton Wagner on his last visit to Antigua.

Vegas Offshore: This year has been interesting for V.O. Group, S.A. and the offshore industry as a whole (advertising changes, etc.). How do you feel about the industry at the current time?

Wagner: I feel the industry is as strong as it has ever been. We are still finding that our advertising is bringing us new clients at an ever-growing rate. Some competitors are complaining that the crimp on advertising is affecting the industry, but we are not seeing this trend. Consolidation within the industry has begun, and I am sure you will continue to see smaller competitors gobbled up, and medium to larger companies merging. The weaker will go by the wayside.

Vegas Offshore: What about the rumors of V.O. Group, S.A. being bought?

Wagner: I am glad you used the term 'rumors'. The fact is that in July 2004 three suitors approached V.O. Group, S.A. because of our record-breaking profit year. In two of the cases we did see 'value' in a merger/relationship. However, at the end of the day, we could not come to terms that were agreeable on both sides. At this time V.O. Group, S.A. stands independent. And, we are happy being independent, profitable and growing.

Vegas Offshore: It is rumored that Bet On Sports (PLC; BSS.L) was one of the suitors. Is that true?

Wagner: There were three suitors that approached V.O. Group, S.A. And, in all cases confidentiality agreements were signed. For this reason, I cannot confirm or deny who any of the potential suitors were. What I can tell you is that one was a major sportsbook player, one was a major casino player and two were PLCs. I doubt that helps.

Vegas Offshore: Well, if Bet On Sports was involved, I bet you are happy you weren't involved in their November 24, 2004 stock debacle.

Wagner: The Bet On Sports stock debacle was an over-reaction by the market in my opinion. In one day you saw their stock drop 50% in value. And, the reason was poor performance in a very short period. If you looked at the other publicly held offshore gaming companies, you saw the same thing, just not as drastic as with BSS.L. Simply put, I know the founder of Bet On Sports, I know the management of Bet On Sports, I know the staff at Bet On Sports and I would not hesitate to invest in Bet On Sports. They were, and still are, undervalued in my opinion. They are a great competitor and a great company. I wish I had some of their stock at the new adjusted price. I just don't see how you can lose.

Vegas Offshore: It is rare to hear the 'competition' speaking so highly of a major competitor. Why would you do so?

Wagner: Simple. Bet On Sports is a great company. And, I am sure they would tell you the same about V.O. Group, S.A. The fact is, that there are companies out there that make our industry stronger. And, ones that make it weaker. Bet On Sports and V.O.Group, S.A. strive to make our industry stronger and more legitimate on a daily basis (as do BetCris.com; BoDog.com; etc.). What kind of ambassador for the industry would I be if I downplayed a 'good' competitor like Bet On Sports for my own benefit?

Vegas Offshore: If Bet On Sports did approach you, would you consider a merger?

Wagner: I like being independent. But, simply put, NEVER say NEVER.

Vegas Offshore: What of the rumors that you are looking at Panama as a potential relocation site?

Wagner: Our operation currently has offices in Costa Rica, Antigua and Belize. In Costa Rica we currently have over 400 employees. With employment costs in Costa Rica on the rise, the burden of Caja and the ever-changing political climate, we have looked at several alternative locations. One of the most desirable is/was Panama. However, due to the massive failure of BetPanAm.com and the political debacle involving their past gaming commission, we have decided to stay put for the current time. I think it is very safe to say that our primary location will be Costa Rica for the next 5 years. Pending any crazy licensing or governmental changes.

Vegas Offshore: I have visited your office in Antigua, however had no idea that you employed 400 individuals in Costa Rica. Why do you need such a large staff?

Wagner: Our industry has a reputation for being lazy and getting by on a shoestring budget. Most sportsbooks, casinos, racebooks and poker rooms answer phones when it is convenient and buy computers when the ones they are operating blow-up. Most are simply embarrassing to the legitimate operators. To run an operation like ours, servicing 50,000 bettors, you need lots of space, a 1 st rate phone system, fiber and satellite phone and Internet backups, IT professionals, accounting professionals, etc. V.O. Group, S.A. is currently located in 35,000 square feet of space, operating 24-hours a day, 365 days a year, and we are busting at the seems. At the current time, we are negotiating to buy the building next to us for future expansion. I think we will employ 600 people come this same time next year.

Vegas Offshore: I have noticed that you are still branching into other products. How has this strategy worked for V.O. Group, S.A.?

Wagner: In 1998 we started with our sports product. We then branched into the casino product. In 2001 and 2002 we opened several major race books and poker rooms. The fact is that we are profitable in all products. However, our core product, and hub for our advertising, is focused on the sports product. The strategy has worked, but we will not desert our core product. You can look for our re-launch of interactive betting in early 2005 and bingo in mid 2005.

Vegas Offshore: What other changes do you see in 2005 for V.O. Group, S.A.

Wagner: I think you will see V.O. Group, S.A. work more on our Internet interface to make it more gamer-friendly; you will see our company move into land-based gaming; and you will see us acquire two or three smaller competitors. Rather, you will see what you have always seen, expansion.

Vegas Offshore: What other changes do you see in 2005 for the industry as a whole?

Wagner: The strong will get stronger. The weak will get weaker. And, the acquisition race will be on.

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Revenue Share vs. PPH Agency

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Revenue Share vs. PPH Agency
Q & A with
Dalton Wagner, Founder V.O. Group, S.A.

Vegas Offshore: We hear that the Price Per Head offering you launched several months ago has landed you in some hot water?

Wagner: Yes, it appears that my Price Per Head Software offering has been a little too popular with onshore bookmakers and it is making my competition a little upset.

Vegas Offshore: Can you be a little more explicit?

Vegas Offshore: Why are so many people leaving their agency relationships with credit sportsbooks?

Vegas Offshore: Wait a minute. How can you afford to write the business for a simple fee when it historically cost 50%.

Vegas Offshore: Is the PPH product only based on sports wagering?

Vegas Offshore: How many bookmakers do you currently work with?

Vegas Offshore: Anything else you would like to add?

Vegas Offshore: So how does a bookmaker learn more about this?

Wagner: Simply go to any of the V.O. Group, S.A. sites to learn more. I suggest starting at www.BettorsNet.com or calling 1-877-512-1001 or emailing agents@bettorsnet.com to get more information.

How Much Should a Bookmaker Expect to Make with PPH

2005-02-28T06:19:00.000-08:00

How Much Should a Bookmaker Expect to Make with PPH
Q & A with
Dalton Wagner, Founder V.O. Group, S.A.

Dalton Wagner, Proprietor of V.O. Group, S.A. has recently found himself one of the most popular interviews in the offshore sportsbook industry. The reason is his new Price Per Head Agency offering for Onshore Credit Bookmakers. We had an opportunity to catch up with Dalton Wagner and discuss the issue on his last visit to St. Kitts.

Vegas Offshore: Last time we talked you mentioned that your Price Per Head offering was growing beyond your wildest dreams. How is it doing now?

Wagner: Our Price Per Head software allows onshore bookmakers to make more than they have ever dreamed. For this reason, the product is growing faster than we could have ever imagined.

Vegas Offshore: Can you be a little more explicit?

Wagner: We wrote the software offering with input from two bookmakers 24 months ago. Today, we have over 500 bookmakers using the software writing business for over 20,000 clients a week, generating over $500,000 in revenue on a weekly basis in football season.

Vegas Offshore: That is incredible. For you to grow that fast, bookmakers must simply love the product.

Wagner: Yes, bookmakers love the product. Not only does it take the burden of answering phone calls and doing accounting away, but it also allows bookmakers to insulate themselves from legal issues and market their product more aggressively. We have literally 50+ examples bookmakers that are writing hundreds of clients with our software. Can you imagine how they could have done that without us?

Vegas Offshore: The largest onshore bookmaker I have ever met wrote 300 clients and had a staff of 10 clerks on football Sunday. Who is your largest onshore bookmaker?

Wagner: I obviously can’t reveal identities, but I can tell you that she is writing 750 head a week on average and employees nobody.

Vegas Offshore: You have a bookmaker working with you that writes over 750 head a week, what do you think she makes annually?

Wagner: I know exactly what she makes. Let’s just say it is well over a million a year.

Vegas Offshore: How many bookmakers do you currently work with?

Wagner: We are writing business for over 250 bookmakers now. Some represent groups as small as 2 or 3; and others represent groups as large as 750.

Vegas Offshore: Anything else you would like to add?

Vegas Offshore: So how does a bookmaker learn more about this?

Wagner: Simply go to any of the V.O. Group, S.A. sites to learn more. I suggest starting at www.BettorsNet.com or calling 1-877-512-1001 or emailing agents@bettorsnet.com to get more information.

Innovation In Bookmaking

2005-02-18T09:08:00.000-08:00

Innovation In Bookmaking

Q & A with

Dalton Wagner, Founder V.O. Group, S.A.

As Founder and Proprietor of V.O. Group, S.A., Dalton Wagner has the reputation of ferreting out new markets and attacking while other companies sit on their hindquarters and watch. One market that has always eluded offshore bookmakers is the ‘guy who likes dealing with his credit bookmaker’. Typically this market has been untouchable for the offshore bookmaker, but NOT for Dalton and V.O. Group, S.A. We had an opportunity to catch up with Dalton Wagner on his last visit to Panama.

Vegas Offshore: Tell us about this new product that you are calling your Price Per Head Agency Relationship.

Wagner: As you know, one market that a post-up sportsbook has historically been unable to attack is the huge market of bettors that have been betting with their local guy for years. The reason this market exists is the personal relationship that an onshore bookie has with his clients. Sportsbooks have attempted to educate the player and lure him away from the local bookie, however we have taken another tact. We have partnered with local bookies around the world to make their offering better and more valuable.

Vegas Offshore: So instead of attacking the local guy, you actually approach him with your offer?

Wagner: Exactly. The fact is that the relationship is the last thread holding clients to a local guy. Yes, there is the fact that the local guy extends credit, but with bonuses and promotions we can overcome that offering. The key is the relationship.

Vegas Offshore: I’m confused, please explain.

Wagner: As you know, the onshore bookmaking market has lost steam to the offshore providers like V.O. Group, S.A. The reason is that the offerings that I can provide are far superior to those that any onshore bookmaker can offer. The PPH concept is based on allowing the onshore bookmaker to provide his clients my offerings on a purely anonymous basis via an online automated tool. Rather, by signing up with my PPH service, an onshore bookmaker can compete with all offshore sportsbooks on equal footing offering 24-hour wagering, 365 days a year. All the bookmaker does is use an online system to assign PINs and PASSWORDs and pay me a small fee per week for the service.

Vegas Offshore: Wait a minute. So, this means that a small time operator in Cleveland, Ohio can offer all the same things that V.O. Group, S.A. does without making the multi-million dollar investment?

Wagner: Now your catching on. For as little as $25 per head per week, a guy in Ohio can compete with the biggest sportsbooks in the world. And, better yet, never answer another wagering phone call again.

Vegas Offshore: OK, I get it. They use your automated tool to drive their clients to your software online, and they simply pick up the figures at the end of the week.

Wagner: Exactly correct with one exception. Their clients can bet on the phone via our call center staffed with 250 people OR bet online. Again, they have access to all of the offerings V.O. Group, S.A. provides including call center access, client services and technical support.

Vegas Offshore: Is the PPH product only based on sports wagering?

Wagner: Very good question. The answer is no. We actually have the ability to offer clients two (2) casino products including blackjack, baccarat, slots, 3 card poker, roulette, etc. And, clients may also bet on horses at over 350 tracks worldwide.

Vegas Offshore: Wow! That truly is incredible. So, a bookie that has one client can compete with the likes of MVPsportsbook.com on equal footing?

Wagner: Exactly correct. But, there are two keys to the success of the product launch. The first is being able to compete head to head with the biggest sportsbooks in the world. But, arguably the most important factor is that since the onshore bookie no longer has to answer phones or track plays, he can spend all of his time picking up new clients, NOT writing bets.

Vegas Offshore: I remember that in a prior interview you had stated that the key is not winning, but finding more losers.

Wagner: An embarrassing quote, but true. Amateur bookmakers think that the key is to beat the clients you have. That is a huge mistake. The key to getting rich as a bookmaker is finding a new client every single day of the year. The numbers take care of themselves, the key is to get more and more people playing. That is the TRUE BEAUTY of the PPH software and agency relationship.

Vegas Offshore: Do you have any success stories to tell?

Wagner: I have many, but will tell you one that emphasizes what the PPH program can do. I have a bookmaker that has been working out of San Antonio, Texas for 10 years. The guy has historically made $200,000 a year from his 25 or 30 players. He was introduced to our product in July 2004, and today he is writing over 185 clients. The ability to outsource answering calls and writing tickets to us has allowed him to grow his business 600% and his revenue over 1000%.

Vegas Offshore: Why did his revenue grow more than his business? Is it because your lines are sharper than his?

Wagner: There you go again. That is the obvious mistake that everyone makes. Again, don’t worry about beating the clients. Worry about getting more clients to play. But, to answer your question directly, the ability for his clients to play in the casino, play 24 hours a day, play games/halves/quarters, props, etc. is where the extra revenue comes from. Our lines might be sharper, but the advantage is more clients betting more often.

Vegas Offshore: How many bookmakers do you currently work with?

Vegas Offshore: So how does a bookmaker learn more about this?

Wagner: Simply go to any of the V.O. Group, S.A. sites to learn more. I suggest starting at http://www.bettorsnet.com/ or calling 1-877-512-1001 or emailing agents@bettorsnet.com to get more information.

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Position: WR
Height: 6-3
Weight: 226
College: Tennessee-Chattanooga
Experience: 9
Birthdate: 12/07/1973
Born: Alexander City, AL

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Arguably the best receiver in the game today, Owens brought his tenacity and big-play ability to the Eagles after being acquired in highly-publicized offseason trade involving Baltimore and San Francisco. The five-time Pro Bowler, though, had his season interrupted after sustaining a severe high ankle sprain and fractured fibula during a week 15 contest vs. Dal. (12/19). At the time of the injury, Owens led the Eagles in receptions (77), ranked 1st in the NFL in TD catches (14) and ranked 3rd in the NFL in receiving yds. (1,200). Owens underwent successful surgery by foot and anklespecialist Dr. Mark Myerson in Baltimore on 12/22/04.

BIRDSEED: (Updated 1/22/2005) Named 1st team All-Pro by the Associated Press Named to Pro Football Weekly's midseason All-Pro Team The League's Best Seller - As Owens made his debut in an Eagle uniform this September, he also made is debut on the bookshelves. His biography, entitled Catch This! Going Deep with the NFL's Sharpest Weapon, Owens details his life from growing up in Alexander City, Al., to his collegiate days at UT-Chattanooga, to his productive career as a 49er and now his new home as an Eagle. As of 12/19, T.O.'s book ranked 33rd on the New YorkTimes' bestseller list Owens' jersey sales rank 5th among NFL players, trailing only Brett Favre, Mike Vick, Tom Brady, and teammate Donovan McNabb

2004 HIGHLIGHTS: (Updated 1/11/2005)

Became the 1st Eagle in the Andy Reid era to post a 1,000 yd. season as he scorched the Packers for 8-161-1TD vs. GB (12/5). With his 14 TD so far this season, Owens set a franchise record for receiving TDs in a season. Also posted his 7th 100-yd. receiving effort of the season, which established a personal and franchise record. With RB Brian Westbrook also eclipsing the 150-yd. plateau that day, they became the first pair of Eagles to accomplish this feat since Tommy McDonald (4-162-3TDs) and Timmy Brown (5-199-2TDs) did so at the St. Louis Cardinals (12/16/62)
Hauled in his 13th TD of the season on a 10-yd. crossing route vs. Was. (11/21), tying a club record for receiving TDs set by Mike Quick in 1983 and Tommy McDonald in 1960 and 1961. Owens was the quickest of the 3 to accomplish this feat, doing so in only 10 games
Recorded 3 TDs and 134 yds. receiving at Dal. (11/15) en route to MNF's "Co-Horse Trailer POG" honors. Owens notched his 6th 100-yd. receiving game and set an NFL record with 7 straight MNF games with a TD. The game also marked his 24th multiple TD game
Set an Eagles record by posting his 5th consecutive and 30th career 100-yd. receiving game vs. Bal. (10/31). It is the first time that Owens recorded more than 3 straight 100-yard games in his career. Since 1970, only Michael Irvin and Isaac Bruce (both in 1995) have held longer 100-yd. receiving streaks. Owens also scored the Eagles only TD on an 11-yd. pass from McNabb
Notched 2 TD receptions from McNabb at Cle. (10/24). Owens and Todd Pinkston (6-100) both notched 100-yd. receiving games becoming the first Eagles since Calvin Williams and Fred Barnett did so on 9/20/92 vs. Denver
For the 3rd consecutive week, Owens eclipsed the century mark in receiving yards. (123) vs. Car. (10/17). This is the first time in his career that Owens has 3 consecutive weeks with at least 100-yds. receiving and was the first Eagle to post this feat since Irving Fryar did so in 1996 (10/20-11/03)
Grabbed his 6th TD of the season on an 11-yd. slant from Donovan McNabb at Chi. (10/3
Hauled in his 5th TD of the season on a 29-yd. pass from Donovan McNabb and notched his 1st 100-yd. receiving (107) game as an Eagle vs. Det. (9/26)
Tied a career high with 3 TD receptions from Donovan McNabb in his Eagle debut vs. NYG (9/12). This was the most receiving TDs in one game since Irving Fryar posted 3 at Jacksonville on 10/12/97. Six of his 8 receptions went for first downs. Only two other players in history had three touchdowns in their first game with a new team - RB-WR Bobby Mitchell, Washington, 1962; and WR Anthony Allen, Washington, 1987
INJURY REPORT:
Suffered a severe high ankle sprain and a fractured fibula in his right leg vs. Dal. (12/19). Underwent surgery by foot and ankle specialist Dr. Myerson in Baltimore on 12/22/04. Was inactive at Cin (1/2)

One of the most prolific receivers in league history and one of the most entertaining players in all of sports, Terrell Owens will bring his big-play ability and toughness to the Eagles offense after being acquired in a highly-publicized three-way trade involving Baltimore and San Francisco on 3/16/03. A four-time Pro Bowl selection, Owens has hauled in 592 receptions for 8,572 yards and 81 TDs in his first 8 NFL seasons. His 20 catches vs. Chicago in 2000 set an all-time NFL record and his 51 TD grabs since 2000 leads all NFL receivers in that time span. A 3rd round draft choice out of Tennessee-Chattanooga in 1996, Owens is a tenacious worker on and off the football field. That tenacity has even been used in his fight to find a cure for Alzheimer's, a disease that affects millions of Americans, including his grandmother, Alice Black. In 2003, he lobbied U.S. Congress for more funding for research for the crippling disease.
NEAR AND DEAR TO HIS HEART
Owens holds one charity very near and dear to his heart, the Alzheimer's Association. His family is personally touched by Alzheimer's as his grandmother, Alice Black, is afflicted by the disease. In order to help find a cure, he has served as the celebrity chairperson for the Alzheimer's Association and even addressed Congress in 2003 to request more funding for Alzheimer's research.
In 2004, hosted a charity weekend in Atlanta, "Stars with a Cause," that benefitted the Atlanta Chapter of the National Alzheimer's Foundation. The weekend included a night of bowling, billiards, dominoes and cards. On Saturday, the stars made a visit to AG Rhodes Home, an Atlanta Alzheimer's care center to play bingo and sing karaoke. A celebrity basketball game also took place at Owens' home gym.
A COUNTRY BOY FROM A HUMBLE PAST
Although Terrell Owens has been surrounded by glitz and glamour in recent years, the Alexander City, AL, native came from very humble beginnings.
"Everybody worked at Russell Athletics," recalled Owens of his town of 15,000 people. "My mother, my father, my grandmother, my uncles. It was like all the people I knew worked there. I even worked there repairing shipping boxes on the loading dock."
T.O. also had a humble beginning in sports. He didn't start on his high school team until his senior year and had to be convinced not to quit the sport by his coach. He wouldn't have been recruited to play at Tennessee-Chattanooga if it weren't for a teammate who brought college coaches to watch their games.
"I never got to make the big plays when I was younger, and even early in my NFL career, said Owens. "I had to wait my turn. You've got to work hard and when you get a shot you have to prove yourself."
Owens also had to wait for the first 5 seasons of his pro career to become "the guy," while playing in the shadows of All-World WR Jerry Rice.
"I got to see how champions work from Jerry," said Owens. "I always wanted to win championships and I got to see the level of commitment it takes."
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CATCH THIS
"This might be the most exciting thing I've done since I've been in the NFL." That's how strongly Terrell Owens feels about his upcoming autobiography, "Catch This - Going Deep With The NFL's Sharpest Weapon." The book, co-written with Stephen Singular and published by Simon & Schuster, is a personal account of T.O.'s life.
"I decided to go ahead with the book because I want to give people a better perspective on who I really am," explained Owens. "I am always listening to people and observing things. I think some people get that confused with arrogance when it's really not. When I was younger I was never the star. I had to work my butt off to get where I am. I still have that same attitude."
THE CHOCOLATE ROOM
Elvis had "The Jungle Room." T.O. has "The Chocolate Room." Owens has a place in his home where he can get away and relax. That room for Owens is The Chocolate Room, located in the basement of his 6 bedroom home in suburban Atlanta.
"That's where I escape," said Owens. "Everything is chocolate-colored and over-sized. Not many people go in that room."
Owens is not kidding about limiting access to the room. You need to know the combination to get trough the door. Once inside it's extremely plush, from the sofas to the carpeting. With a stereo system and a plasma screen TV, he's got all the ingredients to chill out.
"The way I've set it up I never have to go out," said Owens. "We can have a good time right in my house."
Along with the Chocolate Room, Owens home includes a fully loaded pool hall and an indoor basketball gymnasium. With pool tables, pin ball games, an air hockey table and an assortment of video games, it's safe to say there's a competitive nature in his home.
"It gets pretty competitive in my house," he said. "Whether we're playing basketball, dominoes or shooting pool, by the end of the night the loser's going to be doing pushups."
HE'S GOT GAME
Owens' love for the game of basketball is very serious. So serious that he built a full-size basketball gymnasium in his home and uses it as part of his offseason conditioning.
In college, Owens played 3 seasons on the Tennessee-Chattanooga basketball team and made 5 starts for a team that qualified for the NCAA tournament in 1995. In 2002, he played in 5 games for the Adirondack Wildcats of United States Basketball League. In 2000, he won the celebrity slam dunk competition at the NBA All-Star game in Oakland. He also suits up on occasion for the Eagles offseason basketball team.
BIRDSEED:
During the 2004 offseason, his Eagles jersey topped the best-selling list of all NFL players
By a vote of fans, will grace the cover of ESPN NFL 2005 video game that will be released in 2004
Inducted into the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Athletics Hall of Fame in 2003
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
Has been selected to 4 straight NFC Pro Bowl squads since the 2000 season and has garnered All-Pro honors 4 times (1998, 2000-02)
Finished his 49ers career 2nd only to Jerry Rice in total TDs (83), recepts. (592), yds. rec. (8,572), rec. TDs (81) and 100-yd. rec. games (25)
Enters the 2004 season with an active streak of 115 consecutive games played with at least 1 reception
Led the 49ers in yards after catch from 2000-03 (677 in 2000, 542 in '01, 597 in '02 and 366 in '03)
Registered a season-high 155 yds. on 8 recepts. (19.4 avg.), including 61-yd. TD reception vs. Pit. (11/17/03) on Monday Night Football
Led team with 6 recepts. for 152 yds. (25.3 avg.), including a 75-yard touchdown reception vs. TB (10/19/03)
With a career-high 100 catches, earned All-Pro honors from AP, Football Digest, Pro Football Weekly, The Sporting News and Sports Illustrated and a Pro Bowl selection in 2002
Had 5 multiple-TD performances in 2002 along with five 100-yd. games in the regular season and 1 in the postseason
Set playoff career highs with 9 recepts. for 177 yds. and 2 TDs vs. NYG (1/5/03) in NFC Wild Card game. Set an NFL postseason record with 2 two-pt. conversions from Jeff Garcia. His 76-yard TD reception was the 2nd-longest scoring play in 49ers playoff history. Completed the first pass of his career, a 25 ydr. to Tai Streets
Reached 100 recepts. for the first time in his career with a 4th-qtr. catch vs. GB (12/15/02)
Posted 12 recepts. for 123 yds., and 2 TDs, including the game-winning 8-yd. score with :12 remaining, at Dal. (12/8/02). His 11-yd. recept. on 3rd-n-10 with :23 remaining set-up the winning score
Had 13 recepts. for 166 yds. and 2 TDs vs. Phi. (11/25/02) on MNF. His reception total was the most ever by an Eagle opponent
Caught 7 passes for 171 yds. and 2 TDs, including a 76-yard score at SD (11/17/02)
Grabbed 12 passes for 191 yds., including 3 on the game-winning drive in OT at Oak. (11/3/02)
Hauled in 6 passes for 84 yds. and 2 TDs, including the game-winning 37-ydr. in the 4th qtr. at Sea. (10/14/02)
Had a career-high 38-yd. TD run vs. Was. (9/22/02)
His 16 TD grabs in 2001 led the NFL and helped to earn him a Pro Bowl selection as well as All-Pro honors from AP, College & Pro Football Weekly, Football News and Football Digest
Posted a career-high six 100-yd. receiving games including 5 multi-TD performances in 2001
Had 8 recepts. for 118 yds. and 2 TD vs. Car. (10/7/01) on the way to reaching the 5,000-yd. receiving mark for his career
Caught 9 passes for 183 yds., including a career-high 3 TDs at Atl. (10/14/01). Scored the game-tying TD with :17 remaining in regulation and then made a game-winning TD reception of 52 yds. in OT. All 9 of his receptions came in the second half
Caught the game-tying TD on a 7-yd. pass from Jeff Garcia with :01 remaining in regulation at Car. (11/18/01)
Earned first career Pro Bowl selection and was named All-Pro by AP in 2000
Ranked 5th in the NFL in recepts. (97) and 3rd in TD recepts. (13), including 4 multi-TD games, in 2000
Had the most prolific receiving game in NFL history, breaking a 50-year-old record held by Tom Fears (18), with an NFL record and career-high 20 recepts. for a career-high 283 yds. and 1 TD vs. Chi. (12/17/00)
A first-time All-Pro selection, tied for 2nd in the NFL with 14 TD recepts. while ranking 3rd in the NFC and 5th in the NFL in non-kicker scoring with 92 pts. in 1998. Averaged a career-high 16.4 yards per catch
Provided one of the most memorable plays in league playoff history with his dramatic 25-yd. game-winning TD reception, from Steve Young, with :03 remaining in the game, to give the 49ers a 30-27 come-from-behind win over GB (1/3/99) in the NFC Wild Card game. He labeled the catch "The Redemption Reception" after dropping 4 passes earlier in the game. Eagles head coach Andy Reid was the Packers QB coach at the time
Recorded 140 yds. on 5 recepts. vs. NYG (11/30/98). Caught a career-long 79-yd. TD reception from Young vs. the Giants
Had 5 recepts. for 120 yds. and 1 TD receiving and also scored on a 21-yd. reverse at StL (10/25/98) for the first rushing TD of his career
Ranked 5th in NFC and 9th in NFL with 8 TD recepts. in 1997. That year became the first player other than Jerry Rice to lead 49ers in recepts. (60) since 1988. Produced first downs on 48 of his 60 recepts. (80%)
Posted 6 recepts. for 100 yds. in the NFC Championship Game vs. GB (1/11/98)
Led 49ers in 1996 with a 14.9-yd. per catch average
Had 5 catches for 110 yds., including a 46-yd. TD vs. Car. (12/8/96), for his first career 100-yd. receiving game
Caught 4 passes for 42 yards, including the game-winning 20-yd. TD at Hou. (10/27/96)
Made first career start, replacing an injured J.J. Stokes and caught 4 passes for 94 yds. vs. Cin. (10/20/96). His 45-yd. TD from Young tied the game late in 4th qtr. and was the first score of his career
Caught his first career pass, a 7 ydr. from Young, at Car. (9/22/96)
PERSONAL:
Single and resides in suburban Atlanta in the offseason
A four-time letterman in football and track at Benjamin Russell (Alexander City, AL) HS. Added 3 letters in basketball and 1 in baseball
Is the son of Marilyn Heard and Tit Russell. Has two sisters, Sharmaine Stowes (21) and Latasha Scales (29), and a brother, Victor Stowes (19). Sharmaine is currently enrolled at the University of Alabama-Birmingham, Latasha was recently married, and Victor, a basketball player, attended Georgia Perimeter College in 2003
When you see T.O., two gentlemen are usually not far behind, "Coop" and "Pablo." He calls them his confidants and truest friends. Pablo (a.k.a. Carlos Cosby) is an imposing presence, but also adds the levelest of heads. Coop (a.k.a. Theron Cooper) is the light-hearted one in the group. Said Owens of his buddies, "Coop keeps me laughing and upbeat, while Pablo keeps things organized."
Celebrated first NFL touchdown by doing the "bank-head bounce" for his mother
Won the 100-meter race at Superstars competition two consecutive years (2000-01)
Majored in merchandising
Full name: Terrell Eldorado Owens
COLLEGE:
Compiled 144 recepts. and 2,320 receiving yds. with 19 TDs in his college career. Earned first-team All-Southern Conference honors as senior at Tennessee-Chattanooga. Set the school record by catching a pass in 11 consecutive games in his final season. Was a 2nd-team All-Southern Conference as a junior after earning 1st-team honors as sophomore. Scored a career-high 8 TDs and averaged 19.1 yards per catch in his 2nd season. Set Mocs single-game record with 4 TDs vs. Marshall in 1993. Played 3 years on the UTC basketball team and made 5 starts for a team that qualified for the NCAA tournament in 1995. Ran the anchor leg on the 4 x 100 relay team as senior.

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The Steelers could create an uproar over being an underdog in Sunday's AFC Championship Game, but they haven't. They could remind a forgetful football world of their Oct. 31 rout of the Patriots, but they won't."That game, this year, it's all luck," offensive lineman Keydrick Vincent said, smiling, tongue totally in cheek. Plaxico Burress could reminisce about how he torched New
England's depleted secondary in that previous meeting, but ... actually, now that you mention it, facts are facts." We took advantage of them last time," Burress said yesterday of the Patriots' patchwork defensive backfield. "They're basically the same team in the secondary, as far as personnel."

But then, on the prospect of repeating that feat Sunday, Burress said, "We'll just see what happens.". The Steelers are quietly eager to see what happens at Heinz Field Sunday. Collectively, they have been measured in their comments, avoiding any wars of words, although they are mindful that they handled New England, 34-20, in a game in which Pittsburgh possessed the ball for an obscene 42:58.

And yet, the Steelers are a three-point underdog in this meeting, partly because of their shaky overtime victory over the Jets on Saturday." This is the championship game. We don't need any extra motivation," linebacker Larry Foote said. "Last week they said we were the best thing since sliced bread; this week they're saying we're going to lose.

"But you've got to go with them (as the favorite). They won two of the last three Super Bowls; (Tom) Brady is undefeated in the playoffs. You've got to go with them. But it doesn't matter. Sunday is going to take care of itself." One of the most pivotal players figures to be Burress, Pittsburgh's 6-5, 226-pound deep threat. The Steelers might be inclined to play it safe with rookie Ben Roethlisberger after his nearly disastrous playoff debut, but Burress might be too much for the Patriots to handle.

He certainly was in that first meeting. Burress burned New England for a 47-yard touchdown midway through the first quarter, and he scored again six plays later. The Patriots had Ty Law only for a few plays that day, and they won't have the injured Law or fellow corner Tyrone Poole at all Sunday.

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