Calvin Ayre
Calvin Ayre
Calvin Ayreis a Canadian entrepreneur and founder of the Bodog entertainment brand. In 1992 he laid the groundwork for the organization that eventually became online gambling company Bodog and the associated Bodog Entertainment Brand. In 2000 he launched Bodog.com, the success of which ultimately made him a billionaire. Ayre's notoriety increased in the mid-2000s as online gaming’s popularity surged, eventually landing him on the cover of Forbes Magazine's 2006 annual “Billionaires” edition and Star Magazine’s "Most Eligible Billionaire Bachelors” list...
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...a great opportunity to network with our peers and take the online gaming industry to a new level of quality and entertainment value for the players.
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The location of Costa Rica was originally chosen based on gaming laws. I was legally able to set up business down here. Every place where I operate I make sure that we are really strict about complying with all local laws.
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In helping to grow the poker industry as a whole and to bring more exposure to the stars of poker, the players -- the Player of the Year Awards Show will further cement poker's prominence in the mainstream -- and Bodog.com is proud to be the gala's exclusive sponsor.