Recognizing those who have made a material impact on the Sports Gambling Industry. Located inside Circa Las Vegas sportsbook @CircaLasVegas.
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Presenting the 2026 Class
-Vinny Magliulo
-Steven “Fats” Diano (wife Virginia)
-Bob “Blackie” Black (Paris Smith)
-Richard Klamian (granddaughter Dakota)
-Dr. John Trijonis
-Mort Olshan (son Gary Olshan)
-Bill Scott (nephew Nino Ducey)
Our next inductee to the class of 2026 has a nickname that matches both his physical stature and size of his heart!
When it comes to pencil and paper handicapping, not too may were better than our next inductee - Blackie
Our first inductee into the 2026 class founded what came to be known as The Bettors’ Bible - The Gold Sheet!
Mort Olshan
Our board will begin deliberations on the 2026 class right after New Years.
If you would like to nominate an individual, either living or deceased, who has notably transformed the sports gambling industry, please reply to this thread with his/her name and credentials by 12/31/25
Presenting the 2025 Class
-Leo Hirschfield (cousin Steven Honig)
-George “Skip” Chonoplis (friend JR, son Jeff, daughter Rachey)
-Eugene “The Swamper” Nolan (granddaughter Eugenie, daughter Lydia, grandson Dominic)
-Paris Smith
-Spiros “The Greek” Athanas
-Jeff Whitelaw
Our final inductee into the 2025 class worked from an entry level clerk position all the way up to the top as CEO…
Our first inductee into the 2025 Sports Gambling Hall Of Fame class was known as the “Father of The Lines”
The board will soon begin deliberation on building the next hall of fame class.
Please post any suggestions in this thread and we will ensure the board is notified.
We remember those who have passed on
sghof.com/in-memoriam/
To learn more about our 2024 class, check out the 2024 introduction videos for all our inductees on our website:
sghof.com/2024-inductees/
