America 1919

If the rest of the people want to make money steadily, following the lead of the house is never wrong.

In later generations, during sports betting, every city had its own peripheral operations, but in truth, ordinary people were not aware that these operations also had their own backers. Didn't they know that it would be more profitable to go it alone?

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But, it wasn't necessary!

You can't earn all the money, but there's a chance you could lose it all in an instant!

So now, the gang leaders in those cities would rather Donnie reduce his cut than choose to give him up and go it alone!

After all, everyone knew that Donnie was the one truly in control of the outcome of the boxing match.

"A 30% cut is already very little, tell them our cooperation is not just for this one match. If they want to continue making money, they need to accept this rate, or else we'll terminate our partnership with them!"

Facing greedy people, Donnie had no intention of giving in because giving in to such people doesn't make them see your friendship, it only makes them think you're easy to bully, and next time they will push even further!

The next day, Donnie went to the Ritz Hotel to meet with Tex Ricard and George Caponti, who were resting there.

Compared to the imposing Jack Dempsey, George Caponti was a bit taller and naturally more handsome.

But not to the extent of driving women crazy.

This was also why the "Atlantic City Post" was making every effort to promote George Caponti but deliberately avoided publishing his photograph!

By doing so, first, it maintained George Caponti's air of mystery, and second, it wouldn't let the fantasizing women be disappointed.

"How is it? Are you satisfied with the environment in Atlantic City?"

Donnie sat on the sofa, smiling and making small talk with George Caponti.

Compared to Jack Dempsey's silence, George Caponti seemed more lively, smiling as he said, "Very satisfied, and I'm very thankful to Mr. Block for your arrangements!"

Donnie replied with a smile, "George, I think you must already know from Tex that we have a promotional strategy for you. Although Atlantic City's media won't take photographs of you, that doesn't guarantee other media won't do such a thing. In fact, numerous media have already flooded into Atlantic City hoping to snap your photo.

So, I hope you can leave Atlantic City as soon as possible and head to Boise City. Over there, I've arranged your accommodation and also contacted a boxing gym with a very nice environment, which can maintain your form well!"

As for the mysterious reports about George Caponti, they had already had an effect, with some newspapers now offering 300 US dollars just for a photograph of George Caponti!

Therefore, to better maintain the mystery of George Caponti, Donnie decided to send George Caponti to Boise City!

Both Tex Ricard and George Caponti had no objections to Donnie's arrangement.

They were very satisfied with such a gimmick, having seen today's "Atlantic City Post," which featured a survey on who was more popular, George Caponti or Jack Dempsey.

In this survey, George Caponti had narrowed the gap from the start of the match, where he was leagues behind Jack Dempsey, to 45%:55%!

Jack Dempsey was only leading by 45% now!

Although they had not surpassed Jack Dempsey, the results were enough to make both men happy. As George Caponti's agent, Tex Ricard now clearly understood that, even if he lost the match against Jack Dempsey, based on the fame George Caponti had accumulated from this match, his future fight appearance fees could at least be increased by five times!

And all this had been brought to them by Donnie.

If it hadn't been for Donnie's initial promotional strategy, they couldn't have achieved such an effect.

"No problem, we will follow Mr. Block's instructions in everything!"

Tex Ricard said enthusiastically.

Seeing that both men had no objections to his arrangements, Donnie didn't plan to stay for long. There were still nearly four months until their match, and Donnie had many other things to take care of!

However, just as Donnie was about to leave, Tex Ricard called him back.

"Mr. Block, there's something I would like to discuss with you!"

Donnie sat back down on the sofa and asked, "Do you have any thoughts about the arrangements in Boise City?"

"No!" Tex Ricard immediately shook his head and said, "Mr. Block's arrangements for us are already very good, neither George nor I have any objections!"

"Then what is the matter?" Donnie couldn't think of anything else that he would need to discuss with Tex Ricard.

Tex Ricard said, "Mr. Block, the Surf Hotel is going to officially open in November this year. By that time, Atlantic City will also officially become the first city in the United States where the gambling industry is legalized. I believe that the economy of Atlantic City will surely rise to a new level then!"

In the United States, state laws and the Constitution are almost the same; they are set in advance and then implemented after a year.

Donnie didn't say anything about Tex Ricard's apparent statement of the obvious, just watched him calmly.

"My point is, won't it be a bit lacking if Atlantic City only has the Surf Hotel as its main gambling venue when it opens?"