My name is Matthew Barnes. I grew up in Las Vegas with an old-school father and grandfather – who, despite their old-school nature, both spent most of their days gambling in a popular online casino. If my memory serves me well, the only time they weren’t in front of the computer was when they were watching a fight either on TV or at ringside. They loved the Sweet Science of fighting. They imparted their love of the sport to me and taught me almost everything I knew about it, prior to me landing a job with one of the largest and most prestigious bookmakers in the region.
I loved the job, but I knew if I wanted to get ahead, I needed a college degree. We weren’t rich by any stretch, and affording it would be tough, so I chose the Army route. It was a great decision that gave me life experiences I dearly needed. It also stationed me in Japan, and that’s where I fell in love with the Pride Fighting Championship and MMA, and kickboxing in general.
When I returned home, I finished my education and landed a new job with the prestigious bookmakers mentioned earlier. The UFC was just becoming big here in the States, and I had unique knowledge and experience to contribute. Now, I have more than a decade of experience in the industry, and I’m channeling that into mmabetting.me.
MMA betting has hit the big time. It’s almost as big as betting on the Sweet Science, and someday it’ll likely surpass it. Unlike boxing, however, there’s a lack of information available for new and intermediate bettors, and my motivation for creating this site is to fill that void. Right now, this is a one-man show, but soon, we’ll have expert guest writers and perhaps even permanent staff additions.
You may be wondering right about now, where does the love for online casino gambling come in? I found it the most entertaining venture during my downtime when all bets were placed. Not only does the bright colors and strategy involved in a good game of cards excite me, it keeps my grey matter alive and focused. For this reason I also include my favourite online hotspots as well as some useful information surrounding taking your first, exhilarating online bet.
I love hearing from you guys. Ted in North Carolina recently wrote to thank me for some guidance I gave him, and stuff like that makes this site all worthwhile. Keep the emails coming, and feel free to offer your suggestions on the site and the type of content you want to read.
