Calvin Ayres, the infamous founder of Bodog online casino and poker room, has resurfaced in Antigua after he mysteriously vanished for a while. The good news is he is alive and well, has taken permanent residence in Antigua, and has been receiving the media’s investigative approach in a very benevolent manner. This comes as quite a surprise, as Ayres has been unavailable for comment for quite some time.
So what’s he been doing? He’s been working on his charities, doing some consulting in Europe and Asia, running a coffee company, building a relationship with Haydock, which he claims will soon present Bodog games, and rebranding the Bodog brand. His recent comments include, “Stay tuned for some very interesting developments in Europe, and discussions have already begun with potential licensees for the Canadian and other markets.”
On the subject of the Bodog brand, Ayres says, “Bodog is often approached and is considering brand license arrangements with a number of potential partners, including a clothing line in the UK and certain retail offerings. They’re also in the process of formalizing a process for potentially interested partners to make this submission and evaluation process simpler – they will be launching a website shortly, which will tell others who think they have a product that will suit an edgy street brand like Bodog, and how they can enter into discussions with us. We hope to have this up over the next few months, as I think there are a ton of products that can be in the market under the Bodog Brand.”
On the subject of financial security, Ayres comments, “Most of my wealth was lost when the value of Bodog was significantly reduced in 2006 due to policy changes in its primary market. I have also donated a lot to charities and causes that I’m passionate about over the years, but the journey so far has been fun, so I have no regrets.”
At present, his current project is a “lighthearted and entertaining website featuring industry news,” featuring Bo Da Dogg, a canine character who will emerge as an industry analyst.