• FIVE STAR

    Five Star grew up in Monroe, Louisiana with his grandparents after his parents
    divorced in Houston, Texas. He learned patience and values from his hardworking
    grandfather, Cephas Armstrong; and style and flair from his upbeat, eccentric
    father John H. Linzy. As a child in rural Louisiana, he quickly gained a love
    for playing sports joining youth league powerhouse The Marshals at only 7 years
    old. He was the youngest of the regional winning team.

     

    After the death of his grandmother, Five Star's grandfather was wrongfully denied his
    employment pension. During this time he and his grandfather survived off public
    assistance. Five Star watched sports from morning to night as an escape from
    his dire situation at home. This infatuation with sports led him to participate
    in school sports. Five Star shined in football and basketball at his school,
    while also earning Valedictorian of his elementary and middle school.

     

    In high school, Five Star became involved in his neighborhoods illicit activity as
    a means to help his aging grandfather. One of his methods of making money was
    betting football games at the local gambling shack. He quickly learned all of
    his years of being glued to football on TV would end up making him a bankroll.
    Five Star became known in his neighborhood as the “Golden Boy” and “Little Ace
    Rothstein" for his ability to correctly predict games. Older hustlers in
    his area began to pay him major money for his picks. He hid his involvement in
    the streets from his family by continuing to excel in school. By graduation,
    Five Star already owned two vehicles and a sneaker collection worth thousands
    of dollars but never missed school and made the honor roll every semester.

     

    After many scholarship offers, Five Star decided to stay close to home so he could
    continue to help his now 80 year old grandfather. He accepted a full
    scholarship to Grambling State University.

    While attending college, Five Star became enamored with entrepreneurship. He quickly
    became the campus bookie. After the dorm monitor learned of his sports betting
    book in the dorm, he reported the activities to the Dean and Five Star was
    suspended from school for the following semester. Five Star never returned.

     

    Every summer, Five Star would visit his mother and father separately in Houston.
    After having his scholarship taken because of his sports betting business, he
    moved to Houston full time. Five Star quickly became popular in Southwest
    Houston because of his style and confidence. Soon he would open a studio at the
    tender age of 19 with his close friend Luther Devaughn. From his relationship
    with local artists, he soon began promoting and booking shows. He found great
    success which allowed him to invest in musical acts like MTV Riff Raff and
    businesses like 713 Motoring. After turning 21, Five Star began traveling to
    Las Vegas to legally bet sports every weekend. He built many lifetime
    relationships that would benefit him later in life. Around 25 years of age,
    Five Star partnered with the biggest underground sports book in Houston and
    grew wagering in the city by being the first minority to bring legitimate Vegas
    style betting to the city’s Southside.

     

    In 2012 Five Star would meet his future wife while holding an event with Omar
    Gooding. The couple would have their first child in 2013 and marry soon after.
    After tiring of the liabilities of the collection process of local booking and
    the growing crime in Houston, Five Star and his young family moved permanently
    to Las Vegas settling in the Summerlin community in 2016. He became a full time
    pro bettor and later a consultant for some of Las Vegas' most successful high rollers. In 2019, his good friend Lance Zierlien asked Five Star to replace RJ
    Bell as the sports betting expert for his popular show “The Bench” on ESPN
    97.5. This would launch many appearances and soon Five Star developed his own
    show “The Wagering World” in 2021. He asked Spread Astaire to be his co-host and
    one year later added Sino Royale, whom he introduced to sports betting in
    Houston years prior, as a contributor.

     

    “The Wagering World” is the first black owned and operated sports betting radio show
    in America.

     

    Five Star and The Wagering World continue to grow legal responsible sports betting
    around the globe.

  • SINO ROYALE

    Sino, known affectionately as "Sino Royale" in the gambling community, is a prominent figure in the world of sports betting and professional gambling. Born and raised in a small town in Louisiana, Sino developed an early fascination with games of chance, particularly blackjack, earning him the nickname "Casino" due to his daily presence at the local gaming tables. His passion for gambling eventually led him to Las Vegas, where he made the bold decision to pursue a career as a professional gambler in 2019.

    Upon arriving in Las Vegas, Sino quickly immersed himself in the vibrant world of sports betting. His natural talent and dedication to mastering the craft propelled him to become one of the top sports bettors and consultants in the industry. Utilizing his keen analytical skills and deep understanding of betting strategies, Sino carved out a niche for himself, gaining a reputation for his successful predictions and strategic insights.

    Sino's experience managing and operating some of the top sportsbooks on the Las Vegas Strip, provided him with invaluable knowledge of the inner workings of the gambling industry. This exposure not only honed his betting skills but also expanded his network within the gambling community, allowing him to connect with other professionals and share expertise. His commitment to transparency and ethical gambling practices set him apart in a world often marred by secrecy and misinformation.

    Today, Sino Royale, as he is known to his friends and colleagues, continues to thrive in the competitive landscape of Las Vegas gambling. His go to sports are NBA, NCAAB, NFL, and CFB. Through his work, Sino has not only changed his
    own life but also inspired countless others to pursue their passions responsibly and strategically. His story serves as a reminder that with the right mindset and determination, dreams can indeed become a reality in the world of gambling.

  • Spread Astaire

    Spread Astaire is seasoned sports bettor and lifelong sports fan. He is a handicapper who began his sports betting journey in 2011. 

    Spread began in content creation in 2018 by with articles and video appearances on Sportsbook Review. He started a podcast called the Net Worth pod which focused on WTA futures. He also become a part of RunPure Sports where he was the lead NBA analyst from 2020-2023. He also contributed to Pickswise, BetWithUS, and Oddsjam, He became a member of the Fanspeak NFL Best Ball team in 2024 and does NFL Best Ball and gambling content at Fanspeak. He began the Wagering World in 2021 with Five Star. The Show was originally called 5 Star's 5 Points but evolved into the powerhouse programing that it is today.

    Spread uses statistical projections mixed with a keen analysis of what really matters in determining a winner. His specialties are NBA, WTA, ATP, and NFL.