My First Bet

The first time I ever made a bet I was sixteen years old. I looked a lot older than my age and I had no trouble placing the bet. I had saved up $500 I had earned at the Dairy Queen that summer. As my father was a gambler I knew all about the ponies. […]

How I Almost Got Whacked Over a Race Horse Named Sissy

Hi, my name is Joseph Pigliatti. I am also known as Joey the Pig, Shotgun Joey, Joey the Mook, Mug Shot Joey, Joey Make Me Weep and Joey Cheesecake. If you don’t mind, I prefer Joey the Pig. Anyhow, the good people at gambleonthis.com have asked me to write an article about the time Octavio […]

The 500 Pound Jockey

Hello, my name is Joseph Pigliatti. I am also known as Joey the Pig, Pork Chop Joey, Joey the Big Hurt, Heart Attack Joey, Joey the Mook and Joey Cotton Candy. If you don’t mind I prefer Joey the Pig. The good people at gambleonthis.com have asked me to write an article about the fattest jockey I […]