Chapter 186： : This is not a lottery

Chapter 188 This is not a lottery

ABC and MGM reached an agreement, MGM purchased a 20% stake in ABC TV for US$14.5 million.

At the same time, the two have reached a deep cooperation relationship. MGM has the largest film source in Hollywood. In the future, the film source library will be open to ABC. Now even if ABC releases a movie every night, it will not be repeated for two years.

If you show a movie every week, it will be no problem for 10 years.

MGM has the strongest program production capabilities in Hollywood, and will also help ABC to produce shows together. "Family has a fairy wife" has exploded, and people find that coherent TV shows are more suitable for family watching than movies.

MGM will put a lot of energy into producing TV series in the future.

The right to play "Cat and Mouse" was sold to ABC, and production continued.

ABC’s killer "Super Draft" has not been used yet. When the show starts, it is entirely possible for MGM to help produce it together.

The cooperation between MGM and ABC can definitely be regarded as a strong alliance. The news came out and it was another heavy blow to CBS and NBC.

It seems that the gap is getting bigger and bigger.

At the same time, Hardy acquired 11% of the "Los Angeles Times" in the name of an investment company.

As for the private transactions between the two companies, those are only verbal agreements, such as helping Hardy get the chairmanship of the actors' union. These are impossible to show.

After and MGM reached an agreement, Andy was responsible for the completion of the specific transaction, and Hardy took the women to play in the casino.

what.

Women don’t know how to fight, won’t they have conflicts?

At least not on the surface.

Everyone knows who they are.

Hadi never made any woman feel that he belonged to her only, and he never talked about love or promises with women.

What the women think, he has no intention of thinking about it.

If someone says he is ruthless scumbag.

Hadi would only smile faintly.

Irresponsibility is actually a form of responsibility.

If you don’t accept it, you don’t have to join. No one will force you. Anyone who follows him is voluntary.

Hadi never stopped anyone from leaving.

After playing in Las Vegas for a few days, the casino operation gradually entered a stable state, Hardy returned to Los Angeles, and Mike came with him.

This time, Mike was arranged to participate in the "Elaine Tonight Show" program.

Recording scene.

Mike participated as the owner of the largest TV factory in the United States. Elaine and the team designed a set of perfect questions and communicated with Mike in advance.

Mike graduated from New York University. He joined the army after the outbreak of World War II. He won the rank of second lieutenant. He was awarded a combat medal. After being injured and discharged from the army, he became a magazine editor. Later he founded his own business and now owns the largest TV factory in the United States.

This resume is absolutely beautiful.

and clean.

If the Corleone family is really separated from the Mafia in the future, the Corleone family can completely transform into an American political family.

Don’t be surprised,

Such examples are not uncommon in this magical country.

After historical changes and continuous whitewashing, many people have forgotten their past history, thinking that they were so bright and beautiful from birth.

Zhou Shuren once said: All nobles start from robbers.

"Mr. Mike, can you talk about the battlefield?" Elaine asked.

"I participated in the Normandy landing. It was a tough battle. Many of my comrades died. We rushed forward against the enemy’s powerful artillery. In the end we won, but I was also injured in that battle. Had to leave the battlefield."

"Mr. Mike, please tell us about the circumstances of when you founded MEBO TV Factory. Why did you become the largest TV manufacturer in the United States in a short period of time?"

"When I purchased the MEBO TV factory, it was a closed-down place during the war. I bought it from a bank and rebuilt it and re-produced it. Later, everyone knew that we had issued a'pay 30% down payment in installments'. Business, as well as the "no down payment installment payment" for military personnel. This business has been welcomed by many people. The TV sets are selling well. All the TV sets are robbed within a few days. I have the idea of ​​expanding production capacity. Now our TVs The machine factory can reach an annual output of 400,000 units and annual sales of more than 50 million US dollars."

"Are you very optimistic about the TV industry?" Elaine asked.

Mike smiled and said: "I am more optimistic about the future of the United States. After World War II, the United States has entered a period of rapid development. The people need a better life, so the entertainment industry will be a very important item in the future. Television is one of the civilian production industries."

"I heard that you participated in the California Senate campaign, can you tell me why?"

Mike paused, and said affectionately, “I chose to join the army to defend this country. After I retired, I started my business to build this country.”

"The United States is our common home. We love him, but the country also has an obligation to make every citizen and family live to a higher level."

"I see employment issues, health care issues, education issues, environmental issues, social insurance issues, public safety issues, and women’s security issues in society. I know that every society will not be perfect, but I hope that through myself Try to change something."

"If I become a member of Parliament, I will try my best to solve the problem and make people's lives better."

The show was a success.

The ABC TV station's ratings cover the entire United States, and now the ratings have far surpassed the other two major TV stations. After the broadcast, many people in the United States have met the young and promising owner of the largest TV factory in the United States.

Many people in New York State also know Mike.

Before, his vote in his electorate was the first place. This was mainly due to the old godfather. But through this interview show, more people got to know Mike.

It turns out that he is such a good person, and people are naturally willing to vote for him.

There are some people who support Mike more, that is, veterans.

Meibao TV’s policy for soldiers to purchase TV sets without down payment by installments is definitely a welfare policy for soldiers. Those who buy TV sets are naturally grateful to Mike.

During World War II, 12 million young adults in the United States joined the army. After the war, more than 10 million people were discharged. These people are now the backbone of the entire society and the family is the same. Only these veterans can drive many votes.

Mike and Hardy bid farewell, hugged and boarded the plane.

Ten hours later, the plane landed, Mike returned to the Corleone family house and met his father and old godfather.

Father and son sit down.

Today's Corleone family, many businesses have been separated. The old godfather asked Tessio and Clemenza to form his own family. The family business was assigned to Tom Hagen. The Corleone family is working hard to whiten themselves.

The old godfather now has a new goal, fully supports Mike, and makes the Corleone family turn in another direction.

He thinks that the road is wider and brighter.

"Mike, I watched your show and you said it very well. The people below gave me feedback. Now more and more people are supporting you, and your votes are far away from other competitors." The old godfather laughed. Said.

"I didn't expect TV shows to be so powerful." Mike said.

The old godfather shook his head, “It’s because ABC’s propaganda is strong. Someone has given a speech on TV before, but the effect is not as good as this time.”

After speaking, the old godfather thought of Hardy again.

"Hadi controls ABC, which is equivalent to mastering a great voice. Look at it, many politicians will demand him in the future."

"I was very optimistic about Hardy before, but I still didn't expect that he would develop so fast, and soon surpassed my expectations. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Las Vegas are now all within his sphere of influence."

"ABC’s influence goes beyond the scope of money. Mike, you and Hardy are good friends. In the future, you will maintain a good relationship and you should learn from him. Many times Hardy sees farther than you do. More, more elaborate planning."

Mike nodded, "I know my father."

Seeing his son so serious, the old godfather smiled and patted him on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "You are already a great Mike. This time the state legislator election is very stable. The next step is to run for the senator. Walking into Washington, you still have a long way to go. The way to go."

Hadi’s women have all gone to do their jobs.

Ava Gardner continues to shoot movies, shooting most of the time, and it is estimated that it will be completed in more than a month.

The filming of "Human Ghosts Are Coming" has started, and Heidi Ramah is very busy now.

Taylor has got a new script, "Beauty and the Beast", she will play Belle, she is 15 years old now, and she is about 16 years old when she is ready to start filming.

16-year-old Taylor, regardless of body shape or appearance, has become a mature girl, and it is just right to play Belle.

Han Yezhen continues to run her own auction house. Her personality is introverted and she does not fight or grab. She now likes the business of antiques more and more and devotes herself to it. Now the auction house has grown bigger and bigger.

The auction house has built a real treasure trove of antiques, which is waterproof and moisture-proof, and with HD security guards, it is completely safe.

The auction house is now not only buying antiques, but also conducting auction business, making money through auctions. Han Yezhen’s ideal model is to acquire antiques for collection through auction money to achieve a balance.

As for Irina, she is by his side.

"Irina, give you a task." Hardy said to the woman.

"What is the boss?"

"I am going to form a'Las Vegas TV Station', which will be merged into ABC when it is completed, and a channel will be opened at the same time, and the Las Vegas Channel will be broadcast to the entire United States." Hardy said.

The French girl turned around and said in amazement: "Boss, set up a Las Vegas channel alone to face the nationwide broadcast. That needs a lot of program support. Now we have invested a lot of manpower and material resources to support the ABC channel for 16 hours of broadcasting. The investment in a channel is very large."

Hadi shook his head and said with a smile: "Las Vegas TV is completely different from the three major TV channels. There is no news, no TV dramas, no TV shopping programs."

"Then what program do you want this channel to do?" Irina asked.

"It mainly shows the casino situation. I simply listed a playlist." Hardy said, leaning over and took out a piece of paper from the bedside table and handed it to the French girl.

French girl took a closer look.

"Playing Las Vegas scenery, introduction of Hardy Hotel, food, facilities, nightclub, striptease show, reflecting the lewd luxury and leisure."

"Introduce the gambling hall, introduce various gambling methods, and record directly in the hall, the atmosphere of the scene is more real and strong, and people can see the scene of winning money."

"Holding gambling competitions, such as the Texas Hold'em Tournament, each can be played for several hours, and it will definitely attract a lot of spectators."

"Horse racing will be established in the future, and after the dog racing, the horse racing and dog racing will be played."

"Casino lottery live broadcast, draws every 2 hours, can be live broadcast, broadcast people's awards, awards, and stimulate people's desire."

Americans won awards, not like Huaguo concealed, but prefer to show off on the camera.

After the French girl finished watching, Hardy said: "There is one more important item, the opening of the telephone betting lottery business, similar to live TV. Don’t we draw once every two hours? In the meantime, we can accept telephone betting to help people from all over the United States. People betting."

"If someone wins, he must come to the casino to collect the money."

Irina blinked.

"Boss, are you planning to start lottery business, but lottery is illegal now." Irina prompted.

The lottery industry was once very popular in the United States. Many lottery players became "gamblers addictive". Starting in 1833, some states began to ban lotteries. By 1930, a total of 45 states passed laws declaring lottery illegal, and 35 state constitutions prohibited all lotteries. Activity.

Later, until 1964, some states declared that lottery was legal again. Although Nevada opened up gambling, it did not open lottery business.

Hadi smiled.

"This is not a lottery. It's a casino betting lottery. It's a different thing from a lottery. I asked the lawyer team. This situation can't be defined After all, TV betting lottery is a novelty, and judges are not easy to judge. "

"This is also the reason why someone wins the prize and must come to the casino to claim it. We believe that the entire gambling process takes place in the casino. It is just that people are invited to bet, and it has nothing to do with the lottery."

"Even if someone files a lawsuit, the lawyer can still grind their teeth with them, and the worst result is to stop the business." Hardy smiled.

In fact, this is to exploit legal loopholes.

"I understand the boss, we have enough ABC staff, it is not difficult to build a local platform, I guess it will be completed in less than a month." Irina said.

Hardy told Irina that he bought Las Vegas Radio before, and there was a guy named Colin Firth over there, who was the director of the radio station. He had also worked in the TV station before. The radio station has an office building, and the TV station can Set it there directly.

"You go to see if this Colin Firth can be used. If you can, you can focus on training it."

"Don't worry, boss, I will do it well." Irina said.

It's nice to have such a secretary.

Able and capable.

(End of this chapter)