Among the most influential people in the gambling industry in the United States, Mark Hoffman, the brains behind Hurricane Hoffman Picks, has long held a position of authority. More than two decades have passed since he began quietly advising and guiding clients in horse racing and sports betting toward the biggest potential profits.

Rather than becoming the public face of Hurricane Hoffman Picks, Mark preferred to be the driving force behind the scenes. He had a good argument—if he stayed hidden, he could move freely throughout Las Vegas and offshore circles, pretending to be just another tourist and weekend gambler. As a result, sportsbooks didn’t lower their tone or alter their lines when they saw him enter a room.