From poverty to who many consider the greatest and most controversial sports gamblers ever. That’s the life of our speaker at the March luncheon of the Christian Business Network: Billy Walters.

Beginning when Billy was just an infant growing up in the small town of Munfordville, Kentucky, he was raised by his grandmother – a devout Baptist who took him to church, Wednesday Bible studies and Sunday school every week – after his alcoholic mother walked out on her family shortly after his father’s death. His grandmother died when he was 13, but she instilled in Billy a work ethic that would launch him from humble beginnings to become a legendary sports gambler, champion poker player, and chief executive of a business empire with investments in real estate, luxury golf courses, car dealerships, and a wide range of startups and other industries.

He moved to Las Vegas in the early 80s, and in 1988 – after retiring from the world of poker and non-sports gaming – he and his wife started a commercial and residential real estate company, The Walters Group, that eventually grew to 2,000 employees. He also became well-known for his philanthropy throughout Las Vegas.

In 2017, he was convicted of insider trading in a case marred by government misconduct, and was sentenced to five years in prison and a $43 million fine. On January 20, 2021, he was granted a presidential commutation. Now 79, he has recommitted himself to Christ and will share his amazing life story at the March CBN luncheon on Thursday, March 12 beginning at 11:45a at the beautiful Ahern Hotel, 300 W. Sahara just west of the Las Vegas Strip.

As always, a delicious plated lunch with dessert is only $35, and we encourage you to RSVP early at nevadacbn.com. Networking will be held from 11:15a-11:45a. We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, March 12 to hear BILLY WALTERS!