SPORTS BETTING EXTRAORDINAIRE
"George Ortuzar (born August 14, 1961), also known as George O, is a Cuban American actor, comedian, and television host best known for his work on Univision, including hosting the shows Lente Loco, La Piñata Loca, and Giorgiomania. Ortuzar has also appeared in several films and commercials, and was featured in advertisements promoting the Hollywood Park Racetrack, for which he served as the marketing manager during its last 12 years of operation. Since 2015, he has hosted the online sports show Better Sports News on YouTube."
2014 - Ortuzar [began work] as a jockey agent for the Los Alamitos Race Course.
2015 - George was hired by C.A.R.F (California association of racing fairs) to be their track announcer/morning line maker.
2018 - Santa Anita's popular Hispanic racing ambassador, George Ortuzar, was initiated as host of LA's first-ever Spanish speaking horseracing show for ESPN Radio KWKW, AM 1330... titled “La Mejor Apuesta” (The Best Bet).
WORK RESUME
SPORTS BETTING/GAMBLING RELATED
2018-Present
TVG NETWORK
2017-Present
HUSTLER CASINO
2016-Present
SANTA ANITA PARK
• Horse race handicapping analyst and on-air television talent.
• Floor man and tournament promoter for the casino's major gaming events.
• Hispanic Ambassador for the Great Race Place, with racing selections on Santa Anita Hoy.