When is the last time you were in a casino to gamble?
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November 17th, 2015 at 7:15:56 PM
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Just a question.....
November 17th, 2015 at 7:19:43 PM
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Looking at my watch, noon today. 4pm
yesterday. Last Friday. Last Wed. etc..
yesterday. Last Friday. Last Wed. etc..
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
November 17th, 2015 at 10:16:09 PM
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A little over twelve hours ago, unless you're going by when I left, in which case, a little over ten hours ago.
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/gripes/11182-pet-peeves/120/#post815219
November 17th, 2015 at 10:21:29 PM
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For work, it feels like I never leave. For recreation... I think about twenty months.
This feeling is heavy, makes my body ache and I'm ready;
To fall into the sky and I see now, the reason why.
My heart is heavy, takes me to a place I can't breathe.
Only then I know why I see the warning sign.
November 17th, 2015 at 10:24:51 PM
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Pic's or it didn't happen.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
November 17th, 2015 at 10:27:47 PM
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Quote: AxelWolfPic's or it didn't happen.
XD Of what?
This feeling is heavy, makes my body ache and I'm ready;
To fall into the sky and I see now, the reason why.
My heart is heavy, takes me to a place I can't breathe.
Only then I know why I see the warning sign.
November 17th, 2015 at 10:32:21 PM
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In general. Wasn't directed at you.Quote: DodsferdXD Of what?
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
November 17th, 2015 at 10:38:26 PM
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to stay on thread...was at a casino a few hours ago....
Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes - Henry David Thoreau. Like Dealers' uniforms - Dan.
November 17th, 2015 at 10:42:32 PM
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Quote: AxelWolfIn general. Wasn't directed at you.
I'll keep that in mind next time I'm at the casino. I sure am not about to take any pictures of the inside of my Surveillance room, that's for sure :)
This feeling is heavy, makes my body ache and I'm ready;
To fall into the sky and I see now, the reason why.
My heart is heavy, takes me to a place I can't breathe.
Only then I know why I see the warning sign.
November 17th, 2015 at 10:44:53 PM
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Quote: AxelWolfPic's or it didn't happen.
So we have to take a pic to prove we were
there? So you'll be convinced?
Yeah, that's gonna happen. lol
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
November 18th, 2015 at 12:02:47 PM
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Today, 1pm.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
November 18th, 2015 at 12:05:39 PM
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Not since Monday to pick up free play. Came right home. Fighting the flu or something.
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November 18th, 2015 at 12:42:03 PM
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Quote: IbeatyouracesNot since Monday to pick up free play. .
Got a pic to prove it? Axel thinks
he's the only one that goes to
casinos on a regular basis, he
wants proof we really go too.. lol
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
November 18th, 2015 at 12:44:40 PM
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Quote: EvenBobGot a pic to prove it? Axel thinks
he's the only one that goes to
casinos on a regular basis, he
wants proof we really go too.. lol
Not from that day. Someone should've warned me ahead of time. No 4 to a royal holds so no pics. And made close to $70 off the $80 fp.
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November 18th, 2015 at 1:51:50 PM
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Quote: EvenBobGot a pic to prove it? Axel thinks
he's the only one that goes to
casinos on a regular basis, he
wants proof we really go too.. lol
Truthfully, I don't remember a lot of pics from you.
Truthfully, I don't remember a lot of pics from Axel either ;-)
Youuuuuu MIGHT be a 'rascal' if.......(nevermind ;-)...2F
November 18th, 2015 at 4:09:06 PM
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I have never been in a casino in my life. Is that stuff legal around here? I found these tickets in a deli, where I got corned beef on rye, near a movie theater, and a bowling alley.
And nothin' happened. In the place where I wasn't.
And nothin' happened. In the place where I wasn't.
Suck dope, watch TV, make up stuff, be somebody on the internet.
November 18th, 2015 at 7:18:56 PM
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With Total Active Members: 6535, I was hopping to get more than 32 votes in the poll, to better get a feel of how many of us go to Vegas/ or other casinos on the regular.
November 18th, 2015 at 7:25:34 PM
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Quote: mason2386With Total Active Members: 6535, I was hopping to get more than 32 votes in the poll, to better get a feel of how many of us go to Vegas/ or other casinos on the regular.
Total Active Members is a misnomer. It's just how many members have made at least 1 post.
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November 18th, 2015 at 7:27:28 PM
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I was in a casino about 3 hours ago. :)
November 19th, 2015 at 4:17:01 PM
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Today at 3 30pm. Got gas for 1.97
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
November 19th, 2015 at 4:22:58 PM
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Quote: EvenBobToday at 3 30pm. Got gas for 1.97
Beat me by 45 minutes, and dammit, forgot to take a picture :-)
Gas is $1.73 here.
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November 19th, 2015 at 4:23:08 PM
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The cure for terrorism? Set them all up with introductory Wizard and casino accounts. Tames 'em right down.Quote: mason2386With Total Active Members: 6535, I was hopping to get more than 32 votes in the poll, to better get a feel of how many of us go to Vegas/ or other casinos on the regular.
Lol.Quote: IbeatyouracesBeat me by 45 minutes, and dammit, forgot to take a picture :-)
Gas is $1.73 here.
So much bullshit; so little time!
November 19th, 2015 at 4:25:31 PM
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Probably 10 days for me.
At my age, a "Life In Prison" sentence is not much of a deterrent.
November 19th, 2015 at 4:57:40 PM
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Tuesday. Next should be Saturday.
This new work schedule is really cutting into my play. (Not the worst thing in the world, but it's harder to go pick up my free money.)
This new work schedule is really cutting into my play. (Not the worst thing in the world, but it's harder to go pick up my free money.)
May the cards fall in your favor.
November 19th, 2015 at 5:13:33 PM
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I don't think I ever have posted one.Quote: TwoFeathersATLTruthfully, I don't remember a lot of pics from you.
Truthfully, I don't remember a lot of pics from Axel either ;-)
Honestly I don't know how to post pictures. I have an idea how but it's something I purposely didn't want to learn(yet another distraction I don't really need). I usually forget to take them, but trust me I have plenty.
I believe BBB posted some pre grand opening SLS pictures of mine with permission from my account(so don't dig up an old picture that was posted and call me a liar )
I was never a big fan of having my picture taken(casino or not) or taking pictures, something I mildly regret nowadays, but still it's always the last thing on my mind.
With every jackpot there's always a risk while playing anything +EV. Usually you just want to get your money, move on or keep playing. I certainly don't want to publicly post pictures and have other AP's wondering why I was at X location playing X game . Perhaps I can find some irrelevant gambling pictures and figure out how to post them.
Back before smart phones were popular the casinos would usually ask to take your picture when you hit something,. Sometimes force you, especially if it was a drawing, contest or promotion. The next thing you know you would see you're face in their publication or on the wall somewhere. Something most guys avoided like the plague for obvious reasons.
Oh then you get broke machine hustlers congratulating you after seeing that picture, along with a 20 minute hard luck story, followed by, "And if you could just help me out a little." Last thing you need is guy's like that hanging out around you, sweating your action and bringing down heat (you knew dam well they probably had just been ran out of of that casino a few weeks prior.)
Some guys were ok, even very entertaining, interesting and underneath some were very intelligent, but they be crazy or psychotic. Sometimes I would give them a "loan", rooms or comps. At times they even had good information.
I have texted other members pictures plenty of times and played with others from here in the casino many times.
Regarding some other long time members, no one has ever even seen them or pictures from them.
2F If you would like to see some casino/gambling pictures you're welcome to send me your number via PM and I'll be happy to text them, I'll even toss in some picture of some hotties I've run into in Vegas.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
November 19th, 2015 at 5:27:56 PM
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Terrorist usually suck at gambling.Quote: TheGrimReaper13The cure for terrorism? Set them all up with introductory Wizard and casino accounts. Tames 'em right down.
Lol.
If you know/knew what you were doing you wouldn't be saying that. Many happy campers from Bovada over the years alone.
I'm willing to put my money where my mouth is if you make it worth the time.
Perhaps you just like taking jabs at the Wizard.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
November 19th, 2015 at 5:33:46 PM
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Been to a casino? 1 vote (2.7%)Quote: EvenBob
Bob did you just Vote?
J/K I just couldn't resist that one.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
November 19th, 2015 at 5:48:32 PM
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Quote: AxelWolfBeen to a casino? 1 vote (2.7%)
Bob did you just Vote?
J/K I just couldn't resist that one.
I don't vote in polls unless there
is a bigot option. You're sooo
obsessed with my casino visits,
it's kind of spooky.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
November 19th, 2015 at 5:52:06 PM
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Under exaggerated.Quote: EvenBob
obsessed.
Yes I keep a log. I'm secretly trying to steal your roulette system.
since I'm crappie at guessing.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
November 19th, 2015 at 5:57:41 PM
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Quote: mipletTotal Active Members is a misnomer. It's just how many members have made at least 1 post.
Right, closer to 100 probably post ~regularly, so 32 votes (now 39) isn't terrible. I voted. Past the two week mark currently.
November 19th, 2015 at 6:00:09 PM
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I have not voted.
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November 19th, 2015 at 6:13:46 PM
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Quote: AxelWolf
Yes I keep a log. I'm secretly trying to steal your roulette system.
No you're not, you just can't stand when
somebody knows something about
casino play that you don't.
So you try and discredit them hoping
you'll feel better.
How's that working.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
November 19th, 2015 at 6:23:51 PM
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The last time I was in a casino was in Vegas last year when a certain AP did not show up for a pool match, so after waiting an hour I went to a casino nearby. No name is given to protect the GUILTY>
November 19th, 2015 at 6:25:29 PM
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Quote: muleyvoiceThe last time I was in a casino was in Vegas last year when a certain AP did not show up for a pool match, so after waiting an hour I went to a casino nearby. No name is given to protect the GUILTY>
Buzz, that you?
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November 19th, 2015 at 6:34:50 PM
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definitely not.
November 19th, 2015 at 6:47:12 PM
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My bad. Carry on.
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November 19th, 2015 at 7:31:30 PM
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Jeez Axel!
You said 'no picture, didn't happen', you've said that a number of times (usually in correct context ;-)
I just mentioned that I didn't remember seeing a lot of your pics, was a funny....
You haven't seen any of mine either, maybe, I hope ;-)
When I run into a guy in a very worn 18th century top hat and tails, I'll say hello..
You said 'no picture, didn't happen', you've said that a number of times (usually in correct context ;-)
I just mentioned that I didn't remember seeing a lot of your pics, was a funny....
You haven't seen any of mine either, maybe, I hope ;-)
When I run into a guy in a very worn 18th century top hat and tails, I'll say hello..
Youuuuuu MIGHT be a 'rascal' if.......(nevermind ;-)...2F
November 19th, 2015 at 7:55:28 PM
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Quote: EvenBobI don't vote in polls unless there
is a bigot option. You're sooo
obsessed with my casino visits,
it's kind of spooky.
Obsessed with your casino visits? I never mentioned you when I began this poll..... Spooky why?
EB Quotes "Looking at my watch, noon today. 4pm
yesterday. Last Friday. Last Wed. etc.."
"Today, 1pm."
"Today at 3 30pm. Got gas for 1.97"
"I don't vote in polls unless there
is a bigot option. You're sooo
obsessed with my casino visits,
it's kind of spooky."
When did I ask about EvenBob's specific visits? I asked about all members visits. You chose to respond to the poll and then provided unrequested specifics that gave out more than requested specifics in regards to the poll. I am obsessed/curious with how often my visits to a casino compare to other gamblers. Am I the average gambler? That is all I was wondering......
November 19th, 2015 at 8:10:54 PM
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<edit> was a joke, gimme a break. I mean if you can't have a little fun with EB......Jeeez
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<edit> was a joke, gimme a break. I mean if you can't have a little fun with EB......Jeeez
Youuuuuu MIGHT be a 'rascal' if.......(nevermind ;-)...2F
November 19th, 2015 at 8:15:18 PM
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Bob I was just poking fun.Quote: EvenBobNo you're not, you just can't stand when
somebody knows something about
casino play that you don't.
So you try and discredit them hoping
you'll feel better.
How's that working.
But what you said is NOT true there are many guys doing legitimate AP stuff I don't know about and they won't tell(bastards). Especially on table games. There's some extremely talented AP table games players, some I know, some I haven't ever seen. There's always someone(lots) who are more successful. I usually respect most other real AP's big or small.
I'm definitely impressed with anyone that can find and successfully clock or find a biased roulette wheel and profit from it(give me a call, ill be you're roulette b**ch).
I'm impressed with guys who can shuffle track good.
I'm impressed with guy's who are motivated spending weeks scouting for just one single table game opportunity.
There are plays going on all over the world, even in Vegas, I know it's almost impossible to know about many of them and even more impossible to be everywhere and do everything, new stuff comes up all the time. I try to be diverse as possible. It's Impossible to know and learn everything but I'm always open to anything learning anything LEGITIMATE. People around me will confirm that.
I'm always happy to hear when someone found and did something, because that just confirms AP is going strong and it's continuously profitable.
As far as betting systems/"methods go you do realize that 99% of anyone reasonably sane with any gaming knowledge do not believe it.
It's impossible you or anyone has a what we call a betting system that actually works. No one has ever been able to prove a betting system can beat a -EV game. Many People, even people from dumb to extremely intelligent have tried to prove it's possible yet everyone has failed. Explain why YOU are different from all others?
If you're getting lucky I'm happy for you, unlike people Sally, I like winners, yes even you. In reality It's in my best interest for people to employ crazy betting systems, it keeps the casinos in business.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
November 19th, 2015 at 10:38:24 PM
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Give it up already. I already felt bad enough . It was nothing personal (other than having to wipe the drool off my GF's arm, I couldn't find a body guard for her on such short notice (-;.)Quote: muleyvoiceThe last time I was in a casino was in Vegas last year when a certain AP did not show up for a pool match, so after waiting an hour I went to a casino nearby. No name is given to protect the GUILTY>
There's many times I have had to reschedule something over entertainment. I don't even get to go to the last few meet ups. I should've gave notice or made it a lets see how it plays out thing. Once I make plans I'm usually there on time or early. Sometimes I it takes time to arrange something that fits everyone schedule.
I rarely go play anymore, but we keep talking about it among other things.
Next time, assuming I'm here in Vegas I'll try to make the time. Beer or whatever you're having is on me.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
November 20th, 2015 at 4:51:14 AM
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I kind of know what you mean about Gamblers not wanting to share. I asked a guy if I could copy his Lottery Numbers and he said no.
November 20th, 2015 at 6:56:37 AM
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End of August - it was also the first time I went directly to and from Vegas, as opposed to going on one of my usual vacation spots first.
There are a couple of casinos within reasonable driving distance, but I'm too much of a "grampa driver" (one reason I prefer the buses to renting a car when in Vegas) to bother with the lengthy stretches of one lane in each direction without a divider between them roads they both have.
There are a couple of casinos within reasonable driving distance, but I'm too much of a "grampa driver" (one reason I prefer the buses to renting a car when in Vegas) to bother with the lengthy stretches of one lane in each direction without a divider between them roads they both have.
November 20th, 2015 at 8:33:49 AM
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Define "in a casino to 'gamble'..." When I go to a casino, I don't like to gamble ;)
Playing it correctly means you've already won.
November 20th, 2015 at 6:06:15 PM
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It's been a few weeks, but She Who Must Be Obeyed and I are heading out soon to the Oregon coast for a bit of "gaming" this weekend at Chinook Winds and Spirit Mountain.
"What, me worry?"
November 20th, 2015 at 7:14:46 PM
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Quote: RomesDefine "in a casino to 'gamble'..." When I go to a casino, I don't like to gamble ;)
To play the games that are offered...... Why go to a casino if not to gamble?
November 20th, 2015 at 7:33:47 PM
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Quote: mason2386To play the games that are offered...... Why go to a casino if not to gamble?
To many on here, going to the casino is work.
If you're an AP and have a specific +EV play lined up, it's work. It's not gambling; it's a sure thing as long as you don't get shut down before you realize your profits. Or you're scouting for plays. Or you're building a profile.
If you're dealing or otherwise working there, you're also not gambling.
And if you're in the industry as a designer or distributor or evaluator, you could easily be there not to gamble, but to observe or work a field test or for research.
I'd guess a fair amount of the people on here, maybe even a majority, are in casinos for reasons other than gambling quite often.
If the House lost every hand, they wouldn't deal the game.
November 20th, 2015 at 7:37:56 PM
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Quote: beachbumbabsTo many on here, going to the casino is work.
.
If you go to the same casinos a lot,
you see the same pit and dealers
and it feels they are your co-workers.
You know their names, you talk like
you do to people you work with.
The doorman says 'Have a good
time' and I always think, what an
odd thing to say.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
