Mikey75
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April 15th, 2014 at 5:36:36 PM permalink
I just recieved my copy of the book today. Thanks Frank I appreciate it!!
Sonuvabish
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April 16th, 2014 at 8:09:14 AM permalink
Quote: AxiomOfChoice

They just gamble enough that they are unlikely to lose (due to their edge). But they are still gambling. So are you.



Nah. They are conducting business. Unlike the 90% of businesses who fail in the first 5 years that weren't gambling, casinos basically always succeed for at least 5 years once open. Gambling (wagering on random chance) is the only thing in the world that leads to a virtually certain and favorable outcome if you are opening a business? LOL, no I don't buy it. I can respect the other side of the argument that APs are engaged in gambling...but that the casino too is gambling, can't go that far. Not only do they make up the rules, they have, for all intents and purposes (intensive purposes if you prefer), unlimited cash. They decide who can play and who can't. And the math says the sun is more likely to explode tomorrow than the casino is likely to go on a losing streak that will cause bankruptcy.
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April 16th, 2014 at 8:15:14 AM permalink
I think as a whole, they aren't gambling. But with each individual hand/spin/whatever they are gambling.
10 eyes for an eye. 10 teeth for a tooth. 10 bucks for a buck?! Hit the bad guys where it hurts the most: the face and the wallet.
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April 16th, 2014 at 8:19:21 AM permalink
Quote: Lemieux66

I think as a whole, they aren't gambling. But with each individual hand/spin/whatever they are gambling.



I would go to a gambler's anonymous meeting just to hear this excuse. If I gamble long enough, it's not gambling.
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April 16th, 2014 at 8:30:13 AM permalink
Quote: Sonuvabish

I would go to a gambler's anonymous meeting just to hear this excuse. If I gamble long enough, it's not gambling.



No. Just no.

They run enough things that have house edge and bad players where it's basically inconceivable they can have a losing month and obviously a losing year. But still, the house is still gambling on an individual blackjack hand. It's just a small edge, more or less, on one hand dealt.
10 eyes for an eye. 10 teeth for a tooth. 10 bucks for a buck?! Hit the bad guys where it hurts the most: the face and the wallet.
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April 16th, 2014 at 8:42:10 AM permalink
Quote: Lemieux66

No. Just no.



This brings back completely unrelated memories.
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April 16th, 2014 at 8:48:32 AM permalink
Quote: Sonuvabish

This brings back completely unrelated memories.



No means NO! Unless she isn't sure...
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April 16th, 2014 at 9:18:40 AM permalink
Quote: Lemieux66

No means NO! Unless she isn't sure...



No means ask until the answer changes.
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April 16th, 2014 at 9:35:16 AM permalink
If there's a long inflection at the end of no, it means yes.
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April 16th, 2014 at 9:42:36 AM permalink
Quote: Dracula

If there's a long inflection at the end of no, it means yes.



Nah, that'd clearly be rape.
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April 16th, 2014 at 9:43:51 AM permalink
Quote: Sonuvabish

Nah, that'd clearly be rape.



:(. Uh oh
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April 16th, 2014 at 9:51:32 AM permalink
Quote: Dracula

:(. Uh oh



Well, you should probably kill the witness hint hint.
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April 16th, 2014 at 10:05:47 AM permalink
Lol, but probably not a good topic to be joking about...
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April 16th, 2014 at 10:07:48 AM permalink
Quote: Sonuvabish

No means ask until the answer changes.



Throw a "but you're so beautiful" in there and if it's close you max bet an "I Love You".
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April 16th, 2014 at 10:12:19 AM permalink
Quote: Lemieux66

Throw a "but you're so beautiful" in there and if it's close you max bet an "I Love You".



Hahaha, that makes up for your strange comments in that gay marriage thread.
I love you is always a good bet, lol
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April 16th, 2014 at 10:15:35 AM permalink
Quote: Dracula

Hahaha, that makes up for your strange comments in that gay marriage thread.
I love you is always a good bet, lol



I'm a unique man lol
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April 16th, 2014 at 11:31:28 AM permalink
Quote: Dracula

Lol, but probably not a good topic to be joking about...



Now you've lost me.
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April 18th, 2014 at 3:02:15 AM permalink
Quote: Lemieux66

No means NO! Unless she isn't sure...

When in doubt...... Whip it it out.
♪♪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♪♪
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April 18th, 2014 at 3:10:35 AM permalink
Quote: Dracula

Hahaha, that makes up for your strange comments in that gay marriage thread.
I love you is always a good bet, lol

It made e think of that gay marriage thread as well. Apparently Djatc was raped by a gay soldier and now he drives a Miata. I just wonder if he said NO! or no, dont, stop or no DON'T stop.
♪♪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♪♪
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April 18th, 2014 at 4:20:39 AM permalink
Quote: AxelWolf

Apparently Djatc was raped by a gay soldier and now he drives a Miata.

Seriously?
Mikey75
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April 18th, 2014 at 12:00:17 PM permalink
To get back on track Frank's book was a good read. Some interesting stories and some funny moments throughout the book. Thanks Frank for sending it to me. I really do appreciate it!!
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April 18th, 2014 at 1:37:34 PM permalink
Hi Mikey75,

Whew! I thought another thread I started was about to go off the deep end. I'm glad you enjoyed the book.

---Frank
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