Have you ever gambled with anyone famous???
February 14th, 2014 at 11:31:53 AM
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Is defiantly becoming a WoV meme?
February 14th, 2014 at 11:46:52 AM
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Quote: wudgedIs defiantly becoming a WoV meme?
Don't think so many people misspell it along with ridiculous. But the definitely misspelling of defiantly is far more annoying.
Part of it went on gambling, and part of it went on women. The rest I spent foolishly.
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February 14th, 2014 at 12:07:49 PM
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Quote: TranscendDon't think so many people misspell it along with ridiculous. But the definitely misspelling of defiantly is far more annoying.
I agree, defiantly, and literally, annoying.
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February 14th, 2014 at 12:37:21 PM
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Mimi Rogers was at my first table at 2005 WSOP ME. The first hand was a misdeal and she didn't notice, pitching in a raise after we had all tossed our cards in. We all got a laugh out of it. There was a camera at our table at the time but it didn't make it onto the show because Sammy Farha was busy felting Oliver Hudson at the TV table's 1st hand.
February 14th, 2014 at 2:06:33 PM
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Quote: treetopbuddyPlayed craps with Al Davis the former owner of the Oakland Raiders……I guess he qualifies as a famous person…..infamous in some circles. He had a commanding presence.
He signed two 25k markers while I was there. He was fairly nasty to crew, floor etc. For some reason I felt more pressure when throwing. Didn't want to let Al Davis down…….which I did. Point-7-out. He gave me the stare as I walked away.
So he didn't "just win baby"?
The closest I've come was playing craps at Bellagio, and someone famous walked through the casino with his entourage. I cannot remember who it was though. I have this vague feeling it was the rapper DMX, but also a vague feeling that it was a famous black NFL player. Oh well, doesn't really count as he wasn't playing.
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February 14th, 2014 at 2:15:17 PM
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Quote: aceofspadesWhere is that quote from…?
The Goonies ace.
“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” - Winston Churchill
February 14th, 2014 at 2:25:49 PM
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Quote: treetopbuddyQuote: Ibeatyouraces[
Bill Gates is well known for being a $5 blackjack player.
Are you serious or just kidding? Bill Gates at a blackjack table? If he does play Blackjack, I defiantly see him as a 5 dollar player. He is so square.
I read somewhere bill gates was playing at the mgm and wanted to find out a night at the mansion costs. The host said no amount of money will be enough, and you can only stay there if you bet a certain amount which would clearly be over bills $5 bets.
I also heard he plays the lowest limit poker available in the house.
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February 14th, 2014 at 2:44:03 PM
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Quote: djatc
I also heard he plays the lowest limit poker available in the house.
Not unusual. The richest man there ever was,
John Rockefeller, ate in middle class restaurants
and scrutinized every item on the bill and left
a small tip. He never went to shows, never smoked
or drank, rarely traveled. He attended the same
small church for over 50 years. He had so much
money he couldn't have spent it all if he tried. His
one luxury was he took a ride in the country every
day with the chauffeur. But it was the same car
for 20 years, the mechanic at the estate kept it
up so the old man wouldn't have to waste his money
on a new one.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
February 14th, 2014 at 2:44:20 PM
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I play at the Borgata 2-3 nights per week , Patrick Ewing , Elton Brand, Allen Iverson (when he had money), and Frank Thomas are all somewhat regulars in the bj pit I usually play in. I also played at a 3 card poker table with Snookie from jersey shore... If I can use the word famous that loosely
February 14th, 2014 at 2:53:35 PM
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Quote: TomspurThe Goonies ace.
I love the Goonies but do not remember that quote - unfortunately, I am still one of the few who still believe Goonies 2 will be made
February 14th, 2014 at 3:05:13 PM
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DUHHIIIIIIIII HEARD THAT!
February 14th, 2014 at 3:08:17 PM
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I played blackjack with Manute Bol in Kansas City and with Blake Shelton near Oklahoma City. Additionally, I played craps with the late Godfather of Soul - Mr. James Brown.
February 14th, 2014 at 3:15:31 PM
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At local Horseshoe - Charlie Pride beside me at $25 slot machine all by himself and a couple of months later Whoopi (she had security around her but still took time to say hello and shake hands).
Of course - lots of athletes at the Celeb Golf tournament Harrah's Lake Tahoe. They performed more for us at center stage than they played.
Of course - lots of athletes at the Celeb Golf tournament Harrah's Lake Tahoe. They performed more for us at center stage than they played.
February 14th, 2014 at 3:27:31 PM
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I played double deck blackjack with Capt. Phil Harris (from "Deadliest Catch") in August or September of 2009. It was either a $5 or $10 table at the Gold Coast in Vegas. I was a little drunk (I don't approach celebs when sober) and asked, "are you who I think you are?" (I recognized him from the show but couldn't quite remember his name at the time). He confirmed that he was and told me that his crew and another were doing a signing at the hotel the next day. We played for a bit and I wished him good fortune on his next trip out as I left the table...he died a few months later.
February 14th, 2014 at 5:27:01 PM
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Quote: aceofspadesI love the Goonies but do not remember that quote - unfortunately, I am still one of the few who still believe Goonies 2 will be made
The quote happens near the beginning of the movie when the whole bunch are in the living room, Data bursts through the screen door and Chunk knocks the naked dude statue off the table, they pick it up and say its ok. Then they notice the penis had come off......Mikey says..."That's my moms most favorite piece" and Mouth says "..... one beer if it wasn't" (while taking a swig from his soda bottle)
Corny that I would recall but that happens when you have seen a movie about 150 times :)
Goonies 2......the return of Sloth or Mikeys adult life...... :)
“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” - Winston Churchill
February 14th, 2014 at 5:31:48 PM
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Quote: TomspurThe quote happens near the beginning of the movie when the whole bunch are in the living room, Data bursts through the screen door and Chunk knocks the naked dude statue off the table, they pick it up and say its ok. Then they notice the penis had come off......Mikey says..."That's my moms most favorite piece" and Mouth says "..... one beer if it wasn't" (while taking a swig from his soda bottle)
Corny that I would recall but that happens when you have seen a movie about 150 times :)
Goonies 2......the return of Sloth or Mikeys adult life...... :)
I remember the scene - the quote seems to not make any sense though…? Is it a play on some quote or inside joke?
February 14th, 2014 at 5:47:16 PM
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Quote: aceofspadesI remember the scene - the quote seems to not make any sense though…? Is it a play on some quote or inside joke?
I think it was just a dumb thing Mouth said in relation to the penis being Mikeys moms favorite piece....
Something like I would drink a beer if it wasn't his moms favorite piece.....
There were so many great lines from the movie that I could have quoted to Corey but I chose that one......:)
“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” - Winston Churchill
February 14th, 2014 at 6:19:37 PM
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I thought he said "you wouldn't be here if it wasn't." I'll watch carefully the next time I see the movie.
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February 14th, 2014 at 6:25:25 PM
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Quote: CrystalMathI thought he said "you wouldn't be here if it wasn't." I'll watch carefully the next time I see the movie.
You are correct!
Goonies script
February 14th, 2014 at 6:27:11 PM
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Played BJ with Dr J and Smokin Joe Frazier, both in AC in the late 80's. Also played Craps with Matt Dillon around the same time period, also in AC.
Both Ballys and Caesars were filled with famous people back then. I observed Howard Stern playing in a high limit room at Ballys AC around that time as well.
Those were the days, playing and then asking the Pit Boss for a Steak Dinner. Being rated on a card on a clipboard, Different time, different place!
Both Ballys and Caesars were filled with famous people back then. I observed Howard Stern playing in a high limit room at Ballys AC around that time as well.
Those were the days, playing and then asking the Pit Boss for a Steak Dinner. Being rated on a card on a clipboard, Different time, different place!
February 14th, 2014 at 9:59:31 PM
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Quote: aceofspadesYou are correct!
Goonies script
My life makes no sense anymore......I was wrong!!!! My childhood.....my youth.....:)
Thanks crystal and ace :)
“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” - Winston Churchill
February 15th, 2014 at 12:25:27 AM
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Check out other stories in this old thread: Brush With Greatness
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Leonardo da Vinci
February 15th, 2014 at 12:59:29 AM
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Craps Ed Silbestang- Foxwoods 1994. "Easy Ed" he was called. Older gent, Western attire, with 10-gallon and Bola Dark Tan suit IIRC.
Bllackjack MJ early 1996 I believe just after George Burns 100th Birthday if not the day itself (Jan 20th) Was playing in the "old" main casino up front near the gift stand/coat check $25-$150 as usual. MJ walks forward from the back staircase, and sits at 2nd base. I am at 1st Base as usual. Mostly looking at Gift Stand/Coat Check area... musta been looking for a meet-up. He's betting green 1 - 8, and wearing Olive Green silk suit. Me in pinstripe grey and fedora. I was on the lookout for Burn's souvenir chips and asking about them. I have the others as $10 Pavarotti, Sinatra, Anka, and Bennett plus the 5-Year $5. He had very little to say.
Bllackjack MJ early 1996 I believe just after George Burns 100th Birthday if not the day itself (Jan 20th) Was playing in the "old" main casino up front near the gift stand/coat check $25-$150 as usual. MJ walks forward from the back staircase, and sits at 2nd base. I am at 1st Base as usual. Mostly looking at Gift Stand/Coat Check area... musta been looking for a meet-up. He's betting green 1 - 8, and wearing Olive Green silk suit. Me in pinstripe grey and fedora. I was on the lookout for Burn's souvenir chips and asking about them. I have the others as $10 Pavarotti, Sinatra, Anka, and Bennett plus the 5-Year $5. He had very little to say.
Some people need to reimagine their thinking.
February 15th, 2014 at 5:25:14 AM
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Quote: TomspurQuote: aceofspadesYou are correct!
Goonies script
My life makes no sense anymore......I was wrong!!!! My childhood.....my youth.....:)
Thanks crystal and ace :)
Hugs for you!
February 15th, 2014 at 5:30:50 AM
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My casino there's been plenty of sports celebs. NC men's BBall coach Roy Rogers(?) was playing craps. Mike Golic played some BJ. Tony Moeaki likes Roulette. Dallas Clark, too.
February 15th, 2014 at 8:51:57 AM
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LOL! I think you mean Roy Williams. ;)Quote: ewjones080My casino there's been plenty of sports celebs. NC men's BBall coach Roy Rogers was playing craps.
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February 15th, 2014 at 9:11:11 AM
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Quote: Bozin AC.
Both Ballys and Caesars were filled with famous people back then.
Those were the days, playing and then asking the Pit Boss for a Steak Dinner. Being rated on a card on a clipboard, Different time, different place!
Sadly, those days are gone forever.
February 15th, 2014 at 11:28:12 AM
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Quote: Beethoven9thLOL! I think you mean Roy Williams. ;)Quote: ewjones080My casino there's been plenty of sports celebs. NC men's BBall coach Roy Rogers was playing craps.
Yea, he was a little early on the "Trigger".
Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth. - Mahatma Ghandi
February 15th, 2014 at 12:15:51 PM
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Quote: Beethoven9thLOL! I think you mean Roy Williams. ;)Quote: ewjones080My casino there's been plenty of sports celebs. NC men's BBall coach Roy Rogers was playing craps.
LOL. Yeah Roy Williams. Hey at least I had a famous Roy. That's what I get for being too lazy for a 2 second Google search.
February 15th, 2014 at 1:27:12 PM
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Quote: 1BBQuote: Beethoven9thLOL! I think you mean Roy Williams. ;)Quote: ewjones080My casino there's been plenty of sports celebs. NC men's BBall coach Roy Rogers was playing craps.
Yea, he was a little early on the "Trigger".
Ah, that was lame, man. But for some reason, I still got a good chuckle. lol...
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February 15th, 2014 at 4:21:03 PM
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Wasn't gambling with, but chatted with the actor Gary Cole at my job for about an hour. He grew up nearby and his dad frequents my work quite often.
Part of it went on gambling, and part of it went on women. The rest I spent foolishly.
-George Raft
February 15th, 2014 at 4:43:26 PM
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Quote: Beethoven9thQuote: 1BBQuote: Beethoven9thLOL! I think you mean Roy Williams. ;)Quote: ewjones080My casino there's been plenty of sports celebs. NC men's BBall coach Roy Rogers was playing craps.
Yea, he was a little early on the "Trigger".
Ah, that was lame, man. But for some reason, I still got a good chuckle. lol...
Lame is my middle name when it comes to humor as anyone who has suffered through mine already knows. I flunked Humor 101 and no amount of remediation could ever fix that. Glad you got a chuckle.
Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth. - Mahatma Ghandi
February 15th, 2014 at 5:57:52 PM
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I saw the bald head of Charles Barley playing HL BJ at Rivers. Couldn't see more because they had employees just to stand in front of you and I didn't care much. Everyone said it was him playing with a few Pittsburgh Penguins but no names.
I was playing black jack at Turning Stone and Phil Helmeuth came up trying to talk people into poker back in 2002. Another time I think I saw Paul Sorvino playing black jack there.
I was playing black jack at Turning Stone and Phil Helmeuth came up trying to talk people into poker back in 2002. Another time I think I saw Paul Sorvino playing black jack there.
I am a robot.
February 15th, 2014 at 6:30:11 PM
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Gambled with Guy Fieri once at Caesars AC. They were having a celebrity chef series and he was the celebrity that weekend. I was playing a $25 shoe game on the main floor (not high limit), and saw his spiked hair and sunglasses walking around with his 3 or 4 man posse. He made a couple of laps around the casino...it was late about 2-3am, before ambling over to my table. It was just me and one other player, who was Chinese, and had noooo idea who Guy Fieri was. He asked if he could join us...we said sure. He bought in for 2K, and lost it all playing hunches and just generally gambling crazy. I saw him double hard 8 against a 10 for example...I asked him "why" he said "he had a feeling". I'm pretty sure he was drunk when he got to the table, and he got drunker once he was there. The casino hustled over a hot cocktail waitress who seemed to have us as her only table. He would order drinks for the whole table and his posse...shots and beers if I remember correctly, flip the girl a couple of greens every time and away we would go. I'd say he lost the 2K in just under an hour...playing $50 -$200 a hand. He got lucky as hell a couple of times too with his weird doubles and splits. Of course in the end the house got it all. He was a nice guy I guess, asked my advice on how to play half a dozen times...ignored it mostly. But a terrible BJ player. Still it was fun and I had to stop playing because of all the drinks he bought me.
February 16th, 2014 at 10:19:46 AM
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Watched Dennis Rodman get kicked out of the Mirage for grabbing a woman's chest at a craps table....
Played with Joe Theisman at the Mirage.
Most importantly, I think I may have been at the same BJ table, at the Bellagio, with Juiciejennie. Looked like her......
Played with Joe Theisman at the Mirage.
Most importantly, I think I may have been at the same BJ table, at the Bellagio, with Juiciejennie. Looked like her......
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February 16th, 2014 at 12:41:02 PM
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I've gambled with a bunch of Cleveland Browns, a few Cleveland Indians, and former/current/future-ex Cavs coach, Mike Brown.
The only non-athlete I can remember is Fred Willard, I believe post gay-bathhouse/kiddy porn/pervert et al stuff.
If you are local to NE Ohio, I have gambled with Jimmy Hanlin, Gino from All Bets are Off, one of the Fred Martin car guys from TV, and porn star Lindsey Meadows
I am surprised by the size of NFL players. Some are as huge as I expect them to be (ie Browns defensive tackle Phil Taylor) and some are much smaller than I would suspect (former Pittsburgh Steeler Trai Essex).
Trai was a fun guy to have at the table. We made fun Ben Roetheisburger the whole time.
The only non-athlete I can remember is Fred Willard, I believe post gay-bathhouse/kiddy porn/pervert et al stuff.
If you are local to NE Ohio, I have gambled with Jimmy Hanlin, Gino from All Bets are Off, one of the Fred Martin car guys from TV, and porn star Lindsey Meadows
I am surprised by the size of NFL players. Some are as huge as I expect them to be (ie Browns defensive tackle Phil Taylor) and some are much smaller than I would suspect (former Pittsburgh Steeler Trai Essex).
Trai was a fun guy to have at the table. We made fun Ben Roetheisburger the whole time.
Statistics don't lie, they deceive.
February 16th, 2014 at 12:42:54 PM
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Quote: onenickelmiracleI saw the bald head of Charles Barley playing HL BJ at Rivers. Couldn't see more because they had employees just to stand in front of you and I didn't care much. Everyone said it was him playing with a few Pittsburgh Penguins but no names.
I was playing black jack at Turning Stone and Phil Helmeuth came up trying to talk people into poker back in 2002. Another time I think I saw Paul Sorvino playing black jack there.
What was Sir Chuck doing in Pittsburgh? 'Yinz ain't much for basketball up there, far as I know.
Statistics don't lie, they deceive.
February 18th, 2014 at 10:07:42 AM
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Played with a few celebs:
*) Redd Foxx: 1-4; 7 Stud at the Sahara LV -- Staff went out of their way to fawn over him; bought in for $40.00 and proceeded to lose it. He was a hideous 7 Stud player. At least he understood his limitations and quit after dropping his buy. Thanked all of us for the game and announced he'd try his luck at the Craps table.
*) Tom McEvoy: 10-20 7 Stud at Caesar's Palace -- $500 buy-in. Lost it all as he was entertaining out of town guests by putting on a "poker show", not playing serious. I took most of it: donk is as donk does.
*) Puggy Pearson twice: 50-100 Omaha-8. Bought in for $2000, won $300, and left after 45 minutes. When asked why I was leaving, I told everyone at that table to wait for another pigeon as that game wasn't worth it to me since no one had an edge and I wasn't willing to wait for a cooler to win or lose.
*) Puggy Pearson again: 10-20 7 Stud at the then new Bellagio poker room the night he got himself perma-banned. Epic case of tilt, and by that time Puggy couldn't afford a higher staked game (he'd lost at all of them) Unloaded with some of the worst 7 Stud ever played.
*) Redd Foxx: 1-4; 7 Stud at the Sahara LV -- Staff went out of their way to fawn over him; bought in for $40.00 and proceeded to lose it. He was a hideous 7 Stud player. At least he understood his limitations and quit after dropping his buy. Thanked all of us for the game and announced he'd try his luck at the Craps table.
*) Tom McEvoy: 10-20 7 Stud at Caesar's Palace -- $500 buy-in. Lost it all as he was entertaining out of town guests by putting on a "poker show", not playing serious. I took most of it: donk is as donk does.
*) Puggy Pearson twice: 50-100 Omaha-8. Bought in for $2000, won $300, and left after 45 minutes. When asked why I was leaving, I told everyone at that table to wait for another pigeon as that game wasn't worth it to me since no one had an edge and I wasn't willing to wait for a cooler to win or lose.
*) Puggy Pearson again: 10-20 7 Stud at the then new Bellagio poker room the night he got himself perma-banned. Epic case of tilt, and by that time Puggy couldn't afford a higher staked game (he'd lost at all of them) Unloaded with some of the worst 7 Stud ever played.
February 19th, 2014 at 9:01:34 AM
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spencer christian the weatherman at craps in atlantic city. He is now on west coast.
also I am told I was playing next to a famous boxer who likes to gamble....but I forget his name.......(OK OK KIDDING)
also I am told I was playing next to a famous boxer who likes to gamble....but I forget his name.......(OK OK KIDDING)
February 19th, 2014 at 9:26:47 AM
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If he tried to sell you one of these, I can tell you his name.
http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=george+foreman+grill+amazon&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=31559926757&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=161211222704295298&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_43acjut34i_b
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Shed not for her
the bitter tear
Nor give the heart
to vain regret
Tis but the casket
that lies here,
The gem that filled it
Sparkles yet
February 19th, 2014 at 9:33:13 AM
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Quote: BuzzardIf he tried to sell you one of these, I can tell you his name.
http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=george+foreman+grill+amazon&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=31559926757&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=161211222704295298&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_43acjut34i_b
Can you tell us the names of his sons?
Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth. - Mahatma Ghandi
February 19th, 2014 at 9:40:04 AM
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DUHHIIIIIIIII HEARD THAT!
February 19th, 2014 at 10:54:18 AM
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I played blackjack with OJ Simpson and Dwight Clark at the Tropicana many years ago. The only other "celebrity" I remember playing with was Cindy Crawford.
At my age, a "Life In Prison" sentence is not much of a deterrent.
February 19th, 2014 at 5:23:24 PM
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Quote: DRichCindy Crawford.
Lucky ducky :)
“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” - Winston Churchill
February 19th, 2014 at 5:24:02 PM
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Quote: IbeatyouracesQuote: renoThe anecdotes in this thread are a bit surprising to me. I would expect that most of the celebrities mentioned above would be in the private VIP rooms (i.e. The Mansion at MGM) and not rubbing elbows with the unwashed peasants. But if Ray Romano has the discipline to play $10 wagers on a negative expectation bet, good for him. Compared to Charles Barkley and Joe Francis, who lose millions of dollars on these silly childish games, my opinion of Romano just went up significantly.
The name which really surprises me is Britney Spears. I just can't envision her at a craps table with us ugly degenerates. Fish out of water.
Bill Gates is well known for being a $5 blackjack player.
And a 3-6 texas holdem player.
"Quit trying your luck and start trying your skill." Mickey Crimm
February 19th, 2014 at 9:39:46 PM
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If I were famous I'd play the lowest limit in the high limit area, just for the privacy and better atmosphere. $100 bac or BJ sounds good enough for me if I had tons of $$$. Maybe some arm-candy who can try to hustle some chippies from me.
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February 19th, 2014 at 11:53:37 PM
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I always wondered but never found out. Pro basketball and hockey players hanging out playing black jack in Rivers, my only guess would be a celebrity golf tournament or some other event wanting their presence.Quote: Maverick17What was Sir Chuck doing in Pittsburgh? 'Yinz ain't much for basketball up there, far as I know.
I am a robot.
February 20th, 2014 at 12:18:03 AM
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Montel Williams was playing craps at the Wynn the other night. He seemed all right, although on TV he comes off as thinking a little too highly of himself.
EDIT: Also, I saw the Dice Coach playing craps a little while back. It was funny though because when it was his turn to shoot, he rolled: 12, 4, 6, 7-out! I couldn't stop laughing to myself. :D
EDIT: Also, I saw the Dice Coach playing craps a little while back. It was funny though because when it was his turn to shoot, he rolled: 12, 4, 6, 7-out! I couldn't stop laughing to myself. :D
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February 20th, 2014 at 7:13:23 AM
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I played poker quite a bit with Judge Mills Lane at the Cal Neva/Reno. After his TV show he came back to Reno semi-retired. He fronted for an ambulace chasing law firm and did local TV commercials. He spent all of his free time in the Cal Neva poker room. He wore cowboy boots with a pistol in one of them. I don't blame him. He sentenced a lot of guys to hard time and put 7 of them on death row.
Mill refereed 67 championship fights. I asked him who his favoritfe was. "Roberto Duran, he loved it. I could see it in his eyes" Mills said. Here'a direct quote from Mills to me on the death penalty "Its cheaper to water a poppy than feed a prisoner."
As for poker he overplayed ace-king. He was clueless about Omaha 8, he loved double suited trash.
Then Mills suffered a stroke. He layed on his living room floor for 12 hours before his wife came home and found him. Half his body was paralyzed and he lost his speech. No more Mills in the poker games. About a year later one of his kids wheeled him up to the poker game. It was sad to see Mills in such shape. That was about 10 years ago and the old guy is still kicking. But I've heard rumors lately that he is now suffering from demenntia.
Mill refereed 67 championship fights. I asked him who his favoritfe was. "Roberto Duran, he loved it. I could see it in his eyes" Mills said. Here'a direct quote from Mills to me on the death penalty "Its cheaper to water a poppy than feed a prisoner."
As for poker he overplayed ace-king. He was clueless about Omaha 8, he loved double suited trash.
Then Mills suffered a stroke. He layed on his living room floor for 12 hours before his wife came home and found him. Half his body was paralyzed and he lost his speech. No more Mills in the poker games. About a year later one of his kids wheeled him up to the poker game. It was sad to see Mills in such shape. That was about 10 years ago and the old guy is still kicking. But I've heard rumors lately that he is now suffering from demenntia.
"Quit trying your luck and start trying your skill." Mickey Crimm
February 20th, 2014 at 7:40:23 AM
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Quote: mickeycrimmHere'a direct quote from Mills to me on the death penalty "Its cheaper to water a poppy than feed a prisoner."
Sorry, you lost me. What does that mean?
Apparently he was a big death penalty enthusiast, in case that helps.
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