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:) Dancer is a fuddy-duddy who, if he played his income and marriage games right throughout his life, would have been able to comfortably retire like most people over 55 and younger than him, long ago. But I give him credit to have been able to keep going to casinos and sit for long hours at the machines. That tells me his mind is still in top shape.Quote:
Originally Posted by PIGGY BANKER
Where does his deity come from?
I don't know about his income level and nor do I care, but maybe he just enjoys what he does. You could give me Jeff Bezos' net worth all in cash and I'd still keep beating casino games. I'll never quit! Quitting is for losers.
It's probably more all in what you believe you enjoy doing without further exploration than anything else. I never thought that was what life was all about. People by nature seek out different experiences.
Why is quitting gambling for losers? Not everyone enjoys spending hours in a smoke-filled atmosphere or staring for hours at computer screens or green cloth.
Is Dancer in the Gambling Hall of Fame yet?
Is it really all gone? Maybe there's a couple multi line games left.
100% agree.Quote:
Originally Posted by jbjb
He is with group of 15 chasing the JeepQuote:
Originally Posted by FABismonteI too am curious. What is this alleged "big play?"Quote:
Originally Posted by mickeycrimmWhats the big play at the Palms?Quote:
Originally Posted by PIGGY BANKER
I have not been down there since the first night I played, is this still the case? I can see that if the games were locked up, they might not make them get off to shut them down and change them.Quote:
Originally Posted by MaxPen
All gone according to the gospel of Anthony Curtis
Whatever day I made that post, I walked in to see for myself. It was still going on the 2- 5 play machines.Quote:
Originally Posted by AxelWolfI have not been down there since the first night I played, is this still the case? I can see that if the games were locked up, they might not make them get off to shut them down and change them.Quote:
Originally Posted by MaxPen
You have pretty much been wrong on most of the stuff you posted regarding this. As well you have implied that you were actually playing it. You have pretty much proven to be full of bullshit. Run along and bring up another ancient thread from the archives.Quote:
Originally Posted by PIGGY BANKER
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Originally Posted by MaxPenYou have pretty much been wrong on most of the stuff you posted regarding this. As well you have implied that you were actually playing it. You have pretty much proven to be full of bullshit. Run along and bring up another ancient thread from the archives.Quote:
Originally Posted by PIGGY BANKER
Now I have to wonder if that Jeep is really a 4-wheel drive Prius.
He's in the Video Poker Hall of Fame.Quote:
Originally Posted by PIGGY BANKER
About Hall of Fames:
First I have never even heard of the Gambling Hall of Fame until this thread. When I looked it up and saw the members, I don't see a lot of players. I see casino owners and executives, Like Steve Wynn, Jackie Gaughn, Gary Loveman. I see entertainers....lots. Boxing promoter Don King. Nevada national and local politicians. In short this is a hall of fame for people who helped build and expands that gambling industry, not for successful gamblers.
Where Dancer belongs is the video poker HoF and while I am not familiar, mickeycrimm says he is there. But here's the thing with these kinds of HoF's like video poker or blackjack. First of all, there seems to be a little of the 'good old boys club' to them. A lot of politics. Second for every person in these HoF's, there are many more that were even more successful that didn't gain, or want that kind of notoriety. I mean the reward for a successful gambler/player is money, not some plaque on a wall and in the case of the Blackjack HoF, exclusion from the casino that the HoF guy runs. ;)
Now this era of internet forums, brings more of us out into the open that past eras. But there is still a sense of anonymity. And there has to be to achieve any kind of longevity.
I don't know, I am not looking down on HoF members or that accolade. I am just saying, I am sure some of the best video poker players are NOT in the video poker hall of Fame. Same with Blackjack. And what about guys like Mickey and Axel and so many more that aren't limited to one game, but are machine "specialists". Is there an AP hall of fame? :confused: And unlike blackjack players who "retire" or have retirement forced upon them, other advantage player play throughout their lives, even if they slow down. They aren't going to want to have their real name listed in any HoF, as that would be the end of their careers.
kewlJ, good post and all correctly stated.
What you're trying to say kew is someone like you believes there should be a spot for you in some Blackjack HoF down the road, and if not then it just isn't fair. Maybe, maybe not. But really....how important is something like that?
Agreed.Quote:
Originally Posted by PIGGY BANKER
Who cares about these things? Take Pete Rose. He played baseball very good and he's famous. What difference does it make if he's in some stupid "hall" or not? Absolutely zilch!
I do this for the money. Screw the rest of the bullshit.
What I am saying Rob, is that in late 2003 when I became interested in blackjack and began thinking, wondering, and learning if I could make a living playing blackjack, my motivation was making a living and making money. There was no thought of any HoF. It was and continues to be about the Benjamins and making a living doing something I enjoy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rob.Singer
Much to the displeasure of two current BJHoF members, I made public a meeting that I had with them, where they suggested I begin to "rehabilitate" my image if I had any future interest. Well, I don't have any interest right now, nor any time in the near future as I intend to play blackjack as long as there are beatable games and hopefully that will be decades.
And while I can't say with any certainty how I will feel down the road, just that idea...."rehabilitate an image" lends to the politics involved and is a further turn off to me. That shouldn't be what any HoF should be about. It should be about accomplishment, not who likes who, or who is in "the good old boys club".
My motivation continues to be financial, and making money doing something I enjoy. I am not competing with other players, only with my own goals and ambitions, and I am real happy with my achievements where I am at. :)
OK. But is it really possible to even be considered as a BJ HoF inductee if one gets banned from the all-important WoV?