Henderson hospital uses video poker in rehab

[Dan Druff]

http://www.ktnv.com/positivelylv/hea...ines-for-rehab



Cliffs: Hospital using video poker machine (for play money) in order to help patients with brain injuries recover.

... And here Rob Singer said that video poker rots your brain!

[Alan Mendelson]

I know this is true. People who play video poker -- or any card game -- are more likely to fight off all sorts of mental deficiencies including Alzheimer. It's the thinking that keeps you alert. Of course the same is true playing chess or even checkers to some degree.

[mickeycrimm]

She's playing 10/7 Double Bonus too. She held one 4. It must be Singer special play. LOL!

[Alan Mendelson]

She's playing 10/7 Double Bonus too. She held one 4. It must be Singer special play. LOL!

Okay, I laughed.

[Ozzy]

She's playing 10/7 Double Bonus too. She held one 4. It must be Singer special play. LOL!

She must be one of SINGERS former students.

[Rob.Singer]

She started with 400 credits and now has 4975.

That's my girl!

[Count Room]

She started with 400 credits and now has 4975.

That's my girl!

I wouldn't speak of her progress prematurely here, Rob. We don't know for sure if she was able to quit and leave the hospital while she was still 4,500+ credits ahead.

[james40]

I wouldn't speak of her progress prematurely here, Rob. We don't know for sure if she was able to quit and leave the hospital while she was still 4,500+ credits ahead.

If it remains true to life, she became a gambling addict and later declares bankruptcy.

[Count Room]

If it remains true to life, she became a gambling addict and later declares bankruptcy.

All kidding around aside, that's actually a legitimate concern here. Fake video poker might be an enjoyable and invaluable rehabilitative tool for these hospital patients, but what happens when these semi-vulnerable people are discharged back onto the Nevada streets crowded with casinos?

[Rob.Singer]

All kidding around aside, that's actually a legitimate concern here. Fake video poker might be an enjoyable and invaluable rehabilitative tool for these hospital patients, but what happens when these semi-vulnerable people are discharged back onto the Nevada streets crowded with casinos?

Poor james should be able to deduce that, count. However, he remains stuck on trying his hardest to say things about me that he thinks bothers me and helps him feel better because of his hate factor. Some people like saying my real name to get there--Argentino--while other jealous souls simply lie. But james seems to relish bringing up my bankruptcy which occurred 21 years ago!, which had little to do vp, and in doing so only added to my wealth. Look at it as a sliver of an example of how Donald Trump operated with his BK. That's why I laugh at and actually enjoy it when envious losers like him need to bring it up. It shows how well I've done in getting under their skin

VP games in Nevada hospitals are a stupid idea. Most people there are gambling addicts, the same number are in denial, and they just don't need the false encouragement.

[redietz]

I tend to agree with the assessment that it's a bad idea in the long run. There are a hundred better options to video poker.

[james40]

Poor james should be able to deduce that, count. However, he remains stuck on trying his hardest to say things about me that he thinks bothers me and helps him feel better because of his hate factor. Some people like saying my real name to get there--Argentino--while other jealous souls simply lie. But james seems to relish bringing up my bankruptcy which occurred 21 years ago!, which had little to do vp, and in doing so only added to my wealth. Look at it as a sliver of an example of how Donald Trump operated with his BK. That's why I laugh at and actually enjoy it when envious losers like him need to bring it up. It shows how well I've done in getting under their skin

VP games in Nevada hospitals are a stupid idea. Most people there are gambling addicts, the same number are in denial, and they just don't need the false encouragement.

Must have hit a little close to home since you weren't mentioned.

Of course your wife and family must have been so proud of you going BK, just like Donald Trump. What a laugh.

[Alan Mendelson]

I don't think Trump did a PERSONAL bankruptcy, did he?

There's a big difference between a business bankruptcy and a personal bankruptcy.

Business bankruptcies are done all the time. While it's not something that you are proud of and it does hurt people -- it can be a way to preserve jobs for employees and to keep the business operating.

By the way, one of my long time advertising clients recently filed for Chapter 11 and stuck me for an amount equal to about 50% of my net income for one month. Fuck him.

[Count Room]

I don't think Trump did a PERSONAL bankruptcy, did he?

There's a big difference between a business bankruptcy and a personal bankruptcy.

Business bankruptcies are done all the time. While it's not something that you are proud of and it does hurt people -- it can be a way to preserve jobs for employees and to keep the business operating.

By the way, one of my long time advertising clients recently filed for Chapter 11 and stuck me for an amount equal to about 50% of my net income for one month. Fuck him.

I don't want to stray too far off topic, but filing a big business bankruptcy (such as Trump's) can ruin small creditors.

Numerous small vendors & contractors complained about Trump's inability/unwillingness to pay.

Business bankruptcies might save jobs within the company doing the filing, but the creditors may have to lay off workers as a ripple effect.

[Alan Mendelson]

I don't want to stray too far off topic, but filing a big business bankruptcy (such as Trump's) can ruin small creditors.

Numerous small vendors & contractors complained about Trump's inability/unwillingness to pay.

Business bankruptcies might save jobs within the company doing the filing, but the creditors may have to lay off workers as a ripple effect.

There is no question that a lot of people get hurt when one company files for bankruptcy. When I was covering the airlines in Miami back in the 1980s and they were dropping like flies into bankruptcy court (Air Florida, Northeastern, Pan Am, Braniff, PBA, Eastern, TWA and the list went on and on) a lot of companies got hurt. I remember when lawyer I interviewed telling me that it was like a chain reaction with a long line of people standing one-by-one waiting to get punched in the eye by the person ahead of them.

[james40]

There is no question that a lot of people get hurt when one company files for bankruptcy. When I was covering the airlines in Miami back in the 1980s and they were dropping like flies into bankruptcy court (Air Florida, Northeastern, Pan Am, Braniff, PBA, Eastern, TWA and the list went on and on) a lot of companies got hurt. I remember when lawyer I interviewed telling me that it was like a chain reaction with a long line of people standing one-by-one waiting to get punched in the eye by the person ahead of them.

We weren't talking about business bankruptcy, we were talking about gamblers going BK. When I read about the big time poker players declaring bankruptcy, I don't think "what an astute businessman", I think "what a deadbeat asshole". Gamblers declare bankruptcy because their lines of credit are cut off, they can't borrow any more and they owe too much. Instead of getting a grip on the addiction, they go BK and start the cycle again.

[RS__]

We weren't talking about business bankruptcy, we were talking about gamblers going BK. When I read about the big time poker players declaring bankruptcy, I don't think "what an astute businessman", I think "what a deadbeat asshole". Gamblers declare bankruptcy because their lines of credit are cut off, they can't borrow any more and they owe too much. Instead of getting a grip on the addiction, they go BK and start the cycle again.

Isn't that what Rob did when he filed for bankruptcy?

[james40]

Isn't that what Rob did when he filed for bankruptcy?

Here's a story about a big time poker pro, he's filed for BK twice in three years. The story is from 2015, but he's still out there grinding away, still owing money. Two BK's in three years, another astute gambler. The amazing thing is he still can't give up gambling.

Disgraced poker pro Erick "E-Dog" Lindgren has filed for bankruptcy in Las Vegas having only been declared bankrupt three years ago.

Lindgren, a former member of Team Full Tilt and 2 time WSOP and WPT winner lost fortunes on sports betting, and after the Full Tilt gravy train came to an abrupt halt on Black Friday his ability to pay off his creditors dried up, leaving him with millions in debt and no way of paying it. Shockingly, this debt included a $2m payment from Full Tilt mistakenly deposited into his account, which he nevertheless spent.

PokerStars have sued Lindgren for failing to return this money, and also filed papers in January pertaining to the non-repayment of a separate $531,807 loan. PokerStars are seeking $2.5m from Lindgren.

According to Bloomberg.com, Lindgren’s 2012 bankruptcy was closed without clearing up his debts, which included a $3.8m debt to the IRS.

Lindgren looks unlikely to be able to pay PokerStars off anytime soon, as yesterday he filed papers to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Las Vegas listing assets worth less than $50,000. Given that Lindgren has over $10.2m in live tournament winnings alone, it's certainly a sorry state of affairs for a once respected pro to have to file once again for bankruptcy.

Nevertheless, Lindgren continues to grind out the tournies, and only last week he final tablesd the $1.5k "Millionaire Maker" event at the WSOP, taking 7th place for a $193,675 payout. Chances are, however, that "E-Dog" probably didn't get to see that money for much longer than it took him to get it from the cage.

[quahaug]

I don't think Trump did a PERSONAL bankruptcy, did he?

There's a big difference between a business bankruptcy and a personal bankruptcy.

Business bankruptcies are done all the time. While it's not something that you are proud of and it does hurt people -- it can be a way to preserve jobs for employees and to keep the business operating.

By the way, one of my long time advertising clients recently filed for Chapter 11 and stuck me for an amount equal to about 50% of my net income for one month. Fuck him.

I hear you. Are you ahead lifetime on that client?

[redietz]

Trump's five casino bankruptcies are a record for the industry. His Plaza Hotel also went bankrupt.

Hard to go bankrupt in the US casino business multiple times.

The fascinating thing, however, are the 3500 or so lawsuits he either filed against sub-contractors or they filed against him. Basically, twice a week for his lifetime Trump has sued someone or had someone sue him. If the other party doesn't have legal on retainer, he sues them. If they do, they sue him.

Obviously, contracts mean almost nothing in his art of the deal.

Hard to design a US budget when you're relying on bankruptcy and non-payment of contracts as your base business strategies every week of your life for 40 years.

Funny stuff.