Originally Posted by
Rob.Singer
This whole sub-discussion can be put up on the big screen starring two self-described top-of-the-heap AP's: Bob Dancer and Mike Shackleford. And I mention them because they are both perceived as high-profile, and unlike the plethora of cowardly anonymous boasters and life-beaters here, they are both real known people in the gambling business.
Dancer was asked to retire from his vp addiction to help his ill wife. He despicably told her to shove it (which one would expect any problem gambler to do--especially an aging one). I'm guessing that Dancer was simply trying to hide his inability to get out of the video poker business (which supplies him with the funds to keep on playing the poker machines) because he had very little in retirement savings or benefits (yes, Shirley soaked him dry in the divorce), and losing his home and his wife got out-ranked by his very serious habit. I also heard that Shack's wife left him but don't know if that's true. But anyone who had to beg forum members for cash OF COURSE is gonna hear from the wife about it.