Originally Posted by redietz View Post
I was never "famous," but people in sports betting circles did know who I was.

I have to say, regarding Mr. "Singer," that he was the front-and-center writer in Gaming Today for years, with his smiling countenance on the front page more often than not. Since that tabloid was circulated to the tune of what, 30K or thereabouts (?) and on display for decades in every Las Vegas sports book, I have to say that in most ways people define "famous," he was famous. He was certainly famous in Las Vegas.

As for myself, I'm not famous, but I was in Playbook on newsstands, distributed nationally, for more than a decade, and my reputation was solid as a rock, which is why I was vetted to be in Who's Who in Sports Gambling (1984) and why Billy Walters hired me. The Playbook circulation had to be in the 50K or more range weekly, maybe two to three times that depending on year, so I guess people did know who I was.

Now compare that to the current crop of forum luminaries, who type online while using pseudonyms. No wonder people don't get married until 30 years old these days. Hiding in parents' basements and half their communication is anonymous, like kindergarten kids wearing superhero masks at recess. In general, they don't know how to compete or conduct themselves or get laid.

But, as Russell Brand says, "That's just what I think. What do YOU think? Put your comments below." Only sign them with a real name and address so you can play with the grown-ups.
I'll be glad to post up my real name....right after you deliver your credit score to Todd Wittelles. I won't hold my breath. Hahahahahaha!!!!