Tales of Triumph: The Way, Way Back
They say you’ll never know the sweet smell of a fresh bloom until you’ve languished beneath the sod from time to time. And it was supposed to be that savory type of day – my friend Rick’s birthday – when we settled upon Boston’s Encore casino with a hefty roll in our wallets and the highest of hopes in our hearts.
Jul 165 min read
A Character Study: The Sugar Ray
The most formidable presence within casino walls (aside from the House, of course), is undoubtedly the man who employs a strategy to hit and not be hit. That’s why we call this slickster the Sugar Ray.
Jul 122 min read
The Thirty Percent Rule: While Ahead is When Thy Shall Quit
The only challenge comes in the form of the almighty discipline. In the event your new bankroll dissipates into nothingness, you must resist the urge to dig into your pocket to keep the meter running.
Jun 293 min read
Tales of Triumph: The Final Chip
With beginner’s luck comes a blind arrogance, and I had an abundance of it back in the fall of 1997. Although a novice dice roller at the time, my track record remained unblemished at the craps table.
May 313 min read
A Character Study: The Joe Montana
The clock is tickin’ and he’s taking a lickin’. His hand scrambles into the pocket, searching for a hint of salvation and feeling nothing but lint.
He’s well behind in this struggle, but this is no time to panic or fret. He’s got ‘em right where he wants them. After all, he’s the Comeback Kid.
May 162 min read
