I also re-read the entire thread last nite...Lived in Vegas from 1979-1994....I knew the whole cast of characters, too many to name here...The guy most responsible for getting me in the business was Willie Nelson himself, Frankie M....could go on for hours about him and his old sports service Right Way Sports...also in the same complex was Jasper's service and the original Don Best office.....I'm sure I know alot of posters here that were around during those days......the days back then were really the good ole days in Vegas...
Little Caesars Dealer 78ish - 82/83
Wow, Siked to see this chat.. sorry it's been awhile since anyones posted.
I remember working a 24 hours shift because I was the only experienced crap dealer and the town was full for a fight or something. Think I pulled in $36 total in tips for the 3 shifts.
All the regulars (mostly cabbies) took me under their belt, or were nicer to me at least than most.. Because I was a young guy from Boston,, so every time I called a "the Hard way" they would all shout "the hahhhhd way" in unison.. Every friggen time. But I could deal a good game, which was the case with many there. The regs used to make sure to come over to the side I was dealing.. usually because the others only had a year or so under their belt.
I worked for Shelly and Gus... Also worked for Shelly in his wine business after shifts.. many thought I was his kid. Stayed in touch with him up until about 3-4 years ago. Hope he's still going strong.
The stories, the memories.. wow, what an experience.
Wow, Siked to see this chat.. sorry it's been awhile since anyones posted.
I remember working a 24 hours shift because I was the only experienced crap dealer and the town was full for a fight or something. Think I pulled in $36 total in tips for the 3 shifts.
All the regulars (mostly cabbies) took me under their belt, or were nicer to me at least than most.. Because I was a young guy from Boston,, so every time I called a "the Hard way" they would all shout "the hahhhhd way" in unison.. Every friggen time. But I could deal a good game, which was the case with many there. The regs used to make sure to come over to the side I was dealing.. usually because the others only had a year or so under their belt.
I worked for Shelly and Gus... Also worked for Shelly in his wine business after shifts.. many thought I was his kid. Stayed in touch with him up until about 3-4 years ago. Hope he's still going strong.
The stories, the memories.. wow, what an experience.
We were telling stories about Avello this afternoon..the head sports guy from South Pointe is down here today along with his buddy J.W. They both had me in stiches laughing about the old days...the head guy from Las Palmas was also with us and was telling stories about his days as a ticket writer at Ballays...the head guy at South Pointe used to run the Gold Coast Properties...some good times over a few brews this afternoon..
I spend alot of times on the forums and this is a terrific thread.
In my younger days I was at the Little Caesers because it was cheap and the hot dogs were awesome. I made three plays and the ticket said 1) 1) and 2). I was freaking out because I paid 440 for the ticket and it looked like I wagered 4 dollars. The writer said don't worry about it they would take care of it.
They paid the full amount on the winning wagers and I guess it had to do with avoiding with the wagering tax that they wrote the wagers at 1/100th of the value. I guess after I was in Little Caesars for a month they thought I was a regular.
Fishead is one of my favorite posters of all time, wonder how many times he and I spoke at the Castaways without knowing each other. Castaways was a great joint.
In my younger days I was at the Little Caesers because it was cheap and the hot dogs were awesome. I made three plays and the ticket said 1) 1) and 2). I was freaking out because I paid 440 for the ticket and it looked like I wagered 4 dollars. The writer said don't worry about it they would take care of it.
They paid the full amount on the winning wagers and I guess it had to do with avoiding with the wagering tax that they wrote the wagers at 1/100th of the value. I guess after I was in Little Caesars for a month they thought I was a regular.
Fishead is one of my favorite posters of all time, wonder how many times he and I spoke at the Castaways without knowing each other. Castaways was a great joint.
