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Breaking Vegas

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Rocketman95, Jul 14, 2004.

  1. Rocketman95

    Rocketman95 Hangout Boy

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    Anyone watching? It's the story of the MIT students who counted cards in Vegas. It's on the History Channel.
     
  2. rezdawg

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    Read "Bringing Down the House"

    Same story...solid read
     
  3. Rocketman95

    Rocketman95 Hangout Boy

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    Yeah, but I'm hooked on all things Vegas right now since we're going in 10 days!
     
  4. KaiSeR SoZe

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    I saw it like a month or 2 back, are you expecting to break Vegas? I'd just say go out there and fun, who cares if you lose a grand or two
     
  5. codell

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    I actually got this book as an Xmas present, but have yet to read it.

    Trader Jorge said it was good though.

    Sounds like a great idea for a movie.
     
  6. rezdawg

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    I believe Kevin Spacey is directing the movie...not sure when its coming out.

    Vegas is the best. Ever.
     
  7. Rocketman95

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    Oh no, not at all. I just like watching or reading about stuff like this. To me, the appeal of blackjack is finding a fun table and spending a few hours with some outgoing people. Sure, I'd prefer to win, but having fun is what matters.
     
  8. Jeff

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    What is the friggin' deal with Las Vegas? Man, I am sick of seeing professional poker, celebrity poker, celebrity blackjack, reality shows set in Vegas, movies set in Vegas, variety shows, documentaries, commercials, news stories....ARRRRRGH!!!

    Who freakin' cares?
     
  9. Rocketman95

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    I do! :D

    As does everyone in my family. I've known families like that my whole life and never understood it. Frankly, I felt like you do now.

    Then I went.
     
  10. codell

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    Really???

    I figure someone would make that into a movie.

    Casino is the best Vegas movie ever though.
     
  11. rezdawg

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    Get out of my house!!

    :D
     
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    Saw it about a month ago. Thought it was funny that the casinos went as far as to hire a detective to break up the ring. It's legal, leave them alone!

    At the end it mentions that another group is growing that is planning to do the same thing in a few years.
     

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