Great read on casino host and their workings

[dvandentop]

Most Vegas nuts already know about this guy but I thought it was a damn good read about the host and what goes on and how some of the big players really play.

http://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/confessions-of-the-man-who-wins-big-when-you-lose-it-all-in-vegas?share=c

[foamy]

Well that fucker don't know dvandentop and goldengreeke you 2 would fuck him up. hhh

[Blase]

OMG. I'm not even all the way through, but this is like, the best article ever!!!

What a smart dude - dumpster diving to get casino mailing lists and waiting at the airport to write down the names on the limo drivers' placards! He may be a douche, but you gotta admire his tenacity and methods.

[slotbender]

Most Vegas nuts already know about this guy but I thought it was a damn good read about the host and what goes on and how some of the big players really play.

http://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/confessions-of-the-man-who-wins-big-when-you-lose-it-all-in-vegas?share=c

An interesting read! I had always suspected that casino host's check the credit worthiness on "players of interest". Thanks Derek!

[Luv2spin]

Great article, very interesting, thanks for posting it!

[dvandentop]

OMG. I'm not even all the way through, but this is like, the best article ever!!!

What a smart dude - dumpster diving to get casino mailing lists and waiting at the airport to write down the names on the limo drivers' placards! He may be a douche, but you gotta admire his tenacity and methods.
Yeah he is a go getter he is loaded just off a few whales losses. Insane for sure.. That is why my guess about internal host to get about 5 to 10 percent even if they are working for the casino direct.

[Luckylinda123]

Thanks there is lots of money being spent by the whales. He has gotten some for himself. Clever guy

[SoCalRob]

Thanks for posting that dvandentop! That was actually a really fucking awesome article to read. I learned something new. I never realized how much money Barona made and/or the lengths a little NA casino would go to get whale there. I can't believe Steve still freelances for them.

[SoCalRob]

I also think I might buy that book.

[dvandentop]

I also think I might buy that book.

i am sure it would be a good read. he has tons of great stories would be great to shadow him on a busy weekend in vegas i am sure it is nuts

[sondor]

I have seen him on shows, but that was a really good read....Thanks

[SoCalRob]

i am sure it would be a good read. he has tons of great stories would be great to shadow him on a busy weekend in vegas i am sure it is nuts
I'm buying it on my iPad for my cruise in November. It's only $6.

[TwoArmedBandito]

Great read. Thanks !

[Georgiagambler]

Funny I just read the article and I don't know if I love the guy for his honesty or hate that he seems like an ass. But definitely puts it into real perspective.


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[SoCalRob]

Funny I just read the article and I don't know if I love the guy for his honesty or hate that he seems like an ass. But definitely puts it into real perspective.


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You love him. He comes across as a dick..but i think he's very very smart and based on the last line in the article, he definitely seems to care about his whales(or some of them at least). I'm saddened by the guys that offed themselves, but truthfully, if you don't have the money to be gambling....DONT GAMBLE. That's my advice.

[hlaburg]

I also think I might buy that book.


He's book is very good and highly entertaining! I recommend it...

[SoCalRob]

He's book is very good and highly entertaining! I recommend it...
Thanks Leah. I'm going to buy it for my cruise. I look forward to it!

[emmas]

Enjoyable read but what an ass. Very clever guy who has learned how to part people with their money, but still very much an ass.

[boots]

Enjoyable read but what an ass. Very clever guy who has learned how to part people with their money, but still very much an ass.

My thoughts exactly! An ass, and a boor. Who doesn't even know what kind of glass to drink Champagne out of. And clearly lacks self-esteem, if he needs to pose with a hot woman to make himself look successful.

[20cardmg]

This makes me want to have a host less LOL..what a jackhole. Really not sure I need one anyway. Interesting read though..Thanks Derek for posting!!!

[twinslotaddicts]

Very fun to read, I also think someone on FB referenced it but I ignored it at the time.

Ang

[owls]

Great read...I'll never play enough to have a host, but love to read about the internal workings of casinos. Thanks for the link.

[Ezlife]

this article was insane, what a good read

[TexasLady]

Thanks for sharing it was a great read.