serge 904 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 I think like once a year at least, I read thru this thread when Im bored and get a smile on my face. Someone is going to have to take out those 2 pages of garbage. MODS! agreed.. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 One of the richest Armenians and one of the people responsible for building and reshaping to Las Vegas to its current state passed away.. RIP Kirk Kerkorian Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted June 16, 2015 Author Share Posted June 16, 2015 Damn. Great man, worked incredibly hard, built an impressive empire and helped a lot of people. RIP Kerkor Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted June 16, 2015 Author Share Posted June 16, 2015 Same year, we lose Tarkanian and Kerkorian. Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 It was weird to see him referred to as a 3-time owner of the MGM. How does that work. I think he started it, but then sold it and bought it back twice more? Lol Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted June 16, 2015 Author Share Posted June 16, 2015 I guess its out there somewhere, better than I know it, but it was usually a sell high, buy it back once its near bankrupt, kind of thing. Started when it was a Studio, and then he sold off the hotels once, and then bought back in again at some point. His real legendary status is the stuff he pulled off in the auto industry and how he "manipulated" the stocks of those companies. It didnt always work, but he pulled off some amazing wins. One of my fav things about him was his humble demeanour. The guy donated hundreds of milions of dollars all over the world, and there isnt one building anywhere with his name on it. He never wanted it. He donated a lot to help Armenia grow, and helped with its infrastructure. While others tried to push their own agends, he just wanted to build roads with no mention of who gave the money for it. He would have helped more, but he began to see his money was being stolen by the powers that be, and curtailed his philanthropy in Armenia. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 It was weird to see him referred to as a 3-time owner of the MGM. How does that work. I think he started it, but then sold it and bought it back twice more? Lol Ya basically..He sold and bought back a few times..Has a minority share now I believe.. The part about Kerkorian is his philanthropy..He donated over a $$$Billion just to Armenia..Thats just a part of his charity work.. Good man..Lived a great life.. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 I guess its out there somewhere, better than I know it, but it was usually a sell high, buy it back once its near bankrupt, kind of thing. Started when it was a Studio, and then he sold off the hotels once, and then bought back in again at some point. His real legendary status is the stuff he pulled off in the auto industry and how he "manipulated" the stocks of those companies. It didnt always work, but he pulled off some amazing wins. One of my fav things about him was his humble demeanour. The guy donated hundreds of milions of dollars all over the world, and there isnt one building anywhere with his name on it. He never wanted it. He donated a lot to help Armenia grow, and helped with its infrastructure. While others tried to push their own agends, he just wanted to build roads with no mention of who gave the money for it. He would have helped more, but he began to see his money was being stolen by the powers that be, and curtailed his philanthropy in Armenia. He sure was a player..But I also read somewhere that he lost about $13 Billion during the stock market downturn around 2008...Still a multi billionaire though. I love the fact he refused to have his name on any buildings or roads.. Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted June 16, 2015 Author Share Posted June 16, 2015 Here's another thing that stands out for me. You know you're successful as a casino magnate when your #2 man starts to own/run his own casinos. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Yemenidjian Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Had an amazing time in Vegas. Was quite a whirlwind trip. Didn't play any poker at all which is a first for me. NHL awards were really cool. Was pretty amazing seeing my brother walk up there and get an award. Player turnout to some of the extra events like the golf and the welcome party was pretty low, so I didn't get to meet too many NHLers. Met Brent Burns, Carey Price, Johnny Hockey, Giordano, Jamie Benn, Jordie Benn, JToews, George Parros (not sure why he was there lol), Elliote Friedman, Nick Kypreos. Brent Burns was a really awesome guy. Jamie + Jordie Benn were hilariously hammered every time I saw them. Pretty sure Giordano was on Gaudreau baby sitting duty all week. Shadow Creek Golf Club was incredible. Pretty amazing seeing the name on the lockers in the club house. From Tiger Woods to George Bush to Bill Clinton. I didn't end up tallying up my score but I'm pretty sure I shot about 110. Tough course. Greens were ridiculously fast. Saw Jiri Hudler backstage after the awards. My Buddy said, " Hey Jiri, best speech of the night!". He turned, frowned, and said with a dead serious look on his face "Best speech of the night?.... Best Speech ever!" 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Ottawa_Biatch 288 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Great stories dubey! I'm so jealous you met nick kypreos! Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 Ya, I'm going to need way more details. Feel free to PM, email, call, text......but I need more!!! At least tell me you were there to see Gaudreau get carded everywhere he went. Sounds awesome, being there for your brother must have been special, and it just sounds like such a great memory for you guys. Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Haha, I didn't witness Gaudreau getting carded, but I'm sure he did, he looks like he's 12 in person. Feel free to PM me any questions you may have Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 Haha, I didn't witness Gaudreau getting carded, but I'm sure he did, he looks like he's 12 in person. Feel free to PM me any questions you may have I think for some reason the PM didnt go thru. Public or not, I just need to know......Mike Liut or Sean Burke, which one do you and your brother think was the better Hartford Whalers goalie, and are both just as awesome+amazing in real life as I would imagine that they are?!!?!?!?! Signed, Whalers Fanboy Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 Jamie + Jordie Benn were hilariously hammered every time I saw them. I would have hoped the Dubnyk brothers kept up with them! Link to post Share on other sites
Ottawa_Biatch 288 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Did you meet Toews gf? Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Great stuff Dubey. Parros lives in Vegas now and does lot of charity work. Love that guy. Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 I think for some reason the PM didnt go thru. Public or not, I just need to know......Mike Liut or Sean Burke, which one do you and your brother think was the better Hartford Whalers goalie, and are both just as awesome+amazing in real life as I would imagine that they are?!!?!?!?! Signed, Whalers Fanboy That's a tough one. I'll go with Liut. Never met Burke but I have it on good authority that he is a great guy. Liut I can confirm is a huge beauty and the best goalie agent in the business. Re; keeping up with the Benn brothers. I tried to do my part but those guys are untouchable. My bro had his wife and kid there so he was taking it easy. Also, forgot I got to touch the cup, which I'm pretty sure is against some tradition but whatever. I asked the guy carrying it if I could poor my beer in it and chug it out of the cup because that was a dream of mine but he wasn't having it. Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Did you meet Toews gf? Nope but I did walk by her in the hallway and God damn!! Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted June 27, 2015 Author Share Posted June 27, 2015 Liut I can confirm is a huge beauty and the best goalie agent in the business. Re; keeping up with the Benn brothers. I tried to do my part but those guys are untouchable. I asked the guy carrying it if I could poor my beer in it and chug it out of the cup because that was a dream of mine see these 3 lines right there? Thats what I call perfection. You sir, are playing it right. Link to post Share on other sites
gruven 530 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 I just had the sickest run in Vegas I've ever had. I couldn't win at the WSOP, not in four events, not with the best hand every time, not with lots of chips early, nothing, nada. However, I absolutely crushed the pit (and I'm not really that much of a pit player). I spent 6K in WSOP buyins but won so much I had to leave cash in vegas so as to not be over the 10K travel limit. I couldn't lose at ANYTHING. In 3 spins of the roulette wheel, I verbally called out the winning number twice, and had the ball actually land in the third number and bounce out to the next number. I don't know what I did to deserve it but it was insane..... 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Babying 613 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 I just had the sickest run in Vegas I've ever had. I couldn't win at the WSOP, not in four events, not with the best hand every time, not with lots of chips early, nothing, nada. However, I absolutely crushed the pit (and I'm not really that much of a pit player). I spent 6K in WSOP buyins but won so much I had to leave cash in vegas so as to not be over the 10K travel limit. I couldn't lose at ANYTHING. In 3 spins of the roulette wheel, I verbally called out the winning number twice, and had the ball actually land in the third number and bounce out to the next number. I don't know what I did to deserve it but it was insane..... Did you have any tax taken by IRS? Link to post Share on other sites
gruven 530 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Did you have any tax taken by IRS? Nope. Very very careful. Never cashed over 5K in chips at the cage at one time, and even though I hit two slots jackpots, I played machines with under 1200 payouts because that's the tax number there. Link to post Share on other sites
Babying 613 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Nope. Very very careful. Never cashed over 5K in chips at the cage at one time, and even though I hit two slots jackpots, I played machines with under 1200 payouts because that's the tax number there. Yes $5k is the magic number to avoid. Congrats on the win. Link to post Share on other sites
gruven 530 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Yes $5k is the magic number to avoid. Congrats on the win. It wasn't easy. At one point, I had 20K in Aria 1K chips. Helps to know the rules. Link to post Share on other sites
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