Call me "The Rake"...
by EdmondDantes on 02/23/08
As you might know, for the past few months I've been counting down to the purchase of a 49-table card room in Central California. Early in my poker career, it was obvious to me that, given my propensity to stack off light, the only way for me to beat the rake was to, in fact, become it. To that end, I found a card room for sale and spent the better part of the last two years trying to pull the deal together. It’s been a draining process and I'm happy to report that as of midday Thursday, we received our final regulatory approvals and by Friday afternoon, the prior owners tossed us the keys and said, "Have at it!" If anyone’s interested, I’ll post a journal of the entire sordid process.
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DeuceSeven says
Wow that's pretty amazing. Kind of reminds me of one of my buddies who always wanted to own a sports bar. To my knowledge he never went through with it as we didn't keep in touch after I graduated. Good luck with this endeavor!!!!!!!02/23/08
lakeoffire says
Congrats! Your the hardest working person I know and I'm proud to call you my friend. You deserve it...good luck! I think this belongs on the home page for a while...02/23/08
SixWays says
Very cool. Congrats. What games are offered?02/23/08
EdmondDantes says
Club One Casino, the biggest card room in Central California, limit, NL, Omaha, Blackjack, etc.02/24/08
ClubOne says
Capitalism at its finest. Ed Dantes pulled off a miracle... think 1980 US Ice Hockey. No one in their right mind sells the rake. Ed convinced a guy to do it....kind of like getting a guy to fold bullets pre-flop. Nice work...Let's have big two rags cheer.02/24/08
Anonymous says
yaaaaaaay!02/24/08
Mr_Taterhead says
Congrats. Cant wait to visit.02/24/08
xxrod17xx says
I want to hear the whole story...I also want a job when I move out there haha! Congrats man if I ever make it out there I am stopping in and playing.02/25/08
brad2002tj says
I'll be by in August.02/25/08
Anonymous says
You truly are a BALLER02/25/08
Landlord79 says
Good news!! Congratulations! Taterhead and I need to get a trip scheduled and come see your new setup. Hope to see it soon!02/26/08
Anonymous says
I want to hear the whole sordid story!Shane
03/07/08
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