Merry Christmas Everyone

davidpom

Banned
Hi, I just wanted to wish everyone here on the BlackjackInfo boards a very Merry Christmas! It might be a day or so early, but I'm probably going to be pretty busy on Christmas Day itself - so thought I'd take the opportunity to pass on my wishes whilst I remembered!

I'd say its been a pretty interesting year for many of us. For some of us it's probably been good, and we've been treated to some incredible bargains at department stores, and in Las Vegas holiday deals! For others, life has probably been a struggle, trying to keep up with mortgage / rent payments, power bills, phone bills, whilst maintaining some degree of sanity with the real world...

Whatever type of year you've personally had - don't panic! A new year will soon begin. A new year with opportunities to grow, to flourish, and to become who / what / where you want to be. And before then, we have the joy of Christmas time. Yes, it's that time when western nations (and some others) celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, through the coming together of families, the exchange of presents, and the eating of feasts (for those who can afford them).

I'm a big fan of charities, especially at Christmas time. Have you had a winning year? Consider donating some of those winnings to your favourite charity. Have you got spare food after the Christmas Day meals? Consider the age-old Boxing Day tradition and box up food to take to your nearest homeless shelter. If you've had a bad year, then consider contacting a charity for assistance... don't try to cope alone!

However you spend your Christmas season, may it be a time filled with love, with joy, with peace, and with friends and family. Have a great Christmas everyone!

David
 
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Nazgul

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davidpom said:
Hi, I just wanted to wish everyone here on the Las Vegas Advisor boards a very Merry Christmas!
True to form. Merry Christmas David. :toast:
 

davidpom

Banned
Nothing changes huh?

Ah, the perils of cut and paste. My apologies. In any case, the wishes are genuine! I really and sincerely do wish you all a Merry Christmas.

Bah humbug? So be it. But I still wish you the compliments of the season. Perhaps you might one day understand the real reason for Christmas, and change your heart and attitude towards others.... in any case, I'm not judging. And for the record, the reason for Christmas is not to visit my "stupid site"! I'm not bothered whether you visit or not, in the same way that I'm not bothered whether Obama or McCain is in the Whitehouse. :)

Please do have a peaceful and joyful festive season - despite the Grinch attempting to steal my good wishes and make them bad. Bah humbug indeed! Isn't that a Scrooge McDuck famous saying? Just thinking...
 

UK-21

Well-Known Member
David,

So why do you think all of your UK casino memberships were pulled in one foul swoop?

It's interesting that on this site, several posters have stated they've been banned from wherever, but nobody wants to talk about the reason, or speculate, as to why?

I put a flag up some weeks ago, and despite it being relatively early on in the evening thought it prudent to get up and walk away - rather than continuing to play.

Newb99
 

davidpom

Banned
Hi Brutus, thanks for the Christmas wishes. Who was looking for me? Hmmm. Could be anyone. Well, if they're looking, I'm here.

Newb99 - why did my memberships go? I was never given an official reason. I asked several of the casinos why the memberships were pulled (via letter), and received the standard "under rules of membership we can cancel or revoke a membership at any time, for any reason - and we don't have to tell you why" reply. I expect that it's because they flagged me as a "counter" and were protecting their investment. I can understand that (if it is the case). I guess I'll never get to know - I can't do much if they won't tell me.

Or maybe they just didn't like me... :-(

In any case, I no longer live in the UK, so they can ban me all they like!
 

UK-21

Well-Known Member
davidpom said:
Hi Brutus, thanks for the Christmas wishes. Who was looking for me? Hmmm. Could be anyone. Well, if they're looking, I'm here.

Newb99 - why did my memberships go? I was never given an official reason. I asked several of the casinos why the memberships were pulled (via letter), and received the standard "under rules of membership we can cancel or revoke a membership at any time, for any reason - and we don't have to tell you why" reply. I expect that it's because they flagged me as a "counter" and were protecting their investment. I can understand that (if it is the case). I guess I'll never get to know - I can't do much if they won't tell me.

Or maybe they just didn't like me... :-(

In any case, I no longer live in the UK, so they can ban me all they like!
Thanks for the reply. After however many years of the welcome mats being out though, curious that you were suddenly flagged up as a counter? Something must have happened to make the sirens go off.

Anyway, all the best.

Newb99
 

davidpom

Banned
Hi Newb99, yes, certainly something did happen... but what it was I'm not aware of. All I know is that my 23 memberships at London-based casinos (and ultimately, the others around the UK) all went tumble... tumble... tumble... within a 3 day period. I noticed the first one the night before my birthday when I was going to go and play some blackjack. Got to the desk, presented my card, and was told that my membership was terminated. Huh? I asked why, they wouldn't give me a reason, and told me I needed to "write to the membership committee". I asked why again, and the bouncer offered to show me out. I took that as a sign not to protest.

I thought "maybe it's a mistake". So the day after my birthday I tried to visit several of the other London casinos. "Sorry sir, you are no longer welcome here."... standard response. Bizarre, crazy, and after 8 years of loyal play! I wrote to several of these also (different chains) and received the same form of standard letter in reply.

So, the casinos had their reasons. I'll never know what they are. I assume they didn't like me taking their money via counting. I should have been better at disguising that perhaps - my error. But you'd think after the years of loyal play and trackable rating history, that they'd have pulled me aside first to discuss, rather than taking that very strong move.

In any case, as stated, I'm not in the UK any more. So frankly, those casinos can "rot in hell" for all I care. Ban away - I'm still playing! :)
 

davidpom

Banned
zengrifter said:
David Pom is THE NEW JOHN MAY - smoother sleeker sexier and more aerodynamically trimmed! zg
I'm not sure about that (and to be honest, I'm not even sure who John May is)... but one thing is for sure: I'm better behaved and more respectful in these forums than I was earlier in the year. And I feel better for it too. :)

It seems a leopard really can change its spots. Happy new year everyone!
 
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