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Palm beach wsopc 25k chip stolen from FT (DQ'd/banned from WSOP/C events))

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02-16-2014 , 09:25 PM

#76

bigtex21

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Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,900

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Originally Posted by Rzitup

Lol

I guess I could be wrong so why don't everyone that plays take a chip from each event they play in. Shoot it might look good on a fireplace mantel.

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02-16-2014 , 09:35 PM

#77

shaniac

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Originally Posted by bigtex21

Why would he even think about stealing a chip for any reason and take the chance on being 86'd? Not a smart thing to do just ask someone that have been 86'd. It doesn't help your poker career.

If he thought he was taking a souvenir, then in his mind there is no reason to fear being 86'd. That is consistent behavior.

FWIW, a guy once showed me a WSOP (Rio) black 100 chip that he kept as a souvenir. Said a floor guy gave it to him. True story.

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02-16-2014 , 09:36 PM

#78

-sidGucci-

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Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 16

you're not wrong, bigtex --- if someone wants a souvenir and feels the need to boast, just throw your winning money around with all your buddies after your big poker score. Your friends will be far more impressed than showing off a stolen 25k tournament chip.

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02-16-2014 , 09:37 PM

#79

Rzitup

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Originally Posted by bigtex21

I guess I could be wrong so why don't everyone that plays take a chip from each event they play in. Shoot it might look good on a fireplace mantel.

You don't seem to pay very good attention.
No one is suggesting what he did, no matter his intentions, is right. It's called "stealing" for a reason. And you are right, there is no "legal" reason to steal. Do you see why?

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02-16-2014 , 09:39 PM

#80

Rzitup

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Originally Posted by shaniac

The amount of tournament chips that go missing at the end of each WSOP (most because of souvenirs), is pretty big. I bet if you searched ebay right now you could find some.

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02-16-2014 , 10:00 PM

#81

shaniac

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Originally Posted by Rzitup

The amount of tournament chips that go missing at the end of each WSOP (most because of souvenirs), is pretty big. I bet if you searched ebay right now you could find some.

WE NEED TO ORGANIZE A STING OPERATION AND PUT AN END TO 'CHIP SOUVENIRING'

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WSOP-World-S...item588ec13b40

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02-16-2014 , 10:02 PM

#82

Rzitup

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Originally Posted by shaniac

WE NEED TO ORGANIZE A STING OPERATION AND PUT AN END TO 'CHIP SOUVENIRING'

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WSOP-World-S...item588ec13b40

This sounds like a perfect job for ol' whatshisname! He can add it to his operation to end the production of knockoff goods in China.

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02-16-2014 , 10:36 PM

#83

cleanrunout

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Originally Posted by Rzitup

The amount of tournament chips that go missing at the end of each WSOP (most because of souvenirs), is pretty big. I bet if you searched ebay right now you could find some.

An account named candcgames has several wsop chips for sale on ebay now. Probably nothing shady going on...over 12k sales and all the chips seem to be vintage...don't recognize any chips that are currently in use.

I know it's against the rules, but do you guys have issues with people snagging a $25 or $100 tournament chip if they want them as souvenirs and have no intention or reselling/replicating them? Seems relatively harmless to me.

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02-16-2014 , 10:41 PM

#84

Rzitup

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Originally Posted by cleanrunout

Why would that be ok, but doing the same with a 25k chip would not? They both cost $1.50 to make.

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02-16-2014 , 10:47 PM

#85

bigtex21

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Originally Posted by cleanrunout

I've found tourney chips on the floor and turned them in rather than keep them.

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02-16-2014 , 11:37 PM

#86

Oconee72

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Originally Posted by APokerJoker2

Hmmmm.....it's hard to tell, he looks like he could be innocent or guilty not sure I think it depends on how he got caught. If they were just racking up chips and it was short then he admitted it then I think he could be innocent.

clearly this cat sells these chips on Ebay to pay for his hair extensions....right?

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02-17-2014 , 12:08 AM

#87

APokerJoker2

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How did he get caught?? He was probably showing it off to a friend on the rail.

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02-17-2014 , 12:19 AM

#88

Thousand Tigers

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Guys he could have easily taken it to the cage and left with $25k of your money, think about that!

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02-17-2014 , 12:21 AM

#89

bigtex21

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Originally Posted by Thousand Tigers

Guys he could have easily taken it to the cage and left with $25k of your money, think about that!

ROFL at this

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02-17-2014 , 04:06 AM

#90

doublejoker

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How will this affect casino champion standings.

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02-17-2014 , 04:15 AM

#91

TheCake

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Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 521

My thought process would be "Hey im the winner let me ask the TD if theres a souvenir chip they could give me for my dad." But im an honest guy.

This is not what he did and he obv knows wayyyy better. 1yr ban from all WSOPC ANDWPT WSOP Events etc.min imo

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02-17-2014 , 06:28 AM

#92

CrazyDiam0nd

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Originally Posted by H.Sapien

Thread title wrong — nothing was stolen.

Hi guy who stole chips.

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02-17-2014 , 08:49 AM

#93

Broadsword

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Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 129

For one to make counterfeit chips/items a master copy is needed. I'm not saying this is the case here, but is a possibility that those investigating would be looking at.

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02-17-2014 , 10:35 AM

#94

Redlocks

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Originally Posted by dareyou2call

first of all....he was absolutely taking it as a souvenir.....to think someone who just won a tournament is worried about stealing 1 chip for future scandalous activity is so dumb... hes gonna decide to risk the 40+k he just won to maybe give himself a microscopic edge at some later date? come on people

everyone likes to chirp on here and talk like things are facts when 90% of the time those people couldnt be any less informed about the actual details involved

he is obv just not the sharpest guy and got excited and wanted something to remind him of the win......people argue he has won before....oh boy 2 previous circuit rings ...terrific! im pretty sure i watch athletes who have made millions and won multiple championships keep random souvenirs from far from monumental accomplishments made in random situations

oh and lastly......the palm beach kennel club is the worst place ive ever played when it comes to the people who run it and the things they try to get away with ....its very shady ...and its the one place ive vowed to never play at again.....and this was way before this incident

So now the PBKC is to blame for him pocketing a chip? You can't be serious. Sounds like you're the one doing a lot of uninformed chirpping. If you believe that 25k wasn't coming into play later, you are green buddy. Have you ever MET this guy? Nuf said.

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02-17-2014 , 10:55 AM

#95

pokervangelist

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Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 541

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Originally Posted by doublejoker

How will this affect casino champion standings.

Allen they will bring you to top of list since your the one that is always concerned on your standings.. Get a life

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02-17-2014 , 12:14 PM

#96

CAPT. ZIGZAG

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R.F.I.D.

Problem solved.

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02-17-2014 , 12:50 PM

#97

bigtex21

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Originally Posted by CAPT. ZIGZAG

R.F.I.D.

Problem solved.

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Problem is if the casinos started using RFID chips the VIG will go from 20-25% to 50% as they will not eat the cost. And then after getting away with charging the higher VIG they will keep doing it after the chip sets are paid for.

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02-17-2014 , 01:15 PM

#98

dareyou2call

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Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 683

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Originally Posted by Redlocks

a) yes ive met him
b) do some research ...im far from green
c) the chip was never coming back into play
d) PKBC isnt to blame for him taking a chip...they are to blame for being a terribly run room

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02-17-2014 , 01:51 PM

#99

Black Aces 518

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i don't know the guy, but I've played with him and I will say he has a personality in which I could definitely see him just impulsively thinking oooh cool i would love to have one of these chips as a souvenir from going back to back and probably getting casino champ, without thinking it through.

But I don't know him, he certainly could have been planning to cheat. Just saying when I saw the pic, I definitely thought his story more plausible.

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02-17-2014 , 02:09 PM

#100

Clintonitis91

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oh and lastly......the palm beach kennel club is the worst place ive ever played when it comes to the people who run it and the things they try to get away with ....its very shady ...and its the one place ive vowed to never play at again.....and this was way before this incident[/QUOTE]

You, sir, have obviously never been to Horseshoe Southern Indiana...

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