So, this:
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Originally Posted by PokerHero77
If you were caught counting and making substantial $ at Binion's in the 80's I'm pretty sure you won't be posting on a forum (or any forum for that matter) for a whole bunch of reasons, including being 6 feet under.
Which isn't really too surprising given the history of Binion's and the mob running LV at the time, gets responses like this:
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Originally Posted by NajdorfDefense
The 'no-limit' was limited to the size of your first bet if you wanted more than the typical max of a high-roller table.
As though that would stop big APs from raping games there?
And I'm ruining the thread?
I already stated I have no first-hand knowledge of any counters getting killed. The point I made was that many counters who were severely roughed up (and I think any sensible person would agree that happened) would not be willing to state their experiences on a public forum.
I asked Mason to add some of his thoughts as he was indeed involved with AP play back then, contrary to what some other posters here erroneously believe.