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I’m not looking for the poker media to criticize the WSOP for its response, though they probably do deserve some criticism. I’m just looking for an acknowledgment that something very much out of the ordinary happened. It’s called news.

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Today , 02:21 PM

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2RedCards

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Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 219

It may not be as out of the ordinary as some think. On the strip alone, there are serious medical emergencies everyday. Thankfully, many survive (yay, modern medicine!) but some do not.

I dont necessarily disagree with your sentiments, but from the casino (tourism) perspective, nothing good comes from publicizing or even acknowledging the tragic event.

The majority of people are unaware it happened. Informing them, while also reminding those that are aware, doesn't go with the "lets have fun" atmosphere they need to promote. Death doesn't make people want to gamble. It's not personal, it's just business.

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Today , 02:41 PM

#828

DogFace

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Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,574

Have heard multiple stories of people dropping dead in poker rooms.

Unfortunately, I don't think it's anything too unusual for the big operators.

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Today , 03:02 PM

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akashenk

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Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 3,158

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Originally Posted by 2RedCards

It may not be as out if ordinary as some think. On the strip alone, there are serious medical emergencies everyday. Thankfully, many survive (yay, modern medicine!) but some do not.

I dont necessarily disagree with your sentiments, but from the casino (tourism) perspective, nothing good comes from publicizing or even acknowledging the tragic event.

The majority of people are unaware it happened. Informing them, while also reminding those that are aware, doesn't go with the "lets have fun" atmosphere they need to promote. Death doesn't make people want to gamble. It's not personal, it's just business.

What it is is incredibly insensitive to the guy’s family, as well as the many players who were in the vicinity. This wasn’t just a medical emergency in a hotel or casino or giant cruise ship. It was in the midst of a competitive event.