[BeaucoupFish]

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Wow, you have a twisted way of looking at it. Gee, what is the magic number at which it becomes okay for Gold to default on his obligation?

[/ QUOTE ] I simply have a neutral perspective on Gold, I haven't decided to hate him, at least not yet. I have no doubt however that this hate is twisting other ppls views on this situation.

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Right on! I agree. Another thing I've been wondering, why the hell was Harrah's going to pay this gold digger dude 12 million dollars in the first place?!?! For what? For a few days of work?

[/ QUOTE ] For winning the WSOP. He won it, you know.

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if I was bodog and I saw the celebrities they had gotten I would have said, "Sorry...we thought you meant REAL celebrities for a $10k seat. These guys are MAYBE worth a $1500 2nd-chance event seat for you. Good luck."

[/ QUOTE ] This is where I think Leyser simply didn't isn't 'deserving' of $6M.

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I would have said I'll play and we'll split the profits up to $100K. I know a deal is a deal, but jeez. All the guy did was make 5 or 6 phone calls.
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I'm a very honest person, but I'd have a hard time giving someone $6M for making a few phone calls.

[/ QUOTE ] Exactly.

I was trying to point out that Leyser's involvement was pretty negligible, he was a bystander, and that the so-called celebrities he tagged is unimpressive.
If Gold is stalling to determine best tax break on split winnings, Leyser will look like the bigger 'gold digger'.

I also realise my opinion (non-legal, i.e. 'fair'?) is in the minority. You all might be right. I'm just not jumping to conclusions.

I still don't understand how the casino can be forced to withold payment, there is no agreement between Harrah's and Leyser. Any suggestions?