*Official* HSP 8/7

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I actually think they said, "Oh, of course, and how could we not figure out who put the 400 on the table". Meaning the 400k was on the table but they did not know who it belonged to. If you see the 400k is just sitting there and then Gus just kind of strolls in and everyone is surprised. It seemed like he called ahead and had the casino have the 400k ready for him to be in play when he got there. I also remember from DN's blog that he was totally shocked when Gus walked into the room because he didn't think Gus was in town (he was probably mad later on when he got pwned).

So, I think the 400k was put on the table by an employee and the players sat for some time trying to figure out whose money it was until Gus finally got there. They probably didn't think Gus because nobody knew he was in town.

(Right when I heard that comment I took a minute to try and figure out what was going on and this is what I came up with.)

However, that doesn't mean he doesn't have a backer but I doubt it. Plus, if he did, why wouldn't the backer just give him 100k like the rest of the people instead of 400.

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I think you're exactly right. I must be mistaken about the backer. Your description makes my observation seem less hazy and makes more sense.

I had heard through the rumor mills that he had gone busto, but maybe he's back in the black.

They should have a special edition of HSP:

Daniel vs Gus, heads up for their entire bankrolls. Showdown of the bankrolls. Loser leaves absolutely flat broke.