The Poker Tournament Formula by Arnold Snyder...

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Addressing your points by the same numbers:


1.Then Mason takes it upon himself to address this person by their first name, rather than their pseuydonym (which they obviously prefer).


2. The only thing relevant to this discussion regarding their identity is merely what is already public knowledge about Radar. That is, that Radar is a professional gambler closely associated with Arnold. Not something that was at all hidden.

3. While anonymity may be of little concern here, it is absolutely important for real professional gamblers. For Mason to claim he considers Arnold a "friend" and then address someone who is supposedly his wife by her supposed real name is at best a lack of judgement.

4. It is not very difficult to connect the dots in most situations. Particularly when others are showing you more dots, for a clearer picture.

It is correct to be very careful about your real identity when you play blackjack for a profit - assuming you want to continue to do so for the long run.

Assuming the information in this thread means anything at all, it exposes two very key components to one person's identity. While this in and of itself might not be significant, when you consider the tidbits casinos may know about others they associate with... eventually the dots are put together.

One of these key components has been stated by Mason and only Mason - whether its true or not. I understand Mason may feel as though he is being attacked, but this is no reason to make any sensitive information public.

This may be okay to some of you, but for those of us who play blackjack professionally it is terribly irresponsible.

No real professional would ever - even if it was almost common knowledge - help to compromise someone else's advantage by helping to oust their identity.

Stronger language for this type of behavior could easily be used.