Stealing Chips

Mark1808 · #1 10-28-2007, 07:04 PM

A friend said he saw a guy at another table stealing a drunk guys chips when he was raking in a big pot. A few days later my friend was sitting right next to the thief at a table and when he went to take a bite of food he saw movement towards his chips. He turned around and the guy laughed and tossed the chips back like he was joking. How common is chip stealing? Should you ask the floor man to check the tape if you suspect anything?

The thing is there are a lot of regulars at this casino and people do joke around with taking chips and tossing them back. I would not want to falsely accuse anyone but I also don't want anyone putting their hands on my chips.

luvetoholdem · #2 10-28-2007, 07:16 PM

If anybody touches my chips, like a stranger, iam gonna give it to em. Its totally wrong to be messing with somebodys chips. If its my good buddy at a home poker, I dont care, hes not going to steal from me.

A random guy has no buisiness touching your chips. I would probably whoop his ass right their if he tried to steal my chips, and I am not kidding.

jjshabado · #3 10-28-2007, 07:22 PM

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Yes you are.

But, I agree people have no business touching your chips. OP, I'd just give the guy a dirty look and make it clear you don't think its a joke. If he tries it again, you verbally tell him and mention it to the dealer. If you see anything else its time to get that [censored] kicked out.

punkass · #4 10-28-2007, 07:34 PM

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Yes you are.

But, I agree people have no business touching your chips. OP, I'd just give the guy a dirty look and make it clear you don't think its a joke. If he tries it again, you verbally tell him and mention it to the dealer. If you see anything else its time to get that [censored] kicked out.

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I guess I'm not as nice. I don't give second chances about this. No one should be touching your chips (barring taking your time if you're not there).

jjshabado · #5 10-28-2007, 08:02 PM

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I would probably whoop his ass right their if he tried to steal my chips, and I am not kidding.

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Yes you are.

But, I agree people have no business touching your chips. OP, I'd just give the guy a dirty look and make it clear you don't think its a joke. If he tries it again, you verbally tell him and mention it to the dealer. If you see anything else its time to get that [censored] kicked out.

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I guess I'm not as nice. I don't give second chances about this. No one should be touching your chips (barring taking your time if you're not there).

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What are you going to do? Hit him? Make a big scene over whats pretty easily played off as a joke? Sour the whole atmosphere of the table by looking like your overreacting to a stupid joke?

justscott · #6 10-28-2007, 09:00 PM

Why not get up after a few minutes pull the floor to the side and inform him of the situation.

canis582 · #7 10-28-2007, 09:15 PM

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I would probably whoop his ass right their if he tried to steal my chips, and I am not kidding.

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Yes you are.

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Some people are wired differently. I think I'd stand up, push him out of his chair onto the floor, stand over him and ask him why he's think stealing chips is funny.

At least yell FLOOR right away.

jjshabado · #8 10-28-2007, 09:39 PM

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Yes you are.

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Some people are wired differently. I think I'd stand up, push him out of his chair onto the floor, stand over him and ask him why he's think stealing chips is funny.

At least yell FLOOR right away.

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I've always found it funny how such a large percentage of internet forum posters have anger issues and would start a fight over the smallest thing, and yet in real life it doesn't happen that often.

Anyway, I'll shut up now since this whole tangent isn't really relevant.

Gullanian · #9 10-28-2007, 10:17 PM

lol ive noticed that as well, I'd probably say "hey what you doing!" then he'd toss them back and id laugh (pretend to) and feel pissed off at him for the rest of the evening

punkass · #10 10-28-2007, 10:52 PM

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What are you going to do? Hit him? Make a big scene over whats pretty easily played off as a joke? Sour the whole atmosphere of the table by looking like your overreacting to a stupid joke?

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I won't hit him or do anything physical, but i'd definitely let the floor know. I've played many many live hours in a casino and have had zero incidents with people touching my chips. It's understood that it's absolutely off limits, I would say even to first timers. If a guy put my chips in his hand, I'm reporting him. The floor may just give him a warning. I doubt it will sour the mood. Most likely, it'll make the guy feel real uncomfortable. And I'm ok with that.