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11-03-2007, 01:15 PM
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Re: NYC Poker Robbery and Shooting
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NY Post acticle Daily News NY1 - with broadcast news video Newsday The news hasn't released the victims name yet, please respect his family but not disclosing it on this board or via PM. [/ QUOTE ] The Newsday article has his name in it. This really is a tragedy. I don't think I've ever played with him but my thoughts and prayers go out to his family. It could have been any one of us. 
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11-03-2007, 01:05 PM
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Re: NYC Poker Robbery and Shooting
Difficult news for anyone that's ever played poker in NYC. I can't say I know the victim but my thoughts are with his friends and family today.
Can anyone give a loose description of the physical security? Does the space have the two secure door setup on the 7th floor? Since the news gave the address, I presume this is an acceptable topic.
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11-03-2007, 01:37 PM
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My thoughts are with his family- I can't imagine what they must be going through right now.
I have played with Frank on several occasions, and he was always a pleasure to be around. What a tragedy. It could have been any of us- that is indeed a scary thought. It's also an eye-opener to the realities of the world we live in. It's disgusting what some people are willing to do for money. I must say, I feel like I have had a false sense of security over the past years, playing in these NYC clubs. I don't think i am going to continue playing after this incident, as its just not worth the risk (for me anyway). Atlantic city will just have to do.
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11-03-2007, 02:00 PM
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It's horrible whoever it is, but can anyone add some clarifying details? We play with so many people. One Frank I know is a sweet guy, soft spoken, very thin, super tight player. Same guy?
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11-03-2007, 04:03 PM
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The only thing I can say is I hope that this will now make the federal and state governments(all states that haven't legalized poker) take a long look at legalizing cardrooms for the safety of everyone who plays in underground cardrooms. Is there anyway we (we being the PPA) can begin to lobby states such as NY to legalize cardrooms? This is just becoming absolutely ludicrous.
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11-03-2007, 04:12 PM
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quoted post has been deleted [/ QUOTE ] Can this guy be banned already? I'm afraid to post in this thread because I may be ranted at for asking an innocent question. How can something like this happen? Why aren't there metal detectors and such at games like this; there's a history of poker games being robbed at gunpoint. Get metal detectors, get security. My thoughts go out to his friends and family. One would expect this to lead to regulation and legalization, but as other posters have indicated, the opposite will probably happen.
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11-03-2007, 04:23 PM
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quoted post has been deleted [/ QUOTE ] I mean no disrespect, if this is someone close to you I apologize for any pain. I simply want to know if a person by that first name who I DO know and DO like is the victim. Whoever it is, it is a tragedy. A small one for New York poker, a horrible one for his family.
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11-03-2007, 04:35 PM
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quoted post has been deleted [/ QUOTE ] unless u r frank's 10 yo nephew u r out of line. pls grow up.
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11-03-2007, 05:25 PM
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It's horrible whoever it is, but can anyone add some clarifying details? We play with so many people. One Frank I know is a sweet guy, soft spoken, very thin, super tight player. Same guy? [/ QUOTE ] Yes, I think you have the right guy. Sweetheart of a man, nice as could be.
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