15 ahead for $32,000

Well if it is true, I guess they didn't have a ton on them, as they got over 30k in play right now.
Sucks either way, if it did or did not happen. But like said before, buffaloes is in a rough area. Just like the green room they are playing at now.
 
JesseBfan said:
Josh didn't want it getting around but it has. Plain and simple it did happen. Nobody got hurt but it did happen. I figured there was no reason to pull punches about it since it seems everyone knows already but it looks like they might be trying to keep it from getting out. I know 3 people who were there, Josh included and I've known them all for a long time. Done business with all of them including gambling. They certainly did get robbed.
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As someone who travels about 3 months out of the year
I would like to know what city they were in ?
 
I recall in the last decade four players who got robbed at gunpoint. A couple of them were beat up pretty badly.

Playing for this kind of dough, what is being mentioned in this thread, to publicize the match on this public forum is inviting trouble. I think we all enjoy reading about it. That's for sure, but it also gives puts in grave danger those who are holding the money in these gambling matches.

I remember the time when Tony Watson arrived at the Music City Open and pulled out two great big bundles of cash -- IN FULL VIEW -- and barked an invitation to anybody who wanted to play him some. Tony was with his backer Steve in the pool room. Later in the wee hours of the morning as the pool room was closing, they drove to a Waffle Shop to get a bite to eat en route to their hotel. As they got out of their car in the parking lot of Waffle Shop, they were robbed at gunpoint. And it was a big number that they were robbed of, more than what's being talked about in this thread.

Shannon Daulton and Ronnie Wiseman were also robbed of their dough in a pool-related incident.

I understand the excitement of sweating matches like this of big stakes. Within the pool rooms when something like this happens, the pool enthusiasts, players, and fans wants to draw near and watch the show as it unfolds. The problem is that this also attracts those who think they can steal this money, and if they aren't capable of stealing it themselves, they will contact somebody who will.

A local shooter, Pookie, came back to our area from down South after making a big score of five figures. He came to the pool room upon his return and shared his pool tale of riches. A couple of the regulars stated they knew of a big poker game in Baltimore area and invited Pookie. Well, as you might have guessed, two men armed with guns robbed the game. They knew beforehand who was holding, and they put a gun to Pookie's head and told him to ship it.

I'm not sure what the answer is. We all enjoy hearing the gambling exploits, but hearing about them beforehand and during, does this invite trouble?

What do you think?
 
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JAM said:
I recall in the last decade four players who got robbed at gunpoint. A couple of them were beat up pretty badly.

Playing for this kind of dough, what is being mentioned in this thread, to publicize the match on this public forum is inviting trouble. I think we all enjoy reading about it. That's for sure, but it also gives puts in grave danger those who are holding the money in these gambling matches.

I remember the time when Tony Watson arrived at the Music City Open and pulled out two great big bundles of cash -- IN FULL VIEW -- and barked an invitation to anybody who wanted to play him some. Tony was with his backer Steve in the pool room. Later in the wee hours of the morning as the pool room was closing, they drove to a Waffle Shop to get a bite to eat en route to their hotel. As they got out of their car in the parking lot of Waffle Shop, they were robbed at gunpoint. And it was a big number that they were robbed of, more than what's being talked about in this thread.

Shannon Daulton and Ronnie Wiseman were also robbed of their dough in a pool-related incident.

I understand the excitement of sweating matches like this of big stakes. Within the pool rooms when something like this happens, the pool enthusiasts, players, and fans wants to draw near and watch the show as it unfolds. The problem is that this also attracts those who think they can steal this money, and if they aren't capable of stealing it themselves, they will contact somebody who will.

A local shooter, Pookie, came back to our area from down South after making a big score of five figures. He came to the pool room upon his return and shared his pool tale of riches. A couple of the regulars stated they knew of a big poker game in Baltimore area and invited Pookie. Well, as you might have guessed, two men armed with guns robbed the game. They knew beforehand who was holding, and they put a gun to Pookie's head and told him to ship it.

I'm not sure what the answer is. We all enjoy hearing the gambling exploits, but hearing about them beforehand and during, does this invite trouble?

What do you think?
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It's rough out there, Jenny.

I wish I could stop it. I've seen it too many times. (I work for the Violent Crimes department). It literally makes me sick to see that kind of stuff anymore.

Be wary, folks. For you big winners, dial (but don't yet call) 911 on your phone before you walk out, and keep your hand in your pocket. If the sh¡t hits the fan (or it looks like it's going to), hit that SEND/CALL button (or know how to swipe and send on your iPhone). Mention where you are, loud enough for your phone to pick it up. The call-takers will send the good guys there, pronto.

"Why are you trying to rob me at XXX Billiards? This place sucks." Or whatever. Just work it into the verbal argument.

It may not be much for instantaneous help, but it's a decent backup plan if you can stall them long enough. Cops will respond to an "absent caller in distress" with a VERY high priority, especially if they haven't spoken directly with the call-taker.

Of course, you might have to explain why you have $50K cash in your bag, but it's better than getting shot. And you should be able to talk your way out of it, if you're good.

Enough of that stuff for me. I'm out. Be careful, folks. I'm sure you'll see some other, harder, advice here soon.

Just keep this in mind if you might find yourself in that situation.

Be safe,

-Blake
 
I don't know Josh but really feel for him. This sounds like he is in a tough game anyways and now he has to fade being robbed at gunpoint? That takes a strong mental game. I would probably not be able to make three balls in a row after something like that.
Andy
 
hon400ex said:
I don't know Josh but really feel for him. This sounds like he is in a tough game anyways and now he has to fade being robbed at gunpoint? That takes a strong mental game. I would probably not be able to make three balls in a row after something like that.
Andy
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Wait what!!??
 
JAM said:
I recall in the last decade four players who got robbed at gunpoint. A couple of them were beat up pretty badly.

Playing for this kind of dough, what is being mentioned in this thread, to publicize the match on this public forum is inviting trouble. I think we all enjoy reading about it. That's for sure, but it also gives puts in grave danger those who are holding the money in these gambling matches.

I remember the time when Tony Watson arrived at the Music City Open and pulled out two great big bundles of cash -- IN FULL VIEW -- and barked an invitation to anybody who wanted to play him some. Tony was with his backer Steve in the pool room. Later in the wee hours of the morning as the pool room was closing, they drove to a Waffle Shop to get a bite to eat en route to their hotel. As they got out of their car in the parking lot of Waffle Shop, they were robbed at gunpoint. And it was a big number that they were robbed of, more than what's being talked about in this thread.

Shannon Daulton and Ronnie Wiseman were also robbed of their dough in a pool-related incident.

I understand the excitement of sweating matches like this of big stakes. Within the pool rooms when something like this happens, the pool enthusiasts, players, and fans wants to draw near and watch the show as it unfolds. The problem is that this also attracts those who think they can steal this money, and if they aren't capable of stealing it themselves, they will contact somebody who will.

A local shooter, Pookie, came back to our area from down South after making a big score of five figures. He came to the pool room upon his return and shared his pool tale of riches. A couple of the regulars stated they knew of a big poker game in Baltimore area and invited Pookie. Well, as you might have guessed, two men armed with guns robbed the game. They knew beforehand who was holding, and they put a gun to Pookie's head and told him to ship it.

I'm not sure what the answer is. We all enjoy hearing the gambling exploits, but hearing about them beforehand and during, does this invite trouble?

What do you think?
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I agree. For example, when I was involved in the Bergman - Morra TAR match that was even more publicized than this, I had two friends bring their 'lil friends' for the entire weekend. I also followed Justin all the way back to St Louis. You never can be too careful.
 
real bartram said:
As someone who travels about 3 months out of the year
I would like to know what city they were in ?
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This is the room that I invited you to go to. This room, Jackson.Ms,New Orleans and then Houma. All possible big scores on the table.

I would like to add that this room if well protected. If anyone tried to rob anyone here they would be on camera and they would be facing a small army. Well fortified.

In this day though( our current economy) I believe ALL action type pool rooms and poker rooms should have multiple security options in place. Players should also be very aware of their surrounding when leaving, ie being followed.

As slowmo said, Be safe.

Ray
 
Bigtruck said:
This is the room that I invited you to go to. This room, Jackson.Ms,New Orleans and then Houma. All possible big scores on the table.

I would like to add that this room if well protected. If anyone tried to rob anyone here they would be on camera and they would be facing a small army. Well fortified.

In this day though( our current economy) I believe ALL action type pool rooms and poker rooms should have multiple security options in place. Players should also be very aware of their surrounding when leaving, ie being followed.

As slowmo said, Be safe.

Ray
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Right and thanks
But I'm just into playing poker and not pool
I will be in tunica
 
josh is up 2 games and he DID get armed robbed at BUFFALO BILLIARDS in new orleans...that WILL NOT happen here at the green room...16 camera surveillance and gated parking in the back that requires a code to enter for players....if anyone wants to come for action the management will give you the gate code to park and leave in secure confines....nothing like buffalo billiards here in jackson though...as far as getting robbed
 
greenroomms said:
josh is up 2 games and he DID get armed robbed at BUFFALO BILLIARDS in new orleans...that WILL NOT happen here at the green room...16 camera surveillance and gated parking in the back that requires a code to enter for players....if anyone wants to come for action the management will give you the gate code to park and leave in secure confines....nothing like buffalo billiards here in jackson though...as far as getting robbed
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So did he get robbed in the parking lot at buff Billiards?
Or did they get him at his room?
 
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