One of the best things about being a poker dealer is the opportunity to meet all kinds of people from all over the world. As a poker dealer, you make and shatter dreams...one hand at a time (as I like to tell people) Subtlety, you impact people's lives without ever realizing...Here's is one such story.
There's a very nice, older lady that visits Las Vegas 3 or 4 times a year, and along with her daughter are two of the nicest people I've ever met. Whenever they visit, you usually play 3-6 Limit and are a delight to deal too. About 6 months ago, I dealt the nice-older lady the club royal flush (She even check-raised her daughter in the hand...lol). When she turned over the hand, she was genuinely happy for the high-hand bonus, over $1500, and the players at the table were clapping (Because they got $100 for being at the table). When she received her bonus money, you can see the happiness on her face as she stacked all those green chips ($25) in front of her...she clapped, her daughter smiled...it was their moment, and I played a small role in it...or so I believed...
The next day, her daughter came by too seek me out...We exchanged salutations...I made the obligatory comment about "I hope you paid for dinner"...She laughed, then said something I'll never forget...
"Ron, I want to thank you for dealing that royal flush to my mother...She was so happy. Words can't describe how happy my mom was. We're celebrating her birthday, and you gave the greatest birthday present..."
I was stunned, "Thanks." Is all I said...I had a warm feeling in my heart...I deal cards for a job, and you never think you would make that type of impact. Ever since that day, every time she visits, whenever I get ready to deal her table, she always makes it a point to tell the other players, "This is my favorite dealer. He dealt my royal Flush!!" I love when she says..."My royal flush"
She was in Las Vegas this week for another visit, and she continues to smile every time she sees me....it makes you realize you do impact the people you meet....even if you don't realize it.
3 comments:
Its hard to put an even bigger smile on M.'s face but you did it! I call her mrs. Royal whenever I see her now.
Its hard to put an even bigger smile on M.'s face but you did it! I call her mrs. Royal whenever I see her now.
She'll always be one of my favorites!
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