Roulette with a Twist

For now I’d like to share what’s been going on in Vegas, before I get to the joke of the week. Everyone in Vegas and many people outside of it are familiar with the Sahara Hotel. This iconic establishment has been around since 1952 and it has been the bedrock of everything Vegas for almost 6 decades. Sadly, the owners of the Sahara Hotel and Casino announced that this gaming mecca will be closing on May 16^th 2011. It’s a sad day for Vegas purists – including myself – because this resort certainly held its own in the north end of the famed Vegas Strip. 

Back to my blackjack table now – the place where yours truly feels most comfortable! So I’m standing at table 13 (our code for the unlucky table on a Friday night) and three guys mosey on up to the table. One of them was feeling pretty spunky and he was enjoying himself with the other guests. For me it was a really entertaining spectacle. After a few hands (he beat me once with a K, J combination that he held and I busted when I drew a 10 to hit 22), he got into full stride.  

Poor Billy Clinton Just Can’t Catch a Break!!

A leading African statesman is hosting former U.S. President Bill Clinton and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. It’s an intense meeting between these powerful figures. The goal of the tripartite alliance of leaders is to discuss Russia’s promises to the African nation.

The African leader speaks earnestly about how fruitful the talks with Russia were. ‘Well respected colleagues, we must be thankful here in my country. The Russians have done plenty of good work for us. They have built us an airport and a superhighway and they have developed our mining sector. But more importantly, they have taught us how to drink lots of vodka and play Russian roulette.

But both Angela Merkel and Bill Clinton are terribly distraught at this news. Clinton adds, ‘It’s a very dangerous pastime you’ve learned there. I can’t fathom why you would engage in such an activity.’ The African leader ponders Clinton’s comments and adds, ‘You are correct Mr President. That is why we have created another game – it’s called African-style Roulette. You must certainly try to play this game. I’ll show you exactly how it is played. They are sitting in an expansive room with mahogany furniture and expensive Persian rugs adorning the walls.

The African leader pushes a button and immediately 6 stunning, naked women are brought into the room. He looks around the room. Angela Merkel is sitting tight-lipped. Bill Clinton is getting excited. ‘Choose one woman to enjoy Mr President’ he proclaims. Clinton perks up. His cheeks instantly assume a crimson complexion. ‘…one thing puzzles me,’ Clinton says to the African statesman. ‘…how on earth is this in any way similar to Russian roulette?’ The African leader licks his lips. ‘My dear President, one of these gorgeous women is a vicious cannibal!’

Join me next week here on 777.com for more fun-filled gaming stories. It’s going to be a busy week so let’s keep it real and enjoy the gaming. Your resident blackjack dealer signing off :)