Originally posted on 07/23/2011:

All,

At times Tony can be a dickhead, but I trust him more than anyone in the business.

Eric: Can you transfer me to Tony please, thank you.
Ronald: Alright, let me check with him real quick
Please wait while I transfer the chat to 'Tony'.
You are now chatting with 'Ronald'
Please wait while I transfer the chat to 'Tony'.
You are now chatting with 'Tony'
Tony: how can I help you today?
Eric: I am sure you are swamped with questions today, but as one of the most respected shops in the world, what is your take on The Greek exiting the U.S and BJ closing? Obviously to make a transition like this, this deal had to be in the works for a log time.
Tony: there's a time when the boss has enough money, and just doesn't want to deal with potential usa issues
Tony: they made the move
Eric: Nothing more than this? Do you see CRIS or you exiting US soon?
Tony: for some people, how much more money do you need?
Eric: I am sure Spiro had tons
Tony: we'll be the last two
Tony: is another 25 million going to change his life
Tony: i think not
Eric: I am sure this is helping your business and Mickey's
Tony: i know it isn't hurting any
Eric: What is happening with Scotty @ BJ?
Tony: not sure, didn't get to speak much to him today, as he was swamped with a zillion people wanting to talk to him
Eric: I am sure you have millions, when is enough for you?
Tony: i live in CR, permanently, so i really could care less about going back to the USA
Tony: so my decisions are not effected by us threats
Eric: Heritage is solid, but can they handle this?
Tony: i think so
Tony: be curious to see how quickly they show people the door
Tony: as they are a 100% sqaure shop
Eric: I think they have to be a bit more tolerable with sharp play, as I am sure they paid for some of those accounts, unless Spiro kept some either post up or credit side.
Tony: only time will tell, i've known the guys from heritage for a long time, they have their shit together
Tony: i know it
Eric: Will you offer book-to-book with bet heritage?
Tony: and more importantly, spiro clearly knows it
Tony: we've been asked that about 50 times today
Tony: never were asked once before yesterday
Tony: we're more than willing to, its up to them
Eric: I have asked before
Eric: Great, thanks for the chat. Good luck to you, unless I am on a side or total.
Tony: well, they're a little busy today to worry about transfers
Tony: but i'm on it
Eric: Thanks, have a good day.
Tony: you too