Well , just how brilliant was Stu Unger - Unbelievably

[Sam Odom]

While reading up on Bob Stupak's death (RIP) I found this

Stu Unger would bet anyone $10,000 to place 6 decks of cards in a shoe. The bet was that he would correctly identify the final 104 cards (or 2 decks) in the shoe. No one would take the bet. Finally in January 1977, Bob Stupak, former owner of Stupak's Vegas World and Stratosphere Tower, offered Stu $100,000 to identify the final 3 decks in a 6 deck shoe. Without hesitation, Stu counted the final 3 decks (156 cards) and won the $ 100,000 wager. It was the beginning of a life-long friendship.

[Fishhead]

Incredible...........

Next week during a slow time here at SBR, I will relate a few Stu stories..........as I often would converse with him in the Mirage sportsbook.

FH

[20Four7]

Stu was both the smartest card player and the stupidest person wrapped up into one.

I don't know how a guy that intelligent could do so many stupid things in his life. Won over 30 million yet found dead in a hotel room with $800 in his pocket.....

Mind you I could see myself ending up like stu given the way he lived his life.

[Fishhead]

Stu was both the smartest card player and the stupidest person wrapped up into one.

I don't know how a guy that intelligent could do so many stupid things in his life. Won over 30 million yet found dead in a hotel room with $800 in his pocket.....

Mind you I could see myself ending up like stu given the way he lived his life.

.......think that covers many of us here.

[KingJIM]

Last week I watched a movie about Stu Unger with a guy from the Sopranos playing Stuey. It was the guy from the Sopranos that Joe Pesci shot to death in Goodfellas while making him dance. It was a decent flix.

[illmatick]

guy cheated Helmuth and Huck Seed out of millions. ask them

[Reload]

Last week I watched a movie about Stu Unger with a guy from the Sopranos playing Stuey. It was the guy from the Sopranos that Joe Pesci shot to death in Goodfellas while making him dance. It was a decent flix.

Have seen the movie a few times, Jim. It's a must see for any gambler to get a feel for what Stu went through. Showed what a genius he was at cards but how he'd piss it away at other things like sports betting. Not a real big budget flick or anything, but Michael Imperioli's acting carries it and the message gets across all the way.

[flyingillini]

Have seen the movie a few times, Jim. It's a must see for any gambler to get a feel for what Stu went through. Showed what a genius he was at cards but how he'd piss it away at other things like sports betting. Not a real big budget flick or anything, but Michael Imperioli's acting carries it and the message gets across all the way.

I agree, this movie is a must see. I really enjoyed watching this movie. It looks good on the 54 incher above the fire place. Orale!