Saw Scotty Nguyen at Talking Stick the other night

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Apparently he is a regular at Talking Stick in Arizona, he plays 40/80 limit (sometimes they open up a 75/150 for him too)

The story is pretty boring. My friend and I were walking out set to go home when we saw Scotty slowly waling in with headphones on. He was alone, I got excited so I said "Scotty!" he simply replied "wassup baby."


This was the first poker pro I have ever seen in person, and I am glad it was Scotty. Even though it was short, it was an awesome experience.
 
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It really is fun to run into players of that caliber in person. Very fun story...:) I was once playing some slot machines in 2011 at the Ameristar in St. Charles, MO and who happens to sit down next to me......Chuck Berry.....of course I had to glance a couple of times and then I politely introduced myself. I said it is very nice to meet you "sir"...he replies, Sir was my father, call me Charles.....LOL....Shook his hand and thought, holy crap. This hand has shook the hand of Elvis and so many other influential people over the years. Just kind of a neat reminder that they also are just regular folks.
 
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That's dope, Chuck Berry is an all time great.

Scotty is a class act. Next time I am going to ask to get my picture taken with him
 
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Not nearly the same caliber of celebrity, but I met Screech from Saved By the Bell at Disneyland when I was a kid. I was on a church field trip. I was walking on the bridge right by The Pirates of the Caribbean. I was walking one way, he the other. He had a totally normal demeanor as he passed me, but as soon as I recognized him and said, "Screech!" he turned to me, and became Screech. He said hello in character and then went on his way.
 
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Great story. I am going to be spending some time at Talking Stick in Feb-Mar. Maybe he will sit down at my table - usually a $3-$6 limit table. Of course, he'll just be bidding his time till a seat opens at the $40-$80 table.

Out in the dessert at AK-Chin Casino, I have played with a one time famous NBA player - Connie Hawkins. He was slow, and not very communicative, suffering from the ravages of old age. Sadly, he is no longer playing poker on this planet.
 
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