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  1. 08-20-2008, 12:41 PM #1
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    Default Modern Day Robinhood?

    Have you seen this website:

    http://robinhood702.com/

    Are you buried in bills? About to lose your home? On the brink of financial ruin? If so, this could be your big break. "Robin Hood 702", a self-made man and expert Blackjack player wants to use his skills to help you. He will select one deserving family based on their video submission and fly them to Las Vegas, Nevada. Robin Hood 702 will provide an all-expense paid weekend, which includes a true high-roller suite with 24-Hour butler service at a posh Casino, show tickets to the hottest shows in town, spa appointments and meals in the city's finest restaurants. You will live like the high roller Robin Hood 702 is, then watch him win the money you need to become debt-free. A Fox News crew will be on hand to document the event.

    "Robin Hood 702" guarantees if you're selected, at least half of your bills will get paid no matter what happens at the Blackjack table.

    Submissions should be 1-3 minutes in length and reflect not just your current financial situation but other factors illustrating how you've gotten where you are and why you deserve Robin Hood 702's help. You can also submit for a friend. Verification of debt will be required. This is not a joke or a scam. This is one man trying to make a difference in the lives of deserving Americans, hoping others will do the same.
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  2. 08-20-2008, 12:48 PM #2
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    Who's he stealing from to do this then?
    If you could kick in the pants the person responsible for your problems, you wouldn't be able to sit for a month.

    Did you know that a 4 year student paying $20,000/year who finances their education graduates with over $103,000 in debt to start? But a student who works and pays cash and takes 6 years to graduate ends with $6,300 in their pocket! So much for "getting a head start by financing!"

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  3. 08-20-2008, 12:53 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Greebo View Post
    Who's he stealing from to do this then?
    The way Fox News was telling the story in this "Robin Hood"'s mind he's stealing from the casinos by taking their money in this high stakes blackjack game. He's a professional gambler.
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  4. 08-20-2008, 01:00 PM #4
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    But thats just it - gambling isn't stealing...
    If you could kick in the pants the person responsible for your problems, you wouldn't be able to sit for a month.

    Did you know that a 4 year student paying $20,000/year who finances their education graduates with over $103,000 in debt to start? But a student who works and pays cash and takes 6 years to graduate ends with $6,300 in their pocket! So much for "getting a head start by financing!"

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  5. 08-20-2008, 01:12 PM #5
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    Isn't that something to do with counting cards? I don't think that's illegal, the casinos just throw you out if you do it. My dad works at a warehouse and he knows several guys who know how to do this. They are banned from Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods, but they kept their winnings.

    Anyway, it seems interesting. I wouldn't mind winning a student loan payoff.
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  6. 08-20-2008, 02:33 PM #6
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    hmmmmmm....I'm already plotting my video submissions......
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    I was thinking about entering but I am not $25,000+ in debt DARN IT! Oh well, I would kinda feel bad since he's counting cards, which is illegal or whatever he does.
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    As other's have said, it's not illegal. They just don't like when you do it, and any indication that you're tracking will get you kicked out of a casino. They watch you pretty closely.

    I personally do not like gimmicks. Either give or don't, but he's making a big show of it.
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