Congrats Very nice Mr. Smith. Perseverance does have a payday. Like the others that have posted here, I too think that it couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. I remember those tournaments at the Isle. My first tournament success happened there. Betting first on the last hand, I tucked a BJ (2d pitch) and won 10k. I still have the trophy but not the cash. I seldom go back to the Isle because the games (VP and BJ) have changed so much in the past few years. Always looking for an advantage. Good luck-Mike
Gotta love the Isle Congratulation Ken, you gotta love the results you have at the Isle. Sounds like you need them to host a BIG $1,000,000 blackjack event...lol. Anyway a very nice way to start out 2009 and I wish a lot more success for you.