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July MessagesYou lookin at me ?

2/7 job listing...
Dealers - Voodoo Card Club, Dublin - New Venue.

1/7/2009


 
 
June Messages

NAME: Catherine (CAT) Taylor
PRESENTLY IN: Yorkshire
MESSAGE: Is looking for anyone who used to work at stakis/Ladbrokes/Gala Casino - Bradford, Hall Ings.  A Few of us are currently trying to oranise a reunion night out, and would love to find the few missig people who worked there.
EMAIL: catherinetaylorsw@hotmail.com
 

30/6 job listing...
Casino Manager - Caribbean, T & T, Sunny Group.
 

27/6 job listing...
Experienced Dealers - St Moritz, Switzerland Winter Season.
 

25/6 job listings...
CORRECTED JOB TITLE & DESCRIPTION
Assistant Director - Surveillance - Resorts World, Singapore.
Gaming, Slot Tech, Cash desk Reception - Grosvenor Manchester. Interviews 2nd July.
 

NAME: andrew.garland
PESENTLY IN: england
IS SEARCHING FOR: Gordon Young
THE CLUES ARE...: worked iran, antwerp, amsterdam & africa 70s 80s.

IS SEARCHING FOR: lady who i went out with antwerp early 80s.
THE CLUES ARE...: Antwerp.
EMAIL: andrew.garland@sky.com
 
 

NAME: Alf Lowings
PESENTLY IN: Cape Town
IS SEARCHING FOR: Piet Bruwer (ex Carousel, Monte, Suncoast and somewhere in Venezuella)
THE CLUES ARE...: I've heard some very disturbing news of his passing and would like to try and confirm whether or not the rumours are true?
EMAIL: eleven12ster@gmail.com
 

NAME: Mark Banks
MESSAGE: Shocked to hear about the passing of Lil, she was an absolute diamond in an industry full of fools gold! It wasn't just stray cats and dogs she took in either!
Thanks Lil, i will never forget your kindness.
Sleep well pet X
EMAIL: banxi666@yahoo.co.uk
 

NAME: Skyvision
MESSAGE: - Lilibet Czyzewska -
We all loved and respected you......
EMAIL: thepeoplescasino@hotmail.co.uk
 

NAME: Tina Cogger
MESSAGE: So sorry to hear about Leon. I worked with him in Sun City and agree with everyone else on what a good bloke he was.
EMAIL: tinacogger@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Nick Ward
PESENTLY IN: Hardrock, Florida
IS SEARCHING FOR: Dave Roberts
THE CLUES ARE...: Worked Lesotho, Southern Africa for Sun International. Last heard of working in the UK. Was said to be going to Ireland to work.
EMAIL: naward777@hotmail.com
 

NAME: mark and vikki (thaba 'nchu)
MESSAGE: just heard about Leon was such a star to us when we first arrived in thaba 'nchu. A wonderful man. Our thoughts go to his family. x
EMAIL: markd66@btinternet.com
 

NAME: Steve Bullen
MESSAGE: It is great sadness that i inform you all of the passing of one of the industries nicest ladies. Lilibet Czyzewska passed away on the 11th june after a long battle, Lil will be remembered as a lover of all the stray cats and dogs in numerous countries and as the only person i know in this business that everyone loved.
Our loss is heavens gain.
EMAIL: steveyb2@hotmail.com
 

16/6 job listings...
Operations Manager & Marketing Assistant - RGB. Macau.
Dealer/Senior Dealer - Southampton & Portsmouth. Grosvenor.
Dealers & Inspectors - Palace Casino. Great Yarmouth
Erfahrene Croupier (M/W) - Casino Zurichsee, Switzerland.
 

12/6 job listings...
Experienced Croupier /Poker Dealer - 4 Aces. Galway
Experienced Supervisors and Pitboss - Tanzania. Kings Casino
 

NAME: Tony Nota
MESSAGE: It is with great sadness that I have heard of Leon's death. I worked with him in Sun City in the 80's and always found him to be an absolute gentleman. May he rest in peace.
EMAIL: massimo.remo@tiscali.co.uk
 

NAME: andy & beccy avern-love
MESSAGE: Our condolences to Leons's family. We have only happy memories of Leon, it was so typical of him not wanting to miss a good party and flying in from the Seychelles for our wedding, 17 years ago. A lovely surprise.
Wise words $lap, hope Sally and you are well. 
Hi Vic, hope retirement is treating you well.
EMAIL: avernlove@btinternet.com
 

10/6 job listings...
Temporary Poker and Main Floor Dealers - UK. Prestige People (Agency) PDF Direct link.
Casino General Manager (Dyrektor Kasyna) - Poland Olympic Casino. Direct link to Ad. in Polish.

9/6 job listings...
Exp. Casino Dealers, Bar & Waiting staff etc. - Rendezvous & Casino at the Empire.
Casino Dealers, Bar staff waiters etc. - Alea/LCI Provinces
Customer Service Manager - Grosvenor Walsall.
Dealers, Slot Manager, Cage Cashier - Big M Casino, Two locations U.S.
Surveillance Manager - Sunny Group, T & T.
 
 
 

Macau & G2E Asia
7th June, 2009.
OK back in business.

Below are a bundle of new messages, job listings to follow.  Ian

NAME: john woosley
MESSAGE: Rest in peace Leon, you are a truly nice guy. We started together at Sun City in March 1980, along with Dave Morrison and 3 others, all of us on the same flight out. It was good knowing you during those very special years. I have wonderful and very precious memories from that time. You are part of them.
EMAIL: johnrwoosley@hotmail.co.uk
 

NAME: nikki baylis
MESSAGE: looking for Chris Carvell from the Emerald Seas
EMAIL: nikkibaylis@tesco.net
 

NAME: philip sewell
PESENTLY IN: vienna, concord card casino
IS SEARCHING FOR: people that worked in amsterdam.
THE CLUES ARE...: amsterdam, scarborough, milliadair, pinball king.
EMAIL: philipbraytonsewell@yahoo.co.uk
 

NAME: Sharon Oliver (nee Normans)
MESSAGE: Leon was the kindest and most thoughtful person. It was a privilege to work with such a good man. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Rest in Peace.
EMAIL: sharon@shangara.com
 

NAME: Ann Louise Peters (ex Dalton/Barnes)
MESSAGE: Felt I had to post on here how sad I felt about the news of Leon Penner's untimely death.  I have such fond memories of our times in Sun City when we were (mostly all!) young, free and single.  May he rest in peace. xx
EMAIL: toneal76@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Jack Hughesman & Maureen Scott
MESSAGE: I'm in absolutely shock to hear of Leon's passing. 
Leon was a 100% genuine guy. Our condolences to Leon's family.
EMAIL: jack271245@msn.com
 

NAME: Fortuna Dougherty
MESSAGE: Shocked and sad to hear about Leon. My condolences to his wife and family. RIP.
EMAIL: tonydoc@mailme.ae
 

NAME: Paul Richardson
PESENTLY IN: India
IS SEARCHING FOR: Chris Whiffen
THE CLUES ARE...: KIEV-93.......talked in Kazakhstan.
Back in the game chris please get in touch...
EMAIL: paulrichardson59@yahoo.com
 

Name: Ian Sutton
Find me on...: Facebook
Link: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=517825633
email: editorial@gamingfloor.com
 

1/6/2009


 
 
May Messages
Most recent messages are at the top.

NAME: $lap
PRESENTLY IN: Cape Town
MESSAGE: I would like to second the thoughts and thanks Bryan Webster posted recently regarding the service Ian provides us all to mourn the loss of all our YOUNG collegues who have passed away over the last few years. Whilst it is shocking and painful for those left behind. We must remember we have for the most part lived hard and played hard, this is when we laughed the most. For that is the nature of this business and most of us would not have had it any other way. For our fondest memories are of the times we were working hard or playing harder and for all those who have passed that is how I will remember them laughing.
EMAIL: mikeandsally@wol.co.za
 

NAME: Tommy Gibbons
MESSAGE: Sad to hear about Leon. He was a great bloke and I really enjoyed his freindship at Thaba 'Nchu and Sun City. RIP mate and I hope his family can find strength during this terrible time.
EMAIL: t_c_gibbons@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Nick Holt
MESSAGE: So sad to hear about Leon - one of the nicer guys at Sun City. Raising an Amstel ATM ... cheers mate.
EMAIL: nick@whydontyousmile.com
 

NAME: Paul Winder
MESSAGE: I am heading over to London Saturday 6 June and a few old casino faces are getting together for a drink at The Captain Kidd pub in Wapping for a few drinks. Alex Dalton and Nigel Wyles are coming down so anyone in London next Saturday, pop in for a drink.
EMAIL: paulwinder@discoverymail.co.za
 

NAME: Lisa Waterfield
PRESENTLY IN: Las Vegas, NV.
MESSAGE: Very shocked to hear about Leon. Many fun memories of you at Sun City 1984-86. My deepest sympathy to his family. RIP Leon.
EMAIL: lisa.waterfield@yahoo.com
 

NAME: Jeff Barnett
MESSAGE: My heart weeps for my cousin Leon.
I am so pleased that he has been remembered so well by so many.
Thank you Robin for all you have done for Leon in life and death.
EMAIL: barjeff1@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Susan Haines
PESENTLY IN: Shropshire, England
IS SEARCHING FOR: Eamon J. Nelson
THE CLUES ARE...: Loutraki '96, U.S national - possibly in Spokane WA,
age ? - he wouldn't thank me for revealing that!.

IS SEARCHING FOR: Liz Bowman and Katie
THE CLUES ARE...: Wolverhampton and Loutraki. what are you up to these days?'

IS SEARCHING FOR: Rachel and Jeanette
THE CLUES ARE...: Loutraki 95/96. you looked after me when I was ill.
EMAIL: s.haines61@btinternet.com
 

NAME: Vic Aslet
MESSAGE: Very sad news about Leon. As many people here have said, he was an all round good bloke and will be missed by many. Another Sun City good guy gone. My thoughts go out to his family. RIP Leon.
EMAIL: vaslet@yahoo.com
 

NAME: Brian Moss
MESSAGE: I was at Sun City in the early days back in  1980,  and I remember Leon as a lovely fellah, and we all know how much he will be sadly missed. RIP
EMAIL: maisonmoss@yahoo.com
 



18/5 job listings...
Pai Gow Tiles - It's LCI and the Ad's in Chinese.
Experienced Dealers for Summer Months - London. Genting.
 

NAME: CARL FARRELL
MESSAGE: So sad to hear about Leon. As with many on here I worked with him in Sun City and he was indeed one of the  nice guys. Condolencies to the family.
EMAIL: outofcyprus@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Jeremy Law
MESSAGE: I was shocked to hear about Leon, my condolences to his wife and family, a lovely man that always had time for people.  A sad loss!
EMAIL: Jeremyhlaw@googlemail.com
 

NAME: Ian Belgian
MESSAGE: I am deeply shocked to hear the news of Bonnie, she was an excellent card room manager with a great personality, a real pleasure to work with. She will be missed by all, my condolences to her family.
EMAIL: ianbelgian@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Bryan Webster
MESSAGE: There have unfortunately been a number of very sad bereavement notifications recently and several more over the years that Gaming floor has been in operation. May I say on behalf of us all, a very sincere Thank You, to Ian Sutton for posting our bereavement notifications and condolance messages. The casino industry is a close knit one and Ian has provided a way of expressing our loss of great characters and friends that we have worked with over the years. Thanks Ian
EMAIL: bryanwebster@btconnect.com
Thank you Bryan, appreciate it GF has always been a Ltd. company and still is a one man band so pats on the back are very welcome. Ian
 

NAME: Alison Dye
PESENTLY IN: London
IS SEARCHING FOR: Fabio Moretti
THE CLUES ARE...: Last known in Venezuela
EMAIL: alisonsullivan@theclermontclub.com
 

NAME: Ian Wilson
MESSAGE: So sad and shocked to hear about Leon. Was a great guy, have great memories working with him at Star Cruises.
EMAIL: ianwilson69@btinternet.com
 

NAME: Douglas Alexander Tait
MESSAGE: I'm stunned and saddened to hear of the passing of Bonnie Price. I had the pleasure of working with her in 2006 at Star City's card room. My condolences goes out to her family.
EMAIL: d19a12t63@hotmail.com


NAME: christiaan rowles
MESSAGE: I am sad to say that Bonnie Price passed away last week, she was an excellent cardroom manager and I'm sure anyone that knew her will be shocked and saddened to hear this.
EMAIL: christiaanrowles@hotmail.com

 

NAME: Mike Walker
MESSAGE: So sad to here news of Leon's passing ... Deepest condolences to his wife & family... It’s certainly a huge wake up call when someone so full of life is taken from us...
EMAIL: mwswalker@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Alan Simpson
MESSAGE: Very sad to hear of the passing of a true "Gaming" gentleman. My heartfelt sympathy to Leon's wife and family.
EMAIL: homersim43@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Tina Jones
MESSAGE: Some happy memories of the caroursel SA 1991 feel lucky to have known Leon Penner, god bless
EMAIL: blackwidowjones@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Robin Humphreys
MESSAGE: Leon what a great guy and will be missed by all that know him RIP mate and I will have a Black and Coke for you. I have passed all messages to his wife and she thanks everyone for the kind words. Leon's funeral will be held on Monday 18th May in Thailand.
EMAIL: humphreys_robin@yahoo.co.uk
 

NAME: Stuart Warren
MESSAGE: Sad to hear of Leon's Passing. Many fond memories of him still in my heart. He still holds the record in the oyster bar in Pretoria of 68 oysters in one sitting.
God bless you Leon. x
EMAIL: colapubes@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Simon Purtill
PESENTLY IN: Purgatory
IS SEARCHING FOR: Hugo Mersey
THE CLUES ARE...: Last seen in a pair of hotpants backstage at the Led Zep gig.
IS SEARCHING FOR: Gregg Braun
THE CLUES ARE...: Last seen in a pie shop.
EMAIL: originalskin@live.com
 

Name: Gaming Awards
Find me on...: Twitter
Link: www.twitter.com/gamingawards
 

Name: luke everitt
Find me on...: Facebook'
Link: www.facebook.com
email: everitt_blueboy4eva@hotmail.co.uk
 

NAME: Nigel & Celeste Block
MESSAGE: Unbelievable news about Leon it just goes to prove yet again only the good die young. R.I.P.
EMAIL: legin13@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Mandy Hayden
MESSAGE: So sad to hear Leon's no longer here, he was one of the best friends I ever had.
EMAIL: the_aricos@yahoo.co.uk
 

NAME: Rene Kunzi
PRESENTLY IN: Canada
MESSAGE: So sad to hear about Leon, remember the good old days playing golf in Sun City. Condolences to his Family and rest in peace my old mate.
EMAIL: rgkunzi@yahoo.com
 

NAME: Andrea Dudbridge
MESSAGE: So sad to hear Leon has passed away, can't believe it. What a fantastic guy, always smiling and such a gentleman. Have lovely memories of the Sun City days and will always treasure them. R.I.P.
EMAIL: vivalasvegas2@aol.com
 

NAME: John Head
MESSAGE: Sad to hear of Leon's demise he was a good man and condolences to his family.
EMAIL: johnandrewhead@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Dean Evans
MESSAGE: Leon was a gentleman of the highest order and the best neighbour one could wish for in Sun City. Have an Amstel with the rest of the boys Leon.
Rest in peace my friend.
EMAIL: dean_evans@btinternet.com
 

NAME: Jackie Fell
MESSAGE: So shocked and saddened to hear about Leon. Last saw him in Tanzania. We had some good lunches with lots of talk about the good old days. My thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones at this very emotional time'
EMAIL: islandjax@yahoo.com
 

NAME: Mike Simms
PESENTLY IN: Freeport, Bahamas.
IS SEARCHING FOR: Martin Burnside
THE CLUES ARE...: Hi There Martin, trying to touch base, to say hello & how are you ?. Mike.
EMAIL: mikeandpat39@yahoo.com
 

NAME: Mark Hopkins
PESENTLY IN: London
IS SEARCHING FOR: Paul Hooper
THE CLUES ARE...: Worked together for Holland America cruise line.
EMAIL: markinstructor@yahoo.co.uk
 

NAME: Ray McCluskey
MESSAGE: So sad to hear of the passing of Leon Penner RIP.
EMAIL: r.mccluskey111@ntlworld.com
 

NAME: Ian Belgian
MESSAGE: One of the nicest guys in the business.
Really can't believe it, rest in peace mate.
EMAIL: ianbelgian@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Neels Meyer
MESSAGE: It is with great sadness to hear of Leon's passing. I have nothing but fun and fond memories of him. My deepest sympathy and condolences to Leon's family.......Shalom my friend.
EMAIL: lagairoi123@gmail.com
 

NAME: Frank Braam
MESSAGE: I am very sad to hear about the sudden and unexpected news of Leon's passing. He was a great guy and will be fondly remembered. My condolences to his family.
EMAIL: braam@stormbv.com
 

NAME: David Crowther
MESSAGE: So very sad to hear about Leon, i can't belive it, used to walk to work with him in the early days at Sun city, what a gentleman he was, nothing ever a problem.God bless you mate.RIP.
EMAIL: davidcrowther@blueyonder.co.uk
 

NAME: Joe Maguire
MESSAGE: So sad to hear about Leon, a good guy who always had time for everyone, will be truly missed by all that knew him, my condolences, R.I.P my friend.
EMAIL: joemaguire64@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Craig Field
MESSAGE: Leon, rest in peace mate, I cannot believe we exchanged emails only two days ago. This is a terrible huge shock. Leon has a heart of gold. I am just too shocked with this news.
EMAIL: craigfield2000@yahoo.com
 

NAME: Scott& Julie Campbell Cowan
MESSAGE: Our thoughts are with Leons' family at this difficult time. Rest in Peace.
EMAIL: ScottCC711@aol.com
 

NAME: David Atkins
MESSAGE: Very sad news to hear of the passing of Leon Penner - A Sun City stalwart. Like many, if not all, of that era it didn't matter if you loved him or hated him, he always had you back. RIP mate.
EMAIL: atkins.david@verizon.net
 

NAME: Dave Lawrence
MESSAGE: Still in shock, worked with Leon in Star Cruise as well as Tanzania.
Rest in Peace.
EMAIL: jdavejosh@yahoo.com
 

NAME: Steve Thornton
MESSAGE: My old mate, I can't get ny head around the fact your gone, I sit here hoping perhaps it's just a sick joke; but I know it's not. I'll have 'penguin' sandwiches in your honour for breakfast tomorrow mate, just like we used to at the Cascades.
RIP. Steve and Michelle.
EMAIL: stevethornton555@yahoo.co.uk
 

NAME: Bryan & Julie Webster
MESSAGE: What shocking news out of the blue! Leon was a lovely guy - I think he got on with everyone he worked with. Fond memories of him at Sun City in the 80's. Rest in Peace mate.
EMAIL: bryanwebster@btconnect.com


NAME: Travis
MESSAGE: I would just like to say some said news from Poipet, Cambodia.
Leon Penner passed away suddenly last night. Leon worked in Sun City, on Star Cruises and lots of other places, he will be sorely missed. RIP.
EMAIL: travisbooth@hotmail.com

NAME: Dave Pritchard
MESSAGE: My thoughts are with you Les. sorry to hear of your loss.
EMAIL: davepritchard777@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Steve Thornton
MESSAGE: So sorry to hear of your loss Les, Rest in Peace Bernie.
Our thoughts are with you and your son at this time.
EMAIL: stevethornton555@yahoo.co.uk
 

NAME: Scott & Julie Campbell Cowan
MESSAGE: Our thoughts are with both Les and Brandon, we remember Bernie with fondness. God Bless and Rest in Peace.'
EMAIL: ScottCC711@aol.com
 

NAME: Bryan Webster
MESSAGE: Very sorry to hear about Bernie, Les and Bernie were one of the nicest couples I remember at Sun City. Julie and I send our condolences to Les and his family.
EMAIL: bryanwebster@btconnect.com
 


NAME: Peter O'Neill
MESSAGE: Just passing on the sad news that Bernie Welch passed away last night after a long and brave battle with cancer. Les and Brandon you are in our prayers. GOD BLESS GIRL Peter, Sonell and family.
EMAIL: poneill@emperorspalace.com

NAME: john ogden
PESENTLY IN: london
IS SEARCHING FOR: jane mcinnes & therese levine - nee-naylor.
THE CLUES ARE...: we worked together at the clifton casino in lythem st annes.
EMAIL: johnogden999@yahoo.co.uk
 

Name: Vijay Anand Pillay
Find me on...: Linked In
Link: www.linkedin.com
email: vijayanandpillay@gmail.com
 

Enough about Chelsea being unlucky against Barcelona.
This happened in the Hamburg Bremen game the next day.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbTwJgha0xg - Now that's unlucky !
 

FYI. Donation kitty stands at 75 pounds for this message board. There hasn't been a single donation  in several months. Ian
 

8/5 job listing...
Casino Dealers - Alea Leeds. LCI.

7/5 job listing...
Experienced Dealers - G Casino. Manchester.
 

NAME: Bryan Webster
PESENTLY IN: Scotland
IS SEARCHING FOR: Barry (Eezooob) Evans
THE CLUES ARE...: Sun City '83 '84. Eezoob - get in touch or join facebook - some classic pics been posted including the famous arse-hair burning!
EMAIL: bryanwebster@btconnect.com
 

4/5 job listing...
Experienced Dealers/Inspectors plus a Slot tech - Gala Casino Leicester

More job listings are required folks !
 


Four videos from the European Dealer Championship in Malmö are now online at my Vimeo.com account. You'll need circa 30 minutes tpo watch them all so grab a coffee. Ian

European Dealer Championship 2009 - Part I
www.vimeo.com/4459126
European Dealer Championship 2009 - Part II
www.vimeo.com/4468229
European Dealer Championship 2009 - Part III
www.vimeo.com/4490504
European Dealer Championship 2009 - Part IV the Winners
www.vimeo.com/4491887



 

Still time to get on Hadise to win the European Song Contest for Turkey at 10 to 1 on Betfair. No 1 viewed competitor on YouTube !.

Hadise Düm Tek Tek Eurovision 2009
.

NAME: lesley campbell
PESENTLY IN: cape town south africa
IS SEARCHING FOR: fiona donnan
THE CLUES ARE...: last seen throttling cage desk manager at sun city 1990/91'
EMAIL: orders@litenet.co.za
 

1/5/2009


 
 
April MessagesYou lookin at me ?

Randy Steed has forwarded me the following link.
It's 15 minutes long so grab a coffee and enjoy.
Russian casino CCTV at its best
http://video.mail.ru/list/marat.69/221/1263.html
Could it also be an argument that Surveillance should also be under surveillance !!!
 

28/4 job listings...
Inspector/Dealer - Victoria International Casino. Seychelles
Surveillance Manager - Casino 36. Stockport.
Cash Desk Manager(in) - PDF. in German. Grand Casino Luzern.
Technical Support Manager - Silver Heritage Group. Laos.
 

NAME: Sasha Samodelkin
MESSAGE: Dear friends, please be so kind a tell me if Mr.Paul Odendaal used to work in Moscow from 92 - 97's ..???..many thanks.
EMAIL: samod66@mail.ru
 

NAME: Pat Lydon
PESENTLY IN: UK
IS SEARCHING FOR: Paul Brady
THE CLUES ARE...: Worked Moscow.
EMAIL: patlydon2003@yahoo.com
 

NAME: Pred Kostic
MESSAGE: Anyone worked in Sun City from 92' till 98'...
Looking to get contacts. thanks.
EMAIL: p_kostic@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Pred Kostic
PESENTLY IN: USA
IS SEARCHING FOR: clive beadle
EMAIL: p_kostic@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Nigel Block
MESSAGE: Very sad to hear of Paul's passing. R.I.P.
EMAIL: legin13@hotmail.com
 

I'm in Malmö for the European Dealers Championship this week so there will be no updates to the message board until around the 24th April. Ian
 

19/4 job listing...
Gaming Manager - Palace Casino. Great Yarmouth.
 

NAME: Simon Best
MESSAGE: Very sad news about Paul O and it was never ever boring working with Paul in Adelaide, and hopefully they have Frank Zappa on the play list where he is going.
EMAIL: simonbest@ozemail.com.au
 

Two excellent Croupier related videos posted this week on You Tube.

Singapore Casino Dealer Joel Koh
A look at the training of Croupiers in Singapore for the two Integrated resorts due to open in late 2009 and 2010 respectively.
www.icgtraining.com - International Club Game Training Centre
.

 
Yo Croupier
Must see. Cracking compilation of scenes from the film Croupier.
Croupier original trailer
.

NAME: Bobby Smart
MESSAGE: Nothing but fun memories of our wild youth as dealers in Maseru and Swaziland . Goodbye my friend.
EMAIL: bsmart@mighty.co.za
 

NAME: Neels Meyer
MESSAGE: Another pioneer of Southern African Casinos fades away. It is with great sadness to hear of my old vriend Paul Odendaal's passing. My deepest sympathy and condolences to his son and his family.  Rest in Peace my old friend.
EMAIL: lagairoi123@gmail.com
 

NAME: Tony Eaton
PESENTLY IN: Switzerland
IS SEARCHING FOR: Sharon Mhyre
THE CLUES ARE...: Soames Liverrpool, Leeds.
EMAIL: danube67@gmail.com
 

NAME: Mario and Jeanette Eastham
MESSAGE: Just to let all Wild Coast Staff know that Doctor Dennis Van ZYL passed away with Heart Failure. Funeral was today in  Port Edward. Joan Bircher has passed on our condolences.
EMAIL: m-eastham@sky.com
 

NAME: Stuart Smith
MESSAGE: So sorry to hear about Paul. Great memories of the "old days" in Maseru.
EMAIL: stuarts111@hotmail.com
 

NAME: jacko
MESSAGE: haydn hullah 5 years on. r.i.p. my good friend.
EMAIL: jacko16@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Charlie Brewer.
MESSAGE: Happy 50th Idi Dada
EMAIL: charliehurricane1@talktalk.net
 

NAME: Lorna Perry
MESSAGE: To all those who knew him, Paul Odendaal passed away on the 10th April. Too early....
EMAIL: lornaperry@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Tracy Ryan
PESENTLY IN: UK
IS SEARCHING FOR: Sabine Shaik Moheden (Tina Turner lookalike)
THE CLUES ARE...: Worked together on NCL's Starward around 1990
EMAIL: tracyhillcoat@mac.com
 

NAME: Mike Walker
PESENTLY IN: Philippines
IS SEARCHING FOR: Gary Newlands....
THE CLUES ARE...: Tall!!  Scottish!! ... Worked together in SA & Hungary... Answers to the name Gazza Gillimot????  Can play a mean game of pool ...
EMAIL: mwswalker@hotmail.com
 

15/4 job listing...
Variety of positions - Gaming - Hyperion iGaming Recruitment (Agency).
 

NAME: Kim Dobson
MESSAGE: To Ian Sutton. Charlie Brewer said I had got to wish you a Happy 50th! Regards. Napoleons Sheffield.
EMAIL: sassykim@hotmail.co.uk
 

NAME: anne porter - nee cooper
PESENTLY IN: uk
IS SEARCHING FOR: anyone
THE CLUES ARE...: worked in craywood, liverpool early 70's, hertford and park lane late 70's beirut 80's and la napoule late 80's.
EMAIL: patienceporter@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Jim Morris
PESENTLY IN: London
IS SEARCHING FOR: Graham Ralph
THE CLUES ARE...: Ramsar Casino years ago and Kensington.
EMAIL: jimmorris@hotmail.co.uk
 

NAME: Derek McAllister
PESENTLY IN: Glasgow
IS SEARCHING FOR: Big Jim Cadman
THE CLUES ARE...: Glasgow , S.Afr , NZ , Vegas
EMAIL: derekmcallister69@msn.com
 

NAME: Peter Robinson
MESSAGE: Hi all, I would just like to ask everyone who knows or doesnt know me, for their support.  I am currenlt collecting on behalf of MARIE CURIE CANCER RESEARCH, and will be participating in a trek of Petra, Jordan next year with the sponsorship gained from all you wonderful people. you can donate through this :- http://www.justgiving.com/peterrobinson5. PLEASE DONATE, even £1, it will help me, and help those who need the help, and maybe find a cure.
Cheers in advance, Peter
EMAIL: CROUPIER1970@YAHOO.CO.UK
 

NAME: anne porter
PESENTLY IN: uk
IS SEARCHING FOR: max scally
THE CLUES ARE...: craywood,  liverpool.
EMAIL: patienceporter@hotmail.com
 

NAME: karen jones
PESENTLY IN: leeds
IS SEARCHING FOR: paulo
THE CLUES ARE...: worked in beirut.
EMAIL: karenj7@tiscali.co.uk
 

NAME: Mario and Jeanette Eastham
MESSAGE: wishing all our friends and colleagues out there a really good Easter.
MARIO AND JEANETTE
EMAIL: m-eastham@sky.com
 

Nassau Bahamas '81 - '83 - The Brian Lamm movie
Casino Reunions 30 minute film on Vimeo.com. Casino staff at play in Paradise and of course they were getting paid for being there !
 

8/4 job listing...
Department Managers - Supervisors staff etc... - Santiago Chile, New Opening.
 

NAME: Scott CC
MESSAGE: Congratulations on your milestone, geese we first met when you were about 25. I will have one for you.
EMAIL: ScottCC711@aol.com
About 28 I think. Southern Elegance out of Panama City, FL. My one and only contract with AA.
 

NAME: Moike
MESSAGE: Thorndyke, seeing your craps dealing at 25 years old I would have made a bet with the satchel that it would have taken you 30 more years to reach 50!!!
Happy B-Day mate.
EMAIL: mtobias62@yahoo.com
Thanks Moike, I still haven't forgotten you barking orders whilst sitting box. Most notably a  few minutes after midnight on New Years Eve - "If you lot have anything more to drink I'm going to sack you all". You were better than Clay though if that cheers you up :)
 

NAME: Gary Morrison
MESSAGE: Happy 50th Matey......
EMAIL: garymorrison67@hotmail.com
Thank you - where's my flowers ?
 

NAME: Nigel French
MESSAGE: Thorndyke you can't be 50 you don't look a day over 49, all the best mate. If you send me £3 I will have a drink for you. Cheers.
EMAIL: nigel.french@photo-me.co.uk
 

3/4 job listings...
Poker Dealers - Gala Queensway, London.
Casino Manager - Casino Valoro, Arad, Romania.
Dealer/Senior Dealer - Grosvenor Casino, Manchester
Casino Manager - Djibouti, East Africa (French speaking)
All/Various Gaming Positions - Olympic Casino Krakowie - New Opening
Direct PDF link to the adverrtisement in Polish.
 

NAME: Mike Bowen
PRESENTLY IN: Still here in Kenya after 31 yrs! Living on Diani Beach, Mombasa.
MESSAGE: Operate a great place on a fabulous beach here in Mombasa, Kenya, see www.dianihouse.com. Have the facilities to accommodate up to 15 in a group on 'Concierge Service'. Right on this fabulous beach. Ideal for a re-union or just a group or family holiday. We can arrange a safari, by road or by private plane (air-strip nearby) and guess what, casino too!
EMAIL: ezpz4u2@yahoo.co.uk
 

NAME: Mike Bowen
PESENTLY IN: Mombasa. Kenya
IS SEARCHING FOR: All friends from the past '71 - present.
THE CLUES ARE...: Knightsbridge, Playboy London, Ladbrokes Hill St, Ladbrokes Leicester, Manchester and 'El Casino', Freeport, Bahamas circa '74 - '77'
EMAIL: ezpz4u2@yahoo.co.uk
 

NAME: Dudley Burke
MESSAGE: Mr. Ian Sutton, I would like to wish you a very happy 50th birthday & may you have many more. Make sure you turn off your P.c. for at least a day.
Best Wishes. Dudley.'
EMAIL: dudley@dudleyburke.com

1/4/2009


 
 
March Messages
Most recent messages are at the top.

28/3 job listing...
General Managers - Veredus (Agency).
Shift Manager, AGM & General Manager - Tilley Entertainment.
 

NAME: carl farrell
PESENTLY IN: Chile
IS SEARCHING FOR: Jose Rivera casino manager
THE CLUES ARE...: I think hes in Dominican Republic - Can someone get a message to him to contact me as soon as please.
EMAIL: outofcyprus@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Pat Lydon
PESENTLY IN: UK
IS SEARCHING FOR: Mark Banks
THE CLUES ARE...: Newcastle, Belgium, Sweden.
EMAIL: patlydon2003@yahoo.com
 

25/3 job listing...
Head Cashier - Aspers Northampton.
 

NAME: Gerrit van der Linde
PESENTLY IN: South Africa
IS SEARCHING FOR: Friends From Suriname
THE CLUES ARE...: Suriname Palace Casino 2001
EMAIL: vande_ge@mtn.co.za
 

NAME: Les H & Russell (Leon)
PESENTLY IN: Jo'burg
IS SEARCHING FOR: Mike Fletcher
THE CLUES ARE...: Venda Training & Wild Coast - get in touch Fletch.
EMAIL: lesleyh@tsogosun.com
 

NAME: Art of Gaming
MESSAGE: Used video slots from Russia. Reasonable prices, fast delivery. Wide spectrum of manufacturers.
EMAIL: art-gaming@mail.ru
 

NAME: dave hill
PESENTLY IN: russia
IS SEARCHING FOR: jed sheran
THE CLUES ARE...:  Last heard of in cape town. Worked in Sun City & Tbanchu. Drop us a line.
EMAIL: dbd11919@yahoo.co.uk
 

NAME: Pat Lydon
PESENTLY IN: UK
IS SEARCHING FOR: Alan Cripps
THE CLUES ARE...: Nottingham, St.Petersburg, Russia.
EMAIL: patlydon2003@yahoo.com
 

23/3 job listings...
Player Relations - Aspers Swansea.
 

NAME: Steve Fox
MESSAGE: Get well soon Stweart... will be over to see you in a couple of weeks with Andy. I will bring you some Villa DVD's to cheer you up, if you need a good laugh I#ll get Andy to bring some West Brom ones. Take it easy mate... We have a World Cup to go see next year.
EMAIL: sfoxdealer@yahoo.com
 

NAME: Robert McWhirter
PESENTLY IN: London
IS SEARCHING FOR: Jill Wilson
THE CLUES ARE...: London, Moscow 
EMAIL: zodrob@yahoo.co.uk
 

18/3 job listings...
Casino Dealer - Century Casinos/TUI Cruises
Croupier (Television) - Smartlive Casino. London
 

NAME: Dave Scott
MESSAGE: Ginger - Please remove my name from your employment "reference" list'
EMAIL: crash@ndburn.freeserve.co.uk
 

NAME: Jay Hallam
PESENTLY IN: Luton
IS SEARCHING FOR: Clive Scrivens
THE CLUES ARE...: Worked with Linda Hallam @ Yorkies in Luton. Clive left message at Stanleys reception and they wrote your number down wrong. Please contact me with any contact details for Clive so I could pass them on.
EMAIL: jayhallam77@yahoo.co.uk
 

NAME: Jakes Botha
PESENTLY IN: Germany'
IS SEARCHING FOR: Jeff Coetsee
THE CLUES ARE...: Royal Caribbean
EMAIL: botha@stormbv.com
 

NAME: Neels Meyer
MESSAGE: Hi Stewart my old friend. You are in our prayers for a speedy and full recovery, be strong, hang in there, Cancer can be overcome.
EMAIL: lagairoi123@gmail.com
 

NAME: Matt Williams
MESSAGE: John was a true character. Condolences to John Jr & Sue.
EMAIL: wilf67@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Scott CC & Julie
MESSAGE: Wishing you a speedy recovery.
EMAIL: ScottCC711@aol.com
 

NAME: Bryan Webster
MESSAGE: Vic, Vic, Vic - are you SURE you want an invite? They didn't call me Gutbucket for nothing! On your head be it - bring your credit card!!!'
EMAIL: bryanwebster@btconnect.com
 

11/3 job listing...
Head of Gaming x 2 - Removed. Positions filled.
Inspectora Nadzoru - Olympic Casino Warsaw
Direct PDF link to the adverrtisement in Polish.
 

NAME: slap
PRESENTLY IN: cape town
MESSAGE: Stewart Giles. Here's wishing you a speedy recovery from your plumbing incident.
EMAIL: mikeandsally@wol.co.za
 

NAME: Vic Aslet
MESSAGE: Wing nut, something to put a smile on your face.........Aces 2 Rebels 3. Get well soon mate, if you do go for a drink with Bryan I want an invite. Take care mate.
Vic (big nose).
EMAIL: vaslet@yahoo.com
 

NAME: Craig Brown
MESSAGE: So sad to learn about the passing of John Atherton. Condolences to Sue and to John Jnr. One of the stalwarts of the Wild coast and a truly good man.
EMAIL: craigbro@vodamail.co.za
 

NAME: Joe Maguire
MESSAGE: You can pull though this Stewart probably having a few already, if not, all the best to you my old mate Joe.
EMAIL: joemaguire64@hotmail.com
 

NAME: debby ( robbins ) vahed
PESENTLY IN: joberg
IS SEARCHING FOR: karen whitefield
THE CLUES ARE...: conti casino leeds 1992 /94, carousel casino south africa 1995.
EMAIL: debby.vahed@hotmail.com
 

9/3 job listings...
Casino Pit Supervisor, Slot Shift Supevisor, Cage Supevisor
Marina Bay Casino, Singapore.
This as you probably already know will be a major operation and LVS are permitted to have up to 1,000 tables. Ian
 

NAME: Dean Evans
MESSAGE: The Stewart I know wouldn't let this get him down.
Chin up Roogs and best wishes!
EMAIL: dean_evans@btinternet.com
 

NAME: clive beadle
MESSAGE: Was watching the program Wild at Heart the actor playing Du plessis is that the same Deon Stewardson that used to inspect me on Ar 1 at Sun City back in 86 cos i remember Ken Berry telling me he was an actor when i first arrived, and i thought yeah right as Ken always used to tell a good story ?
EMAIL: clive1965beadle@hotmail.co.uk
www.imdb.com/name/nm0829135/
 

NAME: Carole Ann Rice
MESSAGE: Very sad to hear of John's passing, he made working at the Wild Coast a true pleasure. Condolences to Sue and John Jnr.
EMAIL: scottishdiva@hotmail.com
 

NAME: ray steel
PESENTLY IN: london
IS SEARCHING FOR: Dee Sparrow, Steve Pipe
THE CLUES ARE...: worked with you both in Russia and Dee in France
EMAIL: raysitges@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Bryan Webster
MESSAGE: Best Wishes to Stewart Giles - get well soon mate! We've still to have that pint in Bonnie Scotland - honestly, the things some folk will do to avoid their round! Tight Aberdonian sheep sh@gger!!'
EMAIL: bryanwebster@btconnect.com
 

NAME: Angie Wynne
MESSAGE: Condolences to Sue and John Jr on the sad news. What a strong character John was - I have fond memories of working with him at the WCS.  My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
EMAIL: anjiwyn@hotmail.co.uk
 

NAME: Dave Atkins
MESSAGE: Big it up for my main man Stewart Giles - a frequent contributor to this site, as well as liqour stores the world over. Stew is currently recovering from some plumbing re-adjustments following a 10 hour surgery. As miserable as he is right now he can beat this rap, and he has my very best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.
Take care mate.
EMAIL: atkins.david@verizon.net
 

Faces from the past. Iran - mid to late 70's
Speedypete07 has posted these two films on YouTube.
THE VARIAN HOTEL IRAN 1976/7/8 OR HOW WE USED TO LOOK AT THE HOTEL CALIFORNIA - Part 1
THE VARIAN HOTEL IRAN 1976/7/8 OR HOW WE USED TO LOOK AT THE HOTEL CALIFORNIA - Part 2
 

6/3 job listings...
Exp. Slot Technician, Cash Desk Supervisor, Surbeillance Operators, Dealers - Atlantic Agadir & Tangiers 
Casino Managers, Slot Managers & Slot Technicians - Caribbean, Central & S. America
 

NAME: Bryan Webster
MESSAGE: Happy 50th to Joe Maguire, 6 March 2009!! Great seeing you in February when you were still in your 40's!!
Happy 50th Birthday Jerry Law - see you on Saturday night in Edinburgh! You Old B@ST@RDS!!!'
EMAIL: bryanwebster@btconnect.com
 

NAME: Richard Munroe
MESSAGE: Very sorry to hear of John passing a true gentleman and nice guy. Good memories from the WCS
EMAIL: richinmos@mail.ru
 

Fitzpatrick's in Limerick...


Fitzpatrick's Casino Launch Night from BMB Films on Vimeo.
Fitzpatrick's Casino Launch Night
www.fitzpatrickscasino.com
.

NAME: Ronald Broekman
MESSAGE: Condolences to Sue and John Jr. John Sr. was a legend and much respected.
EMAIL: ronman@telkomsa.net
 

NAME: Norma Jeffery
MESSAGE: Sorry to hear the sad news. Many great memories Of John at the Wild Coast.
EMAIL: normsjeff@yahoo.com
 

NAME: graham & angela
MESSAGE: jerry law has just turned 50! where have the last 30 years gone since our training school. best wishes to all.
EMAIL: gdugdale3@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Bob Tisson
MESSAGE: anyone taking redundancy at the Vic who would like to arrange a farewell party can contact me on 01474 879 972
EMAIL: roberttisson@hotmail.co.uk
 

NAME: Lindy (McEwan) Bergstrom
MESSAGE: Very sad to hear of the loss of another legend... A man who will live in my memories forever. My thoughts are with you John and Sue xxxx
EMAIL: tbergstroem@hotmail.com
 

NAME: graham ralph
PESENTLY IN: london-not in casino business now.
IS SEARCHING FOR: shaun mcclune
THE CLUES ARE...: slots wizard.was in czech rep with  mr. n souter i believe.
EMAIL: ralphgram@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Margaret Hall
MESSAGE: Sue and John Atherton Jr have nominated a charity to recieve donations on behalf of John Snr. for anyone who would like to contribute, the details are...
H.E.L.P foundation
Standard Bank Margate.
Branch # 05752840
Account # 253432200
EMAIL: damienh@telkomsa.net
 
 

Recognise anyone ?

Hotel Vitosha Casino Sofia Bulgaria 1979
Converted 8mm footage from GF Forum member SpeedyPete07
.

NAME: letitride
PESENTLY IN: south africa
IS SEARCHING FOR: julie barcus
THE CLUES ARE...:
EMAIL: robbuckley@y7mail.com
 

NAME: michelle
PESENTLY IN: durban
IS SEARCHING FOR: lesley henderson
THE CLUES ARE...:
EMAIL: artguru@telkomsa.net
 

NAME: Irene Jamieson
MESSAGE: So saddened by the news of the passing of John Atherton. Thanks for the memories. Condolences to Sue and John jr.
EMAIL: irenejames@shaw.ca
 

NAME: Casino Reunions
MESSAGE: It has been suggested that we start an Iran list. If you ever worked in Iran go to casinoreunions.com and add your name to the list.
EMAIL: neilglander@dc.rr.com

1/3/2009


 
 
February Messages
Most recent messages are at the top.

NAME: Dave McMillan
PESENTLY IN: Cape Town, South Africa
IS SEARCHING FOR: Sandra Swancott 
THE CLUES ARE...: Ex Shrewsbury girl, Atlantic Associates, Greece and then Wolverhampton. If anyone knows how I can contact her I would appreciate it.
EMAIL: dave.mcmillan@za.suninternational.com
 

NAME: Andy Badenhorst
MESSAGE: Condolences to Sue and John Jnr. John Snr was another "Old school" legend that has been lost. RIP.
EMAIL: harvardrvr@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Sue (Stephen) Owens
MESSAGE: Saddened to hear of the loss of a very dear old friend from way back, Lemon Tree Blackpool, and WCS. Condolences to Sue and family.
EMAIL: Sue.owens@dwp.gsi.gov.uk
 

NAME: mario and jeanette eastham
MESSAGE: mario and jeanette eastham so very sorry to hear about john atherton, all our condolences go to sue and john jnr.  speak  to you again soon sue, keep ur chin up.
EMAIL: m-eastham@sky.com
 

NAME: Stretch
MESSAGE: Condolences to Sue and John Jnr for your loss. Stretch and Michelle.
EMAIL: derbys@iafrica.com
 

NAME: Jacqui  Edwards
MESSAGE: Very Sad to hear we have lost another true gentleman. Worked with John Atherton between '88-90' at the Wild Coast Sun. My condolences to Sue and John Jnr.'
EMAIL: majaqduo@hotmail.co.uk
 

NAME: Scott CC & Julie
MESSAGE: We are saddened by the loss of another gentleman of the gaming industry. Our condolences go to Sue and John Jnr.
EMAIL: ScottCC711@aol.com
 

NAME: Tim Hatch
MESSAGE: condolences to Sue and John jnr.....what a strong character your husband and father was.....he is missed.....
EMAIL: tutunks@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Peter Nicholson
MESSAGE: Shocked and saddened to hear of John Atherton's passing. Condolences to his family.
EMAIL: peter@taleon.ru
 

NAME: Deborah Ferguson
PESENTLY IN: UK
IS SEARCHING FOR: Karen Reeve
THE CLUES ARE...:
IS SEARCHING FOR: Antonia Usher
THE CLUES ARE...: Worked together in Sun City South Africa.
EMAIL: debferg@talktalk.net
 

NAME: Andy Stephens
MESSAGE: Very sad to learn that John Atherton Snr passed away. Condolences to Sue and Jonh Jnr.
EMAIL: andy@casablanca.tc
 

NAME: Marcienne and Gavin Clements
MESSAGE: Our condolences to Sue and John jnr on the passing of John snr,our thoughts are with you.
EMAIL: gavincl@tsosgosun.com
 

NAME: Mike Howard
MESSAGE: Dear Sue, my condolences to you and your family on the passing of John (Snr). In the years a the WCS, John was without a doubt a great man.
EMAIL: mike.howard@za.suninternational.com
 

NAME: Dave Pritchard
MESSAGE: So sorry to hear of the sudden passing of John Atherton at the Wild Coast. My thoughts to Sue and John jnr.
EMAIL: dave.pritchard@za.suninternational.com
 

NAME: Sean Stander
MESSAGE: Very sad to hear of the passing of John Atherton Snr, another true character of the casino business. Condolences to the family.
EMAIL: sean.stander@fic.gov.za
 

NAME: Steve & Michelle Thornton
MESSAGE: The passing of John Atherton Snr. is very sad news. A real character and the only man I trusted with my wife's life when the Wild Coast was surrounded by the PAC mob. Rest in Peace and thank you once more. Steve and Michelle.
EMAIL: stevethornton555@yahoo.co.uk
 

NAME: Carl Farrell
MESSAGE: Worked with john in 88....another great character lost. condolencies to sue and John Jnr.
EMAIL: outofcyprus@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Gavin South
MESSAGE: Sorry to hear of the passing of John Atherton Snr...Condolences to Sue and John Jnr.
EMAIL: gavmate777@yahoo.co.uk
 

NAME: John & Mary Barton
MESSAGE: We are very sad to learn of the passing of John Atherton Snr. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Sue and John Jnr.
EMAIL: thebartons@sunweb.co.za


NAME: Margaret Hall
MESSAGE: For all of you who have ever worked at the Wild Coast Sun, Very sadly  John Atherton passed away suddenly yesterday morning. Condolances to John Jr. and Sue.
EMAIL: damienh@telkomsa.net

NAME: Mike Diesbecq
PESENTLY IN: Koh Samui Thailand
IS SEARCHING FOR: Alan Keith
THE CLUES ARE...: Ex, Wrest point Tas, Adelaide, Darwin.  Born Glasgow.
EMAIL: diesbecq1@yahoo.com
 

NAME: John Tarpy
PESENTLY IN: UK
IS SEARCHING FOR: James O'Hara, Evie Oquendo.
THE CLUES ARE...: Both were in Bahamas in the 80's, James at PI, Evie at Cable Beach. Would be nice to say Hi.
EMAIL: john.tarpy@tiscali.co.uk
 

24/2 job listings...
Experienced Casino Valets - Gala Gibraltar.
Pitboss & Dealers - Olympic Casino Romania. New Opening.
 
 

 Earth TV timelapse – January 2009
.

19/2 job listings...
Assistant Cash Desk Manager - Grand Casino Brussels.
 

NAME: Julianne Trewin
PESENTLY IN: Prague
IS SEARCHING FOR: Jenette Hannen
THE CLUES ARE...: Worked with Jenette in moscow gabriella casino in 1992....does anyone know where she is or how I can contact her.
EMAIL: jsamuelson9@gmail.com
 

16/2 job listings...
Experienced Croupiers Required - Gala Gibraltar Casino.
 

NAME: Peggy Schoen-Kiewert
PESENTLY IN: Texas, USA
IS SEARCHING FOR: Jackie Dodson
THE CLUES ARE...: Carnival Cruise Lines, England
EMAIL: psk55@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Irene Wyndham
PESENTLY IN: Mozambique
IS SEARCHING FOR: Frank Braam
THE CLUES ARE...: It was great to catch up with you in London after all these years, albeit briefly. I could not get back before you left. Please send me your contact details. Take Care.
EMAIL: irene@polana-casino.co.mz
 

NAME: Rob Shrigley
PESENTLY IN: Florida
IS SEARCHING FOR: Brendan Gardner
THE CLUES ARE...: Mancunian fellow last seen in West Palm Beach, Fl doing a dice dealers impression (very well I hasten to add). Prob still in Florida but was talking about returning to Europe.
EMAIL: rshrigley@hotmail.com
 

NAME: mark payne
MESSAGE: lee pritchard,get intouch ive sent you email,but not sure if you have recieved them. (p.c. payne)
EMAIL: markpayney@hotmail.co.uk
 

9/2 job listings...
Employes des Jeux - El Jadida. Marocco. Kerzner.
A top opportunity for french speaking gaming staff at the new Mazagan Resort opening in September.
www.mazaganresort.com
 

NAME: Neels Meyer
PESENTLY IN: Boshoek - South Africa.
IS SEARCHING FOR: All French Roulette Croupiers that worked at the Royal Swazi Spa from 1966-1976.
THE CLUES ARE...: Alex Mckay, Chas Ottway, Benny Shaptai, Deon Stewartson, Eddy Cressy, Chris Scott-long, Raoul Tosoni, Jonny de Abreu, John Horn, Patrick Reyenecke, Malcom Freeman, Bruno Dragone, Frank Swainson, Mitch Michellini, Angus Mcauley, Miron Stabinsky, Martin Green, Terry Pink, Dino Russo, Mario Bungaro, Augusto Secchi, Pedro de Vivo, Hennie van der Wald, Gary Roper, Paul Vingas, our manager Mr L Belli and many others.(what wonderfull days those were, the first Casino to open in Southern Africa) I would like to know where you and your families are!
EMAIL: lagairoi123@gmail.com
 

NAME: John Shore
PESENTLY IN: Portsmouth
IS SEARCHING FOR: david ruffell
THE CLUES ARE...: david is missing one thumb(cat bite).
IS SEARCHING FOR: michael sutton aka (scooter)
THE CLUES ARE...: red hair, beer belly, to be found in nearest bookies, great sense of humour.
EMAIL: johnleslie.shore@tiscali.co.uk
 

NAME: Mario and Jeanette Eastham
PESENTLY IN: uk
IS SEARCHING FOR: Andy Stevens and Carl Farrell
THE CLUES ARE...: dont know where, ex wild coast casino
EMAIL: m-eastham@sky.com and skype: jeanette and mario at skype.com
 

NAME: Lee Pritchard
PRESENTLY IN: Living on planes
MESSAGE: Hi Ian, It was great  to catch  up with yourself  and all the the boys at the show/ pub lol. Look forward to seeing you all  next year. All the best Lee.
EMAIL: lee@livegamingsystems.com
 

NAME: Paul Clark
MESSAGE: Regards to Rob Minto who i worked with at the Berkeley, get well soon mate.
EMAIL: clark_storer@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Stuart Warren
PESENTLY IN: Liverpool
IS SEARCHING FOR: Ange the flange and mark smith (bolton)
THE CLUES ARE...: circa the carousel 91-95
EMAIL: colapubes@hotmail.com
 

3/2 staff available...
Cerus Casino Academy - Offers trained dealers to land based & ship operatorations. Manchester based.
 

3/2 job listings...
Experienced Croupiers & Inspectors - Sheffield, Napoleons Owl.
Senior Dealer, Junior Inspector, Surveillance Supervisor
Grand Casino Brussels.
Experienced Dealers - Minimum 2 games
18-30. Darwin, Australia. Direct PDF link. Read the Ad. for details on how to apply.
Erfahrener Croupier (m/w)
Surveillance Mitarbeiter (m/w)
Schaffausen, Switzerland. German speaking preffered.
 

NAME: Andrei Prudky
PESENTLY IN: Ukraine
IS SEARCHING FOR: David Pointer
THE CLUES ARE...: He worked as a shift manager in "Poseidon" casino in Ukraine/Zaporizhya 5 or 6 years ago.
EMAIL: andrei4casino@yahoo.com
 

2/2 job listings...
Various Casino Positions - Woldwide-CasinoJobs. Agency. 
 

NAME: John Freeland
MESSAGE: Rab Minto from Edinburgh that worked in the Isle of Man ?  He can't be 40 yet is he......... please pass on my regards to him.
EMAIL: highthawk@hotmail.com

1/2/2009


 
 
January Messages
Most recent messages are at the top...

NAME: Stuart Warren
MESSAGE: just to let you all know that Rob Minto had a heart attack in australia last week. He is okay and will fly home to scotland next week when he is fit enough.
EMAIL: colapubes@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Bernard Lee
PESENTLY IN: Christchurch, New Zealand.
IS SEARCHING FOR: Anyone who worked in International Sporting Club, Brighton mid 80s.
THE CLUES ARE...: Few people I am looking for Annie.....Polish last name worked at the Vic in London and Brighton, few others names escape me now, but sure i would remember them hope they remember me.
EMAIL: bernard@ihug.co.nz
 
 


I asked for pictures of your views a few weeks ago. This one is Graham Bailey's in Grand Caymen. The boat is apparently the Octopous owned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen.

If you have a message please send it now. There will be no updates from the 25th to 30th January.  Ian

Coming February - Social Networking !
You'll be able to post links to your Facebook, Linkedin or MySpace pages

23/1 job listing...
Casino Slot Technicians - Celebrity & Azamara Cruises
Dealers, Inspects & Cashiers - Palace Casino, Great Yarmouth
 

ICE/IGE - What, Where & When
http://www.gamingfloor.biz/forum/showthread.php?t=3277
Gamingfloor's quick quide to events from Monday to Thursday.
 
 

Any Federico Fellini's  body who can hold a camera out there ?

At ICE/IGE I have a spare camcorder available. If anyone's interested in filming events on all three days for Gaming floor let me know. I'll get you regiesterd as Press. Free soft drinks and sarnies plus the odd beverage courtesy of yours truly. You get a copy of your work and credit for anything I use later. Ian
editorial@gamingfloor.com

CasinoReunions.com
Next Reunion: Tuesday 27th. Jan. '09
Prince of Teck. Earls Court Rd. London.
 Come straight from IGE / ICE for a meal and libation or join in later.
Full details at www.casinoreunions.com
neilglander@dc.rr.com

NAME: Bob Tisson
PESENTLY IN: London
IS SEARCHING FOR: Ian and Sandy Livingstone
THE CLUES ARE...: Sun City, Moscow.
EMAIL: roberttisson@msn.com
 

NAME: Robert Thompson
PESENTLY IN: Little Rock, Arkansas USA.
IS SEARCHING FOR: Leigh Gordon
THE CLUES ARE...: Worked in porstmouth, UK (Soames) during '80's, went on ships in 89 with Atlantic Assoc, then RCCL mid '90s. From Hayling Island near Portsmouth.
EMAIL: ubpfc@yahoo.com
 

NAME: Windmill
MESSAGE: Peter Smith has published 'Confessions of a Dice Dealer'& it's available now online (www.lulu.com). For all those who worked for AA, in SA, the Bahamas or the Cruise liners, have a bit of this!
EMAIL: smivers66@hotmail.com
www.lulu.com/content/5701726
 

14/1 job listing...
Operations Manager, Gaming Manager & Hospitality Manager - Gala Bingo new concept locations, Liverpool & Enfield.
 

NAME: Darren Kovler
PESENTLY IN: Moscow
IS SEARCHING FOR: Donna Tyson
THE CLUES ARE...: Worked in Istanbul in early 90's
IS SEARCHING FOR: Kara Tracey
THE CLUES ARE...: As above...
EMAIL: darrenak@hotmail.com
 

13/1 job listing...
Casino Dealers - Alea Casino, Leeds
 

11/1 job listing...
Experienced EndX Cashier - Gibraltar. Gala Casino.
 

For those interested in watching the Man Utd v's Chelsea game you can go to
http://foot.canalplus.fr/live
Perfect picture qualility but the commentary is unfortunately in French :(. A browser plugin may be required.  Ian
amazing stuff !
Alternatively of course you can just go to www.myp2p.eu and go from there.
 

NAME: Wes
PESENTLY IN: Morrocco
IS SEARCHING FOR: Phil Davies
THE CLUES ARE...: Junket man.. Kazakhstan..Cyprus..Morrocco. Phil heard you were in Morrocco..get in touch.
EMAIL: wesleymirander@yahoo.co.uk
There is a problem with this email address, maybe it's a .com ?.  Ian
 

NAME: Michelle Day
PESENTLY IN: Africa
IS SEARCHING FOR: Lando Marks
THE CLUES ARE...: Worked in Surveillance for Star Cruises
EMAIL: m_mcn@hotmail.co.uk
 

NAME: Brian Henry
MESSAGE: Looking for junket agents,who want to come to Curacao in the Caribbean.
EMAIL: bryanstud@yahoo.com
 

This ain't a bad view either.
Jim sent me this picture of the view from his office over the Indian Ocean.

9/1 job listings...
Assistant Gaming Manager, Shift Manager, Senior Pitboss - Morocco, Casino Tanger.
 

NAME: Pat Lydon
PESENTLY IN: U.K.
IS SEARCHING FOR: Rich Procter.
THE CLUES ARE...: Worked Stakis Hull, South Africa, U.S.A.
EMAIL: patlydon2003@yahoo.com
 

NAME: windmill
PESENTLY IN: prison
IS SEARCHING FOR: paul 'nobby' harbun
THE CLUES ARE...: have you landed in vegas yet?
EMAIL: smivers66@hotmail.com
 

7/1 job listings...
Casino Manager - East Africa. Games World UAE.

5/1 job listings...
General Manager - Sunderland. Coral Group
Surveillance & Croupiers - Stockport. Casino 36
Experienced Surveillance - Switzerland. Zürichsee.German Req'd.
 
 


This is the view over my left shoulder, it's a bit cold this morning !  Ian

If you have a better view out of your office or front room 
Send it on, lets check it out.


NAME: Chris Cousins
MESSAGE: Looking for Denis Krneta. He worked with me in SA in the 90's.
Happy New Year all!
EMAIL: welshchris1963@hotmail.com

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