Compared to prostitution, poker games sound sort of innocent.
However, when a contractor organizes a game for a contract officer and some Congressmen, red flags ought to go up.
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Compared to prostitution, poker games sound sort of innocent.
However, when a contractor organizes a game for a contract officer and some Congressmen, red flags ought to go up.
High Stakes poker was the principal method of bribing Louisiana Governor Edwin “Lucky” Edwards. He and his contractor buddies would publicly fly to Vegas, play poker in view of everyone, and somehow the governor turned out to be the best damn poker player in the crowd every time.
Captain Renault: Rick, there are many exit visas sold in this café, but we know that you’ve never sold one. That is the reason we permit you to remain open.
Rick: Oh? I thought it was because I let you win at roulette.
Captain Renault: That is another reason.