High-stakes Hen Pillows

Game Hen on a Downward Spiral: 'What the hell. I ain't no chicken! I'm bettin' it all!'

Little league world series of poker.

"Damn it, name a figure, name a figure."

Man with jumper reading 'Caution - Contents under pressure'.

Businessman at the deep end.

"What do you mean, the market rallied?"

". . . and that dumb Mrs. Parker could have figured I had the Ace, King and Jack, but no, she goes ahead bidding in hearts. . ."

"Irma, cancel all my appointments for the next 3 weeks, I need to go home to brood. Tell the board to only contact me on my mobile phone..."

'Sunglasses? Silly hats? Face cards?'

Hen Night

"I think I need a professional money manager. I invest sixty five percent of my money gambling in casinos and thirty five percent I keep under the mattress."

'WRONG PIN NUMBER!'

'She thinks of them as her children...'

'Ring around the rosey ...'

'Just sign your approval for the heliport and we can both go about our business.'

"He's been up all night and fell asleep at the wheel."

'Will you make the final table?'

'Sold! $287,500 to bidder #349!'

Playing for the jackpot, Wally picks up a nervous tick.

"If he could put a horse up his sleeve, he'd probably win at that too."

CEO Incentives

"Red 14...No, it's black 23, no, no..it's..."

'He's busy right now, sweating out a risky trade. Can he call you back?'

'Come now, Mr Symes. I am a Master Chef. I'll admit the steaks are high. But then so are the rewards.'

Man managing own stock portfolio with vulture in window.

Political Definitions: Brinkmanship

Texas Drop 'Em.

Alleged Punters - Underworld figure, trackside habituatie,casino regular, racing identity,high roller,colourful character.

"Ask your doctor if you're strong enough to day trade options."

'Forty billion is a generous offer for our company, but we'd feel a lot better about it, if you didn't plan on financing it by putting it on your Visa.'

'This is a banking style investment casino.'

Life of Riley #2: Baccarat.

'I can't make this decision for you. Let greed be your guide.'

'Everything on black is not a risk management strategy, Hoskins.'

'The perks are terrific. We have a VIP-lounge for investment bankers.'