High Stakes Player Prints

Life of Riley #2: Baccarat.

Little league world series of poker.

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

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. . ."

'Sunglasses? Silly hats? Face cards?'

"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!'

'Will you make the final table?'

Is there a company doctor in the house?

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

'Ring around the rosey ...'

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

CEO Incentives

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

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

'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.'

"We were too busy ignoring the warning signs to pay attention to the projected disaster."

"Hello, we're Mathers, Thorpe and Beneke. Can your husband come out and play the market?"

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

Political Definitions: Brinkmanship

Texas Drop 'Em.

Man managing own stock portfolio with vulture in window.

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

'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.'

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

'This is a banking style investment casino.'

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

'You knew investment banking was dangerous when you took the job!'

Pitfalls of modern shopping. The excitement of tracking a purchase every step of the way to your front door only adds to the disappointment when you discover that you ordered the wrong size.

"Card games can be expensive."

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

Stock Broker: Place your bets 9 to 5.