User:Joedooley

CROSSROADER
A crossroader is a term referring to a person who, one way or another, illegally takes money from a casino, generally in partnership with others on the outside, and with cooperation from "insiders," i.e. dealers, pit bosses, employees. The term originated in the 1920's, when gambling was done in small towns, ie., Reno, Las Vegas, Elko, small towns, and after the "hit" the parties would meet at the crossroads, outside of town, and head to their next venture. Crossroaders were generally very talented in performing their particular "move," whether it be with dice, cards, late bets, distractions, "hand mucking" or moves that perhaps they alone knew. They practiced their moves constantly, to perfection, and in many cases, they originated the move. They were a unique breed, who would rather "steal" a penny, than legitimately wager for a nickle. --Joedooley 11:49, 2 August 2007 (UTC)