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Where is Calvin Chai working as a blackjack dealer?
Where is Calvin Chai working as a blackjack dealer?
Calvin Chai was working at the casino during the day.
Calvin Chai was working at the casino during the day.
False
What is Calvin Chai's vacation plan?
What is Calvin Chai's vacation plan?
He is looking forward to his vacation.
Calvin Chai's table had been won by the house for the last _______ hands.
Calvin Chai's table had been won by the house for the last _______ hands.
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What did Calvin Chai suggest to Jimmy Malone?
What did Calvin Chai suggest to Jimmy Malone?
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Jimmy Malone was a calm player at Calvin Chai's table.
Jimmy Malone was a calm player at Calvin Chai's table.
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What did Calvin Chai press during the incident with Jimmy Malone?
What did Calvin Chai press during the incident with Jimmy Malone?
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The ambulance took Calvin Chai to _______ Hospital.
The ambulance took Calvin Chai to _______ Hospital.
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Match the following characters with their actions:
Match the following characters with their actions:
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Calvin Chai was unconscious after being hit by Jimmy Malone.
Calvin Chai was unconscious after being hit by Jimmy Malone.
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Study Notes
The Incident at the Big Win Casino
- Calvin Chai, a blackjack dealer, was working at the Big Win Casino at 3453 West Broadway in Vancouver on September 18, 2005.
- At 2:45 am, Calvin was halfway through a four-hour shift and noticed a player, Jimmy Malone, becoming agitated after losing 12 hands in a row.
- Jimmy Malone was a huge white guy who was sweating profusely, mumbling profanities, and had a tense body language.
- Calvin suggested Jimmy take a break, but he refused and continued to play.
The Break and Warning
- At 2:50 am, Calvin took a 15-minute break and was replaced by another dealer.
- During his break, Calvin shared his concerns about Jimmy with three other dealers, who warned him to be careful and suggested notifying security.
- Calvin returned to his table at 3:05 am and found that Jimmy had lost an additional $2,500.
The Confrontation
- Calvin dealt the next three hands and won, causing Jimmy to lose $250.
- Jimmy accused Calvin of cheating, and Calvin pressed a security panic button under the table.
- Jimmy lunged over the table, tackled Calvin, and hit him several times in the head, causing heavy bleeding.
- Security guards quickly intervened and restrained Jimmy with the help of VPD Constable Willey.
The Aftermath
- The authorities found brass knuckles on Jimmy Malone.
- Calvin was taken to Vancouver General Hospital by ambulance.
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Description
A blackjack dealer at the Big Win Casino in Vancouver shares an anecdote from their shift, describing an agitated player who is losing multiple hands.
