Blogs by Danny B Part 10

Blogs by Danny B

Part 10

The only thing I knew about the Lehigh Valley was that Billy Joel sang a song about Allentown and it produced great athletes.. Mickey "The Mob" was no athlete but he did know everyone and anyone in the area that was a somebody. My 1st day at the gym I was on the treadmill when I met Mickey who was wearing a Florida State shirt which lead me to ask him if he was a fan..

I was a fan myself and when Mickey told me that his buddy was "Chuck the Chest" Amato that opened the door to a hour long walk and talk..

 During our walk Mickey asked me what I did for a living and when I told him he quickly said to me I need to introduce you to someone who is involved in the offshore betting business. Mickey was no stranger to gambling, he worked for the Casinos in Atlantic City and in Vegas back in the 70's & 80's. Mickey arranged junket flights and was a VIP Host at Caesars in AC, Mickey was also a Pool Shark and Card Hustler, one of the best back in his early days and also owed Poker Joker Spots throughout the Valley.

 I was very happy in California and made real good money my first Football season with Jack Price, and I new my potential to make a lot more was there. I enjoyed seeing my mom but living in the Allentown area did not excite me at all but I figured why not meet this guy Mickey had told me about. For privacy reasons I will simple address this individual as Dennis, but those that are reading this blog in the Lehigh Valley know very well who I am talking about..

Danny B