My First Bet

The first time I ever made a bet I was sixteen years old. I looked a lot older than my age and I had no trouble placing the bet. I had saved up $500 I had earned at the Dairy Queen that summer. As my father was a gambler I knew all about the ponies. […]

A Funny Gambling Moment

Hi, my name is Joseph Pigliatti. I am also known as Joey the Pig, Second Story Joey,  Blackjack Joey and Joey Ice Cream Cone. If you don’t mind, I prefer Joey the Pig. Anyhow, the good people at www.gambleonthis.com have asked me to write an article about the funniest gambling moment I can think of. There are […]

A Lesson in Blackjack

Hi, my name is Joseph Pigliatti. I am also known as Joey the Pig, Juiced Joey, Joey the Big Ouch and Joey Cupcake. If you don’t mind, I prefer Joey the Pig. The good folks at gambleonthis.com have asked me to write an article about the first times I ever gambled. So, here it goes. […]

The Poker Chip

To write this article saddens me greatly. It is a story of great heart break and pain. And all because of a poker chip. Many years ago when I left my village and traveled to the new world I vowed that I would work hard, save my money and send for my father. My father […]

My Lucky Charm

I use to have a lucky charm. It was a toe ring. I wore it on my baby toe. An old boyfriend of mine had given it to me. It was a cheap little thing. I don’t know why I even wore it. Call me sentimental. The first night I wore it to a casino […]