Peter Joseph is my son. I am not a gambler, but I am a sore loser. For the past five years, occasional visits to casinos have resulted in countless losses. Not a happy camper I am. About two weeks ago I again planned a visit to one of the nearby casinos, Harrah’s in Chester Pennsylvania. Before I left my house, I made an Intention of not loosing my whole bankroll, four hundred dollars. I asked that I could play a few hours and have fun. I like to play 3-card poker, no hassle with other players etc. I entered the casino and proceeded to sit down at a table, got on first base, right most seat was free. First hand I see an Ace, then a three, next a two. So now I have a straight, but did not see the suit. The dealer turns over his cards, and proceeds to check my three cards. I say: ‘go easy’, he gingerly turns over a straight-flush of diamond, paying 40 to 1. A Straight-Flush is not uncommon, but to make it on your first hand definitely is. Sometime after dinner the dealer got three Aces, a rare hand indeed. But guess who had the fourth ace? Moi. Paying 50 to one. Rare, yes, but after the Straight-Flush, rarer. I was not done yet, played another hour and got three nines, paying 30 to 1. Rare no, but with the initial Straight-Flush, then the fourth Ace, and now Trips, three nines, definitely not your usual casino session. Getting ready to leave, I joined my wife at the Penny slots. I played a machine next to her that she declared ‘dead’. I got another monster hit for a penny machine, all 7’s (see photo), paying $220, followed by another $270 dollar win. Business as usual, you say? Could happen to anyone? Could, but it happened to me after I made the intention to the glass of water, and won incredible hands. I wish you all the same luck!