Odd little question here.

[BedtimeStories77]

Since this does concern a detail for a story I'm working on (but I'm not offering a "story idea" for dissection) I figured I would post here!

My question centers around the phrase "high roller(s)". Does it "only" describe someone literally playing a dice game at a casino or could it work with poker too? As in, some rich guy that thinks he's hot shit and entering the VIP Poker Room thinks he's a high roller?

 

[FatDino]

Well, TheeGoatPig is pretty into poker, I think he should know.

 

[BedtimeStories77]

He better then!




lol Okay, I feel better now!

 

[FatDino]

He better then!




lol Okay, I feel better now!

*snort*

Try PM'ing him...I'm not sure if he's still online, but...it's worth a shot...or a message.

 

[BedtimeStories77]

Thanks for the idea.

 

[john-the-author]

Yes, high rollers can be anyone who's playing big--dice, poker, what-have-you.

 

[slyc_willie]

Since this does concern a detail for a story I'm working on (but I'm not offering a "story idea" for dissection) I figured I would post here!

My question centers around the phrase "high roller(s)". Does it "only" describe someone literally playing a dice game at a casino or could it work with poker too? As in, some rich guy that thinks he's hot shit and entering the VIP Poker Room thinks he's a high roller?

'High Roller" is a general term these days. Anyone who is inordinately successful at a game of chance can be colloquially termed a High Roller. Originally, the term was intended for those who shot dice, but poker players and even those who succeed at Blackjack, et al, could be described as such.

 

[BedtimeStories77]

Thank you all!

 

[slyc_willie]

Thank you all!

No problem . . . BTW, many Vegas casinos have what are called 'High Roller' rooms, and from what I understand, the majority of such rooms are geared toward poker players.

 

[BedtimeStories77]

Even better.

 

[cumallday]

All successful gamblers have addictive personalities.

 

[S-Des]

Here it's a reference to anyone who spends freely (even someone who has nothing to do with gambling). You could be a high roller just because you rent limos, pick up the check for everyone, or do extravagant things.

BTW, if you need poker advice, TGP is very much into it. I also have a friend (not on the AH) who's a professional poker player. You're welcome to PM with any questions and I can put you in touch with him.

 

[TheeGoatPig]

I'm glad you guys beat me to it. I just woke up and after reading the question I honestly didn't know the answer for about five minutes, and still wasn't sure when I came to my answers.

Why is sleep so difficult to attain with screeming children in the house?

Wait, maybe that's the reason in itself