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Dealer Spotlight: Crazy Mike — River Card Specialist

Dealer Spotlight June 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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"River Card Specialist"
Role: Dealer
📍 Horseshoe / WSOP
SpecialtySuspicious runouts
TellDry smile after the bad river
Threat LevelEmotionally expensive

Every bad river is somehow his fault. At least according to Dhezz.

Every poker room has one dealer who can make the entire table laugh.


For me, that's Crazy Mike.


His dry sense of humor is legendary.


Whenever he deals me a flop, turn, or river that destroys my hand...


I immediately blame him.


Completely his fault.


Pocket aces cracked?


Mike.


Rivered?


Mike.


Runner-runner straight?


Definitely Mike.


Of course, he reminds me he only deals the cards.


I remind him he could try dealing me better ones.


Our ongoing "argument" has become part of the entertainment every time I sit at one of his tables.


ATMNOPIN Rating:


  • Dry Humor: 5/5
  • Bad River Delivery: 5/5
  • Ability to Take Blame: Professional Grade
  • Dealing Me Winners: Needs Improvement