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In the mid-70s, I was a full-time student at the University of Utah, paying for schooling as a full-time blackjack dealer in Wendover, Nevada.
In the mid-70s, I was a full-time student at the University of Utah, paying for schooling as a full-time blackjack dealer in Wendover, Nevada. I went to class Monday through Thursday, then drove to Wendover on Thursday afternoon to begin dealing shifts, putting in 40 hours in four days.
I'd drive home late Sunday night, catch some sleep, then start over with the books Monday morning. I was one of the youngest dealers in town, my co-workers comprising the most eclectic mix of people I've ever been around.
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