tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8950714.post116068279956888527..comments2024-02-15T17:38:13.412-06:00Comments on nunblog: the CTA guySister Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04032465016160490375noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8950714.post-1160779149455520392006-10-13T17:39:00.000-05:002006-10-13T17:39:00.000-05:00Maureen, thanks for the info on three card monte.....Maureen, thanks for the info on three card monte...it is almost as though you were physically present...were you the tosser or the (cahoots) winner? LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8950714.post-1160743118766305712006-10-13T07:38:00.000-05:002006-10-13T07:38:00.000-05:00In three card monte, the tosser uses playing cards...In three card monte, the tosser uses playing cards, typically the red queen and two black cards. The cards are creased down the middle, so they form a shingle shape. The tosser shows the player all three cards, face-up, and then drops them face down on a table. He or she slides the cards around on the table, switching their positions rapidly. The player tries to track the position of the queen as the tosser moves it around. When the tosser stops, the player makes a bet and guesses the position of the queen. <BR/>http://people.howstuffworks.com/question590.htm<BR/><BR/>It is actually a scam and the bettor never wins (although some people appear to win but are actually in cahots with the "tosser". When played on the train the table is a piece of cardboard worn around the waist to form a table.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8950714.post-1160711931176243682006-10-12T22:58:00.000-05:002006-10-12T22:58:00.000-05:00what is 3-card monte? Google doesn't know either....what is 3-card monte? Google doesn't know either.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8950714.post-1160709077453437762006-10-12T22:11:00.000-05:002006-10-12T22:11:00.000-05:00Sister, many years ago 3-card monte dealers were a...Sister, many years ago 3-card monte dealers were a problem on the train (and may still be a problem on some lines at some times of day). I think that is the reason for the "no gambling" announcement.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com