True Gambling Stories #001: Stanley Fujitake – The Craps King

Sean Chaffin Contributor

Jan 31, 2018

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Our debut episode of True Gambling Stories tells the story of Stanley Fujitake's astonishing craps roll at Las Vegas's California Casino in 1989. The Cal has always had a unique relationship with gamblers from Hawaii. Stanley was one of those Islanders who frequented the downtown property — and its craps tables.

Stanley's epic roll of more than three hours became a world record and inspired a club devoted to excellence at the dice tables. Learn the inside story of this amazing gambling tale.

Stanley Fujitake – The Craps King Time Stamps

0:09	Intro to the new show
0:36	A bit about this first episode
0:58	The history of the California Casino and and its link to Hawaii
1:55	Professor Dennis Ogawa offers insight on Sam Boyd's first casino and its connection to the islands
4:22	A look at the California today
6:14	Stanley Fujitake and fun at the dice tables
7:44	Some background on craps
8:34	The Wizard of Odds Michael Shackleford breaks down the game
11:08	Stanley takes the dice
13:05	Boyd Director of Gaming Operations Guido Metzger describes the scene that night when he worked at the craps table
14:25	The roll continues, the casino struggles with payouts, and the thousands of dollars paid on one roll of the dice
16:10	Finally crapping out
16:55	Boyd Vice President of Communications David Strow discusses the payouts made that night
18:20	The odds of this craps miracle
18:50	The Golden Arm Club is born
20:50	David Strow on the importance of the Golden Arm Club, Stanley's legacy, and the Hawaiian people who play at the Cal
22:30	Outro and credits

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