Apparently, Mel thought, the casino owner had not been a bored, rich business man who bought a casino.  At some point in his life she surmised he was a dealer.  Intriguing.  She gave the man a smile and placed her hand over the deck.  She picked up roughly half the deck and placed it on the table next to the other.<br/><br/>"Good luck." Her smile quirked up to one side. Knowing the small blind was hers she went ahead and slid one chip towards the center of the table.  She sat back and waited.