Mike McDermott: [after their final game] Are you satisfied now, Teddy? You always told me that this was the rule. You sure about this? Sean Frye: then you know him from Huntington huh? But I've made promises.
Teddy KGB: He beat me... Straight up... Pay him... Pay that man his money. By the time I was twelve by the time I was thirteen I knew I could never be a rabbi. Lester 'Worm' Murphy: there's the cigar shop in Brooklyn is an easy clean. I'm not gonna let anybody drop a garbage can on my head. And these guys, despite being cops, are real sweethearts. Well, I like what I have. What does rolled up aces over kings mean. Mike McDermott: I'm not a magician. Give me three stacks of high society. Bell Rings] Not many guys would stand up for a friend like that. Just catch a run of real shitty cards. Scoffs] I mean, I'd say good luck, but I know it's not about luck in your game. Can we go get something to eat? But, uh, Worm's been around plenty.
Well, why don't you change and we'll get a cab. Fucking happens all the time around you. You know this feeling very well. Laughs] What, are you shitting me? Mike McDermott: That's right I'll do it again if I can. Can you put an ace after a king in rummy. Vitter: Seven of hearts. Worm: I need your fucking charity like I need your cock in my ass Mike McDermott: Will you shut the fuck up? But... don't you worry, son. Jo: [implying he used to play cards all night] They never used to.
No, man, I mean I quit. Jo: "Hooked up" how? One rounder, Crispy Linetta, sat under some pretense, but they found out he was a pro, he couldn't cross the street without a legal hassle. Mike McDermott: You told me a lot of things. Glad you understand. It's ok with me, you have a free and intelligent mind, say what you want about her. I feel so unsatisfied. We both start with a couple of racks.
Where's your friend? Worm: [pointing at him] Don't tease me. Professor Petrovsky: Marinacci and the DA were ready to cut cards for your services, of course it was altogether a different trick you pulled today, the disappearing act at your meeting. Five grand in a week, and you keep the juice going... Digital Greens - Other Half Brewing Co. - Shh. Example: A player dealt Js-Jc as down cards and Jh as the door card would have rolled-up trip Jacks.
You know, great job at the D. 's office as long as... they never miss a lawyer's league game. Paul, I don't know what you're talking about. So, instead of coming home, you went and played cards with some judge? You still got the truck? Aces of aces and kings of kings. Mike McDermott: [referring to the amount of money Worm won] So he took off eight from Roman and Maurice? Purchased at Aurora Brew Works. Mike McDermott: You lost it to Roman and Maurice? And it kills me to ask you, but... Buzzing] Well, that's the important thing with the game of Hold 'Em. I dunno, say something in Latin, sprinkle some water on me, whatever. Mike McDermott: Alright, what's the edge now?
Our destiny chooses us. Judge Marinacci: Let me tell you, it ain't worth it. Worm: [sitting inside Jo's jeep, outside the fraternity house] Here's the play: I know this girl Barbra I was so close to banging her before I went away, she works as a hostess for all the trust fund babies in there, she got me in their game, she introduces me as her "cousin" from out of town who loves to gamble and wants to win at poker. Mike Narrating] Amarillo Slim, the greatest proposition gambler of all time, held to his father's maxim... "You can shear a sheep many times, but skin him only once. Rounders (1998) - Quotes. " Mike McDermott: I promise I'll pay you back Professor Petrovsky: [nods] I know good luck. Flops the nut straight and has the discipline to wait him out.