ELEVATOR 06.07.25 | What It’s Like to Be a Pro Card Counter

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@wietekekonings w/ @felicesiemons   What It’s Like to Be a Professional Card Counter Being a professional card counter is a bit like being a professional hula hooper. We don’t doubt you can master it. But is it the kind of thing you put on your LinkedIn profile? Probs not. In fact, this guy gets kicked out of a lot of casinos.  Wish someone would kick us out of our office.   Not Your Average Father's Day Knife [Partner]  Some dads want socks. Others want a folding blade engineered for elite missions. For the latter, EOTECH partnered with Tekto for their 30th anniversary to build something rare: the F2 Bravo EOTECH Edition. A limited-run folding knife forged with military-trusted precision and Tekto’s signature blade engineering. Rugged. Refined. Ready for action. Whether you’re a first responder, a collector, or just someone who values gear that lasts, this one earns its spot. And it’s perfect for the dad who demands the best.  Use code ELEVATOR for 15% off and free shipping.   SHOP NOW   In a World Without People, How Fast Would NYC Fall Apart? Here’s the Timeline. Snap your fingers. Poof. Eight million New Yorkers are gone. Not dead, just relocated (we're not monsters in this hypothetical). What happens next? Is a city still a city without its people? We have a sneaking suspicion raccoons would take over and form some kind of garbage-hunting hierarchy.  How quickly would nature take over?   Here’s Why You’ve Never Seen the Original Open of I Love Lucy You remember the black-and-white heart animation. The cursive credits. The fade to I Love Lucy. Classic. But here’s the thing. It’s technically not a classic. Because that version didn’t air until syndication, years after the original. The real opening? Very different. And honestly…  Not what we were expecting. Who’s got a light?   Is This a New Golden Age of Dad Rock? You’ve heard of dad jokes. But what about dad rock? Thankfully, the tunes are a little more tasteful than the punchlines. Think Springsteen, Petty, Young, Steely Dan. More modern? Weezer, Wilco, The National. Even more modern?  Uhh… Help? What is the current state of dad rock? (GQ🔺)   The Mixer What to know about banned baby names🔺 in the US. How to groom body hair. How these four people got banned from airlines for life. Why weed makes you hungry. Five comedians who’ve played God. How to make your bed cozier. Can N/A beer🔺 give you a beer belly? The forgotten history (and slippery science) of Canola Oil. Where the phrase knock on wood comes from.     /GTFO @jade.piper | Sumba Island     Our Gentleman's Agreement We'll keep the free daily newsletters coming. You share with a friend if you're enjoying. Capeesh? Forward to a friend.   Love Elevator? You’ll probably dig our other newsletters too. Check out Shift, Jimmy, and Blazer.   Let's Partner Put your brand in front of 800,000 passionate Elevator readers. Get in touch.   Send us a tip    |    Editorial Policy   |    Advertise     @2025 Rotary Digital 300 Witherspoon St Suite 201 Princeton NJ 08542     Preferences  |  Unsubscribe