Michael Jordan’s Unexpected Lesson in Las Vegas
Michael Jordan, widely celebrated for his basketball career with the Chicago Bulls and often regarded as the greatest basketball player of all time, is also known for his love of high-stakes gambling. Typically, Jordan dominates in off-court competitions, but one memorable exception involved a surprising lesson that would change his perspective.
During a trip to Las Vegas, Jordan found himself in a private poker game with another sports legend, Wayne Gretzky. Gretzky, the NHL icon with four Stanley Cups to his name, proved to be a formidable opponent, even in a different arena.
A collection of highlights from Wayne Gretzky's 104 goal season.
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– 5 goals at Canada Cup 1981
– 92 goals NHL regular season
– 1 goal at the all-star game
– 5 goals NHL playoffs
– 6 goals World Championships 1982 pic.twitter.com/zCzUlw5ZS1
The high-stakes game between these two sports titans took place under the glitzy lights of Las Vegas. As the night unfolded, Gretzky managed to best Jordan in poker, an arena where Jordan usually excelled. This fascinating encounter was shared by Rich Strafella, the former vice president of the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, in a 2010 interview with Urban Daddy.
A Lesson in Tipping
The lesson, however, extended beyond the poker table. During the game, Jordan casually tipped a waitress with a $5 casino chip. Gretzky, noticing the gesture, decided to teach Jordan about proper tipping in Vegas. He retrieved the $5 chip, handed it back to Jordan, and replaced it with a $100 chip from Jordan’s own stack, remarking, “This is how we tip in Vegas, Michael.”
This moment left a lasting impression on Jordan, reportedly influencing his tipping habits moving forward. The encounter added a new dimension to Jordan’s complex persona, showing that even the greatest can learn something new, especially in unexpected situations.
$595,000 : 240 Windward Passage Apt 605, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Status: Active!
- 2 bed
- 2.5 bath
- 1,728 sqft
Days on market
Clearwater Beach average days on market until sold… 43
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HOA fees $1,139/mo
Welcome to a beautiful townhome in the highly sought-after area of Island Estates of Clearwater Beach! This 2/2.5 unit is Renovated from bottom to the top offers you open living space with all bedrooms upstairs. Kitchen has been expanded to include a large island and counter depth refrigerator. New cabinets, countertops, stainless steel appliances. New oversized washer and dryer. Newer A/C and water heater.All doors and windows including insulated garage door are hurricane resistant so big saving on the insurance. Brand new flooring throughout the house. One of the two community pools is right outside your backdoor making it feel like your own. Each bedroom has full size bathroom with all new fixtures glass door shower and bathtub.All closets have built ins to provide you with all of the organized space you need. 2 car garage also includes the bonus room with the A/C and can be use as a office, play room or even guest bedroom. Brand new tile roof installed in 2023 also benefit for insurance purposes. Unit is corner which is give you extra privacy. Only a minutes walk to the number 1 beach Clearwater beach Pier 60. Close to all the waterfront restaurants, groceries, souvenir stores. Owner is renting biggest boat dock which is possibly can be transferred to the next owner( need to verify with the HOA).
$549,900 : 400 Larboard Way Apt 106, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Status: Active!
- 2 bed
- 2 bath
- 1,005 sqft
Days on market
Clearwater Beach average days on market until sold… 43
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HOA fees $911/mo
DIRECT WATERFRONT VIEWS in this renovated 2 bed 2 full bath condo. The views from this home are SPECTACULAR! Imagine sitting on your covered patio watching the sunset every night, and during the day dolphin play right out your back door. This well-appointed condo has an open concept with the kitchen opening to both dining and living area. The Primary retreat with attached bath has wall to wall closets and a huge window to capture all the views. The guest bedroom has its own private bath, and the washer and dryer are located here as well. The kitchen is light and bright with natural lighting from the window, stainless appliances, custom cabinets and granite counter tops. The combined living room- dining area is updated with crown molding, large tile throughout, and Impact glass windows and sliding glass doors. This home has a huge, covered patio for grilling, dining and just entertaining with friends. This home also comes with 1 covered parking spot and guest parking. This complex is half a mile to our famous Clearwater Beach with fine dining and live music just around the corner. Come live what we Islanders call the Salt Life .
$988,224 : 224 Skiff Pt # 224, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Status: Active!
- 3 bed
- 3.5 bath
- 2,004 sqft
Days on market
Clearwater Beach average days on market until sold… 43
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Welcome to your three-level paradise! As you enter through the covered entry, you’ll be greeted by the bright foyer and custom glass railings leading up to the main level. The open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area is perfect for entertaining, complete with a wood fireplace, large outdoor deck, and ample seating for four in the kitchen. The custom shaker cedar cabinets provide plenty of storage for the chef in you. The third bedroom and en-suite bathroom are conveniently located on this level. Upstairs, the grand primary suite awaits, featuring a large walk-in closet, private toilet and shower area, and its own deck with stunning views of Mandalay Channel. The second guest suite on the top level boasts a full wall of closets and two walk-in storage rooms, ensuring plenty of space for everyone. There are four skylights on this level. The ground floor offers a direct access to the patio, deck, and your own 20, 000-pound boat lift! Enjoy the community pool, heated for your comfort, and relish the privacy of this nine-unit complex. Come experience the ultimate in luxury living!
$1,100,000: 125 Island Way Apt 404, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Status: Active!
- 3 bed
- 2 bath
- 1,850 sqft
Days on market
Clearwater Beach average days on market until sold… 43
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Welcome to the new Dolphin Harbour Condominiums. Amazingly located in the coastal resort community of Island Estates, between Clearwater and Clearwater Beach. Dolphin Harbour #402 offers 1,850 square feet of upscale coastal living, with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths and a 30 balcony with direct water & pool views. The modern kitchen is furnished with GE Cafe Series appliances. The primary bedroom has sweeping waterfront views and a large walk-in closet. Enjoy the expansive feeling with 10 ceilings and 8 hurricane rated sliding glass doors in the living area and primary bedroom. Two reserved parking spaces are included, one under the building and one outside. Heated pool and spa at the waterfront dock. Just a few minute walk or bike ride to the world renowned white sands of Clearwater and Sand Key Beaches. The perfect Florida beach escape!
$988,000: 211 Dolphin Pt Unit 203, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Status: Active!
- 3 bed
- 2 bath
- 1,800 sqft
Days on market
Clearwater Beach average days on market until sold… 43
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Progression is real. the opportunity stellar. brand new waterfront island estates condo construction. none of the standard condo issues everyone else is facing. never lived in. two parking spaces. boat slips may become available through other owners. an ingenious floor plan- 3 full bedrooms, the living & dining rooms, kitchen & primary suite face the full embrace of the eastern intracoastal w/ stunning pool views. warm, neutral appointments showcase a modern approach w/gorgeous tile, luxuriant plank, striking cabinetry, superior appliances, stone counters, and exquisite baths. a state of the art gym, seaside pool, and secured building entry system allows for a resort infused environment that will catapult the floridian lifestyle to another level. for those in the know..island estates is the very embodiment of self contained, and very well sustained waterfront island living, where more is simply better..let me illustrate, imagine: grocery shopping, fine & casual dining, banking, car services, aesthetic salons, and year long boating beckon your arrival. equal distance to both downtown clearwater with coachman park & the new auditorium and clearwater beach, the country’s #1 ranked sugar sand beach. new world living awaits within this island sanctuary.
$1,575,000 : 515 Windward Passage, Clearwater, FL 33767
Status: Active!
- Land (0.34 acre lot)
- Water Body Name: CLEARWATER HARBOR
- Water Features: Canal – Saltwater, Intracoastal Waterway
- Canal – Saltwater
- Waterfront Feet: 165
Days on market
Clearwater Beach average days on market until sold… 43
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Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own one of the widest, largest and most protected waterfront canals on Island Estates. This magnificent 14, 863 sqft lot with 164.5 ft of water frontage provides deep water access and sailboat depth water. BRAND NEW seawall with an additional foot of elevation added. Seller spent over $65, 000 on the sea wall. Perfect for the discerning buyer seeking the opportunity to custom build their dream home. Choose your own architect and builder. Waterfront living at its finest! This lot is just minutes by boat or car to CLEARWATER BEACH, the crown jewel of Florida’s white sand beaches! Whether it’s restaurants, shopping, watersports, snorkeling or just lying in the sun, this location has everything including a 3-mile stretch of sugar white sand on one of Florida’s pristine barrier islands. Clearwater beach offers a wide beachfront with a plethora of family activities. Minutes to the Tampa International Airport rated No. 1 on the JD Power 2023 North American Airport Satisfaction Study for the second consecutive year.
Exterior and Lot Features
- Frontage Length: 145
- Road Frontage Type: City Street
- Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
- Road Surface Type: Paved
Land Info
- Lot Description: Buildable, Cul-De-Sac, Fire Hydrant, City Limits, In County, Level, Near Golf Course, Near Marina, Near Public Transit, Oversized Lot, Room For Pool, Paved
- Lot Size Acres: 0.34
- Lot Size Dimensions: 145×109
- Lot Size Square Feet: 14863
Home Features
- View: Water
School Information
- Elementary School: Sandy Lane Elementary-PN
- High School: Clearwater High-PN
- Middle School: Dunedin Highland Middle-PN
Homeowners Association
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0
- Association Name: No Association Deed Restrictions Only
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pet Description: Pet Restrictions: Please contact The City of Clearwater for any Pet Restrictions.
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Deed Restrictions, Shopping Center
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 8844.26
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Pinellas
- Current Use: Residential
- Directions: W-Memorial Causeway Bridge, N Island Way, E-Windward Passage
- Tax Year: 2022
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Source Property Type: Land
- Area: 33767 – Clearwater/Clearwater Beach
- Source Neighborhood: ISLAND ESTATES OF CLEARWATER
- Parcel Number: 09-29-15-43362-000-0010
- Postal Code Plus 4: 2335
- Subdivision: ISLAND ESTATES OF CLEARWATER
- Township: 29
- Zoning: RES
- Source System Name: C2C
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- BB/HS Internet Available
- Cable Available
- Electricity Available
- Fire Hydrant
- Phone Available
- Sewer Available
- Water Available
- Water Source: Public
