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Feb 27, 2015 · Kerry’s greatest passion was gambling. He lost and won big money.’. From those shifty wagers with backstreet bookies and illegal casinos, Packer’s gambling career would blossom well beyond Australia.
Feb 15, 2015 · Packer's exploits in casinos in London and Las Vegas in the 1980s and 1990s became the stuff of legend, earning him the nickname Prince of Whales. And most of the tales were true. From the 1980s until his death, he was one of the biggest casino gamblers in the world.
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Outside of the boardroom, a decent portion of the stories you’ll hear about Kerry Packer relate to his first love: gambling. When you wield the level of influence he did back in the day, along with a bank balance that virtually unlocks the world’s doors, ultra-premium thrills are required. “Betting is like a disease, which is not understood by thos...
One of the more well-known Kerry Packer stories involves a loudmouth Texan and what might be the most alpha way to tell another bloke he should shut the fuck up. As confirmed by Mirage Resorts boss Bobby Baldwin, Packer was playing at a table when the Texan in question asked to join. The former clearly wanted to be left alone; the latter didn’t acc...
Around the mid-90s, late one night in some English village, Kerry Packer was riding the high of his polo team’s victory. With every intention of treating the fellas to a coupla schoobangers and a hearty feed, they rocked up at a pub. Given the hour, the kitchen was closed and they were turned away in less-than-polite fashion. At the next hotel over...
A red-hot punt wasn’t Kerry Packer’s sole vice. The bloke also enjoyed a dart every now and then. And by every now and then, I mean he chain-smoked. A close friend who wished to remain anonymous revealed he once paid Las Vegas magician-hypnotist Marshall Sylver some decent money to rid him of this nasty habit. “He paid $100,000 in advance and Sylve...
As a competition, World Series Cricket may have only existed for two years, but its impact on the nature of modern cricket was – and continues to be – lasting. In fact, it wouldn’t be an overstatement to claim Kerry Packer drastically altered the landscape of both cricket and Aussie sports marketing as we know it today. Plus who can resist that cat...
Sydney Morning Heraldreader Kent Mayo recounted how he’d spotted the Packers in an SCG corporate box during a cricket match between Australia and England. It didn’t take much for the Poms in attendance to get mouthy. “‘Come on, Kerry,’ the Poms shouted up to him,” says Mayo. “‘You own this game, and we came a long way… shout us a beer, eh?’ “ The b...
With something of a reputation as a workplace bully when shit went south, you can imagine Kerry Packer’s management style would be confronting, to say the least. David Evans, General Manager of GTV9 Melbourne from the early 1970s through to the 80s, recallsdiscussions could get downright, shit-your-pants terrifying. “There are so many stories… some...
Negotiating your contract could be just as confrontational as cocking up on the job. George Negus recallsmeeting with Packer and Nine executive Sam Chisholm at a Sydney pub to discuss his salary. Packer picked up a beer coaster and told Negus to write how much he wanted on one side. Packer made his offer on the other. “He looked at my figure and sa...
In 1987, Kerry Packer made a good amount of cash at the expense of disgraced businessman, Alan Bond. The former sold Nine Network to the latter at what was then a record price of $1.05 billion; something he would regret at first, but remedy soon enough. Three years later, as Bond’s operation was collapsing in on itself, Packer swooped in to repurch...
Ever the larrikin, when Kerry Packer was summoned for an inquiry into the print media industry conducted by the Australian government circa 1991, he used it as an opportunity to take his pendulous nutsack out and plop it right on the bench (figuratively speaking, obviously). When asked to state his full name and the capacity in which he appeared, t...
Nov 27, 2023 · Kerry Packer’s most iconic gambling triumph unfolded at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas in May 1995. It is etched in history that he claimed a staggering $20 million in just 40 minutes, all while...
May 28, 2024 · There are many stories about Packer and his gambling exploits may be unmatched. Win or lose, Packer left a mark on any casino floor he stepped on. Changing the Game of Cricket. Back in the 1970s, there were maybe a handful of people who believed in the commercial potential of cricket. The games were often slow and plodding.
The best Kerry Packer gambling story might be his clash with a Texan oil magnate. Packer was gambling in Las Vegas when a Texan approached his table and started to become a nuisance. When asked to cool it, the Texan said to Packer, “Do you know who I am? I’m in here because I’m worth $100 million.”
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Jan 12, 2012 · Seeing as how he gambled so frequently, Packer was able to accumulate quite a collection of interesting stories. One of the most-told stories was when a Texas oil tycoon was mouthing off to him and said, “You know who I am partner?
