American Casino Executive Found Dead
07-08-04, 09:44 AM
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Yeah, it's sad news. Despite how annoying he was on the show, he was one of the better parts of it.
07-08-04, 03:01 PM
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Time for wild speculation.
In the how and why guessing pool, I'll take
Suicide
Overdose of prescription drugs
Immediately after being rejected by Ninya after working up the courage to ask her on a date.
D
In the how and why guessing pool, I'll take
Suicide
Overdose of prescription drugs
Immediately after being rejected by Ninya after working up the courage to ask her on a date.
D
07-12-04, 11:55 AM
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http://www.casinocitytimes.com/news/...ntentID=144110
LAS VEGAS -- As reported by the Buffalo News: "Investigators are still trying to determine what caused the death of Amherst native Michael Tata - one of the prominent players in the Discovery Channel reality series "American Casino" - who died Tuesday in his home in Henderson, Nev., a suburb of Las Vegas.
"An autopsy performed Wednesday failed to uncover the cause of death, but a Henderson Police Department spokesman said there was no evidence of foul play.
"...Coroner P. Michael Murphy of the Clark County coroner's office said toxicology tests are being done to detect legal and illegal substances as well as forensic tests for any undetected illnesses, diseases and infections. The test results are expected in two to four weeks, he said..."
"An autopsy performed Wednesday failed to uncover the cause of death, but a Henderson Police Department spokesman said there was no evidence of foul play.
"...Coroner P. Michael Murphy of the Clark County coroner's office said toxicology tests are being done to detect legal and illegal substances as well as forensic tests for any undetected illnesses, diseases and infections. The test results are expected in two to four weeks, he said..."
07-12-04, 11:57 AM
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http://www.nypost.com/entertainment/24742.htm
Called it.
It is believed that Tata, 33, may have suffered a heart attack, a source said.
07-13-04, 12:19 PM
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My brother-in-law was just talking about this and he said he just watched the episode that revolved around the UFC and that Tata wasn't in it anywhere. He's wondering if they edited him out, because they spent a lot of time covering stuff they normally wouldn't have and stayed away from stuff they normally cover in an ep. Coincidence?
07-13-04, 12:38 PM
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Not sure B.A. I found it odd, they didn't even have one of those:
In memory of blurbs at the end or anything..
Guess they're going to try to act like nothing happened.
In memory of blurbs at the end or anything..
Guess they're going to try to act like nothing happened.
07-13-04, 12:41 PM
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Originally posted by B.A.
My brother-in-law was just talking about this and he said he just watched the episode that revolved around the UFC and that Tata wasn't in it anywhere. He's wondering if they edited him out, because they spent a lot of time covering stuff they normally wouldn't have and stayed away from stuff they normally cover in an ep. Coincidence?
My brother-in-law was just talking about this and he said he just watched the episode that revolved around the UFC and that Tata wasn't in it anywhere. He's wondering if they edited him out, because they spent a lot of time covering stuff they normally wouldn't have and stayed away from stuff they normally cover in an ep. Coincidence?
That's true - didn't even think about that. Ninya was only on for a minute to greet one of the high rollers.
Frankly, the amount of time spent on the UFC stuff was strange considering that it took place at Mandalay Bay.
07-13-04, 01:21 PM
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Originally posted by Red Dog
Ninya was only on for a minute to greet one of the high rollers.
Frankly, the amount of time spent on the UFC stuff was strange considering that it took place at Mandalay Bay.
Ninya was only on for a minute to greet one of the high rollers.
Frankly, the amount of time spent on the UFC stuff was strange considering that it took place at Mandalay Bay.
I asked him if he was still in the opening credits, but he couldn't remember 'cause he just zips through them w/ the Tivo.
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07-13-04, 07:32 PM
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Originally posted by dta316
The reason why they focused so much on the UFC is because the owners of GVR own the UFC.
The reason why they focused so much on the UFC is because the owners of GVR own the UFC.
Yeah I caught that and wondered why they didn't stage the event at GVR. I guess they just don't have an appropriate venue for it.
07-13-04, 07:33 PM
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Originally posted by dta316
The reason why they focused so much on the UFC is because the owners of GVR own the UFC.
The reason why they focused so much on the UFC is because the owners of GVR own the UFC.
Last edited by B.A.; 07-13-04 at 07:37 PM.
07-13-04, 07:37 PM
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Originally posted by Morf
http://www.nypost.com/entertainment/24742.htm
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It is believed that Tata, 33, may have suffered a heart attack, a source said.
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Called it.
http://www.nypost.com/entertainment/24742.htm
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It is believed that Tata, 33, may have suffered a heart attack, a source said.
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Called it.
It still may have been caused by a self induced overdose of prescription medication.
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07-14-04, 12:26 AM
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Originally posted by Red Dog
Yeah I caught that and wondered why they didn't stage the event at GVR. I guess they just don't have an appropriate venue for it.
Yeah I caught that and wondered why they didn't stage the event at GVR. I guess they just don't have an appropriate venue for it.