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Inside the Trading Empire of Bright Trading
A behind the scenes look!
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"Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine." Rick Blaine
no slot machines, crap tables, blackjack table, poker room, bingo room, sportbetting, show girls, and buffets?
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More Than 90% of Small Traders Lose. THEY JUST LOSE!!!!!
Why is just about every prop office a dark, depressing existence? No wonder so many want to trade away from the office.
Quote from emg:
no slot machines, crap tables, blackjack table, poker room, bingo room, sportbetting, show girls, and buffets?
The dude on the camera sounds like is about to have a heart attack anytime soon, can hardly breath...
Ah geez.... ok, me using the camera, yes I have pretty severe breathing ailment that has caused me to have to work from home for the last 8 months or so. Hoping to get better, so I can get back in the office.
I did this a couple of years ago.
That's a poker table in the office, LOL.
Agree about the remote trading, 90+% of new traders are remote, thus eliminating the need for so many offices.
And, thanks Mav, for thinking of me, LOL.
Happy Holidays everyone...
Don 
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Don Bright (not an alias)
Bright Trading, LLC
http://www.stocktrading.com
Damn, I recognize that guy. He was on Ultimate Cash Game, gambling away client's cash. just kidding
. Bob is a good poker player, tight and aggressive.
Several years back I was in Las Vegas, after having spent a week at Mandalay Bay I had a few hours to kill before my plane left, so I went by Bright Trading. I wanted to talk briefly with Don Bright but he was in his office on the phone, but while waiting around I decided to go to the Gun store down the street. I ended up renting some machine guns and used up all my extra time, and had to head off to the airport. It was the middle of the day and the office seemed somewhat deserted, most traders were probably off to lunch...or trading remotely. The video reminded me of that day.
While were at it... my brother and Doyle Brunson..
http://youtu.be/DISNcX7Jy-o
Don
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Don Bright (not an alias)
Bright Trading, LLC
http://www.stocktrading.com
Reraising Dolly with just A ace. Damn! That's better than Matt Damon bluffing Johnny Chan in Rounders 
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While were at it... my brother and Doyle Brunson..
http://youtu.be/DISNcX7Jy-o
Don
Million Dollar buy in poker tournament... you guys "in"?
My brother had dinner with the guy putting this thing together, July 2012.
Keep your fingers crossed, don't want my brother's kids to go broke if he loses their inheritance, LOL.
I played in the last "biggest buy in" game (only $50k) a few years back with Bob and some of our traders and others. Not going to be in this one, just Bob. Can't seem to find the youtube of it... it's out there somewhere.
http://flapsblog.com/2011/06/02/wor...nefit-one-drop/
Other guys:
ONE DROP has received commitments from 15 participants thus far. They are: Guy Laliberté, Chair of ONE DROP and Founder of Cirque du Soleil; Bobby Baldwin, four-time WSOP gold bracelet winner and President & CEO City Center Group; Phil Ruffin, Owner, Treasure Island Resort, Las Vegas; poker professionals Patrik Antonius, Gus Hansen, Daniel Negreanu, Johnny Chan, Tom Dwan and Tony Guoga. Quebec’s Casinos and a European group intends to offer satellites as well, plus a prominent businessmen will also join, in addition to Andy Beal
I guess Bob might be the "prominent business man" - I really don't know, I just heard from Bob yesterday that he did actually commit to this thing...should be fun to watch.
Don

edit: Just FYI, this entry fee is about 20% of his trading profits this year I think...he's had a pretty good year...and who knows, maybe he'll win the stupid thing.
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Don Bright (not an alias)
Bright Trading, LLC
http://www.stocktrading.com
Quote from Don Bright:
Million Dollar buy in poker tournament... you guys "in"?
My brother had dinner with the guy putting this thing together, July 2012.
Keep your fingers crossed, don't want my brother's kids to go broke if he loses their inheritance, LOL.
I played in the last "biggest buy in" game (only $50k) a few years back with Bob and some of our traders and others. Not going to be in this one, just Bob. Can't seem to find the youtube of it... it's out there somewhere.
http://flapsblog.com/2011/06/02/wor...nefit-one-drop/
Other guys:
ONE DROP has received commitments from 15 participants thus far. They are: Guy Laliberté, Chair of ONE DROP and Founder of Cirque du Soleil; Bobby Baldwin, four-time WSOP gold bracelet winner and President & CEO City Center Group; Phil Ruffin, Owner, Treasure Island Resort, Las Vegas; poker professionals Patrik Antonius, Gus Hansen, Daniel Negreanu, Johnny Chan, Tom Dwan and Tony Guoga. Quebec’s Casinos and a European group intends to offer satellites as well, plus a prominent businessmen will also join, in addition to Andy Beal
I guess Bob might be the "prominent business man" - I really don't know, I just heard from Bob yesterday that he did actually commit to this thing...should be fun to watch.
Don
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edit: Just FYI, this entry fee is about 20% of his trading profits this year I think...he's had a pretty good year...and who knows, maybe he'll win the stupid thing.

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"Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine." Rick Blaine
Quote from Maverick74:
So that's where all those commission dollars go! Are you paying attention LEAPup? Just kidding Donny Boy. I kid the Don.![]()
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Don Bright (not an alias)
Bright Trading, LLC
http://www.stocktrading.com
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I anticipated something like that...that's why I noted his 2011 trading profits... LOL.
Should be good TV...
PS did you get the Redi file ok?
Don

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"Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine." Rick Blaine
Geez, i thought the standard procedure for these $100k or more buy-ins, was to get several people to take a piece of you ala "The Corporation" back a few years ago when Doyle, Phil Ivey and Co. took on Andy Beal.
Fronting the entire million? That's some big balls.
I doubt any of the better poker pros will be able to do it.
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edit: Just FYI, this entry fee is about 20% of his trading profits this year I think...he's had a pretty good year...and who knows, maybe he'll win the stupid thing.
Quote from lwlee:
Geez, i thought the standard procedure for these $100k or more buy-ins, was to get several people to take a piece of you ala "The Corporation" back a few years ago when Doyle, Phil Ivey and Co. took on Andy Beal.
Fronting the entire million? That's some big balls.I doubt any of the better poker pros will be able to do it.
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Don Bright (not an alias)
Bright Trading, LLC
http://www.stocktrading.com
Oh man, this is classic. Don, your trading group looks like an AARP convention. Where do you find this people? Local retirement communities? Would it kill you guys to put some art on the walls? 
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"Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine." Rick Blaine
Ferguson and Howard Lederer are crooks. They had the golden goose and f*cked it up. They should get locked up. They couldn't just be happy making an easy several million a year. They had to treat Full Tilt like their own piggy bank. If they had managed their business like PokerStars, at least they would still have a viable business.
Poker was enjoying unprecedented popularity and gaining legitimacy. But then, Hamilton and UltimateBet, decided to cheat online players by looking at the hole cards. Now even the supposedly "good" guys, Ferguson and Lederer, are robbing people. It plain sucks.
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I hear ya.... most of these guys, several of whom I know pretty well are still gamblers at heart...opting to play even the stupid games thinking they can always get someone to back them again for the WSOP or cash games. Andy Bloch, Barry Greenstein, Chris Ferguson and a couple of others are the exception... they actually respect the game and the money.
Have a good weekend everyone...
Don
Kinda makes sense. Less chance, younger people have the cash to trade.
Quote from Maverick74:
Oh man, this is classic. Don, your trading group looks like an AARP convention. Where do you find this people? Local retirement communities? Would it kill you guys to put some art on the walls?![]()
Quote from lwlee:
Kinda makes sense. Less chance, younger people have the cash to trade.
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"Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine." Rick Blaine
Yep, I think this particular video was one of our Community College classes that we offered to the College of Southern Nevada... one of the "continuing education classes" for (yes) more of the older people getting a free or almost free education. Sort of our way of "giving back" to the area. Our normal classes actually average probably 35 years old..... We've done those classes for about 10 years, not trying to teach them to become traders, more teaching them how to handle their own stuff and not be ripped off by brokers, investment advisors etc. We painted those classes with a broad brush, trying to help with financial basics... sort of like our 7 year run Radio Show.
Don
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Don Bright (not an alias)
Bright Trading, LLC
http://www.stocktrading.com
Quote from Don Bright:
Yep, I think this particular video was one of our Community College classes that we offered to the College of Southern Nevada... one of the "continuing education classes" for (yes) more of the older people getting a free or almost free education. Sort of our way of "giving back" to the area. Our normal classes actually average probably 35 years old..... We've done those classes for about 10 years, not trying to teach them to become traders, more teaching them how to handle their own stuff and not be ripped off by brokers, investment advisors etc. We painted those classes with a broad brush, trying to help with financial basics... sort of like our 7 year run Radio Show.
Don
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"Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine." Rick Blaine
Is this the Bilderberg Group?
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"Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine." Rick Blaine
SMB
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"Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine." Rick Blaine
This is a riot.
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"Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine." Rick Blaine
et al.
got a negative spread........
you can't sell high.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJsw...feature=related
cheers,
s
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the world is so certain yet i walk on thin ice.
Looks too confusing, too many monitors, he doesnt need that much info to trade.
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Looks too confusing, too many monitors, he doesnt need that much info to trade.
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Don Bright (not an alias)
Bright Trading, LLC
http://www.stocktrading.com
Quote from Don Bright:
Of course, only 2 or 3 for trading...the rest are monitoring the Company, tied to other rooms etc. And a web monitor for cyber chats etc.
We agree, so many traders have too much information, too many monitors.
Don

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"Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine." Rick Blaine
Quote from Maverick74:
Don, would it kill you guys to hire someone to spruce up that office a bit? LOL. It's very depressing.![]()
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Don Bright (not an alias)
Bright Trading, LLC
http://www.stocktrading.com
Quote from Maverick74:
So that's where all those commission dollars go! Are you paying attention LEAPup? Just kidding Donny Boy. I kid the Don.![]()
Quote from Maverick74:
Yes Don. Thanks! I guess now I owe you an airport pickup.![]()

Quote from LEAPup:
I'm paying attention. All I can say is Don is gonna be paying me a check that will rattle his pocketbook when I start trading, and he knows it.![]()
And yes, Mav, I'll pay for the pizza when in Chacago as long as you don't beat me up too bad for being this "turncoat" you mentioned.![]()
And to think, you break the balls of a prior US Marine (Mustang = Enlisted once, then Officer), who could teach you how to take care of yourself if ever faced with one of those mobs that attacked people in Chicago this Summer for no reason...![]()
Maybe you pay for the pizza(S) if I teach you these skills over a few weekends on the firing range, or indoor range?![]()

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"Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine." Rick Blaine
Quote from Maverick74:
I think Don is going to make out just fine on the commissions. Don't you worry.![]()
And I haven't fired a gun in 17 years! Do you really think it would be good for the ET community to have an armed Maverick?![]()
Our trading "empire" in Las Vegas shares the parking lot with "The Gun Store" and and an Italian Restaurant and BAR" - "what could go wrong, LOL."
I was in the corp from 1969-1975, mostly reserves, didn't go overseas. One of my main "jobs" was training others who did have to go to Viet Nam. I qualified Sharpshooter at first, made Expert by the end of my first year.
I still keep 500 rounds in a gun safe so I can go out and shoot when I want to. I know 500 rounds won't last long, but just in case, LOL.
We used M-14's at first, then M-16's of course.
Oh well, hope to see you guys in Chicago...
Don
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Don Bright (not an alias)
Bright Trading, LLC
http://www.stocktrading.com
Quote from Don Bright:
Our trading "empire" in Las Vegas shares the parking lot with "The Gun Store" and and an Italian Restaurant and BAR" - "what could go wrong, LOL."
I was in the corp from 1969-1975, mostly reserves, didn't go overseas. One of my main "jobs" was training others who did have to go to Viet Nam. I qualified Sharpshooter at first, made Expert by the end of my first year.
I still keep 500 rounds in a gun safe so I can go out and shoot when I want to. I know 500 rounds won't last long, but just in case, LOL.
We used M-14's at first, then M-16's of course.
Oh well, hope to see you guys in Chicago...
Don

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"Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine." Rick Blaine
Quote from Maverick74:
Don, seriously, I was just kidding about the high rates. Honestly, you guys are the best deal in town. The best!!!!![]()
Gotta give credit where credit's due! 
And no, I won't make anyone there any "offers they cannot refuse." LOL!
but right back at ya.
Quote from Maverick74:
Don, seriously, I was just kidding about the high rates. Honestly, you guys are the best deal in town. The best!!!!![]()

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Don Bright (not an alias)
Bright Trading, LLC
http://www.stocktrading.com
Quote from Don Bright:
That's better Mr. Maverick. Major LeapUp and I prefer to keep you as a member of the "family."
Don![]()
I'm just a half WOP who happens to like punching holes in paper for a hobby.
LOL!!!! I wasn't gonna ask you to pay for the pizza, but "I'd a greatly appreciate it." LOL!!!!!!!!!!!
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See Mav, you've already gotten me in trouble. I'm now considered a capo in the "family," being a "major." Thanks alot!![]()
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I'm just a half WOP who happens to like punching holes in paper for a hobby.
Last, Mav, I KNOW you're gonna "bust-a-my balls" after this one, but I drive a Cadillac as well.![]()
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You still wanna meet up and shoot some guns after this?![]()
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LOL!!!!
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Don Bright (not an alias)
Bright Trading, LLC
http://www.stocktrading.com
Quote from LEAPup:
See Mav, you've already gotten me in trouble. I'm now considered a capo in the "family," being a "major." Thanks alot!![]()
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I'm just a half WOP who happens to like punching holes in paper for a hobby.
Last, Mav, I KNOW you're gonna "bust-a-my balls" after this one, but I drive a Cadillac as well.![]()
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You still wanna meet up and shoot some guns after this?![]()
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LOL!!!!

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"Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine." Rick Blaine
Quote from Don Bright:
What rank did you leave the corps? I salute about as much as Alan Alda did in M.A.S.H. LOL
Don
Quote from Maverick74:
I have no idea what kind of operation Don is running out there. I'll leave that to the Feds. I'll leave you guys to your "pair trading".![]()
Jesus, the guy filming that video sounds like he is about to keel over and die!
I'm a paramedic so take my advice with a grain of salt, I'm no doctor, but I've seen enough medical emergencies to know that is congestive heart failure or a stroke waiting to happen.
Whoever that is filming, my god, go to the Mayo Clinic spend 50K and get a full check up. No matter how much you make trading don't continue bending over monitors breathing like Darth Vader in your last years.
Go live and get healthy.
he was probably watching the strippers on the pole while filming in the office
it's vegas baby & anything goes lol.
Quote from CA04:
Jesus, the guy filming that video sounds like he is about to keel over and die!
I'm a paramedic so take my advice with a grain of salt, I'm no doctor, but I've seen enough medical emergencies to know that is congestive heart failure or a stroke waiting to happen.
Whoever that is filming, my god, go to the Mayo Clinic spend 50K and get a full check up. No matter how much you make trading don't continue bending over monitors breathing like Darth Vader in your last years.
Go live and get healthy.
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"Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine." Rick Blaine
that is don
maybe we will get some new video's posted one day ?
Quote from hitnrun:
that is don
maybe we will get some new video's posted one day ?
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Don Bright (not an alias)
Bright Trading, LLC
http://www.stocktrading.com
Quote from Don Bright:
Yeah, that was me, pretty poor video, pretty poor breathing. I am hoping to have some new videos's put up this year. I certainly was not planning on these little snips as promo's or anything, just having some fun. My new "people" have much better skills, hope we can show some things of value for everyone.
All the best,
Don

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that is good news. would be nice to take a peek inside the bright empire again
Quote from hitnrun:
that is good news. would be nice to take a peek inside the bright empire again

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"Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine." Rick Blaine
Quote from Maverick74:
Hopefully all those soccer moms and truck drivers are out of there this time. Just kidding Donny. I like to kid "The Don".![]()
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Don Bright (not an alias)
Bright Trading, LLC
http://www.stocktrading.com
don is feeling better then ever is my guess
he should not sound like darth vader these days lol.
we should all hear the new & impoved don on video soon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...d&v=52Y9XYsT9-A ..if you want to spruce up the office,i think she's looking for work
she is too sexy for the empire. that is a heart attack waiting to happen with her walking the floor
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...d&v=52Y9XYsT9-A ..if you want to spruce up the office,i think she's looking for work

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Don Bright (not an alias)
Bright Trading, LLC
http://www.stocktrading.com
she would be great for a spread trade
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