Bill and Warren and Bruce and Stu

Most people know that Bill Gates and Warren Buffett are two of the most wealthy and successful people on our planet.  Many bridge players know that Bill and Warren are also strong devotees of our favorite game.

But, what many do not realize is what nice guys these powerful men happen to be.  Supportive of our game?  You betcha.  Friendly to other bridge players?  Yep.  Here is the story that Bruce Boje sent to me about his experience at the nationals.

I am a Minnesota bridge player from Chanhassen.  I was very active in club games and tournaments in the late 60's and early 70's.  I left bridge for 25 years and returned in the early 2000's as an on-line player.  Now I mostly play on-line, the Las Vegas regionals and a few local tournaments.

Bridge is always a game of surprises.  I was surprised to see Bill Gates and Warren Buffet at the NABC in Las Vegas while our team registered for a knockout.  After winning our first round, my partner and I drove to the Gordon Biersch Brewery restaurant for dinner.  We were surprised to see Bill, Warren and others stop in for dinner.  They sat in the brewing area and could be seen through windows.  But I was even more surprised when Warren Buffet was at our assigned table for round two of the knockout.  We were up by 4 IMPS after 12 hands but lost by 12 when our partners had a bidding understanding. 

Warren and Bill were very friendly and were happy to pose for photos.  I've attached two photos taken by one of my teammates.  I am in the middle on the first and my partner Stu Foster from San Clemente is on the right on the second.

 

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