13. Always fascinated as to “where are they now”. Hopefully he's got a handle on making an income without blowing it all on gambling now. Prob could've saved his business but he blew it , Looked online for more information and Google lead me right back to this sub https://www.reddit.com/r/LouisTheroux/comments/fko0ia/louis_theroux_gambling_in_las_vegas_where_they/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9N_6kaFfKTohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_bBKhXnfic, Saw this last night and it blew my mind. The high roller handler. Hope they’re all doing better for themselves. A bit like the porn episodes, these shows have a good knack of getting in behind the facade. Louis Theroux: Gambling in Las Vegas: 4 February 2007 Louis heads for Las Vegas to reveal the world of casino culture – the slot slaves, high rollers and casino men who keep this town in the middle of the desert green with money. I think he may have actually been an actor working for the casino. Tagged here by Tim (might require FB login): https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1035399166775&set=a.1035385886443&type=3&theaterAnd a more recent pic on his own profile: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1702184836461128&set=pb.100000088853837.-2207520000..&type=3&theater. Louis telling him "This place wasn't built on winners you know" hits even harder now, That scene is just painful to watch. Low-key one of the more harrowing episodes, to be honest. Think that was her name, felt so sorry for her and I think Louis was fond of her. Dan was the only winner featured in the documentary, and I think the casino was trying to sell the idea that not everyone loses. There is no way he’s just doing it to meet people . For context, this documentary was filmed in 2006, so it was a few years before the financial crisis. I know he did follow up with Americans Most Hated Family. SPECIAL. British investigative journalist Louis Therouxheads to Sin City to meet the people who gamble there, the casino employees who keep everyone happy and the high rollers who are always on the hunt for the next big win. 11.9k members in the LouisTheroux community. Watch all your favourite ABC programs on ABC iview. Louis Theroux: Behind Bars (2008) Louis Theroux: Gambling in Las Vegas (2007) Theroux travels to the Las Vegas Hilton and spends time with people who are addicted to gambling. Watched that video several times, was recently looking for it and couldn’t find it on YouTube. "Gambling in Las Vegas" is my favorite Louis Theroux documentary, and I end up watching it every few years. Documentaries by the BBC's Louis Theroux. I don't think I've seen gambling look less glamorous or appealing than how it looked there. duration: 60 minutes 60m. He meets the people behind the money, including high rollers and the addicted who have lost their life savings. "The machines not done with me", He lost 250k.....that mustve hurt bad. Compilation Channel. Louis Theroux: Gambling in Las Vegas, Wednesday, September 21. So, from the Westboro Baptist Church to the gambling addicts of Las Vegas, let’s catch up with the stars of Louis Theroux’s biggest shows to date. Interesting! Directed by Stuart Cabb. Yet this receipt is a 1.34 km ride... More posts from the LouisTheroux community. Slow day at work so I just watched the whole thing. There was a rumor a few years ago that he was driving for Uber. Louis does Las Vegas Last night's documentary on gambling - from an irritatingly disingenuous and artfully artless Louis Theroux - may have been perfectly timed, but … Thank you man!! CC; Year 2007 Duration 59 mins. Watch all your favourite ABC programs on ABC iview. We also learn valuable lessons from both sides of the gaming tables. It's him, I don't know why he uses a different last name in the documentary either. 100 votes, 30 comments. We need some more info... obviously if he’s driving it’s not just to make friends, he does, but not because his business went broke, apparently he just likes the company, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=948hMMgNiNI. Louis heads to the bright lights of Las Vegas to explore the strip’s casino culture. That's not the name John uses the documentary and the person you identified doesn't really look like him IMO. Louis said The Hilton, don't know if the crew stayed there as well though. Louis Theroux (born 1970) is a British documentary filmmaker, whose career has mostly been spent working for The BBC, first coming to attention with the series Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends, and continuing that with a series of one-off documentaries produced starting in the 2000s.Theroux's documentaries usually take place in America, and usually feature him getting up-close and personal … Gambling In Las Vegas was Louis' first TV project since 2003. Addiction by Design: Machine Gambling in Las Vegas… Gambling in Las Vegas Louis Theroux heads to Las Vegas to take a look at the pastime that made it famous and meet the gamblers, the high rollers and the casino men. Among the people he meets are two of the casino's 'high-rollers' and an employee who looks after them as well as a retired doctor who says she has gambled away $4 million in seven years. I remember him screaming at me to parlay my bets when we were both playing the same sides and winning at the bac tables. Dan "The Man" Rodgers is a crack up. Save. "I think in a lifetime, everybody's a loser," said Canadian mattress millionaire Allan on Louis Theroux's Gambling in Las Vegas documentary from 2007. Richard Wilk. I'm impressed Martha's still alive and kicking. This video portrays a lot about the lives of gamblers, including staying up all night, acquiring free gifts from the casino, and spending a ton of money. So sad about what she went through!! Worth watching for:Retired 81-year-old Dr, Martha Ogman, who’s lost more than $4 million on slots in the last seven years. I often think of hayley and what became of her. Many of you that remember Alan the high roller from the Louis Theroux BBB Las Vegas documentary. Documentaries by the BBC's Louis Theroux. Louis Theroux S3 Gambling In Las Vegas. The high roller from Toronto who lost over $250k during his trip. Log in, register or subscribe to save articles for later. 49:41. 0:42. His company Bedford Furniture was sold off in 2009, likely as a result of his gambling debts and the economic downturn. ToniMarie Valeriano Sociology 381W Gambling in Las Vegas In Louis Theroux’s documentary, the lives of gamblers are uncovered as he follows various guests throughout the casino for a short period of time. Youtube keeps taking it down, but you can still find it here: https://www.veoh.com/watch/v396081wYZ39fWx?h1. Where was this filmed and where did they stay? I mean, if that's your thing then by all means enjoy yourself - but have a limit and stick to it. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, https://www.veoh.com/watch/v396081wYZ39fWx?h1, https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1035399166775&set=a.1035385886443&type=3&theater, https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1702184836461128&set=pb.100000088853837.-2207520000. Went down rabbit hole and here I am. I've always been curious about what happened to each of the gamblers. https://www.reddit.com/r/LouisTheroux/comments/fko0ia/louis_theroux_gambling_in_las_vegas_where_they/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9N_6kaFfKTo, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_bBKhXnfic. Louis Theroux: Gambling in Las Vegas. Documentaries by the BBC's Louis Theroux. Aw I hope Martha is doing well, she was so wholesome. If you rewatch the scene it's pretty fishy. Lol. During his 25-year career as a journalist, Louis Theroux has made documentaries about porn stars, neo-Nazis and UFO believers. 61 votes, 14 comments. That it's all filmed on slightly janky tape adds to that, I think. Press J to jump to the feed. Martha is now 92 years old and still lives in the same community featured in the documentary. Louis Theroux: Louis And The Nazis. He works for a different casino now, but still handles high rollers and celebrities. The award-winning documentarian Louis Theroux toured the USA in 2012 to look at some controversial topics. ABC iview Home. I don't know how intentional it was, but the timing of Louis Theroux: Gambling in Las Vegas (Sunday, BBC2) is perfect. He's very active on social media: https://twitter.com/richardwilk. Yet, the casino considers this A bunch of middle-aged schlubs in an uncomfortably bright room gambling their future away to 6am while some sychophants pretend to be their friend - it's not very rock and roll, is it? Waltermckoy698. 5 The Most Hated Family in America: 1 April 2007 Louis heads to Las Vegas to meet the people prepared to bet their bottom dollar. John runs a drug and alcohol rehab called Fountain Hills Recovery. Thanks for the post. Dr. Martha Ogman. Press J to jump to the feed. With a long-held love for the City of Sin, the genial Louis Theroux heads to Las Vegas to meet the people prepared to bet their bottom dollar. 14. He seems to be keeping a low profile and can't be found on social media. I can't find any information on this guy. I have wondered what became of the multimillionaire "mattress king of Canada" I don't have an answer, but he did make an appearance on the 2004 Fox Reality Show THE CASINO Host Richard Will brings him to both casinos BBC What’s it about? Enjoyed the casino episode. Louis Theroux Documentary Analysis- Gambling in Las Vegas & Behind Bars Louis Theroux is a British broadcaster best known for his Gonzo style journalism, gonzo journalism tends to favour style over accuracy and often uses personal experiences and emotions to provide context for a … The most interesting part for me was the casino host haggling with management for a 4k Neiman Marcus for his high roller and is … Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. More Gambling in Las Vegas. By Jim Schembri. Youtube keeps … With a long-held love for the City of Sin, the genial Louis Theroux heads to Las Vegas to meet the people prepared to bet their bottom dollar. A retired dentist who has lost millions on the slots. duration: 59 minutes 59m. Tim Nordahl & John Salem. Check out Louis Theroux: Gambling in Las Vegas: I wonder if she gambled all of her money/husbands By now? Louis Theroux goes to the heart of gambling culture in Las Vegas. The two salesman who went on a weekend bender playing blackjack. He gets very rowdy when he wins. Allan Erlick – Gambling in Las Vegas If you’ve ever seen Louis and the Nazis, African Hunting Holiday or Louis Theroux: Gambling in Las Vegas, there is an economy of words which enables his subjects to ‘paint in the gaps’ and, at the end of the piece, what is left is a decorated canvas with a distinct caricature at the centre. In Theroux’s Gambling in Las Vegas episode, the audience gets to take a peek into the life of the high rolling VIPs. If anyone knows who this guy actually is I would love to know. Its been a while since I've read it so I can't remember too much but I think he kinda gets the run around trying to meet up with her before eventually getting to chat with her in a coffee shop, although for the life of me I can't remember what she said she'd been up to. Her son Seth isn’t very happy about her spending his inheritance. More from ABC. Blackjack Slot Machine Casino Las Vegas Slots Gamble Gambling. Cookies help us deliver our Services. I believe Louis reconnects with her in his book 'call of the weird' to see what she's up to. 10:40. Both live in Arizona and look to be doing just fine. "Gambling in Las Vegas" is my favorite Louis Theroux documentary, and I end up watching it every few years. Louis Theroux: Gambling in Las Vegas is a TV documentary written and presented by Louis Theroux.He heads to the Las Vegas Hilton, to reveal the world behind the myths of casino culture. Louis Theroux Gambling In Las Vegas. September 21, 2011 — 12.00am. Thanks for this! Richard Wilk claims he is only doing long distance trips so he can talk to people. Interesting theory on Dan Rodgers! Even after a three-year absence, he remains a brilliant neutral observer of society's outskirts, able to win the trust of his subjects by employing child-like naivety. Others that would be good for updates on include: The bodybuilding one, thinking how did the steroids damage their long term health? I saw the pic of allen's uber profile, i cant remember where though. He reveals the world behind the myths of casino culture and meets gamblers, high rollers and casino men.. ... Louis Theroux: Gambling in Las Vegas. What you see is a very low cut version. The Gambling doc was my favourite too! Love you for sleuthing this! I really wanna know what happened to Alan, Louis Theroux recently confirmed that he still has a lot of money but likes to drive people around to meet people.. source: Louis Theroux: life on the edge (2/4), New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the LouisTheroux community. Louis Theroux goes to the heart of gambling culture in Las Vegas. Back in 2007 the world-famous video journalist Louis Theroux filmed a documentary for the BBC titled ‘Louis Theroux: Gambling in Las Vegas’.He attempted, in 60 minutes, to examine Vegas’ casino culture, exposing the myths and truths behind gambling in America’s fastest growing city. Bro I love you. Dan Rodgers aka "Dan the man". Louis Theroux: Gambling in Las Vegas Tweet Louis Theroux heads to Las Vegas, the fastest growing city in America, to take a look at the pastime that made it famous and meet the gamblers, the high rollers and the casino men who keep this town in the middle of the desert green with money. Louis Theroux of the BBC does an excellent documentary on gambling fanatics in Las Vegas. Interesting to read what happened to everyone. In regards to Dan the Man...I got this from a Las Vegas Forum which leads me to believe Dan is an actual gambler and not an actor working for the casino since the person seems to know Dan: Joined:Oct 31, 2011Messages:551Trips to Las Vegas:22. One woman, a retired doctor, has gambled away $4 million of her life savings in seven years. QuindRobert7104. Would love more info on the Brothel: where are they now. One woman blows her ex husband's estate at the slots to the tune of 6 million dollars while her only son watches as his inheritance goes to the casino. Louis Theroux: Gambling in Las Vegas. However to be fair the BBC ultimately pick what goes into the film so the casino would have been taking a long shot. Particularly, Hayley? By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. SPECIAL. Hrmmm interesting about how Dan might have been an actor.... wouldn't put it past the casinos though. I did a lot of research and this is what I found: Allan Erlick. Blowing a year's salary are the small losers in this group. With Louis Theroux, Richard Wilk. 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