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\nOur partner, a founder of Golden Touch, and my close friend Bill "Ace10" Burton, passed away this morning in his sleep. Bill will be missed dearly, but the pain he has been suffering with has now passed. <\/p>\n

\tWe love you Bill and may you rest in peace and teach all the Angels how to play craps<\/p>\n

\tDom<\/p>\n

\tAs soon as I know more I will post<\/p>\n

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Posted by:<\/strong> NofieldFive on July 3, 2013, 8:33 pm<\/p>\n

This is truly a sad day for Golden Touch. <\/p>\n

\tBill was the kindest person that I have ever met. I will miss him.<\/p>\n

\tNFF<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Posted by:<\/strong> Pit Boss on July 3, 2013, 9:19 pm<\/p>\n

I’m very saddened by Bills loss. <\/p>\n

\tHe was such a soft spoken but knowledgeable guy. You did not ask a question to Bill if you were not ready for an answer, because he would research it and give you a full answer.<\/p>\n

\tHe will really be missed not only as an instructor and one of the founders of GTC, but as a kind and giving person who was always involved in causes that were much larger than himself. <\/p>\n

\tRest in Peace my friend.<\/p>\n

\tArman<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Posted by:<\/strong> Timmer on July 3, 2013, 9:28 pm<\/p>\n

As I wrote earlier in a private email, some of life’s harsh realities are hard to take…<\/p>\n

\tThis is one of them…<\/p>\n

\tI feel blessed to have worked with Bill again this past week and weekend at the GTC Las Vegas classes. Great stories and lots of laughs while getting the job done, as always.<\/p>\n

\tI can see him shaking his head at me with a smile after seeing some funny photos I took of him…<\/p>\n

\tBe at peace, my friend… We’ll all see you again soon…<\/p>\n

\tTimmer <\/p>\n

\t \ud83d\ude0e \ud83d\ude0e \ud83d\ude0e<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Posted by:<\/strong> Dice Pilot on July 3, 2013, 10:42 pm<\/p>\n

God rest his soul. He made a huge impression on me when I first signed up for the GTC classes.
\n\tHis knowledge of Poker and Craps were second to none. I am so glad that I got to spend time with Bill in and out of the casinos.<\/p>\n

\tHis mantra while playing craps was…."Pink Skies and Blue Bunny Rabbits" He would say it over and over again to get himself into the zone at the tables. Bill, may you rest in peace in a field of Blue Bunny Rabbits and the Pink Skies of Heaven.
\n\tYou will be missed by all.<\/p>\n

\tMark<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Posted by:<\/strong> Dr Crapology on July 3, 2013, 10:48 pm<\/p>\n

Hard to believe he is gone. We really did enjoy his company over the class weekend. He has been a true friend and mentor to Alligator Rose and I. He will be missed.<\/p>\n

\tDoc<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Posted by:<\/strong> Goddess on July 3, 2013, 10:58 pm<\/p>\n

We have known Bill for 11 years, since we first started with GTC. He was one if the kindest and knowledgeable people we knew. We are grateful to have had the opportunity to be with him this past week.<\/p>\n

\tBill, we love you, and you will be missed by all of us.<\/p>\n

\tThere will come a day when we will join you, and we will play craps together forever.<\/p>\n

\tRest in Peace, dear friend.<\/p>\n

\tGoddess and Sandtrap<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Posted by:<\/strong> fscobe on July 3, 2013, 11:13 pm<\/p>\n

Bill Burton and I have been friends for over 21 years. I knew him before he became a well-known gambling writer. I knew him before there was a Golden Touch Craps. He introduced me to Dom and Bob Convertito and a host of other dice controllers and advantage players. I respected Bill; not just for his gambling acumen but for his decency.<\/p>\n

\tWithout Bill Burton there would be no Golden Touch Craps. He was one of the four founders of the company. Most people do not know the powerful impact Bill had on everything we did.<\/p>\n

\tThose who have met him know what kind of person he was; a gentleman of the first order; a knowledgeable expert who could be approached. He was the definition of the \u201cgood guy.\u201d <\/p>\n

\tHe was a loyal friend to all of us. He was a man of substance.<\/p>\n

\tLet me allow Shakespeare to explain our feelings: \u201c[Our] sorrow must not be measured by his worth for then it has no end.\u201d<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Posted by:<\/strong> brothelman on July 4, 2013, 1:32 am<\/p>\n

Bill was a great man always going the extra mile to make you feel important.<\/p>\n

\tI consider myself very lucky to have played with him, eaten with him and shared many enlightening conversations with him, I am a better man for knowing him!<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Posted by:<\/strong> Skinny on July 4, 2013, 1:45 am<\/p>\n

Sad news indeed. Bill was the epitome of what it is to be a gentle man and a gentleman. He was gracious, good-natured, helpful, insightful, wise and informed on a variety of topics. I am a better person for having known Bill. Golden Touch is a better organization for having had Bill as a founding father and contributing member. The world is a better place because of Bill.<\/p>\n

\tThank you for everything you were Bill and may you rest in peace my friend.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Posted by:<\/strong> Goldfinger on July 4, 2013, 3:02 am<\/p>\n

So hard to believe. I just played craps with him Sunday evening. It was an honor to know Bill.
\n\tRest in peace, my friend.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Posted by:<\/strong> billythekid on July 4, 2013, 3:29 am<\/p>\n

It is shocking and sad to lose a friend like Bill after spending many days together doing what we enjoy doing so much so recently. It was obvious to me that his disease was getting worse each time that I saw him this year. I feel for Sandy, his wife of many years, knowing how much she depended on Bill’s strength. My praters go to Sandy for the strength to live in our world without him. His easy going demeanor will be greatly missed at the GTC events going forward.
\n\tBTK<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Posted by:<\/strong> ACPA on July 4, 2013, 3:37 am<\/p>\n

I first met Bill\/Sandy at a dinner Frank hosted in Tunica before GTC existed and would see him other times later that he came to Tunica.<\/p>\n

\tI always enjoyed talking with him and found him very helpful to me.<\/p>\n

\tNoah<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Posted by:<\/strong> Mr Finesse on July 4, 2013, 3:51 am<\/p>\n

Bill was a friend since the first day I met him at our very first PARR Class we attended in October of 2000. When we found out we both lived in Connecticut we exchanged phone numbers and email addresses and a friendship was born. We started playing craps and Blackjack every Thursday and Sunday morning and we did this for about 7 years until our work schedules would not allow it. We talked to each other at least 3 to 4 days per week besides playing twice per week.<\/p>\n

\tBill was one of the best people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. His honesty and integrity was second to no one. When we first talked about starting GTC Bill was an integral part and he had great foresight in its inception.<\/p>\n

\tI will miss my fellow casino warrior for the remainder of my life. I also know he will be looking down on all of us in GTC helping us achieve our advantage over the casino’s.<\/p>\n

\tRest my friend, your suffering has ended and I will keep you in my prayers until the day we will meet again.<\/p>\n

\tBob <\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Posted by:<\/strong> RonB on July 4, 2013, 5:06 am<\/p>\n

Really sad news,<\/p>\n

\tHe was a good steward to the game.
\n\tDuring a break in class I saw him chatting with Dom. I don’t know what Dom had told Bill, but I could see him laughing.
\n\tThat’s the memory I have of Bill besides the advice he gave me.
\n\tA gentle giant.<\/p>\n

\tHe will be missed by all.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Posted by:<\/strong> SectionEight on July 4, 2013, 5:19 am<\/p>\n

As I said in a private email earlier, I’m speechless. The lump in my throat tells me that he meant a lot to me. A friend, a mentor, a gentle person who was always looking at life with passion and fortitude. I can’t believe we all just saw him several days ago and now he’s gone. Like the rest, I’ll cherish the times spent with him; we were both techies and loved gadets and the sport of shooting. Rafter, Bill, and I even rented macine guns on one Vegas class trip. The non-gaming time spent with him will always be special.<\/p>\n

\tThere’s been countless times he’s helped each of us…..instructors AND students alike. An intelect and a kindeness withing a rarity of a person. He’ll be missed. As is said of the good ones that leave us too soon, God only takes the best…..<\/p>\n

\tAttached is my two cents, my tribute to our friend Bill…<\/p>\n

\tI’m so sad \ud83d\ude25 <\/p>\n

\tLee<\/p>\n

\n Attached files <\/legend>\n

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Posted by:<\/strong> Dominator on July 4, 2013, 11:33 am<\/p>\n

Thanks Lee for putting up the picture you made of our friend. <\/p>\n

\tThis morning I am thinking of how Bill got me into on line poker. Taught me everything I know about it. I entered a $100 by in tourney with about 550 players. I made it to the final table and I called Bill on the phone. He entered the room and with his help I came in second place, the other guy beat me on the river to make his straight. We played that final table till about 2:00 AM and Bill couldn’t have been prouder of me.<\/p>\n

\tBill, I know you can hear me, we all love you brother and I will forever cherish our times together<\/p>\n

\tDom<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Posted by:<\/strong> Scan on July 4, 2013, 1:03 pm<\/p>\n

So sorry to hear this, although I never had the pleasure of meeting Bill in person I have read his writings and corresponded with him for years. He was certainly a wonderful person.
\n\tMy condolences to his family.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Posted by:<\/strong> MissouriRick on July 5, 2013, 1:41 am<\/p>\n

I am honored to know Bill and Sandy for around 10 years, and count him as a friend. Those of you who have been on these boards for a while will remember a story of the time the three of us took a crazy kayak trip down the Black River below the Hoover Dam one year. He always tried to get me to go back and do it again because it really was great fun, and I never would have gotten to do it if it had not been for Bill dragging me out there. Like the rest of us who were together this past weekend, I will miss my friend and my prayers go out to Sandy in this difficult time. \ud83d\ude25<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Posted by:<\/strong> TommyC on July 5, 2013, 3:08 am<\/p>\n

I did not get to know Bill as well as I have some of the other instructors\/mentors. I believe this thread lets everyone know how much was loved by his friends. My condolences both to his family and his GTC family.
\n\tTommyC<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Posted by:<\/strong> TP1 on July 5, 2013, 6:12 am<\/p>\n

It’s tough to hear of the loss of Bill, but as others have said, he is now watching over us, and we will see him again.<\/p>\n

\tI did get to meet Bill at my beginning class in 2008. He was instructing at one of the tables. I could tell by meeting him that he was knowledgeable but modest. That’s an admirable trait for someone to have. <\/p>\n

\tMy condolences to his wife and family.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Posted by:<\/strong> Dominator on July 5, 2013, 1:01 pm<\/p>\n

For those interested:<\/p>\n

\tViewing is on July 8, 2013 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Newington Memorial Funeral Home, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington, CT. Burial will private in West Meadow Cemetery.<\/p>\n

\tMemorial donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, NY, NY 10163-47777. <\/u><\/p>\n

\tTo share a memory with his family, please visit us at http:\/\/www.newingtonmemorial.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\tDom<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Posted by:<\/strong> MIDNIGHT on July 5, 2013, 3:23 pm<\/p>\n

Very well said Frank! I am sorry for your loss! I only know Bill for a few years and he was a very good person and an incredible author. He will be missed!<\/p>\n

\tMichael<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Posted by:<\/strong> MIDNIGHT on July 5, 2013, 3:30 pm<\/p>\n

I have known Bill for only a few years and I loved the opportunity to get to speak with him any chance I got. He was so knowledgeable about so many gambling topics that any conversation with him was enjoyable. He was so passionate and such a terrific writer that this world will not be the same without him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends and I feel for all who were close with him. I will try so hard to be at the viewing Monday evening!<\/p>\n

\tMichael<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Posted by:<\/strong> Eagle Eye on July 5, 2013, 8:09 pm<\/p>\n

Every soul has a purpose and a destiny. Bill had many gifts. Touched many lives. Gone but not forgotten.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Posted by:<\/strong> Randman on July 5, 2013, 8:09 pm<\/p>\n

It very sad to lose Bill. We are bless to have one last class with him. May he rest in peace.<\/p>\n

\t Randman<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Posted by:<\/strong> Jumbotron Ron on July 7, 2013, 12:51 am<\/p>\n

Rest in peace brotha. Just sitting hear thinking about the last time I saw you. You greeted me with a big smile and we talked for about 20 minutes.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Posted by:<\/strong> the gman on July 7, 2013, 7:30 pm<\/p>\n

This is a sad day to hear about Bill, most of us did not get to see
\n\thim much. so the sadness extends to those of you that did, and
\n\tover the years called him a good friend. <\/p>\n

\tVery sorry to hear this, for Bill, his family, and those of you that
\n\tnew him very well.<\/p>\n

\n\tgman<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Posted by:<\/strong> Finisher on July 8, 2013, 6:59 am<\/p>\n

He will be missed by many .<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Posted by:<\/strong> GameDay on July 8, 2013, 3:11 pm<\/p>\n

Just back from a vacation and see this very sad news.
\n\tBill was a quiet, classy guy. Friendly, knowledgeable and always willing to share his friendship and knowledge.
\n\tI will miss him as we all will.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Posted by:<\/strong> Dominator on July 9, 2013, 11:48 am<\/p>\n

Yesterday we laid Bill to rest. I will be back in saddle and answering posts within the next few days. Bill’s passing was just very emotional to me<\/p>\n

\tDominator<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Posted by:<\/strong> Mr Finesse on July 11, 2013, 12:11 am<\/p>\n

I agree with Dom, Monday was a bad day for me, my wife Miriam, Dom, The Goddess and Sandtrap. My good and long time friend Bill Burton was laid to rest and I must say besides Bill’s GTC Family he was a loved man. The numberof friends and family who paid their respects to Bill showed how poplular and loved he was. He truly was a very honorable man. <\/p>\n

\tI will miss always miss Bill. <\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Posted by:<\/strong> VeraS on July 21, 2013, 3:39 am<\/p>\n

It has been an honor to have known Bill for the short time that I did. He will truly be missed.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Posted by:<\/strong> TommyC on August 29, 2013, 1:15 pm<\/p>\n

The tributes to Bill just keep popping up. This from the editor of Strictly Slots august issue. <\/p>\n

\n\tEDITOR\u2019S LETTER <\/p>\n

\tJ. Phillip Vogel <\/p>\n

\t More Than Words<\/p>\n

\t There\u2019s a fine line between priceless and worthless.<\/p>\n

\t When you think about it, a diamond is nothing more than compressed earth, carbon taken to such a point that its very bonds form a tight, near perfect lattice. But in the end, despite its relative rarity it\u2019s still nothing more than it was to begin with: a rock. It may be the Hope diamond\u2014 rare and exquisite\u2014but its only value is what we assign to it.<\/p>\n

\t We all have those things in our lives that we place a special value on. It may be our first car, now held together by rust; or a torn and cracked keepsake; or some treasure from our youth that reminds us of better days. Even some off the shelf knick-knack can hold a priceless emotional connection if it\u2019s from someone dear to us. One man\u2019s irreplaceable treasure is another\u2019s trash.<\/p>\n

\t For as far back as I can remember I have assigned a very special value to words. They can be cheap, it\u2019s true. But the right words are rarer than any diamond or precious metal. Words change minds, break hearts, comfort loved ones, announce victory, challenge injustice, and herald the birth of a child or the death of a tyrant. They allow us to take our personal experiences, our hopes and burdens and express them to another. We use them to share the very essence of what we are. Yes, the right words are priceless. And they can carry on, sharing our wisdom or whimsy, echoing down the corridor of time long after we have left our form to the dust.<\/p>\n

\t I was prompted to this somewhat melancholic reflection on the value of words last week, when I received a short, disturbing note from a colleague. It read simply that William C. Burton\u2014Bill Burton to our readers\u2014passed away. He was 61.<\/p>\n

\t Gentlemen, scholar, husband, son and brother, columnist Bill Burton was a gifted man. He was an author and avid card player with a wide range of hobbies, including kayaking, scuba diving, hiking, and geo caching. He even enjoyed playing the clown at parties, and was locally known as \u201cMr. Bill the Town Clown.\u201d<\/p>\n

\tWhat\u2019s more, I know of no one who had an unkind word to say about him. <\/p>\n

\t Even though he battled a cruel illness for years, Bill never let it get the best of him. His work for Strictly Slots was always exceptional, well written, and despite the hardship he suffered, it was never once late. And I can tell by the letters in my files that our readers enjoyed what he had to say.<\/p>\n

\t He may not have penned Macbeth or the likes of Moby Dick or other classic literature. Bill wrote about gambling. But his words were seen by millions of people over the years, and he helped countless players to better understand the game and themselves. And for that, his words will be remembered.<\/p>\n

\t Bill will certainly be missed, and by far more people than ever even met him. I\u2019m sure all of our readers will take a moment to offer a kind thought or word about a charming and dedicated man.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Posted by:<\/strong> Dominator on August 29, 2013, 6:59 pm<\/p>\n

Thanks for posting this Tommy. <\/p>\n

\tThe thought comes to me from the end of the movie "The Gladiator" when Macimus’s friend buries the two wood dolls and says as he looks up to the skies, "We will see each other again, but not yet"<\/p>\n

\tDom<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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