Johnson was very aggressive and belligerent at the table. He made the dealers and pit nervous and agitated. For example, he would sometimes half-way signal his intention and if the result was not to his liking, dispute that he had asked for a hit card. He would pound the table and shout. And the casinos were willing to give him the benefit of the doubt because he was such a high-roller.
Fascinating! Echoes of Phil Ivey arranging to play baccarat with a deck and dealer of his own choosing ... and the casino agreeing to it until learning that Ivey thus had a bigger edge than expected.
