It's time to ride into the sunset, my friends

[The Dude]

Editor's note: this thread is closed for comments since I have a more detailed one here: Bryan Bailey Says Goodbye. If you'd like to comment there, please be my guest.

Yes, it's no longer a rumour - but a fact:

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I hit retirement age last year, and it's time for me to slowly fade away. I will be around of course and will still be at the helm while handing over my duties.

It has been a wild and crazy 26 years. I will be posting more about this later.

 

[The Dude]

Everything is business as usual - and I see this site finally taking off as it should. Some might say I’ve ridden "the wave" for long enough – well, thinking on this – perhaps it was me who started that wave. Like my son recently said, “Old man get out of the way!” sure thing – that’s what I’m going to do. I wish GiG the best of luck to continue this Casinomeister journey.

I will still be working here for the next several months, so it's not like I'm really going away.

 

[OSCAR1962]

Happy Retirement

 

[bamberfishcake]

Congratulations Bryan!

I must admit, I am sad to see you go, and despite your reassurances, I don't think it will be the same.

But, let's not dwell on what may or may not come, here's to you and your great work!

Enjoy the ride into the sunset, and, thank you!

 

[maxd]

And that folks, is a page in the history of online gaming being turned. Bryan has been on the scene since the late 1990s -- as have I for that matter -- and has been not only a pioneer but a leader and guiding light for a quarter of a century. To say I'm saddened by his departure is an huge understatement; to say that I wish him all the very best in that sunset of his hardly begins to express my thanks and appreciation for the 17 years I've had the pleasure of being his colleague and work-mate. Happy trails big guy.

- Max

 

[arcanebet]

Impressive entrepreneurship turning a passion into a business. Much respect for the journey traveled and all that you have brought to the casino industry. Happy retirement Sir!

 

[pereblue]

wow.. difficult day for me... well I thought that the great Bryan would be immortal for CM.... Personally / professionally there have been many special and unique moments, I have had the pleasure of working with and alongside you for the last 8 years in this "creature" called Casinomeister. Deserved retirement Bryan, Carpe diem!!

 

[ChopleyIOM]

Sorry to see you leave the captain's chair Bryan but you've definitely earned your retirement from Casinomeister. We can only hope the new owners don't, erm, 'do an Evolution' on the joint!

Thanks for all you've done for the online casino landscape for so many years.

 

[incrediblestuff]

Wow Bryan! also kinda always felt you'd never hang it up and out-meister us all! But -well deserved retirement and i hope you get to use all that extra time to the fullest, old chap! Happy to have been here for the most of it, also have fantastic memories through-out, aside from all the knowledge i picked up. MAde a ton of friends here, and some of them even irl! Will keep visiting as per usual (granted a lot less these days) and here's hoping that you'll pop back in on a regular basis!

All the best, dear Bryan!

 

[Jono777]

Wow! - Not something I was expecting to come online to read anytime soon!

Enjoy your retirement Bryan and as you mention will be good to see you sticking around for as long as you feel you want to.

All the very best

 

[funnymunny]

Congratulations Bryan - a truly epic post & time for a very well deserved rest!

Massive thanks for your efforts here over the years, (and the same goes to the entire Casinomeister team). I dare say you won't be a stranger around & let's hope we still see you at a show or conference (or 2).

Congratulations too to GiG for a brilliant acquisition - long may this place continue to thrive.

 

[L&L-Jan]

Gratz Bryan!

 

[Karolina-CasinoMax]

Congratulations Bryan!

Wishing you a retirement filled with endless relaxation and joy. Your dedication and commitment inspire us all.

Kind regards,
Karolina

 

[kou187]

Wishing you all the best. Always been a stand up act whenever i have interacted with you!

Enjoy your retirement mate!

 

[The Dude]

Wishing you all the best. Always been a stand up act whenever i have interacted with you!

Enjoy your retirement mate!

Thanks man. It's going to be tough saying goodbye.

 

[Mark_Lottomart]

Well, I didn't see that coming. Congrats on the retirement, it's going to be tough for the new owners to fill those boots!

 

[steveyboy]

congrats Bryan enjoy your rest, and hope for a long retirement doing what you want when you want. you will be missed and some casinos will be happy you have gone.

 

[L&L-Jan]

Well, I didn't see that coming. Congrats on the retirement, it's going to be tough for the new owners to fill those boots!

agree, time to leave, lets start our own forum

 

[Pixie]

Congratulations Bryan!
Relax and enjoy your retirement!

 

[Jelena_PragmaticPlay]

Woooow, almost spilled my morning coffee reading those news ?

Congrats Bryan and the team
Although for me as well, your retirement or acquisition of CM, were just impossible to ever imagine! Quite a journey - thanks Bryan and Casinomeister for being a good cop for 26 years! ?

just to add - 26 years and counting
I believe CM will be in good hands

 

[greylady]

All the best for your retirement Bryan.

I am sure you will be remembered for years to come, your legacy will live on and remain a thriving community due to all your efforts over the years.

Now ...how are you going to fill all that time on your hands now without us troublesome lot to keep you on your toes?

 

[JGslots]

Such a legend. You’re a true gent. All the best in retirement Bryan. I do hope you keep us in the loop with some video blogs. I’ll miss those the most! Haha. All the best mate ?

Rob

 

[Kroffe]

All the best, hope you enjoy your retirement in every way.

Just in case you ever get bored living life at your secret desert base ( or was it a ranch?)

 

[Webzcas]

Bryan,

Thank you firstly for being a true friend, secondly for creating such an amazing site in CM that has stood the test of time. Finally, for allowing me to work with such a great small team of people. It has been an absolute blast, every single day.

I wish you nothing but the best for the future. You deserve it.

 

[slot_zombie]

Congrats & very best wishes for your retirement, Bryan.