Ted Loh aka Spearmaster RIP

[clubworld]

Ted was one of a kind and will be sorely missed by all of us.

 

[Micki]

Ted

I am totally at a loss to express how I feel. I knew Ted for at least a decade. He was a very special friend. Although we didn't see each other too often, it was always great when we did get together in the various parts of the World.

My condolences go to his family.

 

[Dave]

Wow. Rest in peace, Ted. Seems like just yesterday we were chatting in Vegas about the Zeus slot machine, and about how Ted and a few others had to switch restaurants the night before because the waitress wasn't cooperating -- LOL. Good times... I was looking forward to seeing him again in Vegas this year -- it certainly won't be the same without him. My deepest condolences to Ted's family.

 

[Sloto]

Totally shocked! Ted was a great guy, always smiling and full of ideas you will be missed buddy x

 

[Holland87]

Though I did not know Ted on a personal level, I had the fortunate pleasure of meeting him in person last year.

My deepest condolences go out to his family and friends.

 

[Rusty]

I only knew Ted as Spearmaster here on the forum but it is still a shock and very sad to hear such news.
My thoughts go out to his family and friends for whom this must be very hard.

 

[lauram]

Spearmaster will be sadly missed, but never forgotten. My sympathy to the family.

 

[betpartners]

I never knew Ted personally but did exchange communications on occasions and i found him a very reasonable and articulate man and enjoyment to debate with.

I extend my sympathies to family and friends.

 

[Mousey]

Though I saw this post earlier, I couldn't respond... even now... I'm at a loss...

Rest peacefully Ted (Spearmaster) Loh. You will long be remembered.

My deepest sympathy to his dear family and friends...

 

[GrandMaster]

This is shocking news. My sympathies to his family.

 

[wangpoker]

RIP, Ted.

My pleasure to have some communications with u. You know Asian gaming market so well and is very objective.

 

[jod5413]

Although we were not friends, Ted was always more than happy to PM with me when I "bugged" him for explanations about this or that when I didn't understand. He was a great poster here and I really believe he was one of the original industry giants.

My prayers and much sympathy to his family and friends. He will be remembered and missed by many.

Spearmaster, rest in peace.

 

[takethemoney]

Rest in peace, Ted. You're a good man.

 

[lagunagirl]

I have been reading the forums since 1998, never posted much. Some of the screen names became like family over the time. Spearmaster was one of the few that I always respected. I feel like I lost a family member.

All my best to the family, he was still so young.

 

[bonustreak]

RIP Ted, you are already missed by many dear friends. I am just at a loss of words. Such a sad day. Thank you for all your words of wisdom and as Simmo said you never lacked in that department. Thank you for teaching me video poker as well!!
This industry will not be the same without you.

few others had to switch restaurants the night before because the waitress wasn't cooperating -- LOL

That is the best memory I have of Ted, him being the bad influence on me for once and ordering every flavor of Saki there was in the restaurant for us all for several hrs until finally the waitress kicked us out! Who would have ever thought innocent Ted would instigate such a thing..lol That was my best time I have ever spent in Vegas and will always be my fondest memory of Ted.

Hugs to a great man xxx

 

[Swede]

I never got the privilege of meeting Ted in person but judging from his contributions online, on the forums, I got a distinct feeling we were pretty much alike.

My deepest condolences to his family and everyone he left behind.

Rest in peace, Mr. Spearmaster.

 

[wizard]

Ted Loh

This is very sad news indeed, which takes me completely by surprise. I've known Ted Loh for about ten years. He was one of the few people who genuinely cared about ethical business practices in Internet gambling. We all have to make a living, including Ted, but he always put doing the right thing far above making a dollar. He also knew the business as few other have. If there was any kind of dispute or story, he always seemed to have the scoop on it.

Ted was not just an outstanding player advocate, but a truly warm and friendly human being. He brought fun and energy to every gathering he attended. Often laughing, and seldom angry, is how I will remember him. If I may take a friendly jab, despite being in the gambling business, he was often not on the sharpest of bets. He gambled to have fun, and put that far above fighting for the odds possible. However, that is how most gamblers are, and I think he connected to many of them for that reason.

So long friend. If there is life after death, you will have earned quite the bonus in whatever comes next -- fully cashable, with no play-through requirement.

 

[pevangel]

OMG I am so terribly sorry to hear this my thoughts and prayers to His Family and to him, RIP Spearmaster, wow I am so use to seeing his replies, what a empty space it will be without him. we in this short period of time have lost so many great online gambling folks this is so sad. all i can say is OMG.


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[blonde]

You will be missed Spearmaster... My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. God Bless.

 

[mrracetrack]

Very sad news to read about this today.

I will miss Ted.

Rest In Peace, Spear.​

 

[Pinababy69]

All day I have been wanting to write about Ted, and the memories I have. But every time I start...I get upset and start to cry.

My daughter knows how upset I've been, and wanting to make me feel better, decided to create a montage of whatever photos of Ted are available on the net, and post them on Youtube. She also knew Ted, and they exchanged a few lines on MSN when him and I would be chatting.

I only pointed her in the direction of the photos. She did everything herself on her own computer, including adding music. She knows much more than I do when it comes to that stuff. And she's only just turned ten.

It's only one minute long. She snatched some pics from everywhere...and hope that's okay with everyone.

I miss you so much Ted. And it hasn't even really sunk in as yet.

 

[felicie]

I am very sorry I didn't get to know him even just a little bit and my thoughts and prayers will be with his family and his many many friends. See ya Spearmaster

 

[oren1976]

I knew Ted personally and met him couple of times in Thailand.

Ted never complained about anything, even in the days he mentioned he suffer from the serious illness. I was shocked from the power to discuss regular issues as usual while having a serious type of the illness.

I feel very sorry for his young children and wife. The children were very very important to Ted.

 

[Webzcas]

One of Ted's best friends Debbee aka Greedygirl has alongside Casino City and the GPWA set up a relief fund, for Ted's Family.

Full details are here: https://www.casinomeister.com/forum...ted-spearmaster-loh-family-relief-fund.40228/

Please take a moment to look at the post I have linked to directly above and in Debbee's word:

I know times are tough and people have been so generous of late. I’m hoping that there’s still some giving left in everyone for the family of someone who’s done so very much for this industry.

 

[greedygirl]

Lisa--OMG, you've turned me into a blubbering mess (didn't think I could blubber any more today!). The first photo in the video you posted has so much meaning to me. The photo was taken November 16th of last year, in Las Vegas. This would have been my mother's 71st birthday--unfortunately, she passed away (also from cancer), only 3 weeks earlier.

In that photo, you'll see Bryan, Simmo, my mother's best friend, my best friend and me. It was a crazy emotional day/night for me, but it was Ted who was able to pull me out of my funk. Ted had gotten drunk on Sake earlier in the evening, joined up with us and began doing shots of tequila. Because Ted really didn't drink, he became like a silly little boy (so very out of character of him) and had me in hysterics the rest of the evening.

The Vegas trip was the last time we would all be together with Ted, so seeing that photo just reminded me of what was so special and what will never be again. Bittersweet.