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In this film about MIT students counting cards in Vegas, the protagonist uses the phrase before a big hand. This brought the "Vegas legend" back into the mainstream consciousness for a new generation.

Later, the phrase migrated to the casinos of Las Vegas in the mid-20th century. At that time, a standard minimum bet was $2.00, while a typical three-piece chicken dinner at a casino cafeteria cost roughly $1.79. Thus, a single successful bet literally paid for a full meal, prompting dealers to shout the rhythmic rhyme to celebrate a win. Pop Culture Renaissance [S30E5] (4-5)Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner/We'r...

A Photo Essay on Farm-to-Table, Part II (from slaughter to plate) In this film about MIT students counting cards

While it never truly disappeared, the phrase saw a massive resurgence through two primary media channels: At that time, a standard minimum bet was $2