Yeah they really messed things up when they did away with the coin machines and went to electronic -no more slipping those counterfeit coins down the slotsThere’s a reason why it’s called Lost Wages…I mean Las Vegas
Pleasing smells????... you must love the smell of cigarettes, body odor and cheap perfume. I lived in Lake Tahoe for a couple of years and visited Reno and Las Vegas a few times. Walked through casinos many times without betting a dime. We'll probably go to the Indian Casino to bet on the Super Bowl...one and done for the year. Only doing it to make the Super Bowl more interesting to watch because I don't like either team.Casinos are cunning things. They will do EVERYTHING in their power to get you in, keep you in and get you addicted.
Pleasing smells. Calming colours. Cunning floor plans that you get lost in. No clocks. No doors or windows. Helpful staff. Loud "success" noises and lights. Free drinks and food. The list goes on. All to get you in and addicted.
C'mon... you left us hanging! The only thing left is women(or men) -right?I guess I'm lucky because my addictive tendencies don't go toward gambling, alcohol or drugs. If I know I'm going to gamble I set myself a limit and when that's gone, it's time to move on.
We just got off a cruise and we might've spent some $ at the onboard casino, but it was so repulsively choked with smoke that we not only avoided it but also the areas around it (extending a deck above and below).
I know Royal Caribbean has casinos on it's ships.What cruise line was that, @Praying Colonel?
Norwegian Escape. The casino was on Deck 7:What cruise line was that, @Praying Colonel?
C'mon... you left us hanging! The only thing left is women(or men) -right?
Do you honestly think that people who struggle with addictions simply aren't self-aware about their control? Such a weird take.I look at gambling as every other form of entertainment. I have a budget of what I am willing to spend and once that is gone, I am done. Anyone who lacks the self control should admit that to themselves and stay away from gambling.
What would it look like for someone to be addicted to driving a car or biking? Do you mean can anyone have unhealthy attachments? Sure - but this thread isnt about the the 7 things you listed so why bring them up?Couldn’t the same be said for;
driving a car, (typically no)
sex, (yes)
dating, (maybe)
MOUNTAIN biking (typically no)
boating (no)
smoking (yes)
drinking. (yes)
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Your family sounds like mine. My husband's dad was an alcoholic, and he never missed a day of work or took a vacation. But he drank a lot. My husband does not drink at all. I used to have a few drinks for fun with the girls after work or a special occasion, but I dont' anymore.I'll usually put 80 cents in a penny machine. If it's "loose" and paying out I can get the winnings up to $50 or $60 from a twenty before cashing out. It's all in good fun for me, but I get where the 'gambling is evil' comes from, even if I don't agree with the sentiment.
There are always people at a casino-and I'm just talking slots here because I don't play table games-sitting blank eyed in front of a machine tapping the spin button and clearly not having fun, but chasing a loss. If I ever found myself thinking, 'one more spin and I'll get that back,' I'd stop...but just as with anything addictive, there are people who cannot. This doesn't make gambling itself a big evil thing. My father's side of the family is loaded with alcoholics, so I drink very rarely so as not to tempt genetics. I live with two smokers who fully see the way they schedule their days around cigarettes and still can't stop. I never picked up a cigarette.
I guess what I'm trying to say is in moderation, gambling can be a fun way to pass an afternoon. Don't bring more money than you can afford to lose. We have a trip planned for April, and I'm really looking forward to it.
Lots of advertising for Draft Kings. Gotta keep the poor poor.The worst thing is that lots of celebrities/big companies worldwide promote gambling/betting. Hate such behavior.
I agree it’s terrible. And I’d quit if I ever stopped winning. I discovered I have a knack for picking NFL games against the spread. I’ve never been a “gambler” so I wager small amounts and play in a couple pools for money …but it’s good for a grand or so a season over the last 15-years. I think there were 3 years I didn‘t end up ahead. I say it’s luck but I do have a method…Lots of advertising for Draft Kings. Gotta keep the poor poor.