the parking spot dilema
April 7th, 2013 at 5:42:50 PM
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Every time i go to the casino i try to find the winning parking spot. I feel that depending on where you park will directly effect the outcome of what happens during your stay.
Anyone else feel like this?
Anyone else feel like this?
April 7th, 2013 at 5:53:39 PM
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I'm not sure that I've ever found a consistently "good" spot, but I do think I've always gotten creamed when I've been relegated to a particularly distant spot.
"So as the clock ticked and the day passed, opportunity met preparation, and luck happened." - Maurice Clarett
April 7th, 2013 at 5:56:38 PM
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i dont have a particular spot i park in over and over. But picture the parking lot from a birds eye view from above and 45% of the spots are winners and 55% are losers. So, you are actually gambling when you park LOLOLOL
April 7th, 2013 at 6:09:43 PM
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My philosophy as it applies to parking in a parking lot is start at the top of the garage ( or back of the lot ) and work your way down ( in ) until you get to the first cluster of cars. My two feet still work and when they no longer work, I shall get a Jazzy.
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
April 7th, 2013 at 6:10:53 PM
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chaos theory says that where you park has a huge effect on whether you win or lose... or things like stopping to pick up a quarter off the ground, or not catching a yellow traffic light. all of these things change your gambling outcome immeasurably.
however, since there is no way to predict or control how these small changes in initial conditions will affect your outcome, it's best to not worry about them at all.
however, since there is no way to predict or control how these small changes in initial conditions will affect your outcome, it's best to not worry about them at all.
April 7th, 2013 at 6:23:47 PM
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Quote: nezbitAnyone else feel like this?
That's true, but there are billions of things that will affect how much you win or lose. Even, perhaps, a butterfly flapping its wings in the Amazon jungle. It all averages out in the end. Same reason why bad players in blackjack can change what happens in one hand, but the expected value doesn't change.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
April 7th, 2013 at 7:40:52 PM
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Quote: WizardEven, perhaps, a butterfly flapping its wings in the Amazon jungle..
Its wing could hit this tiny thing
There's no secret. Just know what you're talking about before you open your mouth.
April 7th, 2013 at 7:50:18 PM
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I either like to park near the elevators or the exits when in parking garages. Often if you park near the exits, there are many spots and they make an easy exit when leaving. Be sure to park by taking a drive-through spot or backing in, so leaving in full traffic is easier. I think the only thing needed for a lucky spot is one where you get in fast, so first-come, first serve opportunities can be grabbed or to redeem time sensitive offers.
I am a robot.
April 7th, 2013 at 8:01:43 PM
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Quote: onenickelmiracleI either like to park near the elevators or the exits when in parking garages. .
I always use valet parking, why would I want to
walk from a parking lot.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
April 7th, 2013 at 8:08:16 PM
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people are typically far too stubborn when it comes to finding parking spots. theyre willing to spend minutes to save seconds.
April 7th, 2013 at 8:16:24 PM
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I like how valet parking makes me feel. I like giving
the tip because I've worked for tips and I know how
it feels when somebody gives you money. I like that
when its 95 out the car comes to me, and when it 10
above zero. I love valet parking.
the tip because I've worked for tips and I know how
it feels when somebody gives you money. I like that
when its 95 out the car comes to me, and when it 10
above zero. I love valet parking.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
April 7th, 2013 at 8:18:03 PM
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Quote: EvenBobI always use valet parking, why would I want to
walk from a parking lot.
I usually don't trust valets unless I have taken EVERYTHING valuable out of the car. Those whom like stealing seek these jobs out.
I do agree it is easier using them, but sometimes I keep things in my car I might want when not staying in the hotel.
I am a robot.
April 7th, 2013 at 8:25:54 PM
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I've never been in a parking garage where it didn't seem much faster to take the stairs. Therefore at casinos I try to park on the level where the walkway is, barring that minimize my distance to a stairway.
April 7th, 2013 at 8:42:56 PM
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Quote: rxwineIts wing could hit this tiny thing
Excellent video!
April 8th, 2013 at 3:23:13 PM
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Any time my vehicle doesn't get hit, scratched, or dinged in a parking lot, I figure I got the winning spot.
April 8th, 2013 at 4:38:34 PM
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I always try to remember chaos theory when missing a good roll on dice. Once I just bet the six and eight and took down what hit. If both hit I have no action until the next shooter. Then this guy shoots for another 40 mins. Tough to watch, but just remember, would he still have had a great roll if I kept my action up?
This always occurs to me when I'm parking also.
This always occurs to me when I'm parking also.
