How often do you gamble?
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33 members have voted
November 14th, 2018 at 3:54:32 PM
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There's a wide cross-section of posters and lurkers here, but I suspect we all gamble pretty frequently.
Then again, maybe not.
Here's a poll to take the forum's pulse.
Then again, maybe not.
Here's a poll to take the forum's pulse.
"What, me worry?"
November 14th, 2018 at 4:03:45 PM
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Wished it was more, but life gets in the way!
"Just because I'm not doing anything illegal, doesn't mean I won't have to defend myself someday." -Chip Reese
November 14th, 2018 at 4:07:49 PM
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I buy a lottery ticket once or twice a year, and go to Vegas every one to two years, so I said "twice a year" on average. I would gamble more if I didn't live near s****y Indian casinos.
November 14th, 2018 at 4:10:06 PM
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If I’m not on vacation I’m in a casino probably 6 days a week.
You can shear a sheep a hundred times, but you can skin it only once. — Amarillo Slim Preston
November 14th, 2018 at 4:52:38 PM
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Fri - Sun is horse racing time for me. I’m probably at a casino quarterly unless it’s a Vegas trip year.
Occasional sports bet if I’ve got a strong opinion.
Occasional sports bet if I’ve got a strong opinion.
November 14th, 2018 at 6:37:52 PM
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I hit the casinos about twice a month.
That's enough to scratch the itch, yet not so much as to lead to insolvency.
That's enough to scratch the itch, yet not so much as to lead to insolvency.
"What, me worry?"
November 14th, 2018 at 6:46:48 PM
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Three to four days a week when in town. I've yet to make a trip out of town to gamble, except for running down to Laughlin.
The older I get, the better I recall things that never happened
November 15th, 2018 at 5:00:25 AM
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I keep a log. 48 casino trips this year to date.
November 16th, 2018 at 3:02:09 AM
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Who 'gambles'?
Any private business open to the PUBLIC (ie. droned out casinos) cannot have a criminal trespass enforced against an individual without GOOD CAUSE (Disruptive or Disorderly conduct). You will never go to prison for being thrown out of a casino for legal advantage play and then returning because it's simply unconstitutional 'as applied' to the individual. 'As applied' constitutional issues must FIRST be raised in DISTRICT COURT (trial court) to have it thrown out. You CANNOT raise it on APPEAL This is the best kept secret in the world of casinos not just in Vegas but everywhere in the country. Thank me later.
November 16th, 2018 at 3:02:50 AM
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Quote: ZenKinGWho 'gambles'?
I do.
November 16th, 2018 at 6:52:48 AM
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I hardly gamble nowadays. Too many money wasted on playing the slot machine.
November 16th, 2018 at 7:13:41 AM
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I voted for "bi-monthly." I'll make trips to visit a casino maybe 3-4 times a year. Throw in the occasional visit to the local card room, you probably get around 6-8 times a year.
Everybody. Nothing in life is a sure thing!Quote: ZenKinGWho 'gambles'?
"Dealer has 'rock'... Pay 'paper!'"
November 16th, 2018 at 8:52:31 AM
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Quote: JoemanI voted for "bi-monthly." I'll make trips to visit a casino maybe 3-4 times a year. Throw in the occasional visit to the local card room, you probably get around 6-8 times a year.
Everybody. Nothing in life is a sure thing!
The next ZK rant is a a sure thing. It's just the timing that's in question.
The older I get, the better I recall things that never happened
November 16th, 2018 at 12:36:26 PM
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I play poker maybe 24X a year and visit casinos maybe 6x a year -because my nearest casino is a terrible Indian casino.
So many better men, a few of them friends, are dead. And a thousand thousand slimy things live on, and so do I.
November 16th, 2018 at 1:13:28 PM
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Counting BJ or playing poker is still gambling ZK. On any given day you or I can lose even if we have the long term advantage.
You can shear a sheep a hundred times, but you can skin it only once. — Amarillo Slim Preston
November 16th, 2018 at 1:17:10 PM
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Quote: PokerGrinderCounting BJ or playing poker is still gambling ZK. On any given day you or I can lose even if we have the long term advantage.
Then I guess I gamble every day. My stock portfolio goes up or down thousands or tens of thousands of dollars every day. My EV might be +8% annually, but my ride is probably similar to a BJ AP player.
November 16th, 2018 at 1:28:34 PM
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Quote: PokerGrinderCounting BJ or playing poker is still gambling ZK. On any given day you or I can lose even if we have the long term advantage.
Counting is only gambling if you're underfunded or overbetting your bankroll in the short run and not letting your edge actually kick in over time. Actually nevermind, im cursed so I very likely can be the .003% who lose in the long run after thousands of hours. Sorry, youre right, let me keep my mouth shut. Nevermind, too late, divine intevention is already underway.
Any private business open to the PUBLIC (ie. droned out casinos) cannot have a criminal trespass enforced against an individual without GOOD CAUSE (Disruptive or Disorderly conduct). You will never go to prison for being thrown out of a casino for legal advantage play and then returning because it's simply unconstitutional 'as applied' to the individual. 'As applied' constitutional issues must FIRST be raised in DISTRICT COURT (trial court) to have it thrown out. You CANNOT raise it on APPEAL This is the best kept secret in the world of casinos not just in Vegas but everywhere in the country. Thank me later.
November 16th, 2018 at 2:01:53 PM
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Quote: SOOPOOThen I guess I gamble every day. My stock portfolio goes up or down thousands or tens of thousands of dollars every day. My EV might be +8% annually, but my ride is probably similar to a BJ AP player.
Stocks are definitely gambling in my opinion.
ZK I’m not really sure how to respond to that lol.
You can shear a sheep a hundred times, but you can skin it only once. — Amarillo Slim Preston
November 16th, 2018 at 6:21:10 PM
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I think participating in games of chance is gambling regardless of who has the edge.
November 16th, 2018 at 6:47:04 PM
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Not all gambling involves wagering.
For example, if a guy passes on a blind curve he's gambling with his life.
If a guy cheats on his wife he's gambling he won't get caught.
But the intent of the thread was to focus on wagering for money,fighting against known odds.
Really, when you think about it, recreational gamblers such as myself are really doing somehting incredibly dumb playing games of chance when we know the odds are against us.
Oh, the humanity!
For example, if a guy passes on a blind curve he's gambling with his life.
If a guy cheats on his wife he's gambling he won't get caught.
But the intent of the thread was to focus on wagering for money,fighting against known odds.
Really, when you think about it, recreational gamblers such as myself are really doing somehting incredibly dumb playing games of chance when we know the odds are against us.
Oh, the humanity!
"What, me worry?"
November 16th, 2018 at 8:43:57 PM
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I gamble or place a bet just about every damn day. I'd estimate about 10-15 days a year I don't do any type of gambling...most of which would be when I'm out of town on a non-gambling trip, but even then, I'm probably doing something even on the day of travel, because stuff still gots to get done. Some days (rare) I just don't do any type of gambling, because either I'm being lazy or there's nothing to go do, but oftentimes it's also just because I'm working on stuff at home trying to figure out how to make a play happen, record keeping, etc.
November 16th, 2018 at 11:20:16 PM
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I try to not work 1-2 days a week.
November 17th, 2018 at 4:29:24 AM
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I think a lot of us are on this forum to satisfy our gambling itch in a way. I have been in a casino 5 times since July and 3 of them were on a 3 day stay in vegas.
Expect the worst and you will never be disappointed.
I AM NOT PART OF GWAE RADIO SHOW
November 17th, 2018 at 10:29:31 AM
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Quote: ZenKinGCounting is only gambling if you're underfunded or overbetting your bankroll in the short run and not letting your edge actually kick in over time.
This guy just keeps amazing me. Even if you have a 99.99999% chance at winning it is still gambling. Just look at your Lock Of The Century.
At my age, a "Life In Prison" sentence is not much of a deterrent.
November 17th, 2018 at 10:44:38 AM
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I have been on quite a few plays where it's impossible to lose money unless the casino FK's you. I guess that's still a gamble.
If I had my choice, I would never step foot in a casino unless it was for dinner or something non gambling related.
There are some plays that are super fun and some that are very boring. Sometimes I can't wait to get done and just go home.
If I had my choice, I would never step foot in a casino unless it was for dinner or something non gambling related.
There are some plays that are super fun and some that are very boring. Sometimes I can't wait to get done and just go home.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
November 17th, 2018 at 10:54:45 AM
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Quote: AxelWolfI have been on quite a few plays where it's impossible to lose money unless the casino FK's you. I guess that's still a gamble.
If I had my choice, I would never step foot in a casino unless it was for dinner or something non gambling related.
There are some plays that are super fun and some that are very boring. Sometimes I can't wait to get done and just go home.
Do you think you would enjoy an office job more?
November 17th, 2018 at 11:11:56 AM
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ROTFLMAO. Now you are just being silly.Quote: gamerfreakDo you think you would enjoy an office job more?
You may have gotton the wrong impression. I love doing what I do, however, I would rather be fly fishing or be a successful artist.
I know the show American Pickers probably isn't at all what they show on TV, but in my imagination I think I would be in heaven doing that and making money.
Refer to my tag line.
Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
November 17th, 2018 at 6:02:50 PM
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Quote: AxelWolfROTFLMAO. Now you are just being silly.
You may have gotton the wrong impression. I love doing what I do, however, I would rather be fly fishing or be a successful artist.
I know the show American Pickers probably isn't at all what they show on TV, but in my imagination I think I would be in heaven doing that and making money.
Refer to my tag line.
Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand
I’m not sure how much success you’d have trying to fish for flies, but hey, you do you! (Joke, btw....) I can see how that’d be tough in Vegas though. We aren’t known for our many rivers. (Which is good because, like trees, rivers are also awful.)
But I don’t see why you can’t do artist stuff on your spare time? I don’t know anything about art, but I do occasionally watch YouTube videos on art stuff like learning how to draw and stuff. Idk why I do, but I do. Just get a mallet, paint, other supplies, and go ham. Or get a sketchbook with them fancy pencils that piss me off because I swear they’re all the same except supposedly they’re different and my art teacher in HS got mad at me because idk how to draw for sh** even though she was actually a nice lady she just seemed mean sometimes and idk why I’m rambling. There’s some guy on YouTube I watched a bit and he does animations as well as flip books, which I think is pretty cool. Not that I’d do it, but I think it’s cool nonetheless.
November 17th, 2018 at 7:23:42 PM
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Quote: RSI’m not sure how much success you’d have trying to fish for flies, but hey, you do you!
A bit of arcane info, on point:
During WWII, Japanese Zero fighter pilots were taught as part of their training to pursue and catch flies using chopsticks to enhance their hand / eye coordination.
"What, me worry?"
November 18th, 2018 at 7:55:12 PM
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I go to various casinos 7 days a week and I wish there were 8 days in a week so I could go more often.
If'n I'd a knowed you wanted to have went with me - I'd a seen that you got to get to go.
November 18th, 2018 at 11:45:05 PM
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Quote: PuckerbuttI go to various casinos 7 days a week and I wish there were 8 days in a week so I could go more often.
If you go to a casino everyday, then it wouldn't matter if there were five days or fifty days in the week.
The older I get, the better I recall things that never happened
November 19th, 2018 at 1:27:27 AM
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Thank you! I had a bet with someone I know that someone would reply with the obvious. It was for the winner's choice of dinner and I'm going with a Wagyu ribeye from Dollar General with a side of mushy peas.Quote: billryanIf you go to a casino everyday, then it wouldn't matter if there were five days or fifty days in the week.
If'n I'd a knowed you wanted to have went with me - I'd a seen that you got to get to go.
