What are we?
A Mob?
A Junket?
These are collectives associated with Vegas...:D
Doesn't sound quite right. But we're something along those lines.
A sufficiency of intellect? An overdose of brains?
Yeah, that's all I can think of.
Quote: mkl654321I vote for "steaming heap".
"In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man shall be king."
Quote: rdw4potusInternet Kiddos?
A bunch of over the hill dolts is much closer.
a Gaggle of Gamers
a Gang of Gamers
a Group of Gamers
...
Jokers.
Swagger of Gamblers
Quote: lazaboutSwagger of Gamblers
best so far IMO
Quote: FarFromVegasA Deck of Cards (but not a full deck!)
Jokers.
You're such a card, FarFromVegas.
The gambling nerds.
Quote: thlfI hope I don't get beat up over this but here goes,
The gambling nerds.
*smack* *slap* *stomp*
you had it coming.
That's the optics through which to look and that's why I replied intelligence should be part of the name. I just can't think of an appropriate one.
Quote: NareedI want to reitarate something. The question is not about what to call gamblers, but what to call the particular gamblers who gather in this forum. Now, most of us look to the Wizard for instruction and advice in gambling, therefore we know we play the best games possible. Of course we stray into pair+, fire bets, hard 12s, and other side/sucker bets, but at least we know what we're doing!
That's the optics through which to look and that's why I replied intelligence should be part of the name. I just can't think of an appropriate one.
I won't claim "intelligent" so much as "informed." I can only go to Vegas or AC 3 times a year at best, so I'm still at the mercy of the random variance, or luck. But I do like to know what I'm up against and to practice the games on a simulator in advance and read the advice here and on WoO so that I can see the best way to play a game I enjoy, even if the house edge is never going to be in my favor. It will always be just entertainment for me, but I'm not the type to let ignorance be the thing to beat me up, just the inevitable house edge.
I see people holding the worst stuff when they play video poker, and I keep my mouth shut knowing their bad play is what keeps the pay schedules competitive.
Quote: FarFromVegasI see people holding the worst stuff when they play video poker, and I keep my mouth shut knowing their bad play is what keeps the pay schedules competitive.
Don't worry, i'm sure there're lots of others "keeping mouth shut" when you act similarly. With the casinos "laughing all the way to the banks", of course.
Quote: FarFromVegasI won't claim "intelligent" so much as "informed."
I hesitate to make this a battle of semantics. So I'll just give you my thoughts on the matter. On my first two trips I had no idea what I was doing, how many gmaes were played or even that there were different paytables on VP. My excuse for the first trip was that I really went to see the sights more than to gamble. For the second trip I have no excuse. I think that being uninformed about gambling is not a smart thing to do if you intend to gamble, therefore an infomred gambler is a smart gambler.
But that's a bit simplistic. after all, you can be ifnomred and still play hunches, or simply say "hell with it, I'm betting this sucker bet for the big payoff." If you play $20 on the pair+ and $5 on the ante when you know what that means for your chances, then you may be infomred but not smart.
So, sure, let's say "informed" gamblers.
Hmm. A Data of Gamers?
A trove of bettors?
Quote: GarnabbyDon't worry, i'm sure there're lots of others "keeping mouth shut" when you act similarly. With the casinos "laughing all the way to the banks", of course.
Oh, I'll play Triple Double Bonus, which is a horrible game, but I'll only play it for pennies on a 50-play machine to lower the volatility. I like to play it, but I know it's a bad game.
I'm talking about the people playing Deuces Wild and holding a king, like they'd get paid for Jacks or Better, or the lady holding Q7 suited, or the guy holding a pair of 6's, plus an Ace kicker. I'll play a bad game, but I won't play a game badly. I bought Gambling 102 and follow the optimal plays.
Quote: FarFromVegasI'll play a bad game, but I won't play a game badly. I bought Gambling 102 and follow the optimal plays.
Fair enough, but i was referring specifically to those stupid things (on some greater level) which all of us UNKNOWINGLY often do.
Quote: NareedI want to reitarate something. The question is not about what to call gamblers, but what to call the particular gamblers who gather in this forum. Now, most of us look to the Wizard for instruction and advice in gambling, therefore we know we play the best games possible. Of course we stray into pair+, fire bets, hard 12s, and other side/sucker bets, but at least we know what we're doing!
That's the optics through which to look and that's why I replied intelligence should be part of the name. I just can't think of an appropriate one.
The adjective that used to be used for such players was "sharp" or "sharpies". Maybe that could be incorporated somehow.
Quote: NareedI want to reitarate something. The question is not about what to call gamblers, but what to call the particular gamblers who gather in this forum. Now, most of us look to the Wizard for instruction and advice in gambling, therefore we know we play the best games possible. Of course we stray into pair+, fire bets, hard 12s, and other side/sucker bets, but at least we know what we're doing!
That's the optics through which to look and that's why I replied intelligence should be part of the name. I just can't think of an appropriate one.
Then I stand by my second suggestion. ;) Seriously, under those limitations I'm going with:
Wizard's Apprentices - Gives proper homage to the Wizard, while giving a nod the sense of humor of this discussion
Quote: lazaboutWizard's Apprentices - Gives proper homage to the Wizard, while giving a nod the sense of humor of this discussion
But we run the risk of being thought of as Harry Potter fans! :P
Quote: NareedBut we run the risk of being thought of as Harry Potter fans! :P
Or Mickey Mouse players. Or Fantasia Fans. :)
This is a fun little riff on collective nouns more than a "name the community" anyway, so the above suggestion didn't really fit the bill either.
Quote: NareedI want to reitarate something. The question is not about what to call gamblers, but what to call the particular gamblers who gather in this forum. Now, most of us look to the Wizard for instruction and advice in gambling, therefore we know we play the best games possible. Of course we stray into pair+, fire bets, hard 12s, and other side/sucker bets, but at least we know what we're doing!
That's the optics through which to look and that's why I replied intelligence should be part of the name. I just can't think of an appropriate one.
The adepts.
Or acolytes, for those nearer the beginning of their learning.
Quote: lazaboutOr Mickey Mouse players. Or Fantasia Fans. :)
I love both Fantasia films! I wouldn't mind being thought a fan of them.
Ive been awake for 31 hours straight and have not long finished work, so wil try and improve on it after sleeping some.
Quote: CroupierHow about we transpose some pker and card terminology abd become a deck of wildcards?
I like it!
I put in plenty of late nights, and 30+ hour days are not unheard of. try this mantra:
Sleep is overrated.
I'll have plenty of time to sleep when I'm dead.
Sleeping can interzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Quote: NareedI put in plenty of late nights, and 30+ hour days are not unheard of. try this mantra:
Sleep is overrated.
I'll have plenty of time to sleep when I'm dead.
Sleeping can interzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
The motto for the volunteer staff on an event I worked on was:
Sleep Is For Wimps!
I still use it to push through at times.
Quote: lazaboutThe motto for the volunteer staff on an event I worked on was:
Sleep Is For Wimps!
I still use it to push through at times.
My condolences.
I prefer 8 hours a night.
