Casino jam

My take on casinos/gambling is that you should only gamble with excess cash you can risk losing. But if you have excess cash you don’t care about and the only thing to be gained from gambling is MORE cash to add to the surplus, what is the point of gambling unless you’re wired in a way where that kind of risk seems thrilling. But if you’re thrilled by the act of gambling, then you probably definitely shouldn’t poke that particular bear even a little bit because addictions are a bitch.

Vegas is a grim hellscape masquerading as a good time. Granted, I’ve only ever been for work. But still. Atlantic City is a grim hellscape with fewer pretenses so I like it a bit more. But in general, I find casinos depressing/paranoia-making—so I do have enjoy lurking in them to people watch and/or to catch the fear. But they get old quickly.
 
Motorik said:
Gambling holds zero attraction for me.
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A few years ago, me and some friends did a little road trip. One of our stops was a casino. I have no idea how to play any games there, so I figured I’d go blow $10 on slot machines while the others were playing some card game. I couldn’t figure out how to work the slots, so no gambling for me. The good news was Diet Coke was free there so I drank a ton of it.
 
There's a beautiful new casino five miles from our house. We went there to have dinner for our anniversary. They have one high end restaurant that is very good. Just before we went in the restaurant we put 20 bucks in a slot machine, hit it for 140 bucks on the first pull and quickly cashed out. Almost covered dinner.
 
Peen Simmons said:
My take on casinos/gambling is that you should only gamble with excess cash you can risk losing. But if you have excess cash you don’t care about and the only thing to be gained from gambling is MORE cash to add to the surplus, what is the point of gambling unless you’re wired in a way where that kind of risk seems thrilling. But if you’re thrilled by the act of gambling, then you probably definitely shouldn’t poke that particular bear even a little bit because addictions are a bitch.

Vegas is a grim hellscape masquerading as a good time. Granted, I’ve only ever been for work. But still. Atlantic City is a grim hellscape with fewer pretenses so I like it a bit more. But in general, I find casinos depressing/paranoia-making—so I do have enjoy lurking in them to people watch and/or to catch the fear. But they get old quickly.
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What is this excess cash you speak of? Never heard of it.
 
Monson said:
Every time I see this thread title I think it's about Epiphone Casinos.
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Me too. I'd like one, probably in royal tan.

If money was no object I'd also like one each of the Dwight Yoakam 'Dwight Trash' signature models.

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Motorik said:
Me too. I'd like one, probably in royal tan.

If money was no object I'd also like one each of the Dwight Yoakam 'Dwight Trash' signature models.

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The white one is a White Falcon killer. Suppose you bet the farm and walked away with these two, would you up the ante and bigsbify both or leave one with the trapeze tailpiece?
 
Monson said:
The white one is a White Falcon killer. Suppose you bet the farm and walked away with these two, would you up the ante and bigsbify both or leave one with the trapeze tailpiece?
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Oh shit! You've hit upon the crux of the thing. Feeling I'm now on a 'Sin City gambler' lucky streak, I'd bigsbify the White Falcony one. I might even go for the Chet handle Bigsby for the Billy Duffy style. Oh dear, is that too much? No maybe I'll just go with the regular Bigsby, because the Chet handle might look a bit weird in gold.
 
Motorik said:
Oh shit! You've hit upon the crux of the thing. Feeling I'm now on a 'Sin City gambler' lucky streak, I'd bigsbify the White Falcony one. I might even go for the Chet handle Bigsby for the Billy Duffy style. Oh dear, is that too much? No maybe I'll just go with the regular Bigsby, because the Chet handle might look a bit weird in gold.
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Yes, it's like should you hedge your bets or go for broke? The trapeze things does look kinda cool too. But since you're in for a penny, and the white one is already wonderfully over-the-top, I'd keep the Chet handle up my sleeve as you might hit the jackpot visually with that one. I wonder if you could build a virtual one at some website, I'd like to see what that would be like.
 
Hey there! I totally understand your frustration with not winning at the casino, but don't lose hope! Sometimes luck just isn't on our side. Have you tried different games? Some games like blackjack and poker require skill, while others like slots are based more on chance. If you're looking for the best casino games to play, check out some popular ones like blackjack, poker, and roulette. And remember to always gamble responsibly! Good luck!
 
Dollar slots and Blackjack are what I would play.
I set aside money I consider lost. When that's gone, I'm done. If i get a decent amount ahead, I quit.
It's been a long time.
 
I totally agree with your take on casinos and gambling. It's important to only gamble with money you can afford to lose and to recognize the risks involved, especially if you find yourself getting a thrill from it. I haven't had the chance to visit Vegas or Atlantic City myself, but I can understand how the atmosphere in casinos can be depressing or even scary.

I'm actually new to this forum, but I couldn't help but notice your mention of judi bola online. I'm not sure if I'm familiar with that specific term, but I'm guessing it has something to do with online sports betting? While I'm not much of a gambler myself, I can see how online betting on sports can be a fun way to add some excitement to the games you're already watching.
 
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I totally understand why you might not feel comfortable at a casino, but have you considered sticking hot needles in your ass? I have found that when things are not going so well for me at the casino, a quick trip to the men's room with my sewing kit and Zippo lighter and a few searing hot needles pushed slowly into my ass is always enough to lift my spirits and get me back out into the madhouse. Some casinos now even provide their customers with pre-heated needles at the entrance to each restroom. Give it a try!
 
I've just finished reading an excellent book on the New York mob and now barrelling through one about the murder of Sonny Liston, it's making me want to go back to Vegas :embarrassed:
 
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