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I feel it is kind of sad to see old people in the casinos. They are mindless spending time. They don't even seem to enjoy it. There must be games that are more

I feel it is kind of sad to see old people in the casinos. They are mindless spending time. They don't even seem to enjoy it. There must be games that are more enjoyable than that. no skill needed, no creativity being developed.

paulpauper 8y ago
some casino games req. skill
- colordrops 8y ago
  Sure, but most of them are on slots.
mynd 8y ago
Many recreational poker players I encounter are well over 50, and more than competent at the game.
- crooked-v 8y ago
  I think the parent comment was talking about video poker and slots, rather than the games without literally hardcoded success rates.
gaius 8y ago
They are mindless spending time. You pull down, something spins, sometimes you get a reward. Slot machine or Facebook app?
zzzeek 8y ago
I actually stepped foot into a depressing casino some years ago and actually saw slot machines, and was amazed that would appeal to anyone. they're full blown video games but only have one button. super boring! and dumb - hey here's our hotel and restaurant, but to pay for your stay, instead of paying at the desk, you have to spend your whole vacation in a dark smoky room buying tokens to feed into a machine and pushing a button for days on end. sign me up. I predict that current generations who have grown up with technology and video games are going to be much less interested in really dumb machines like this. But this is total armchair conjecture and I'm probably totally wrong.
- Double_a_92 8y ago
  I think that simplicity is actually part of the addiction. You have to only press that one button, and "exciting" stuff automatically happens.
Kagerjay 8y ago
My grandma only seems to enjoy playing casino games on the ipad. Ive installed puzzle games and things like angrybirds. They never get played. I think she just plays simple casino game to keep herself occupied without putting a lot of effort. I like to think of its the same reason I listen to music to take my mind off things.

paulpauper 8y ago

some casino games req. skill

colordrops 8y ago
Sure, but most of them are on slots.

mynd 8y ago

Many recreational poker players I encounter are well over 50, and more than competent at the game.

crooked-v 8y ago
I think the parent comment was talking about video poker and slots, rather than the games without literally hardcoded success rates.

gaius 8y ago

They are mindless spending time. You pull down, something spins, sometimes you get a reward. Slot machine or Facebook app?

zzzeek 8y ago

I actually stepped foot into a depressing casino some years ago and actually saw slot machines, and was amazed that would appeal to anyone. they're full blown video games but only have one button. super boring! and dumb - hey here's our hotel and restaurant, but to pay for your stay, instead of paying at the desk, you have to spend your whole vacation in a dark smoky room buying tokens to feed into a machine and pushing a button for days on end. sign me up. I predict that current generations who have grown up with technology and video games are going to be much less interested in really dumb machines like this. But this is total armchair conjecture and I'm probably totally wrong.

Double_a_92 8y ago
I think that simplicity is actually part of the addiction. You have to only press that one button, and "exciting" stuff automatically happens.

Kagerjay 8y ago

My grandma only seems to enjoy playing casino games on the ipad. Ive installed puzzle games and things like angrybirds. They never get played. I think she just plays simple casino game to keep herself occupied without putting a lot of effort. I like to think of its the same reason I listen to music to take my mind off things.