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Some games like blackjack, roulette, etc still have physical versions. Obviously, a casino should never be seen as a money-making option but as an entertainmen

Some games like blackjack, roulette, etc still have physical versions. Obviously, a casino should never be seen as a money-making option but as an entertainment option. Walk in with a set budget you are happy to lose and don’t gamble beyond that. Most will allow you to set a limit and they won’t let you buy chips beyond that even if you tried. Drinks are very cheap even in high cost of living places so if you can control your gambling (which is more difficult than you imagine - speaking from experience here - that’s how casinos make their money) you can get relatively cheap entertainment. They’re also open until very late (some are 24/7) which is a nice perk.

bikingbismuth 5y ago
When I attend conferences in Vegas, I set a $300 budget for craps. I try to find $5 tables (really tough to do anymore) and just play for as long as possible getting drinks and having fun. I make it out ahead about 40% of the time, but I always enjoy myself. I rationalize it that I am just paying to have a unique, yearly experience (even if it makes little economic sense).
- dimitrios1 5y ago
  This is exactly how to treat a casino. It's a Dave and Busters with better prizes if you win.
  - jxf 5y ago
    A nearly perfect description. (That is, barring the few cases where it _is_ legally possible to beat the house, e.g. card-counting in blackjack.)
Karellen 5y ago
> Walk in with a set budget you are happy to lose I prefer to think of it as a budget I am happy to spend. That way I can place it in the same mental bucket as going out to a gig, or a nice restaurant, or some other form of entertainment. I find I'm also less tempted by the notion to "win it back" if I don't consider it as a loss to begin with. I spent my money, I got my entertainment, it's a fair trade. And if I don't spend all of it (or somehow spend a negative amount) - bonus!

bikingbismuth 5y ago

When I attend conferences in Vegas, I set a $300 budget for craps. I try to find $5 tables (really tough to do anymore) and just play for as long as possible getting drinks and having fun. I make it out ahead about 40% of the time, but I always enjoy myself. I rationalize it that I am just paying to have a unique, yearly experience (even if it makes little economic sense).

dimitrios1 5y ago
This is exactly how to treat a casino. It's a Dave and Busters with better prizes if you win.
- jxf 5y ago
  A nearly perfect description. (That is, barring the few cases where it _is_ legally possible to beat the house, e.g. card-counting in blackjack.)

Karellen 5y ago

> Walk in with a set budget you are happy to lose I prefer to think of it as a budget I am happy to spend. That way I can place it in the same mental bucket as going out to a gig, or a nice restaurant, or some other form of entertainment. I find I'm also less tempted by the notion to "win it back" if I don't consider it as a loss to begin with. I spent my money, I got my entertainment, it's a fair trade. And if I don't spend all of it (or somehow spend a negative amount) - bonus!