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> Why do we splurge on games of chance and rack up credit bills? I don't.

• helveticaman 18y ago
  Yeah...I went to a casino the other day, and for the life of me I couldn't understand why there was anybody playing the tables. The atmosphere was nice; it was a good place to get a drink; but I couldn't see why anybody played.
  • wayne 18y ago
    It's the cost of entertainment. As opposed to slots, you get to interact with a live person (the dealer) who's there to keep you entertained, and you get to hang out with your friends. There's a little at stake, which keeps things interesting; blackjack and poker are pretty lame when nothing's at stake. And if you go to a low stakes table, you'll probably spend $15-20/hour for fun, and they'll comp you some free drinks too. Not much more expensive than seeing a movie.
    • helveticaman 18y ago
      Sounds reasonable.