Gambling - Lottery Tickets

[SF1900]

I was at the store today and in front of the line was a lady buying lottery tickets. She had at least 20 lottery tickets and about 20-30 scratch off tickets

On the one hand, if the lady was already wealthy, she likely wouldn't be trying to hit it big.

On the other hand, if she was lower-income, how could she afford to buy all those lottery tickets presumably every week?

Of course, you have to be in it to win it, but I cannot fathom blowing your hard earned money on all those tickets. Clearly, she has never won it big, otherwise should would not be playing anymore.

Do any getbiggers buy this many lottery tickets and/or scratch offs?

[robcguns]

Not much for scratch tickets but I hit casino a couple times a week.Casino is my second home.

[SF1900]

Not much for scratch tickets but I hit casino a couple times a week.Casino is my second home.

Have you won more than you lost or vice versa?

[robcguns]

Have you won more than you lost or vice versa?

I won a ton of money for years.Then got a bad run and lost a bunch but I usually win 3 out of 5.Im up or else I wouldn’t go back.I don’t chase money.I bring what I want to lose and that’s it no atm runs or cash advances at the casino.Whatever cash comes is what I play with some days good and some bad but you can’t appreciate the good without the bad.

I bought a few cars,watches and down payment on house from gambling.mohegan sun was my job for a year I went 5-6 days a week for about 13 months.

Last good win was June last year,walked in with 2500 and walked out with 18k but hit lux bond and green on way out and bought the new Rolex sd43 so walked out up 4500.

My best years were 2010-2012 I was on fire and seemed like I couldn’t lose,I was winning 7-8 times in a row then lose 1-2.Winning prob 80%.had many 20-25k days.

In fact prob head there soon.

[SF1900]

I won a ton of money for years.Then got a bad run and lost a bunch but I usually win 3 out of 5.Im up or else I wouldn’t go back.I don’t chase money.I bring what I want to lose and that’s it no atm runs or cash advances at the casino.Whatever cash comes is what I play with some days good and some bad but you can’t appreciate the good without the bad.

I bought a few cars,watches and down payment on house from gambling.mohegan sun was my job for a year I went 5-6 days a week for about 13 months.

Last good win was June last year,walked in with 2500 and walked out with 18k but hit lux bond and green on way out and bought the new Rolex sd43 so walked out up 4500.

Nice!!

Most people are always down though.

I've never even been inside of a casino. I just have no interest in gambling. People say its "fun." But, why is it fun to lose money? I mean, most people lose more than they win. I talk to people and they are like, "Wow, I had so much fun gambling," despite them losing more than they won. Fun?  Maybe it's the excitement of gambling, being in the atmosphere, etc.

[Obvious Gimmick]

Yeah if I got some time to burn, I'll run to the Indian casino. I don't expect to win, but it's nice if I do. Went yesterday with $100 to blow, played 2 hours, walked out with $350. So in getbigese I walked in with $10,000, won 35,000,  nailed the hot waitress by the ice machine, and left.

[robcguns]

Yeah if I got some time to burn, I'll run to the Indian casino. I don't expect to win, but it's nice if I do. Went yesterday with $100 to blow, played 2 hours, walked out with $350. So in getbigese I walked in with $10,000, won 35,000,  nailed the hot waitress by the ice machine, and left.

Started gambling at casinos 21 years ago and started with 2-300 at a time,then it was 500 then 1000 and so on so now unfortunately I can’t walk in a casino without at least 2500 usually more but I love it.The rush is amazing.

But whenever anyone starts a thread and they get responses that people don’t like they think people are lying.So whatever I just tell what happens and if you don’t like it then whatever.If I have 10k on my And I’m going to casino then I put 10 k on the table.Once you graduate from betting red chips to green to black and purple you can’t go back to green or red unfortunately cause the rush isn’t there.

[SF1900]

Started gambling at casinos 21 years ago and started with 2-300 at a time,then it was 500 then 1000 and so on so now unfortunately I can’t walk in a casino without at least 2500 usually more but I love it.The rush is amazing.

But whenever anyone starts a thread and they get responses that people don’t like they think people are lying.So whatever I just tell what happens and if you don’t like it then whatever.If I have 10k on my And I’m going to casino then I put 10 k on the table.Once you graduate from betting red chips to green to black and purple you can’t go back to green or red unfortunately cause the rush isn’t there.

Rob, what is the most you have ever won in a slot machine!??!

I never said you were lying.    I believe its a rush for people, I just can't fathom it for myself.

[gmflex]

Buy some quick picks for the Powerball, mega millions,and Texas lotto.. Usually $5 bucks.. I only buy the tickets when I need to put gas in my car.. Otherwise I wouldn't drive to the gasoline station just get a ticket..

[robcguns]

Rob, what is the most you have ever won in a slot machine!??!

I never said you were lying.    I believe its a rush for people, I just can't fathom it for myself.

No I know you didn’t but everytime I answer a question the trolls come in to full force.I only answer questions like this if I have experience so I did.I never play slots,I have played and maybe won a couple hundred just not into slots.You can win a lot more money on slots but just not for me,I don’t buy lottery tickets or scratch tickets or play slots.Strictly tabel games.blackjack,Spanish 21,3 card poker,Caribbean stud etc...Then the poker room.have a nice glass of scotch while being baked and playing is a blast for me.I don’t have to much fun so gambling is my fun.i get a free stay at Mohegan anytime I go but rarely use it as I don’t want to stay after winning cause then I might give it back.They send me free bet coupons for 200-500.00 as well as free 50-100 in dining and whatever else every few weeks.

[IroNat]

Rob, what is the most you have ever won in a slot machine!??!

I never said you were lying.   I believe its a rush for people, I just can't fathom it for myself.

Regarding the lady buying 20+ lottery tickets she may have been buying for her gang at work.  They all chip and buy a bunch and she makes the buy.

Chronic gambling is an addiction.  People with addictive personalities should stay away just like they should stay away from drugs, booze, etc.

Now, with online gambling the opportunity for addiction is even greater.  Like having your own meth dealer in your home.

The casinos are filled with retired folks emptying their pockets at the slots machines (the real money-makers in the casinos).

Everybody you talk to who hits the casinos regularly is always a winner.  Did you notice?

Yes, you can hit a one-time score but if you keep going the relentless odds favor the casino by a %, albeit a small one. 

It only has to be a small % for the casino to make out.

My bro-in-law has a wealthy friend who gambles all the time and gets comped very well by the casino.  Bro-in-law say the guy wins all the time.

So, think about it. The guy gambles a lot, wins all the time, and the casino loves him so much they give him more free stuff.

It's a wonder the places stay in business giving all that money away.

[robcguns]

Regarding the lady buying 20+ lottery tickets she may have been buying or her gang at work.  They all chip and buy a bunch and she makes the buy.

Chronic gambling is an addiction.  People with addictive personalities should stay away.

Everybody you talk to who hits the casinos regularly is always a winner.

My bro-in-law has a wealthy friend who gambles all the time and gets comped very well by the casino.  Bro-in-law say the guy wins all the time.

So, think about it. The guy gambles a lot, wins all the time, and the casino loves him so much they give him more free stuff.

It's a wonder the places stay in business giving all that money away.

Casinos give lots of stuff to people who put a lot of cash on the table.Very simple really,majority of people lose as they go to have fun and get free drinks.I don’t go with friends I go solo and have one drink then leave.I don’t hang out and I don’t give my winnings back.I get free gas,free food,free rooms etc...I’m well known at Mohegan son and all the valet love me as I tip 20 in and 50 out so my car is the first spot at exit ahead of Ferrari’s and Porsche’s etc...why cause I tip the best as they tell me all the time.Those are my losing tips if I’m winning I tip a few hundred.Yes I have lost many times but I usually win more.question about gambling asked and I answered.

I know about a few things and those are gambling,Rolex watches,construction and lifting heavy weights so I will answer those posts.I know nothing about sports,I’m not a ladies man and I’m not into cars so I don’t know much about that stuff.

[IroNat]

Casinos give lots of stuff to people who put a lot of cash on the table.Very simple really,majority of people lose as they go to have fun and get free drinks.I don’t go with friends I go solo and have one drink then leave.I don’t hang out and I don’t give my winnings back.I get free gas,free food,free rooms etc...I’m well known at Mohegan son and all the valet love me as I tip 20 in and 50 out so my car is the first spot at exit ahead of Ferrari’s and Porsche’s etc...why cause I tip the best as they tell me all the time.Those are my losing tips if I’m winning I tip a few hundred.Yes I have lost many times but I usually win more.question about gambling asked and I answered.

I know about a few things and those are gambling,Rolex watches,construction and lifting heavy weights so I will answer those posts.I know nothing about sports,I’m not a ladies man and I’m not into cars so I don’t know much about that stuff.

Rob,

You obviously have what most recreational gamblers lack and that is discipline.  You know when to walk away.

Good job.

[robcguns]

Rob,

You obviously have what most recreational gamblers lack and that is discipline.  You know when to walk away.

Good job.

Exactly the key difference right there.I don’t care for there free shit except gas when I’m leaving.I go to win and leave and if I lose I don’t throw good money after bad,I take the loss and live to fight another day.i have friends that lose 5k everytime and keep going back cause they like free drinks but if you lose 5k those drinks are very expensive haha.

[seCrawler]

+23 ($2300) units on my bookie but i haven't been active since 2/1.  Don't mess with casinos, given odds favor the house, so what's the point?  Play one PowerBall ticket every couple of weeks.     

[SF1900]

I just purchased a $1.00 scratch off and lost. 

[robcguns]

I just purchased a $1.00 scratch off and lost. 

Can’t stand scratch tickets

[ProudVirgin69]

Gambling on sports is fun.  I dont know enough about casino games to have much of a chance there, unfortunately

[robcguns]

Gambling on sports is fun.  I dont know enough about casino games to have much of a chance there, unfortunately

Yeah my buddy always tries to get me to bet on sports but I know nothing about them.

[Al Doggity]

I was at the store today and in front of the line was a lady buying lottery tickets. She had at least 20 lottery tickets and about 20-30 scratch off tickets

Gambling's not my vice. I don't play the lottery and when I go to Vegas or Atlantic City, I stop when I lose $200. I mostly just enjoy those places for recreation.

I do like to buy scratch-off tickets occasionally, but it's not really about the money. I only play one particular game called "Loose Change". Most people who play it seem to know that the more tickets you buy at one time, the more likely you are to break even.  If you buy 5 tickets, you might lose your $5 bucks or win something, but if you buy 15+ you're very likely to get enough small prizes to cover the amount you spent.

[Prudence]

Degenerate gamblers are known liars.
If they lose $100 they'll say they lost $50....if they win $100 they say they won $200.

No better than drug addiction gambling is.

[robcguns]

Degenerate gamblers are known liars.
If they lose $100 they'll say they lost $50....if they win $100 they say they won $200.

No better than drug addiction gambling is.

Or being gay is.

[stuntmovie]

Rob, I agree with you almost entirely about gambling in a casino.

Since I live in Vegas I am in a casino about 3 times a week, but I only visit the local casinos that offer a reasonable "opportunity" to walk out with more cash than I walked in with.

So I am selective about which casino I play in .... as well as the games I sit at and those who sit at the same table as myself. (Important shit about that if you are interested!)

For instance ... I NEVER play in any casino on the Strip that pay even money or 6 to 5 when you get a blackjack.  

I consider that to be CHEATING  ... and way over 90% of the Stip casinos cheat at blackjack now-a-days.

And a lot of the Strip casinos are now using CONTINUOUS AUTOMATIC SHUFFELING MACHINES which means tat that machine re-shuffles the cards after ever BJ hand you play.

I never play Craps no more because I find it to damn difficult to walk away from that Crap table as a winner even though I know all the odds and and all the math involved in that game.

And when it comes to the slot machines .. I  have a couple of fvorites that I play exclusively.

Those favorites include BUFFELo and KITTY GLITTER which I find to pay off far better than any other machine I am familiar with within any casino.

I also play video poker and have managed to get 13 ROYALS in my lifetime. But I never played more than 25 cents  .... and most times just  a nickle.

Here in VEGAS it's best to gamble in what we call the local's casinos with my favorite being ELLIS ISLAND  .... no cheating there ( a BJ pays 3-2) and they serve GREAT food at reasonale prices.

The FISH and CHIPS .. the best worldwide I've ever ate!

And the PRIME RIB is ono-ono!

And the BABY BACK RIBS can't be beat but you gotta wait till 1630 hrs because they are only served in their own restaurant.

And the slice of METRO PIZZA with a beer at five-bucks  is also well worth-while.

And I have taught all my kids and grandkids how to play BJ and where to play it ... and they like myself walk out as a winner more often than not

More to say about gambling successfuly in this town but I hear some snores so I''m signing off.

[el numero uno]

I was at the store today and in front of the line was a lady buying lottery tickets. She had at least 20 lottery tickets and about 20-30 scratch off tickets

On the one hand, if the lady was already wealthy, she likely wouldn't be trying to hit it big.

On the other hand, if she was lower-income, how could she afford to buy all those lottery tickets presumably every week?

Of course, you have to be in it to win it, but I cannot fathom blowing your hard earned money on all those tickets. Clearly, she has never won it big, otherwise should would not be playing anymore.

Do any getbiggers buy this many lottery tickets and/or scratch offs?

I've bought tickets twice in my life.

I understand a little bit of probabilities, and I know how hard is to hit a considerable price, so I don't bother buying.

My dad has been buying a couple tickets per week for the last 30 years. He's never won anything other than a couple of dollars. He has spent an equivalent of $3000 in tickets in his life ($2 per week times 52 weeks times 30 years).

You may argue that someone like my dad is doing wrong, but you have to understand that gambling is fun for them, and as long as they don't over spend, it's a harmless hobby.

I've actually spent like $1000 in videogames in my entire life, and I'm 30. By the time I'm 60 (and I hope to reach that age) I would have spent way more money in videogames than my dad did in lottery tickets.

[hazbin]

i've lost about 85% of my wealth at casinos