So, I went out with all the female co-workers Saturday night for the first time. Destinaion - Hard Rock in Tampa. It was supposedly pre-Christmas party, but I don't think it was. It was more like a gambling party.
Honestly, I really had a blast. It's been well over five years since I gambled. I love Vegas and I used to love going there pre-baby times, but it's kind of hard these days because I have two little girls.
Anyway, I played Mini Baccarat (which of course is my favorite card game). I had $400 to start with (four of us chipped in $100 each and I played for everybody) and it went pretty good at first, bringing it up to $2400 for playing 2 hours. Okay, here is the thing. If you're a smart person with decent brain would grab that $$$ and go home. Honestly, that's what you should do or would do.
Now, Maki and the other girls with alcohol in their system decide to take a break, go to a fabulous steak house in the hotel comped by casino, go back to table thinking we can win some more $$$.... Ding Dong! A HUGE mistake.
I was debating at first whether to go back to play or not, but I chose to play some more as my co-workers watched from behind. I played for another hour and in the end, $2400 was down to $1200. I was pissed. So I decided to grab that $1200 chips and cashed in.
In the end, me and the girls didn't lose money. Actually we had $300 extra in our wallet than we started. But if I had thought straight and had not being greedy, I would have $500 more in my wallet. That would have been so much better.
If I think about it, I was more a cautious player before. Once I start to lose, I used to be able to pull myself out from the table.
JT told me before I went out, "make sure to leave the table when you are ahead." I should've listen to him!! JT hates to gamble. He doesn't believe in it although I am thinking he doesn't like it because he tends to lose $$$ when he plays. I am sure if he wins, he'd love it!
Anyway, what I always realize while playing at casino - you play for fun. I can totally see why people get addicted, but I think money is too important for me to waste like that. It's nice to be able to go to a casino and play once in a while. Tampa Hard Rock ain't Vegas, but it was kind of close enough. I really enjoyed the night with my co-workers and I feel like it brought us closer than before (may be it wouldn't be so, had I lost their money. Haha).
So, do you guys love gambling? Have you won or lost any significant money? What is your favorite game???
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I LOVE to gamble. Usually I end up with about the same amount of money I come with. I also am not very brave and only play like $5 hands so I can't lose that much, but also that means I can't win that much either.
I've actually never been to a casino before, but I follow my parents rule if I do go, go in with no more tan $100 and when that's gone, you're done.
i ALWAYS ALWAYS lose!!!!!!!!!! its terrible! i'm terrible! but yay for winning!!
I'm only 19, so I can't gamble (legally) yet. I do love poker though-- mostly 7 card stud. I like nongambling card games, like Hand and Foot most. Yay for being (a little) richer! :)
yep, it is about the fun ...or else you just get too mad about losing a possible new pair of shoes :) I like black jack ...5$ tables ...because you can play for a long time and not lose too much. I never expect to win.
*Sounds like you had a little deserved freedom.
I can't stand to lose money! I only play the penny slots. You don't get very big wins or losses there!
I've never won money on anything I've bet on. Where I grew up harness racing was really big, and I was notorious for picking the slowest horse. One horse I plunked $20 on actually turned and ran the other way when the gate opened.
I also made an ass out of myself by not understanding the concept of "win, place or show". When the bookie asked me I answered "like, win. Like, obviously."
Stupid Daredevil Sahabra. I want my $20 back.
I agree that money is too important to waste. My MIL lives in Vegas and we go often. Hubz likes to gamble and I'm like, why am I giving the casino my money? That is something that could be used to buy something for the kids or maybe for once, myself. Then again, i do get into poker...that is so my game... have a good day.
I used to work as a casino dealer. I loved the job but hated the thought of the money. After a while you get a lost sense of money. People tend to forget that those chips aren't just plastic play things they are worth something. I would hurt my heart to see people every single day losing all that money, especially around the holidays.
I think if you have a good plan and you stick to it, gambling can be fun. Just be sure to bet with your head, not over it.
Wow! I'm so jealous! We go to a local casino every now and then for the phenomenal crab dinners, but every time I get excited about the possibility of winning some cash, I'm disappointed. My greastest profit - one cent. Literally. I made them give me my one cent pay out because I thought it was funny.
I never gamble really.. But it is fun playing some card games like blackjack with my bro sometimes, I have a coin collection, we play with those as if we are betting with money, it can get so funny. :D
luca: It's funny, my boss told me today at work if I want to make money gambling, then I have to be brave = gamble w/ ton of money. But I don't have ton of $$$. I prefer $5, but the casino offers only $25 - $50 for minimum. Isn't that crazy??
Bayjb: I believe it's a very good rule which you should follow at all cost because casinos are dangerous!
Nicole: You're so cute... Having fun is the most important thing I think.
Kaitlyn: 7 card stud, huh? Poker is fun. And yes, "yay" for being a tiny bit richer. lol
Maegan: Yes, it's very important = not to expec to win. I lose once I tense up.. $5 is the best!!!!
Laura: You're really cute!!! I feel the same way - I can't stand losing money, too. But I love to gamble..
Catrioana: The hourse and bookie story is hilarious!! Really made me laugh:D
Penz: I think that's the thing - people know it's not good to gamble, but the attractiveness is too great not to ignore. I LOVE VEGAS:)
Carrin: Oh my, you're a dealer??? Wow! I hear what you're saying though - even when I was there the other night, I saw some people win money and lose money. It's scary how blind all of us can be.
Momma Chae: That is so funny!! I was lucky that is all and I need to learn that it was pure luck to win that much money.
Alev: I love blackjack too - but I don't play at casino though. Too much brain work = responsiblity on my part. lol
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