Reply #11: Depends on the game played... [View All]

[Solon]

Roulette, Slot Machines, etc. don't really appeal to me, however, card games are a different story. To be honest, it has nothing to do with the money, in fact, I "Gamble" with chips, not cash, but playing a good table of poker, or blackjack, is as much skill as luck. I will say that the fun part is beating an opponent, even the House. Those who gamble for MONEY alone are shortsighted I think.

Though, what do I know, I gambled ONCE in my entire life, on one of my friend's 21st Birthday, we all went to a local casino. On that day I was flat broke, so my buddy loaned me 20 bucks, I went straight to the Blackjack table, later that night, I gave him back that 20 bucks, in addition to another 200 dollars I walked out with. Would I do it again? Probably, though its been quite a few years, but I will say this, the rush for me was the fact that the House lost out on 200 bucks, not that I actually got the money. Also, just like in everything, I would do it in moderation, I can't imagine myself actually risking more than 20 bucks at a casino, its a game, and should be treated as such. Those that bet the mortgage of their house or something have a problem, in addition to those that think they will win a million dollars there, to me, its just a game.