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Problem Gambling


Do you think I have gambling problems if I only gamble for fun (and comps), not expect to win big, and spend within a specified budget?

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Doesn't sound like it, but the fact that you're posting and asking makes me wonder if it's a problem for you 🙂

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I'm in Las Vegas right now for the New Year celebration. I love going to Vegas mainly to dance at bars and celebrations, but since they're not open right now I play at the casino to kill time.

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Oh, that's different. Enjoy, and Happy New Year!

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Thanks! You too!

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Just follow the advice at 0:30 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Fllg1Z5ndg

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Haha! Okay.

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Within a specific budget? No. Clearly you like doing it and that's cool as long as you're aware of your limits.

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Thanks for the assurance!

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Depends how old you are. Aren’t retired old timers suppose to spend the rest of their days in the casino?

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I'm almost 34.

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@ aliensalmon
what games do you play?

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Slot Machines
Blackjack

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Sounds like reasonable fun to me
Just remember that the house usually wins👍

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Yeah, I know that!

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I figured...it's the big brother in me that makes me say hokey shit like that...carry on and have fun pal!

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Depends how much time you spend gambling, and how much money you lose, how badly you miss it when you're not gambling.

But yeah, I totally understand about there being nothing else to do some places. Like South Lake Tahoe after dark, I finish hiking and the sun goes down and I dont drink, so it's the slot machines or my room.

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Thanks for knowing the feeling!

I spent $50 in about 1-2 hours yesterday. I don't really miss the thrill of gambling and I'm looking forward to dancing with people again!

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