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The Casino Appeal

27 June 2023

I read somewhere at sometime in some article or some book that had to do with some casino gamblers.

The piece asked some questions:

  • Which players were the ones that loved the process of challenging the casinos more than some of the other players?

  • Who were the truly main and steady players who went to the casinos at almost regular intervals?

  • What separated the committed players from the sometimes here or there players?

It seems that the majority of casino players tend to go somewhat haphazardly; maybe yes and maybe no. Between a few months maybe, or many months maybe, or on occasional vacations maybe, or weekends here and there maybe, or short trips now and again – just maybe.

The committed casino player had normal trips somewhat all the time. It could be every other month; or monthly, or weekly or a couple of times a week. Going to the casinos was a big deal to these players.

It didn’t really matter what game they played or how much they played for; some casino players actually identified themselves as casino players. It was part of their identities. “I am a casino player, my friend, a true casino player.”

Many of the truly committed casino players tended to frequent certain casinos as their primary ones. They had attachments to these places.

I only had one big question about these observations, just one:

  • What about the senior citizens and other players who board those daily buses to the casinos?

They are usually given a lunch voucher; maybe some small number of credits for the machines, and, yes, most of them tend to be slot players. I thought of these players as “pass the time” players who use their trips to the casinos, not so much to play games, but to socialize with their fellow players. In Atlantic City, from where I just returned, I saw them from one end of the boardwalk to the other end. Socializing. Enjoying each other’s’ company.

Okay, what do we have here?

Most of the ones I talked to were unabashedly socializers. It gave organization to their lives. I can fully understand why some seniors don’t want to be without social interactions. In today’s world many of our families are scattered all over the country. The old idea of a neighborhood is not as powerful as it used to be.

When I was growing up in Brooklyn, New York, (the good old days) my family members were all within a mile of me. (Try to get away with stuff back then! There were always eyes upon you – aunts and uncles everywhere.) Today? Their sons and daughters and grandchildren are everywhere.

And who are the ones that make casino playing their appointment of choice? Just from talking to the regulars that I know; they told me that they had really good luck their first or first few times in the casinos and that stimulated them to keep coming back for more and more. They now knew a real thrill and they kept going back for more of it.

Makes sense. There is no doubt that casino play is exciting and fun for a lot of reasons: challenging chance, enjoying others’ company. I am sure many of us have several reasons why we go. I certainly do.

All the best in and out of the casinos!

Frank Scoblete’s web site is www.frankscoblete.com. His books are available from Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, Kindle, e-books, libraries and bookstores.
Frank Scoblete

Frank Scoblete is the #1 best selling gaming author in America. His newest books are Slots Conquest: How to Beat the Slot Machines; Everything Casino Poker: Get the Edge at Video Poker, Texas Hold'em, Omaha Hi-Lo and Pai Gow Poker!; Beat Blackjack Now: The Easiest Way to Get the Edge; Casino Craps: Shoot to Win!; Cutting Edge Craps: Advanced Strategies for Serious Players; Casino Conquest: Beat the Casinos at Their Own Games! and The Virgin Kiss.

Frank and Casino City Times columnist Jerry "Stickman" teach private lessons in dice control. Frank's books are available at Amazon.com, in bookstores or by mail order. Call 1-800-944-0406 or write to Frank Scoblete Enterprises, PO Box 446, Malverne, NY 11565. Frank can also be reached by email at fscobe@optonline.net.

Frank Scoblete Websites:

www.goldentouchcraps.com
www.goldentouchblackjack.com

Books by Frank Scoblete:

Craps Underground: The Inside Story of How Dice Controllers are Winning Millions from the Casinos!

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Frank Scoblete
Frank Scoblete is the #1 best selling gaming author in America. His newest books are Slots Conquest: How to Beat the Slot Machines; Everything Casino Poker: Get the Edge at Video Poker, Texas Hold'em, Omaha Hi-Lo and Pai Gow Poker!; Beat Blackjack Now: The Easiest Way to Get the Edge; Casino Craps: Shoot to Win!; Cutting Edge Craps: Advanced Strategies for Serious Players; Casino Conquest: Beat the Casinos at Their Own Games! and The Virgin Kiss.

Frank and Casino City Times columnist Jerry "Stickman" teach private lessons in dice control. Frank's books are available at Amazon.com, in bookstores or by mail order. Call 1-800-944-0406 or write to Frank Scoblete Enterprises, PO Box 446, Malverne, NY 11565. Frank can also be reached by email at fscobe@optonline.net.

Frank Scoblete Websites:

www.goldentouchcraps.com
www.goldentouchblackjack.com

Books by Frank Scoblete:

> More Books By Frank Scoblete