Slot Machines: The Big Gamble

[@NickSerritella]

On a plane to Reno once I sat next to a woman who worked for a slot machine company. She said the first thing a new employee learns is never ever play slots

[@paulnodalo9130]

wow!

[@josephwolf7552]

I once lived in Reno for 10 years and worked at a pawn shop I have seen the horrors of gambling addiction . I don’t know the official stat but once a casino opens up property crime and petty thefts and alcoholism, drug use go up

[@Prez-B]

I work in a casino and would never touch a slot machine.

[@PaperBagMan884]

It's true. I've never truly won from slots. If I did win, I couldn't walk away because of the awesome flashing lights and sounds lol, so it would end up gobbling the money I won and then some. Table games on the other hand, I have won. It's not wise to play those either, but it's the least unwise category of casino games. You can get lucky at craps, baccarat, blackjack, etc. like I have. Those are games I can truly say I've won at before. I've never really been able to say that about slots for the most part.

[@dancerofdrums1720]

I worked for a casino and I play slot for enjoyment, like the majority of people. There are a minority of people who can and will get addicted to anything, food, sex etc. People with low will power and IQ will get addicted to anything. I guess it’s easy to demonize casinos because the owners are making big bucks of of people’s stupidity.

[@Taripdk1]

As a former casino employee, I would like to give the following advice: 1. Don't play slot machines, they are addictive. 2. If you do, use only as much as you can withstand losing. Set aside before you start, never go over it. 3. If you are lucky to win a bigger win, be happy but do not think it will happen again.

[@elenaarman-tang7811]

Excellent advice! I never played slots until I was around 45 yrs old. I won approximately $3,500 on a $2.00 after only 3 pulls $6.00. I became addicted very soon after that "big win." But after my husband was laid off, my addiction was just about done!

[@nickdahusalah]

Karsten Poulsen that is some good advice that I generally use when I go to a casino. make it or break it!

[@singerrb4984]

I allow myself to lose $20.00, then I'm done!

[@nickstrapko7549]

It doesnt work for a compulsive gambler. Seting limits is not a factor. Its STAY AWAY.

[@kathleenking47]

Franklinnn🎰 TWILIGHT ZONE

[@OZRIC1985]

There absolutely is a drug/chemical involved with gambling addiction, and it is called dopamine which is in the brain and is constantly released while a gambling addict is anticipating a win/reward. So, the winning part is highly addictive in itself, but the anticipation of (hopefully) winning is the huge addiction and definitely has the same effect as heroin and crack cocaine. Gambling is pure evil, and slot machines are the absolute worst.

[@RobB072772]

It's a trip, because we both have very similar thoughts on gambling. Click on my name/channel and click on my video: CASINOS, SATAN'S HOUSE OF FALSE HOPE MESSAGE. If you like it, share it with your friends. God bless.

[@zsewqthewolf1194]

i could say the some of the social games aka free to play games. what you say its the some as the Skinner box, one i was in high school my school teacher waste about over 2k$ alone on framville.

[@Clintsessentials]

John, I so agree!

[@delanthonyenos5073]

Very correct

[@delanthonyenos5073]

He is right...definitely.....I’ve got no problem with the casinos being there--YOU have to control yourself...

[@samdan8291]

After self exclusion, the security guard made me sign a piece of paper saying i had a gambling problem. I don't have a gambling problem i replied " i have a losing problem.

[@jonathanyoung9369]

That's all fine and dandy; just remember that once you use open parenthesis for a quote, you have to close with a " as well.

[@HecMan-kp8jm]

Oh no! What happened to you since he never replied to you?

[@Araconox]

We were in a local casino awhile ago and talked to a young woman who was at a machine asking her how she was doing that day. She said she was down $2700. We asked her how often she goes there. 'Every two days.' Another guy , quite poorly dressed was feeding a thick stack of hundred dollar bills into a slot machine, and noticed that the more he was losing, the faster he fed the money into that machine.

[@hint0122]

Sad.

[@danstafford5977]

Playing the modern Slots machines of today are not just addictive... they're hypnotic.... you go into a trance like... you're not in reality anymore you're in la la land!

[@Iamre-born]

It is only after you loss in la la land and you leave the casino to go home......is then you come back to reality you have no money to pay bills, buy groceries and you are praying for your nxt pay check to come quickly esp.if u getting a weekly income

[@mikekinsella2822]

How? I dont go into anything but a dreaded state of depression cause I lost again.

[@KOSMICKEN09]

When I was into gambling heavily, one thing I learned is it's fairly easy to get ahead by say 50 or 60 dollars-but that never seems like enough, you always think you can double that, or triple it, and end up losing instead lol...it's fun but evil. i'm glad i took a long break from it..

[@jeremywj]

My "system" is to set a walk away amount. I go in content on losing my entire budgeted bankroll (and not a penny more). However, I'll set an amount that if I ever reach I will walk away. For example, I might go in with $250 and say $500 is my walk away amount. I'm either leaving down $250 or up $500 or more. However, once/if I do reach that $500 the day is finished.

[@TwoPyramid]

@@jeremywj nice.

[@nickyoung630]

Good Lord!!! I go to my local casino with my dad sometimes, we get dinner, hit the penny slots, maybe watch a few poker games but I never thought a person could get addicted.

[@oprahwinfrey878]

I noticed early on, I was prone to gamboling. So purchased slot machines. They cost a few thousand dollars but it keeps me out of the casino.

[@fonzie2098]

i love you Oprah, stay strong!

[@DrivingCarey246]

You are the Best Oprah W.

[@PaperBagMan884]

Lol what is with these boomers thinking you're oprah?

[@jasonrobinsonjr6846]

You ain't Oprah Winfrey!!!!! You're the Fox!?!?!!!! I'm calling Baby Huey, Now!

[@kathleenking47]

Using them as a bank. Is pretty good

[@dazzlingextremes389]

its actually called mind control... they know the flickers of lights and rush of not knowing whats going to happen next is highly addicting.... they know it. the ppl who make these games.... why do you think they HAVE TO BY LAW warn you about the health effects of video games and that ppl have seizures from these things??? its affecting you on a neurological level-like heroine. dead serious. stay away from them. dont go near them. ever.

[@johndef5075]

Its simple. Dont go. My mother in law was taking toilet supplies from the casino thinking that was ok to offset her losses. This from a woman I never would have guessed would even step foot in one. Its a lose lose situation.

[@nickelbird103]

I love Gambling ; How ever the thing that is wrong with Gambling is; " Gambling teaches people that they can get something for nothing". This corrupts a societies values and work ethics. " Easy come,easy go" People respect and value things that are earned , worked for. This Governor sold out to the Casino owners. i wonder what his Cut was.

[@susanmorgan4305]

+nickelbird103 speak for yourself nickelbird. i don't believe we know each other, and i am a grown woman who NEVER needs a mouthpiece, i even spent 30 days in jail for citing my right to free speech. where did you find the facts and/or studies, professional experience, etc. to come to a certain , absolute, and with amazing pinpoint accuracy the EXACT facts regarding gambling, and how oddly it is that it teaches ALL people the same thing, and affects every country, the world in the same way. but to learn that to top it off, all people value and respect the same thing! but i question the comment about the governor, i can call him. psychology students have been taking us for a ride. they can get a degree in 1 month if ya teach them, and make a decent buck. remember what ya said, people respect and value things that are earned. WOW! just realized i actually got my children under false pretenses because they were free until i went back to my home. bummer, my daughter will have to return my grandaughter. wish i had seen this earlier. well, 3yr olds sell better than teens. take care, i gotta take out some ads. please keep me updated when you stumble upon another epiphany of yours. i went to paralegal school so useless. and if ya get some time i would love to know how i can get something for nothing at casinos. odds are always against the player if i show up. bad luck!

[@nickelbird103]

Now I see why you spent 30 days in jail. I can only say that;" you are a Woman of Truly,,,,Matchless Intellect and Reason.

[@PaperBagMan884]

@@susanmorgan4305 Lol blowing up on someone will never prove your point.

[@ryanr7249]

You are responsible for your own actions. If you make poor decisions then you should have to live with those results. This is a free country.. make your choices and live with the results good or bad.

[@0Raik]

Then why is not cocaine legal? USA is not a free country, that's an illusion.

[@borbaisarat7584]

Dr. not addictive gets a kickback.... you know it... I know it..

[@Clintsessentials]

Yep

[@marig1972]

I said the same! Yep...Indeed. :)

[@saraherrera522]

BORBA IS A RAT of course!

[@miriamdavis2988]

As a parent, this makes me think about our kids now a days. So many ipad ganes even the educational ones, seem a lot like slot machines. Fast rewards for levels competed. Glad we set timers. But def scary like they are preping them for this very addiction once they become adults.

[@KennyMcCormick99]

People rather blame an item or a substance for their problems instead of taking one big look at themselves...

[@caddyman1962pp]

👍👍👍

[@Brainbaskit]

You work for the casino huh

[@jeremywj]

I may not be addicted to slots, but I do enjoy going to play a couple times a year. However, everytime I do I always have trouble sleeping for at least one night and usually 2-3 nights. I think something about all the lights and sounds really messes me up for a while.

[@HecMan-kp8jm]

Careful cas you can also get seizures based on your insomnia results already

[@user-su5if2ns3z]

that guy is getting a good cut from the casinos

[@RJ-luci]

Every 4 or 5 months, I take $300 to the casino to play the slot machines. I never really expect to win, I just like all the new “bells” and “whistles” on the new slot machines. I find it fun and exciting. However, wether I win or lose, to me it is just a form of entertainment. Nothing more. Nothing less. I don’t enjoy going out to expensive restaurants or shopping at the mall buying things I do not really need. I am not on my cell phone 24 hours a day walking around like an addicted zombie. My life is simple to say the least.

[@HecMan-kp8jm]

Wait until you hit it big, let’s say 5 grand or more then you will see the slots differently

[@PhuccinAyee]

When you walk into a casino it's 1 big experiment. They have it pegged on who they will let win and who will lose. They're watching you at all times & slot technicians can now fully control the payouts with devices that tap into a machines Random # Generator that look like your phone from yards away.

[@bradprice3924]

Wow. Your quotes are so stupid.

[@tayjones8552]

@J R Lottery, Casinos etc, are all rigged, they lie when they say it's random! I wish we can sue them all for lieing to us.

[@samuelhomer8885]

You have it figured out I feel the same way as you do I seen it first hand

[@JonAncel]

All the machines are connected through routers. No need for mobile devices, just a keyboard. Hack the router and you can control the machine.

[@devinmc8452]

I'm personally trying to stop gambling I live close to a casino I recently won 2500, and honestly I have gambled a good amont of it away it's such a bad feeling

[@TheClash122]

Devin MC hope you got a grip on it my friend...

[@terrysmith295]

I always said if I knew when quit I wouldn't have started.

[@terrysmith295]

Try to decide which bills need to be paid before you go in. If you win stop at nearest bank and buy certified checks for bills and have your envelopes made out with stamps drop in nearest mailbox

[@PaulDoe79]

I won 1,847 and then 800 in same day. Took the money I won and paid off the cruise partner and I are going on next year, bought Christmas gifts for my family and kept 200 of it for myself. Went back to casino with that 200 and doubled it after playing all day. (And receiving free soft drinks and free dinner) Once I doubled my money I went up to the free hotel room and slept. Left the next day. Did I want to play more? Sure! Did I wonder if I could turn that 400 into 4,000? Naturally. Technically I could have played back down to the 200 I came with. But I left. People just need willpower.

[@yohankoo8363]

Paul O'Brien will power okay but why even try lol

[@marig1972]

The so called Expert who says it's Not addictive...Either has never played slots or is getting paid by the casinos ( or other entities) to say it's not addictive. Especially since it was pointed out...He flip flopped.* :(((

[@yourfuneraldirector6432]

We go twice a month for years now. We take a set amount of money and a time we are going to go home. It's fun to just get away from the quiet sorrow we see everyday in our funeral home chain. I always say, it's time to be adults now and head home. It's pure luck to win and we never expect to win. It's fun when we do.

[@mupty]

This interview felt very bias. I'm fully aware that gambling is a serious addiction but you can't blame casinos for that anymore than you can blame liquor stores and bars for alcoholism.

[@TheClash122]

Fair point, but I think there are some differences in that casinos advertise and tend to be more predatory than the corner package store or bar. Not to mention that there really is no limit to how much a person will gamble, whereas a person can only have so many drinks at the bar.

[@sagemunafo]

Highways are sponsored by casinos

[@Littleathquakes]

TheClash122 no limit? pretty sure their bank accounts set their limits just as someone’s alcohol tolerance limits their alcohol intake.

[@TravelingMan63]

We all have some sort of addiction. It could be gambling, drinking, exercise (running), video games, watching certain TV shows, etc. You need to keep your addiction "IN CHECK" and not let addiction control your life.

[@bribri6985]

Even sex can become addictive..

[@HecMan-kp8jm]

I’m addicted to sleep

[@bigpete111100]

Having been married to a gambling addict for 20 years I can safely say I utterly hate the sound of a slot machine

[@davef5277]

After he left office, Rendell was an advisor to a Chinese casino in a US territory. He was paid 5000 month. This was taped before he went on board. Connect the dots.

[@Poems101]

I'm proud to say I have self excluded my self out of twin river, great program so true

[@JoseGarcia-vi3pu]

this video made me want to go to the casino:/

[@caddyman1962pp]

👍👍👍😂😂😂

[@victorblock3421]

I was an addicted degenerate gambler. That was about 26 years ago. I wrecked my life. Somehow I stopped and even with a new Casino opening right in town (I use to drive 110 miles each way) I don't have the slightest temptation. I have become addicted to zero debt. I now have millions of dollars. I'm so afraid of losing the money, I'm miserable. It's better than the gambling but it's not a good life.

[@creightonjason]

Many years ago I used to go into a bookies on Monday when the Chinese waiters would be in there, on one occasion a waiter pee'd himself rather than stop and go to the loo.

[@christopherpaul6062]

YOU don't have a relationship with Jesus.Go to church,read your Bible. Start by yourself and Jesus Christ only you and him .

[@COSkywatch]

How did you get millions of dollars? When you die, you don't take anything, keep that in mind.

[@paulflores5335]

There will always be addictive personalities. The "drug" is what changes

[@bascal133]

How many “boards” is that Harvard guy on? How much is he being paid to do his research? He reminds me of the guys who could never conclusively find that smoking causes lung cancer

[@stewartsnider9917]

Bacall McElroy Exactly or that opioids are addictive

[@chickzey]

This video is an example of State against citizens case.

[@johnoconnor4859]

Years ago i was told in Las Vegas if you report of a stick-up near a casino and you lost all your money the police would make you take a lie detector test before the police would take a crime report.

[@hint0122]

That's insane.

[@wildwest1832]

I agree give people the choice. If you play the better games with good odds you dont lose more than 5-10 an hour not much different than a movie or any other entertainment. Just educate people about gambling and use a portion of the revenue to help the small minority of new addicts. He is right that people would just spend it elsewhere.

[@TheShamusOfSlots]

Everything that is fun can be addictive. I love slots, and celebrate the experience on my channel. There are people who go overboard with casinos -- and that relatively small group gives gambling a bad name. How many of you have been in "the zone"? Ever forget the name of your kids? Are the slots like a kiss from a lover? I guess it makes for good TV. Personally, I'll just keep having fun, and keeping my bets at fun levels.

[@caddyman1962pp]

👍👍👍

[@travishagan8951]

machines aren't addictive lol take a cell phone away from a millennial

[@marig1972]

You're so right. Lol :))

[@boeingdriver29]

Travis Hagan here, here. Cell phones are the greatest addiction ever perpetrated on humanity.

[@stupidminotaur9735]

just recently they took cell phones away fromcollege students for a week and they were all happier.

[@crazyoncoffee]

Most boomers these days seem almost more attached to their cellphone than millennials! It’s crazy

[@fastfords9072]

Boy cell phones number 1

[@wildwest1832]

All I know is everytime I go to the casino its jam packed with people at all hours of the day 24/7 so there are tons and tons of people gambling.

[@DrSchor]

i am sure that is all you know

[@blasthead1722]

Penny slots are cool. Betting one penny at a time can give you around 4 hours of fun and entertainment for 40 or 45 dollars. Even accepting that your going to lose the money, it's still cheaper then a night on the town.

[@dogguy8603]

There are no penny slots that cost just a penny, minimum bet is usually around 0.50 max bet around 5

[@wildwest1832]

This whole video is making me wish I was at the casino winning some money

[@Neukids]

NOBODY wins but the casino eventually. Unless you go ONLY ONCE....

[@lti134]

The problem with gambling is you have to know when to get out just like stocks right place right time, all and all it’s set for the house but everyone will take a lottery number sometime to dream

[@caddyman1962pp]

👍👍👍

[@kathybittle7385]

Absolutely no casinos in Georgia. A million slot machines in gas stations, restaurants, bars,and bowling alleys. Against the law to pay out cash. Right,then why are so many people sitting in front of them????????

[@eugenefarrar1959]

Schull knows her stuff. Her book is brilliant.

[@daleraby8117]

Only a fool sticks their money in a slot, They let a few pots win so they can rob everyone else!

[@mukeshmakwana6906]

Very true bro they did me like a kipper

[@mimbster1972]

This is really, really serious stuff. I know all about it :)

[@elenaarman-tang7811]

I have been in the "zone" it's scary 😩😵🥺

[@hha8171]

Elena Arman-Tang Same here omg. Never going back after losing $30k in 2 days!!!

[@HemiVic]

There are certain machines that I play! I never play the modern 40 line machines that tell a story! I only play the old fashioned slot machines! I never play penny or quarter slots! When I go to a Casino, I allow myself a certain amount of money to play slots! If I lose the money that I have allocated myself, then I walk away. If I win a few line hits, and make a profit, I walk away happy! If I put in $200 in a $5 dollar slot machine and win a few line hits, not hand pays but line hits that doubles my money, then I’m happy with a nice small profit! If you have a serious problem with losing your hard earned money, then seek help!

[@TheCobalt100]

Here is a big tip. If you must play slot machines, (they are not really slot machines because there are no coins involved) do not ever play the penny slot machines or any slot machine that has more than 3 reels. The so called penny machines will compel you to play all lines. These penny machines are now costing you a dollar or more.

[@TheShamusOfSlots]

Mr. Elliott ... it's horrible that there are people who would spend their last dollar ... or money they don't even have .. on gambling. I totally agree -- it is very unusual to have a player, a fan of slot machines defend an industry that does not normally have a human face. There are a lot of regular players who really enjoy slot machines as a recreational activity. I often forget it is even gambling. I still just play 40-cents or 50-cents a spin ... and that's enough for me.

[@onenickelmiracle]

Being politicians are allowed to own chunks of casinos, I wonder how much Rendell has in profits from these casinos.

[@rodneykantorski736]

I saw the poster in a casino, gambling problem? Then there was an 800 number. So I called and asked, what do I do when I get dealt an Ace-7 vs the Dealer's 6?

[@Poems101]

I lost 1600$ last nite no BS I'm going back 2 sign up so I will never b able to go there againg, banning out. It's bad

[@johncrazy8756]

great decision and the rest need to do it, too!!!!

[@dkaio1389]

Lol damn, see I figured out the right way to “gamble”. My co worker lost half a million and stopped going but he still gets $55 a day free play so I go, whatever I win with that $55 I take home I’ve made thousands for free this year and don’t put any cash back in.

[@joefran619]

Never really enjoyed slots, but playing Craps is my joy. I practice throwing the dice on my practice table in my man cave!

[@kathleenking47]

They have pull tabs at bingo Just stay away from those

[@ExposeFlyersDotCom]

I know a girl who won a $2,500 and a $700 jackpot, but she was so addicted she gambled away those jackpots the next day, and shes 2 months behind on rent.

[@Clintsessentials]

Ed Rendell has rage because he's directly profiteering from this activity...just sick!!!

[@jjpac2011]

yes. definitely. 60 minutes need to check what lobbyists lined his pockets.

[@Clintsessentials]

@@jjpac2011 yep

[@LEFTaTIP]

Absolutely, Gov. Rendell found an easy solution to handle his state debts (while probably getting some kind of kick back) But its like profiting off a friend. Rendell has lost his own moral ethics. I hope none of his family ever come down with a gambling problem.

[@samelliott7162]

Anyone who's playing the slot machines & has been to Casino few times, has seen or heard of addiction in one form or another. Regardless of how much you spend, you must have seen folks who are there every day spending money like there is no tomorrow. You must have heard horrible stories. Just because you are more disciplined at the Casino, that doesn't mean that others have the same capacity to control their wallet with all the temptations in front of them. tbc...

[@edmccaffrey1]

That trance, or the zone they refer to is commonly known as stupidity or lack of self control.

[@duckyloudiva5199]

I love gambling, can't wait to go back to the casino. Yes, yes, yes, it's addicting, but I want more

[@tomislavkrnic9968]

How its going

[@chuckzamzow]

I'm addicted to Lesley Stahl.

[@hint0122]

exactly. I live in MN, and the Indians have a virtual monopoly on gambling. they own all the casinos

[@bellestarr6484]

Facebook slots are even more dangerous - in terms of their addictive potential - than casino slots. The player doesn't even have to get up and go to an ATM for more money. You just click - and it comes out of your bank or paypal account.

[@goodvibes7343]

well that lady said it all, u get addicted to the whole life style n it becomes more than a chase to fortune, the most dangerous thing u can ever do as a gambler is getting MAKING FRIENDS there, it is just NOT a good idea in many ways...

[@et4036]

Gambling, you may win 🎰 but must leave with the money 💰👍🍺 Next time try a twenty when it’s gone you leave. If you cannot abide by these simple rules of gambling then your a degenerate gambler and should never gamble.

[@joshanderson3640]

it's called free will. control yourselves people. no one is making you gamble. be accountable for your own actions

[@MrManny075]

Wath you said surely prove you don't know anything about addictions , the problem of all addictions is control and none can control it, sure all those addicted will love to find a way to control their addiction . You said free will that right, but knowledge had to come in first before a person can exercise their free will when people were told this just a fun game and their mind find it so exciting for many reasons it will become not just a fun . it's not easy as you may think . maybe you are just one of many deniers of the problem .

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[@DarkroomMedia007]

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[@joshanderson3640]

quite the opposite, ive had my own demons and learned it was up to ME to overcome them

[@joshanderson3640]

dilwich, not sure what you're saying here. but yes you are responsible for what you put in your own mouth. who else would be? lol

[@r.a.contrerasma8578]

So tell me, what's the worse addiction: Money Sex Food Gambling Drugs Smoking Drinking ?? One chooses it. There's not anyone else to blame. Enjoy it. But it will control your life.

[@xdwindywindxd2922]

But then they put people who do drugs in jail fo many years but gambling and drinking is ok. What a messed up government.

[@billhilliard5454]

Even though it wasn't true gambling, I think of the Zone episode with William Shatner. He was addicted/obsessed.

[@TheShamusOfSlots]

Outside of Hungary, there are countries who prefer to let people make their own mistakes ... if that is what they are going to do.

[@joeashe83]

The issue with gambling in casinos is that that games are fixed. Its rare that you win. The real winner is the casino. The deceptive part of gambling is the illusion that you can win & that's the real issue.

[@jeremywj]

Even worse now with online casinos. You don't even have to leave your house to lose your house.

[@blakelewison9872]

I agree with the Governor on this issue. People have always gambled and will continue to gamble. No ones forcing anyone to gamble it’s the individuals choice. It’s smart for the government to tax it.

[@charliepearson1678]

These folks with this form of gambling addiction is a very small percentage

[@lorenzomedina6220]

11:40 Best part !

[@jdoggg1119]

Everybody has an addiction, it just varies in degree, and what they are addicted to

[@dodgeman4360]

But, you can only drink so much, till you pass out or die. Same with drugs. But you can blow a million cold sober.

[@jdoggg1119]

@@dodgeman4360 Yea, but 99% of people who lose money in a casino can't afford to. They are using gas or grocery money. They go into a deep depression and some commit suicide

[@dodgeman4360]

@@jdoggg1119 I'm I wouldn't say 99% Lose money they can't afford to. But I will say "Those casinos weren't built on winners"

[@justvideos5170]

Going to GA to stop this addiction. I am ashamed and ruin my life and family's life bc of this addiction. I want to stop and go back to my old back.

[@richardromero2707]

If everything was so expensive we wouldn't go to a casino

[@bobvila6437]

That guy dosen't get it. And his argument that people would be gambling anyway only applies to a very small minority that go out of their way to gamble. I speak from experience. I never liked casinos since the first time I stepped into one and smelled all the cigarette smoke that clung to our clothes and stunk up our car when we left right away. Years later my in laws invited us and as much as we stood away for years. We got addicted to gambling because of the new, attractive machines and easy access to casinos. Won 4,000, 2,000, 2,000, 3,000, lost about 60,000 to 100,000. There's no money for anything else other than bills. I used to enjoy all kinds of self care. Now I have to think twice about getting a simple haircut, color, mani/pedi. But there's always hundreds to drop down the slot machines. I am disgusted and holding on to our money. I like the music and socializing but that's it. Slots are boring compared to everything else one could be doing.

[@macyprimm7201]

I was with you until you said slots are boring 🤭

[@danstafford5977]

Playing computer games on the cell phone can also be an addiction!

[@eves3124]

Ed Randell had no idea how many more lives, families & children in PA and neighboring States have suffered due to his decision to open all those casinos!

[@AL-zz4mz]

I had withdrawal symptoms as well like body shake but I kept on playing black jack and won $3000 and left from casino

[@bradlafferty6076]

Bad news Massachusetts, Encore casino in Everett just opened up, shuffle up and deal!!!!!

[@jerrybarby5535]

How very, very sad that we call this "fun". Lives are ruined and not just the lives of the core person - it's their families, employers, city, county, state and federal governments. The taxpayer pays for the losses.

[@Clintsessentials]

Jerry...I so agree!

[@wesjanz]

That's their own fault, not the fault of the casino

[@wesjanz]

Better close the liquor stores and bars too right?

[@ricardorodr207]

Jerry Barby i so agree jerry

[@septiawoman7687]

People are not addicted to gambling, they are addicted to losing.

[@fy90s]

You win a jackpot and are annoyed its stopping the game. I felt that. Damn.

[@bobbyg2515]

If I win a jackpot I get annoyed of how long it takes to for them to come pay me out lol

[@bernardsebranek1963]

Here in Nicaragua there's casinos in every city. They all have old machines from the USA. Example...if it's a quarter machine, here you put in cordobas. It takes 33 cords to make one dollar.

[@johnspinelli9396]

This aged like fine wine

[@PaulDoe79]

I've had both good and bad experiences with slot machines and casinos. The last 5 times I went I have won 3 times, left with what I came with once and lost all my money once. 2 weeks ago I won 1,847 and then 800 in same hour. Took the money I won and paid off the cruise partner and I are going on next year, bought Christmas gifts for my family and kept 200 of it for myself. Went back to casino a week later with that 200 and doubled it after playing all day. (And receiving free soft drinks and free dinner) Once I doubled my money I went up to the free hotel room and slept. Left the next day. Did I want to play more? Sure! Did I wonder if I could turn that 400 into 4,000? Naturally. Technically I could have played back down to the 200 I came with. But I left. People just need willpower.

[@deathlarsen7502]

The casino put guns to their heads to enter

[@delanthonyenos5073]

She is exactly right...all of them are exactly right...If you don’t think so--try it-continue it-and see what happens

[@Vagorim]

Gambling is perfectly okay. Only take cash with you leave your cards at home and leave the keys at home only gamble what you’re willing to lose. Bring a lock box with you put your winnings in that box you’d be surprised with how much you’ve won. The issue is almost everyone puts the winnings right back into the slots. At the end of the day you should only be going there to have fun. If your not having fun anymore at the casino then go home. Listen you don’t win because you gamble. You win because you stop.

[@Kanamit.]

If a Politician is talking, then they are lying.

[@javierharth3647]

"I don't come to the same conclusion... Because I'm making money out of it. Money, money, money. It's all about money!! Disgustingly amoral, we're doomed.

[@blackhistoryonsteroids8196]

Lady embezzled 250k. The interviewer was surprised she ended up in cuffs.

[@stillse2130]

its believed that gambling is the hardest addiction to break

[@sheliapea1387]

It is hard . I went from casinos to scratch offs. Stay focused and strong. See it for what it is concerning your life

[@pablogrenade4240]

slot machines have to legally payout a certain amount

[@Toobula]

I am retired, and I have a degree in math. I know the range of preset odds in slot machines (it varies from place to place and they will not tell you but you can figure 86% to 94% payback. I know what this does in the long run. You will always lose. If you go with $100, you will go home (on average) 86 to 94 bucks. AND YET, I enjoy going down to the Casino and hanging out, and I never mind losing fifty, but I do not like losing 100. I can afford it, and it's social and fun. However, when I am there, I watch the other people there and I see how they gamble and I can get a bit of an idea who they are and if they can afford to gamble the way they do. It's heartbreaking. As a result, I am against casino gambling, especially slots, bingo and lotteries. None of it does any good for mankind, and I do particularly not support government-sponsored gambling. Government should not be in the business of coercing people to do things against their better good.

[@hapuka66jones37]

Very well said.

[@Sean-jb5gi]

Why has the US Government not done this with the national debt or to save social Security?

[@JayB2]

Iv been gambling for many years but iv NEVER touched a slot machine in my entire life. I prefer games where you need to use your brain and have a strategy. Baccarat, Poker, Craps....The house edge on Baccarat is just 1.4%. ....Over the years i have won more money then iv lost. Stay away from the slots. its just a total waste of time & money.

[@jonesgerard]

+Jay B ".Over the years i have won more money then iv lost. " against casinos.? I don't gamble, play cards or bet. I suck at it. I visited friends in Vegas yrs ago, it was interesting just observing in the casino's, on the plane home I listened to BS artists all claiming how much they won this trip. All talking ragtime .

[@JayB2]

jonesgerard Yes against casinos. But i went in there already skilled @ the games having spent much time practicing before ever walking into a casino. And no i did not win all the time. I'm saying i won more money then i have lost overall. and that's the truth. And yes your right most people do lie about how much they win. The most common thing is someone will tell you they "won $1500" on a certain trip. But they forget to mention they lost $1700. lol, that's very common. They may have actually won the $1500. But its not the accurate picture of what happened that night. I tell people what my profit was. If i win $1700 but lose $1500 on a given evening, ill tell you my profit was $200. Because its more accurate. But yes your right most people do lie about it when it comes down to it. And overall most people do lose allot more then they win. It also takes discipline. If I'm having a bad night i do NOT stay and try to win back my money. I get the hell out of there. Iv done that a few times. It takes self control to do that. But another reason i have never lost allot of money at one time. You have to have a plan and have self control, otherwise i do not recommend gambling. Because casinos will take you to the CLEANERS!

[@AGfrom83]

+Jay B you realize your win had nothing to do with skill right? You were rewarded by the positive side of variance. Better known as good luck.

[@michaelwack6805]

I never gambled until I came to Portland machines

[@aolson72178]

all this talk about slot i wanna go gambling and yes i have a hugh porblem

[@groveroark8101]

These people have to have money to support their own addictions but nobody questions them

[@TrustYeshua4Ever]

Though, I’ll have to admit that I’ve been there, there as in the same, “zone”. It’s a very selfish & conceited place many end up at...