Thinking about hitting the casino

[Rowan]

Punching it right in its face. My motivations are to win money, some might say that's innapropriate considering that gambling is a form of entertainment as opposed as a means to become wealthy. Last time I was there I went in with $50 and left with $500. My plan is to go in with $100 and leave with thousands. Any money I make will be deposited into my savings account. Let's see what lady luck has in store for me, I'll be sure to keep you posted.

Blackjack is my game, it's sexual.

Hit me, baby.

[Yoko]

As long as you don't take it too far, all the power to ya. You just need to learn when to stop. From the looks of things, you seem to know what you're doing in blackjack. Those dealers are ****ing tricksters though.

[Rowan]

theres at least 7 decks of cards used in a pile when playing blackjack, this is to avoid people counting cards (its useless to try when theres 7 decks involved) the cards come from the same pile so theres no trickery to be had. I like blackjack. I can sit on a number as low as 7 and the dealer must hit if he is below 16, its marvellous, Although only a fool would sit on any number below 12.

I enjoy playing games that actually promise you a percentage. Games such as blackjack and roulette are 2 of the only games in which you have the highest chance of winning. You can get a 75 percent chance of winning on roulette by betting on any two of 1st 12, 2nd 12 and 3rd 12. The risk is double, but the chances of winning are the highest of any game you can play.

[loaf]

Craps has the highest chance of winning. The problem is, you also have a high chance to lose it all, unlike some of the others.

I personally like Blackjack. My first time going to a table at some random hotel party I went in with 20, left with 40 and only played like 5 hands. I like the slots, but you gotta be careful and no when to go and when not to go. I've gotten really lucky on slots and I can say I'm close to even with slots as of recently since the last couple times has been nothing. I usually toss in 12 dollars, 3 is the max bet. 4 tries, if I win, I take it and leave, if not, w/e.

[Alisbet]

So, what games do you prefer? Did you know that here in Finland, earnings from all sorts of gambling must be directed to social healthcare and stuff like that.

[RagnaToad]

So, what games do you prefer? Did you know that here in Finland, earnings from all sorts of gambling must be directed to social healthcare and stuff like that.

Makes sense, if the gambling industry is owned by the government.

Gaming in Finland is organized as a national monopoly, and the gaming market is divided between three organizations.

RAY, The Slot Machine Association operates the Casino and casino table games, as well as slot machines. The revenue from RAY’s games goes to social and health care organizations. Veikkaus Oy, The Finnish National Lottery provides lotteries and betting, from which the proceeds are distributed to Finnish culture, arts, science, sports and youth work. Fintoto Oy runs pari-mutuel wagering, with the revenue being allocated to horse breeding, horse sports and trotting.

Source: Gambling and problem gambling in Finland