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#1 reason is the "rush" they get when they win.
Anyone saying different isn't being truthful !
I have never had baloney at a casino. However, most folks lose a lot more than they win so the "rush" does not happen often. Perhaps it is the HOPE of a rush.
I like it. But I've always liked it. Living 2 hours from Tahoe and Reno most of my life, I've been around casinos forever. I like the atmosphere of excitement and a chance to win. When the tribe built a casino two miles from our house in the foothills, I went about once a month. I set my limit and stick to it. I've had a few nice wins and probably lost about the same amount over the years. Now our nearest casino is farther away, so I only go about once or twice a year. I do like slots and have had all my bigger wins on slots.
I have never had baloney at a casino. However, most folks lose a lot more than they win so the "rush" does not happen often. Perhaps it is the HOPE of a rush.
In Las Vegas, the number of people who come here now to gamble is now down to 25%. Why? The millennial/younger generation has no interest in it, and the baby boom generation is dying off, one by one.
Concerned about losing the baby boom generation who were more prone to gamble, they asked the younger generation: What can we do here to attract you to Las Vegas, given you don't gamble?
And their desires were met! Multi-million dollar night clubs in just about every casino hotel on the Strip, and given the prices they charge for admission ($50 to Hakasan @MGM on Fri./Sat. nights) and the outrageous prices for drinks, this younger generation is ending up spending more money than if they had gambled it away.
And when the baby boom generation disappears, perhaps gambling will disappear as well.
I'd much rather play board games. Even Chutes and Ladders, and yes, you can play Chutes and Ladders for money, if you wish. Recall the game, you try to take quick ladders to get to 100, then you may slip down a slide all the way back to the 20's. Yes, you can play that for money with a group of people. The one that gets to 100, and all others left behind, they pay the differences to the winner! 100-27, you owe the winter 73 cents!
In Las Vegas you go to the grocery store, a neighborhood bar, a convenience store, and there's the machines waiting for you.
Last time I gambled, in the 20 years here in Las Vegas, was at the Western, where, up until 2 years ago, they still, yes still, had the old fashioned penny machines, plunk in one penny at a time, and your hands are black by the end of the night. Now that was fun!! I'd go there when my penny jar got filled up, but these new electronic machines? Never!! B-o-r-i-n-g!!!!
As a retired person I have lots of time on my hands and like to visit the local casino and play blackjack and slots. I am in good company because most of the people I see at the casino are over 60 years old.
While I understand that few of the people on this board will admit that they like to go to the casinos, stats will tell you that most people you see playing slots are older folks. WHY?
Are you asking why these people gamble, or are you asking why the old people play slots instead of the other games?
I don't get the attraction of slots.
I've only been to the casino like twice. I don't care for gambling anyway; I was just tagging along while my wife was at a conference for work and there was nothing else to do during the day.
I did not enjoy the slot machines, but I kind of liked the video poker. I think I like the poker better because there are decisions to be made, and also because I about stayed even so I could keep playing. I won maybe $20 towards the end, so I wound up with both pants pockets bulging with quarters like a weird chipmunk.
I finally had to go play the video arcade "Time Bandit" game to get rid of all those quarters before we went home. I stink at those things, so it didn't take long.
Oh, another thing. Some girls kept coming by with a tray and asking if I wanted a drink. I said no, and they always gave me a funny look. I didn't know the drinks were free. If I had known, then maybe I would have enjoyed the slots more. Or just lying on the floor singing.
In Las Vegas, the number of people who come here now to gamble is now down to 25%. Why? The millennial/younger generation has no interest in it, and the baby boom generation is dying off, one by one.
That statement could be misconstrued. While only a minority of visitors come to Vegas strictly to gamble, a vast majority (73%) do gamble while there. In fact, they spend almost 3 hours/day gambling. It's just that they enjoy other aspects of Las Vegas and come for that purpose.
And if you really believe that millennials don't like to gamble, I invite you to walk through any casino on the Strip after 11:00pm. All of the so-called older generation will be long gone and the tables and slots will be packed with the younger crowd.
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