[Raiderman]

Originally Posted by ScoopLV

But! It's recreational to throw money away like that. Just like wishing wells. How I just love going to wishing wells and tossing money into them continually all day and all night. That's time well spent, boy howdy!

If it makes them happy, what business is of yours? Oh yeah, you're not only a cook, but also the moderator and corrector of people's thoughts, likes, and dislikes. It's a good thing we have you around to help us see that the things we enjoy are not really enjoyable, or we'd all be stuck in the never ending misery of free will!

[ScoopLV]

The sad thing is that my property taxes will very likely be spent on a local user's lung cancer, cirrhosis, emphysema or angina because this never-ending supply of free-will. I wonder how much I spend every year helping to clean up after the gambling habits of my neighbors?

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[Raiderman]

Originally Posted by ScoopLV

The sad thing is that my property taxes will very likely be spent on a local user's lung cancer, cirrhosis, emphysema or angina because this never-ending supply of free-will. I wonder how much I spend every year helping to clean up after the gambling habits of my neighbors?

Slot machines perfected addictive gaming. Now, tech wants their tricks | The Verge

I'm sure you'll figure out the math. Hopefully soon you can convince the entire population of the US (and just think, maybe the WORLD), that we should only do exactly as you do, and think exactly as you think. That would be so much FUN!

[EA]

Oh man, the thread title had me rolling.

[ElleTea]

Originally Posted by qingguy

What part of town are you staying in, digital or old school coins? Fremont has several good options with "looser" slots than the strip. The D and El Cortez have coin machines so if you do win you get to hear coins drop. Don't put anything in the machine you're not willing to lose AND don't count on winning anything, odds on slots are not in your favor. I have a Game King - Multi-Game - Multi-Denom in my game room and I can tell you from first hand experience of many guests playing it (for entertainment only of course) odds are heavily stacked against you.

Stick with pennies, get a free drink and lose a few bucks and walk, good times!

They also have "real" coin slots at Main Street Station. I agree with playing those if you really want to, the sound of the coins and actually pulling the arm down instead of just pushing buttons adds to the experience.

When you are brought a free drink, make sure to tip.

[macgeek]

GEEK (cough) GEEK!
a old GF calls it "the most lavish and ostentatious piggy bank she has ever seen"

Jonathan

[BBMW]

I'm not nearly as anti-gambling as some people here. But I am going to say this. Slot machines are the WORST form of gambling. There absolutely zero skill or decision making involved. You have no idea of what the odds are. And the lower the denomination of the machine, the worse the casinos set the odds at. It's just mindlessly pushing the spin button. If you have to play machines, get a Bob Dancer book, and learn your way around video poker (learn to read a play table, and what the basic strategy is for the game you want to play.) At one time VP was winnable, but even the locals places may have squeezed out the last of the good machines during the recession. There's a pretty good VP online grapevine you could tune into, if you're really interested.

Originally Posted by El_Mero_Mero

What specific cheap games/slots in Vegas can my girl and I play? She just wants the feeling of winning something. We don't have a lot of money for gambling, so we wouldn't be betting a lot or doing things like that, but even if there are things where you can spend like $1 and win like $5 (potentially) that would suffice for a little thrill. Any places and/or directions to those places would be appreciated. Thanks.

[Raiderman]

Originally Posted by BBMW

I'm not nearly as anti-gambling as some people here. But I am going to say this. Slot machines are the WORST form of gambling. There absolutely zero skill or decision making involved. You have no idea of what the odds are. And the lower the denomination of the machine, the worse the casinos set the odds at. It's just mindlessly pushing the spin button. If you have to play machines, get a Bob Dancer book, and learn your way around video poker (learn to read a play table, and what the basic strategy is for the game you want to play.) At one time VP was winnable, but even the locals places may have squeezed out the last of the good machines during the recession. There's a pretty good VP online grapevine you could tune into, if you're really interested.

It's $1. OP wants to play a buck in a machine to get "that feel". OP is not looking to pay off his mortgage. It's $1 people!

[ScoopLV]

A $1 mistake is still a mistake.

[macgeek]

Aww Gee Scoop, let the guy have some FUN!!!!!

Jonathan