Oxford Casino last night.Submitted by RealMainer t3_yetnhv in Maine
Vryimpatnt t1_iu05407 wrote
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Nice. You are who it's for, right? Someone who can enjoy themselves responsibly losing money. I don't mean that sarcastically. I'm just bummed of the stories of folks losing way more than they can.
RealMainer OP t1_iu08cun wrote
Yeah you should never go to a casino if you can’t afford to lose money. I usually take a couple hundred bucks but I always go under the assumption that I’m going to leave broke. If that’s not ok with you, then don’t go.
They also have a neat feature where if you use the rewards card you can actually track how much you have won and lost, so if you ever need a reality check you can see how much in the negative you are. Over the last two years I’ve lost about $2000, which isn’t that bad considering how many hours of entertainment I’ve gotten.
mcCola5 t1_iu0n3xf wrote
Its fun you got that reddit handle. RealMainer.
I wonder how many after you tried and failed to get that name.
I wish we could see somehow.
RealMainer OP t1_iu1eea9 wrote
There are a lot of people who get irrationally upset at my user name which is why you will often find my comments down voted for no good reason, but only in this subreddit lol. It’s ok though, I find it amusing.
King_O_Walpole t1_iu0rvnz wrote
Only 2-year old account, so probably not many
Nukeashfield t1_iu118jz wrote
There was a guy who posted on the Vermont subreddit called "arealvermonter" but he eventually had his account suspended because... Well... Public displays of mental health issues.
Point is, "arealmainer" is still up for grabs for that lucky lucky someone.
New_Sun6390 t1_iu177mj wrote
Serious question: What is "entertaining" about throwing money away? I honestly do not understand the allure of gambling.
appleshit8 t1_iu1bgp4 wrote
Dopamine when you win
RealMainer OP t1_iu1f1t7 wrote
Dopamine is what your body releases to keep you gambling even though you are losing (the same way your body releases it to convince you to have a cigarette if your addicted). Serotonin is what gets released when you win!
wormpussy t1_iu1g7h1 wrote
Nope.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/22572-serotonin
https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/dopamine-the-pathway-to-pleasure
That drive to keep playing while losing is most likely addiction
RealMainer OP t1_iu1hadm wrote
Those two links you posted basically agree with me. For example the first thing the dopamine article suggests is that dopamine is released by something like smelling a cookie, and that’s what makes you want to eat the cookie, or at least continue to smell it. Dopamine is the motivator, while serotonin is the reward. If your body only received dopamine you would never want to leave the casino, but the serotonin released when you win is what makes you feel happy and satisfied and that’s why it’s much easier to leave after you have won big.
Yourbubblestink t1_iu1v9t1 wrote
Settle down boys you’re both right. Addiction is complex. It’s both behavioral and physiological. By definition. The brain releases dopamine. The machine flashes bright lights and rings bells and makes you feel like a winner. It all works together, and as long as you think of it as entertainment, it can be a lot of fun. Keep in mind though that slot machines are essentially the crack cocaine of gambling. People tend to get addicted to them quickly and unexpectedly.
Yourbubblestink t1_iu1vhrq wrote
Serious answer: people get into it for the thrill of winning. From an entertainment perspective it’s no different than giving money to witness a show that’s exciting. Going on a roller coaster. Jumping from a plane. Listening to music that’s stimulating. Watching a race car that’s fast. It’s just another form of entertainment that some people get pleasure From.
Also it’s been around forever. The people that nailed Jesus to the cross even gambled for his clothes, for Gods sake lol
New_Sun6390 t1_iu2djj3 wrote
Sorry. I simply think it is stupid to get hard over losing money to the house. LOL.
Yourbubblestink t1_iu2ejas wrote
Some people think it’s stupid to eat fast food. Or go to the movies.
New_Sun6390 t1_iu2iqkc wrote
Sorry, I just do not get it. But he!!, if you are contributing to the economy and providing revenue to support jobs, have at it.
iKnife t1_iu19f29 wrote
What do you play there that's fun? I went inside once, never really been to casinos, and the slots all just looked so alienating and basically dull. I didn't really know even how to start at the poker tables!
mrguyorama t1_iu1ev1y wrote
There is not a single thing inside of a casino that is "fun" unless you are susceptible to the dopamine rush of putting something on the line. If you don't find the possibility of losing fun, then you will never find a casino fun, because every game, decision, styling choice, smell, etc is highly optimized around pushing that specific dopamine button and getting you addicted.
Konami, you know, that video game company, makes slot machines. They are not fun because they aren't supposed to be fun to play. They exist only as a legally distinct version of a skinner box.
RealMainer OP t1_iu1flo9 wrote
You definitely gotta play around a bit to find a machine that you like. I personally like machines that I feel like I can manipulate a little (even though that’s probably all in my head) to improve my odds. There is an old school machine that I have figured out a little system with that’s fun to play for that reason, but there are other games that have cool animations and stuff that make them fun to play even if you are losing.
lateja t1_iu0x9d4 wrote
Do they serve complimentary drinks at that casino Vegas-style? I've always justified it in Vegas because I'd play small and enjoy myself, and end up losing less than I would've paid if I was buying drinks.
PillClinton710 t1_iu18ajh wrote
Absolutely not. They have drink girls that walk around. Drinks range from $5-$10+, and if you're not an absolutely outstanding tipper, don't expect your drinks in a very timely manner.
lateja t1_iu1acb6 wrote
>$5-$10+
That's incredibly cheap... I might go anyway, then!
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