Do you ever gamble?

Superman · Fleet Admiral Joined: 06 Dec 2003 Posts: 10220

Do you ever gamble? If so, why? Is it for fun? Is it in the hope of winning the big one? Or maybe a bit of both.

I gamble very RARELY. For me, it's more about fun. If I gamble, say, �10 (about $17), it's all about the fun of possibly winning, and just being on the edge of my seat watching a sporting contest. Now and again, that can be enjoyable. But I'm not one for gambling on a regular basis and certainly not to try and make a living. I'd rather spend my money on actually investing in something, not dreaming for the big one.

Any thoughts, folks?

harrykims#1fan · **Sun Oct 09, 2005 5:42 pm**

Lottery! and i still havent won

Superman · Fleet Admiral Joined: 06 Dec 2003 Posts: 10220

Why not buy a million tickets? You're bound to win then.

harrykims#1fan · **Sun Oct 09, 2005 5:49 pm**

because i dont have �1million pounds i barely have 50p to my name at the moment

Superman · Fleet Admiral Joined: 06 Dec 2003 Posts: 10220

Don't worry, it was just a joke. Anyone who could buy a million tickets wouldn't need to become a millionaire.

Theresa · **Sun Oct 09, 2005 5:53 pm**

Yeah, I buy lottery tickets when I remember, or when it's sky high, like now, and instant lottery tickets once in awhile, but that's about it.
I do like to play poker online, though. (Fake money and all).

Superman · Fleet Admiral Joined: 06 Dec 2003 Posts: 10220

Online poker is a big thing now. Not sure if that's a good or bad thing, I guess it's down to the individual and how disciplined he/she is.

harrykims#1fan · **Sun Oct 09, 2005 5:56 pm**

online poker rules!...although i do prefer.....

Actually no i wont say what sorta poker i prefer

Theresa · **Sun Oct 09, 2005 5:57 pm**

Bad you,

I get bored with it after awhile, but we were having a pretty good time last night, well I was, taking Kevin and Aaron's money, so....

Superman · Fleet Admiral Joined: 06 Dec 2003 Posts: 10220

harrykims#1fan · **Sun Oct 09, 2005 6:03 pm**

TrekkieMage · **Sun Oct 09, 2005 6:31 pm**

I don't gamble. Mostly because I'm not old enough

However, come April when I am old enough, I plan on buying a lottery ticket once in a while. The instant kind, less complicated that way

B'Elanna Torres 7 of 9 · **Sun Oct 09, 2005 6:58 pm**

I've only been to the casino 3 times! The 1st time was right after I turned 18. I went with my mom and aunt, and spent $5 in nickles and won $25!! I keep what i win! Then i went again a year later and took my friend from Germany who was visiting the United States to a casino b/c she had never been to one before -- definitly an american experience

!! The last time I went was with my ballet teacher Amber and friend Sara. I went and only spent my $5 of nickels. I went just to hang out with them. We were there for 4hrs! I watched them spend money out of their ears and i just hung out and chatted the whole time! I don't like how smokey it is there wither, and i always get a headache. Gambling just doesn't appeal to me! I don't understand when it does .

Superman · Fleet Admiral Joined: 06 Dec 2003 Posts: 10220

It's all about fun for most people, including me. But as I said at the beginning of this topic, I RARELY do it.

On the rare occasion I have visited a casino, it's been more for the social interaction, the drink and atmosphere. Anything I win is just a bonus. As long as I have a good night, I don't care about losing a small amount.

TrekkieMage · **Sun Oct 09, 2005 7:33 pm**

From everything I've heard the best thing to do when you go to the casino is pick an amount and only gamble that much. My dad has some friends at work who did that and hit the jackpot (about $10,000, I think) The stuck to their limit, and now every few years the hotel invites them back, pays for their room and gives them a bunch of chips for free. They only spend what the hotel gives them.

If I ever go to Vegas that's about what I'm going to do.

Puck · The Texan Joined: 05 Jan 2004 Posts: 5596

I suppose if you call betting on football games, and the occasional Texas Hold 'Em or black jack game gambling then, yeah.

robbiewebster · **Sun Oct 09, 2005 11:14 pm**

i occasionally play poker, usually hold 'em

Seven of Nine · **Mon Oct 10, 2005 3:31 am**

I very occasionally get a lottery ticket, or visit a penny arcade. It's just for fun, though sometimes I get lucky on the 2p machines

Starbuck · **Mon Oct 10, 2005 7:33 am**

I do with my friends sometime, never with my money .... just my life ....

Yeah, I'll do the craziest *beep* on a bet....

its all for *beep* and giggles

Leo Wyatt · **Mon Oct 10, 2005 7:35 am**

I went on a one day cruise with my friend a year ago here in GA and I won 80 dollars. I wished I won more.

Georgiestar · Ensign Joined: 07 Oct 2005 Posts: 61 Location: England

harrykims#1fan · **Mon Oct 10, 2005 4:54 pm**

thems 2p machine are brilliant...i always manage to win on em

webtaz99 · **Mon Oct 10, 2005 9:16 pm**

Life is a gamble.

borgslayer · **Tue Oct 11, 2005 2:40 am**

Yes, months ago i won 90 dollars on the wheel of fortune slot but now I quit gambling because I lost all of that money because I did not stop after getting that high silly me.

(I might go back gambling if I feel like not doing that ever again)

Superman · Fleet Admiral Joined: 06 Dec 2003 Posts: 10220