Do you like to gamble? (page 2)

Finally-Free

Shortly after leaving the JWs I tried my luck at the blackjack table. Won some, lost some. Played some slots too. To be honest I found the whole experience about as exciting as watching paint dry, except that gambling is more expensive.

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Kahlua

My neighbors introduced me to the casinos here in Phoenix. We usually go to Harrahs. There is a free bus that picks us up nearby. They give us $10 for riding the bus. You have to use it in the slots (can't just cash it out). Harrahs also sends me a coupon booklet every month with $$$ coupons to use playing the slots.

I've been to Biloxi MS a couple times and ended up winning a jackpot on one machine that was a little over $1000. That was the first of this year. Biloxi is still sending me $80 or $100 coupons for each month to come back and play again but I don't know when I'll get back that way. Both times I was there I got a room with a beautiful view of the gulf (for free).

I also stayed at the hotel in the Harrahs at Bossier City LA in Dec last year. Played enough to earn points to just about pay for my hotel room and broke even on winning so that was a cheap stay. The room was beautiful also - king bed w/ med size tv; section sofa seating area w/ a large tv; and a whirlpool bath with a small tv. They are also sending me coupons to play for free and free rooms.

Laughlin NV's Harrahs is right on the Colorado River. If you get the right room you have a beautiful view of the casino lights at night along the river. (always get free rooms there too Sunday - Thursday)

The food buffet at Laughlin's is excellent. The one in Phoenix is only okay but one of the mid priced restaurants is very good. You can pay for your food with points you earn at the slots too.

I rarely ever spent any of my own money the first year but now I will spend some. Since I get the free hotel rooms and free food I use what I would have spent for those other things in the slots.

Harrah's also sends invitations to play in tournaments. So far I've played in slot, bingo and video poker tournaments but only won $50 at one of them.

The casinos are hurting because of the economy and make some good offers to get you in the door. As long as you don't go overboard it's really a fun little vacation.

Of course it took me about 30 years out of the WTS to get to the point where I can enjoy some of these sinful pleasures.

nelly136

i buy a lucky dip lottery ticket once in a while and on rarer ocassions i might buy two, tho i tend to buy one for my friends instead of a birthday card.

Alwayshere

Love it. I play only the freerolls on the internet. Most I ever won on them is $15. and $11. a few times. I like the Casinos and go to Shreveport. Most I won there was$568.00. Go to Windstar in Okla. most I won there was $525.00. But by now they have gotten it back and more. But will always go. After 33 years in the Watchtower, going to do what I like now.

palmtree67

Last Friday night was the first time I ever gambled.

I made three $5 bets on harness racing at the pub and I won $87 all together. I admit I was only betting on their colors..... But I think it was probably beginner's luck..........

Caligula1

Yes, Craps and Blackjack. Las Vegas NV, Atlantic City NJ, and I'll be in Tampa Florida from Oct 17 to 19.

Anyone want to meet me at the Seminol casino? No craps in Florida.

If you want to get together in Tampa Florida let me know....even if not gambling.

I tried to be a fulltime gambler about 5 years ago, but I did not make it....but I have one more run in me.

[email protected] anyone can contact me at this email.

yknot

Does using M&Ms count?

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