Gambling is the ultimate means to an end. Primarily, money is the object. Some people who find themselves in dire need of finances may resort to gambling even though they haven’t gambled before. This is understandable. No one can deny a quick buck.
I was in Macao at the Lisboa Hotel and Casino the first time I gambled. Boy was it fun! There I was standing with my money, not really wanting to place a bet because I didn’t want to lose. When I did place my bet on the table, a great anxiety fell over me. Doubts and depressing thoughts clashed with a hope that just maybe, I would win this one. When all that waiting was done, the dice didn’t do me any favors. Since I had a fifty percent chance of winning, I decided to bet the same amount again to get back what I lost. Again the anxiety, hope and suspense kept me on my toes. Guess what? I lost again. But hey, that was just two bets right? I still had the rest of the night so I kept on playing. I won five thousand Hong Kong dollars that night. You can call it beginner’s luck. The rush and excitement and hope clashing with negative, depressing feelings and thoughts is an emotional roller coaster. The most important part was the suspense. It was hypnotic. When I got back home, I tried my local casino. This happens everyday around the world. The anxiety, the hope, the suspense and finally the rush of winning is an emotional roller coaster that leaves you wanting more. Even if you lose, you will want more because, you can always try another day. The fact that you see a few people winning gives you an excuse to come back. I even saw a gambler win more than one hundred thousand US dollars. To cut a long story short I lost more times than I won. My addiction was a monthly habit. After a time, it became a two-week habit. I’m just lucky and happy with myself that I was able to quit the gambling scene before I could start placing myself in debt just so I could play the tables one more time. Never forget that casinos are a lucrative business. The reason that they are lucrative is because people loose more often than they win. If you think that you’re going to be the lucky one to get the purse today, I suggest you think again. A lot of gamblers are thinking the same thing. They think that they will win. If all of them did win, casinos would be out of business. Again, remember that casinos are lucrative because people loose more times than they win.
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AuthorAndrew Mowlls is author of this blog. He attended National Cathedral School in Washington, D.C. ArchivesCategories |