Quotable Casino and Gambling Quotes
The Inveterate Gambler is always interested in gambling words of wisdom. Below you will find some of my favorite gambling quotes. Some are classic, some profound; some are just random musing. They come from celebrates, titular characters or just everyday players.
When You Gamble Perfectly But Still Lose
You’ve heard the expression, “The operation was a success but the patient died.” What does it mean? Could it relate to the concept of: “Gamble Perfectly But Still Lose?”
We’re the Least Profitable Guests for Casinos (And That’s a Good Thing)
So, as it turns out, TravelZork Readers are considered the least profitable guests. How I know this: I’ve been sitting on this topic for a couple of weeks since the most recent round of casino corporation earnings calls. I listen to casino operator earnings calls every quarter for news you won’t hear elsewhere until there’s […]
What’s Your Favorite Gambling Promotion?
Preamble: Since I cover Las Vegas daily, I don’t spend as much time on what’s happening in Atlantic City. While doing research for today’s column, I noticed that numerous Atlantic City casinos regularly offer large Tier Multiplier promotions. I was looking for other info, but it seems Hard Rock, Ocean, and Tropicana (Caesars) have the […]
Dave Ramsey WRONG about Gambling and Credit
Dave Ramsey, often unfortunately called ‘America’s Voice On Money’ by mainstream media sources, frequently makes terrible arguments against credit cards and gambling, showing he has minimal credibility. In addition to being factually wrong, misrepresenting the basics of how credit scores work, saying things like “The credit, or FICO, score is simply an “I love debt […]
There’s A New Baccarat Guy In Town!
When I first met Mr.TravelZork, he was known as Baccarat Guy online. His fascination for the game was and is unrelenting even though he no longer goes by the name. I was known as East Coast Gambler at the time but ditched that shortly after moving to Las Vegas. People didn’t like that I was […]
ZorkFest 2024 In Focus: Socializing And Gambling
ZorkFest is a lot of things to different people. As I mentioned last time, I find the most valuable the educational seminars to be the most important part of Zorkfest 2024. The ZorkFest website has been updated so you can find information on all the speakers. There are more than just the handful I highlighted […]
Where Do You Spend The Most Time and Money in Las Vegas?
I’ve been doing too much research this year. Every now and then something appears that makes me curious about the differences between the TravelZork community and the typical Las Vegas visitor. The two are not the same. Las Vegas casino revenue has less to do with gaming than ever – especially on the Vegas Strip. […]
Gambling | Casino THEO | It’s All About The THEO (Average Daily Theoretical – ADT)
Your theoretical loss to the casino (your casino theo or average daily theoretical – ADT) is the way the casino calculates what you are worth to them. It’s not a theoretical win because every game that the casino offers has a house advantage and the payoff for a bet is always less than the odds of winning that bet.
Retrospective: Wynn Palace and Design DNA
Most hotel operators, especially those in the hospitality world, are known for touting the word revolutionary. Revolutionary new designs, services, offerings, and amenities are all the rage in the PR buzz word dictionary for hoteliers today. Is Wynn Palace Design revolutionary?
