Just not taking it all that seriously. Life is ups and downs, wins and losses. Same at poker. P.S. I noticed this section is labeled "Phycology", which is the study of algae. I suspect "Psychology" was meant. (Don't mind me; just did a lot of copy editing over the years.)

Probably Mystery Science Theater 3000. That show almost always made me laugh my head off.

A private message from the owner of this site on a different forum (one for forum admins, etc.).

I do. Not as much as when I was younger, but I still dig spicy foods. Italian, naturally, but also Mexican, Thai, etc. cuisine.

Wowza. Ain't that a kick in the head. Out of curiosity, is there any reason given why a citizen can't play, but they have casinos for foreigners?

I hear you. They call it the Devil's Game because the numbers add up to 666. Haha, I suppose so. But, hey, I can think of worse ways to pass the time. That aside, one of my favorite scenes, in a favorite movie, couldn't be more beautiful. From the 1942 picture, Casablanca:

Merry Christmas all. And here's to a joyful and prosperous 2025. May every hand be a winner. (y)

Food and wine, lots of it. Hey, it is Christmas time and I gotta big family. :D

Porca Miseria ... lost 8 mil in less than two days? Yeesh, maybe the casino is not the place for this fellow. Mannaggia. :oops:

Honestly, no. But equally honestly, damn near. As in nodding off and decided to call it quits. :LOL:

Daily? No. Weekly? Closer to the mark. ;)

Here in the States it varies between 18 or 21, depends on the type venue, and if it is on tribal lands or not. The majority are the latter, however. As liquor is often available at such establishments, that is also a factor that often results in it being the older age. For our younger...

Neato thread. Haven't seen many of these. It is an old picture, but Val Kilmer stole the show as the hard drinking, poker playing, gunslinger Doc Holliday in Tombstone (1993). Can't recommend enough for those who haven't seen it. After all, Doc said "... poker's an honest trade." :love:

Tempting? No question at all. All consuming? Nope. All things in moderation, even moderation. 👍

Honestly, both. Different venues, different vibe, different focus — naturally. But I love the game. Well, that and other gaming (e.g., blackjack, roulette, et al.). But there ain't nothing like poker, just for fun or for the greenbacks.

Yikes! No espresso and I no function. :LOL:

No, not really. I know my father did some back in the day, but his game was baccarat. I don't remember my mother playing anything. My paternal grandmother used to hit the casinos a bit. This was a long time ago, so I don't remember is poker was one of her games.

I ignore them. Maybe sometimes a friendly jest helps ease tensions. But, generally speaking, just better to not engage.