Yes my husband gambles. He plays Texas Hold'em. He plays online, at a private game and sometimes in a casino. But we have a separate fund for gambling. He has a side job and uses only that money for gambling. Gambling winnings don't pay bills, bill money isn't used for gambling. He doesn't hunt, fish or play golf. Playing cards is his hobby.
No, I don't gamble. We're taught to be responsible with money. I don't consider the possibility of losing money on a game of chance as being responsible.
Sometimes I'll buy a lottery ticket for entertainment purposes. I have always wanted to visit a casino just to see what it's like, and I might do that some time.
I don't gamble very much because I hate to lose money. I did join a lottery group at work ($2/week), but am thinking of dropping out. I'd rather see my money grow than disappear.
Great article--and very well written too! I liked how you showed that though safe investing strategies and hard work may be tough and unsexy, it is the best bet for creating financial stability and success.
Yes I do gamble but only in Vegas. I play Roulette and Craps because it's a great way to spend time with friends and new friends while winning or even losing money. As long as you're having fun and don't blow all your money, I have a great time.
OOOOh check out those Jonses! is that a new lawnmower? I just HAVE to get a better one! More expensive! With cupholders! Oh-it's only a BMW mower, false alarm.
this makes me want to puke.
Get a life.
At my local Thrift Store there are plenty of bargains but you have to run the gauntlet of dealers looking for "stuff". The book people are particularly rude and pushy. One woman stays in the book department full time with her scanner at the ready and thinks its her right to first inspection of books put on the shelves. Other dealers usually go round the store piling likely looking stuff into several carts and then block aisles while they sort through and pick out the items they want to keep. Management does not care; so long as they are selling things people can do what they want!
I use to gamble a lot until I moved to a different state and my gambling habit had declined. Where I am now I am more interested and playing the lotto once it hit a certain amount.
Extremely rarely, and then I usually kick myself for it afterward. My husband and I used to go to the casinos (we live an hour from Atlantic City) and I would play video poker while he played roulette. His winnings were bigger than mine, but so were his losses. He buys lottery tickets, I would rather save the dollar, but if he ever wins, we will both enjoy that!
Every two - three years my husband and I set aside around $100 in casino money. We break it into $50 each. Our expectations are to support the other person as they play - and that is what it is - play. That $100 is all we spend on slots, poker, roulette or whatever. The rule of thumb is that playing money goes in one pocket and winnings go in the other and never the two shall meet. Once the $100 is spent we've generally accrued enough points to get comped for one buffet so we enjoy a long meal. We take the time away from the house and chores etc. to simply sit and chat about life, the universe and everything with the ability to gnosh as we chat and enjoy endless refills. Since it is only an hour away from home, this gives us the feeling of getting away without going broke. Oh - and we generally win about 1/4 of the money back so it starts the seed for the next escape night.
Yes my husband gambles. He plays Texas Hold'em. He plays online, at a private game and sometimes in a casino. But we have a separate fund for gambling. He has a side job and uses only that money for gambling. Gambling winnings don't pay bills, bill money isn't used for gambling. He doesn't hunt, fish or play golf. Playing cards is his hobby.
It bothers me to gamble - not the moral issue, but the betting on something that is NOT sure.
Mad(elyn) in Alabama
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It bothers me to gamble - not the moral issue, but the betting on something that is NOT sure.
Mad(elyn) in Alabama
No, I don't gamble. We're taught to be responsible with money. I don't consider the possibility of losing money on a game of chance as being responsible.
Sometimes I'll buy a lottery ticket for entertainment purposes. I have always wanted to visit a casino just to see what it's like, and I might do that some time.
I do not gamble I might as well throw the money out the window than trust to chance. I have known several people who ruined their lives by gambling.
NO, I do not gamble.
I consider gambling an idiot tax.
I don't gamble very much because I hate to lose money. I did join a lottery group at work ($2/week), but am thinking of dropping out. I'd rather see my money grow than disappear.
Great article--and very well written too! I liked how you showed that though safe investing strategies and hard work may be tough and unsexy, it is the best bet for creating financial stability and success.
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Unfortunately, I do! I enjoy it. However, I only go when I have the funds to support it...and I always have a stopping point.
Yes, I do. It's a bad habit and I have stopped for the most part. I will take the occasional trip to Vegas still though.
Yes I do gamble but only in Vegas. I play Roulette and Craps because it's a great way to spend time with friends and new friends while winning or even losing money. As long as you're having fun and don't blow all your money, I have a great time.
I gamble maybe one time a year and make sure I have a limit set before I walk in the door!
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I follow you on twitter!
OOOOh check out those Jonses! is that a new lawnmower? I just HAVE to get a better one! More expensive! With cupholders! Oh-it's only a BMW mower, false alarm.
this makes me want to puke.
Get a life.
At my local Thrift Store there are plenty of bargains but you have to run the gauntlet of dealers looking for "stuff". The book people are particularly rude and pushy. One woman stays in the book department full time with her scanner at the ready and thinks its her right to first inspection of books put on the shelves. Other dealers usually go round the store piling likely looking stuff into several carts and then block aisles while they sort through and pick out the items they want to keep. Management does not care; so long as they are selling things people can do what they want!
I like WB on FB!
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/junethomemaker/status/215080380154380289
I have bought a raffle ticket here or there, but never gambled big time. I think it's a waste of money as a habit!
I use to gamble a lot until I moved to a different state and my gambling habit had declined. Where I am now I am more interested and playing the lotto once it hit a certain amount.
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Extremely rarely, and then I usually kick myself for it afterward. My husband and I used to go to the casinos (we live an hour from Atlantic City) and I would play video poker while he played roulette. His winnings were bigger than mine, but so were his losses. He buys lottery tickets, I would rather save the dollar, but if he ever wins, we will both enjoy that!
Every two - three years my husband and I set aside around $100 in casino money. We break it into $50 each. Our expectations are to support the other person as they play - and that is what it is - play. That $100 is all we spend on slots, poker, roulette or whatever. The rule of thumb is that playing money goes in one pocket and winnings go in the other and never the two shall meet. Once the $100 is spent we've generally accrued enough points to get comped for one buffet so we enjoy a long meal. We take the time away from the house and chores etc. to simply sit and chat about life, the universe and everything with the ability to gnosh as we chat and enjoy endless refills. Since it is only an hour away from home, this gives us the feeling of getting away without going broke. Oh - and we generally win about 1/4 of the money back so it starts the seed for the next escape night.