have you ever gamled?

[kewl4reals]

I am 21 years old and never have and went to the carnival the other day and lost more then 200 dollars i dont know how or what got into me but it changed me FOREVER!!! At first i was devistated but i think it has taught me a big life lesson never gamble anybody else have any experiences with gambling

Yes i live in az. and there are lots of casinos here to gamble at

[nhendrickson]

I've gambled twice in my life.  I lost money once both times.  Even though I set a limit and didn't exceed it, I just decided that losing money was not my idea of a good time.

[yaayme]

Nope, not interested. I don't know how to play anyway.

[mstevenson2]

yes a few times

[nguzman1]

oh no that is not good. I gamble in vegas all the time but I always give myself a spending limit and usually never go over it and most time I make more than I loose.

[vickysue]

When we go we set a limit. And if that goes so be it. But we never gamble high stakes just slot machines and usually the 1cent to 25cent machine . And it is only once in a great while. Since we don't drink, party we should be able to gamble once in a while.I guess you could call us cheap I usually come out a winner, maybe not much but if icome away with more then i started am a winner and had some fun.

[queenofnines]

The thing about gambling is, it should be treated as a fun, occasional money waster, and that's it. You need to play KNOWING that you're going to lose overall. Set a budget and stick to it. You should never think you are playing to actually win anything big.

[de3ik]

When I was younger I played the lottery. Just the local dailies for some small amounts, I had such little money that I actually couldn't even afford to spend the amount I did to get those tickets since I had so little coming in. I never won anything and gave up after a while feeling like if I wasn't going to win it was better for me to just keep my money in my pocket than risk it on a pretty much guaranteed loss.

Right now I feel better giving my time to sites like fusion cash. I always get something in return and it's free.

[cgilliland09]

My grandfather bet on the horses every day. He had 2 rules that he stuck to - most people can't stick to them like he did, but it allowed him a source of entertainment without short changing his family obligations. Rule #1 - NEVER EVER Bet with money you can not throw away -literally! If you can afford to put that $2 or $4 or whatever the amount; to place it in the garbage can, then you can not afford to lay down that bet. There is no such thing as if I bet this $2 by buying a lottery ticket or whatever, when I win, I will have made that $2 grow. Doesn't happen! Rule#2, never mix you money. He always had in mind, how much he was going to bet that day. That money went in one pocket, everytime he would win, he would place that money in a different pocket and that is exactly where that money stayed. Once you start betting back your winnigs, pretty soon, you end up like that young lady who visited the carnival and came home $200 lightier. I have tested both of these theories and they work well, for the non-addictive. Gambling can be as caustic has alcholism or drug addiction.

[brum7814]

Most I've ever done is buy a few scratch tickets when I was in my 20's.  Never really was a vice for me when it comes to gambling.

[reiddb]

I think gambling is the stupidest thing in the world~it is just like burning up money. Sure, some win sometimes, but after they've  already lost how much???  I HATE every aspect of gambling!

[CharmedPhoenix]

I used to live in Vegas, so spent a lot of times at the casinos.  However, I usually just spent small money to get free drinks and to get to know the good looking dealers!

I lived there too, for a couple years, but I've never gotten into gambling.  I've played a few slot machines, but I get more satisfaction out of pinball machines.  The Alladin had Haunted House, my favorite.  Now I'm in New Mexico.  I recently visited the Hard Rock Casino and Hotel, but only to photograph the rock memorabilia.  I was delighted that it wasn't filled with smoke the way casinos used to be.  In a couple months it's turning back into Isleta Hotel and Casino so I wanted to "worship at the alter of rock 'n roll" while I could. 

[annettefayeroach]

Yes, but you got to be careful.

[bigfoot951]

I have never been to a casino or anything like that.  I used to play texas holdem in college all of the time and I really enjoy it.  I don't know anyone to play where I am living now though.

[bessie1111]

I've gambled a few times at the slot machines, but I've always been careful and put aside how much I'm going to bet and keep my winnings.  I have seen someone addicted to gambling and it ruined a big part of his life.