If you're thinking about a
Vegas Vacation you are probably thinking about casinos. Most people who have
ever gambled harbor no fantasies of striking it rich when going and playing in
casinos. Most of us know the ultimate goal is to go in, play a while, have some
fun, get some comps, and go home with about what you walked in with.
Many who gamble on a
regular basis no to only bring in a certain amount of money and to not mix
gambling money with money that is earmarked for other things. There are a few
things that those who are new to the world of gambling can do in order to avoid
spending more than you intended. Anyone who has spent much time in a casino
will tell you that it is easy to get your money mixed up and end up spending
every dime you walked in with thinking you had more money hidden elsewhere.
That being said there is a
profound difference in a casual gambler and someone that is willing and
expecting to come in and make a hefty investment in the casino. These investments
sometimes pay off big time for those who can afford to lose the money. They
also can end up costing them big time and taking a while to recover. I
recommend starting light.
Hopefully these tips will
help you go home with a little money in your pocket.
1) Set a spending limit
for each day and night of your stay. This sounds simple enough but it you'd be
surprised at how difficult this bargain you've made with yourself can be to
keep.
2) Bring only that amount
of money into the casino with you and bring it in cash.
3) Lock all other ATM,
Debit, and credit cards in your room safe along with any traveler's checks and
other cash that you have. This prevents the temptation to get one more twenty
or fifty until they are all gone. This sounds like a little bit of overkill and
people often think they have plenty of self control but there is something
about a casino, I swear you sometimes loose every bit of common sense you had
when you walk in the door. This prevents you from getting in over your head and
taking desperate measures.
4) Set a time limit for
your casino fun and when that time limit is up for the evening/day get up from
the table and leave the casino whether you are on the hottest winning streak of
your life or not. Winning streak ultimately end at some point it is better to
leave on a high note and have a little extra money to play with the next night
(or better yet to take home with you). Leaving at a set time prevents you from
getting over tired and making poor decisions based on the altered state of
being sleep deprived.
5) Win and lose
graciously. It will earn you a lot more respect from staff and the other
players and you may find them wishing you luck because of your graciousness. In
Vegas you can never have too much luck but woe to those whose luck has run out.
Believe it or not, these
five things can save your more money and win you more friends than almost
anything other than a super hot winning streak.
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