Gambling / Casino Horror Stories

[City Guy997S]

Originally Posted by prospectheightsresident

I recall when I lived in Northern Michigan, my LL told me that two of the regulars we'd see at the local tribal casino (we'd go for the buffet ) were going through a rough time. They were an elderly couple and the wife was in a wheelchair. But she was always at the slots. Apparently it was well known within the community that the wife had caused their marriage serious harm by gambling to the tune of tens of thousands of dollars. The husband put up with it for who knows what reason.

Apart from that, I can't say that I've come across anything, even anecdotally by word of mouth. I know people who spend quite a bit of money on lottery tickets. While perhaps not the most financially responsible decision, it's nothing that's even close to ruining them.

The max I've spent at casinos is probably $300 across all of the 20+ years I've been able to legally gamble in the states. That was during a weekend trip to Vegas. I set a set budget for gambling and didn't go past that.

I flew out to Vegas a few months back for a work event. Woman sitting next to me was like the wheelchair woman. She loved gambling, video poker/slots and was going to Vegas for a week. Her husband was retired and stayed home.

Go to most local casinos and they are filled with old women sitting in front of machines.

[VLWH]

There’s a documentary called the Donut King on HULU. It follows the journey Cambodian refugee Ted Ngoy who built a multi-million dollar empire. He turned to have a gambling addiction.

[City Guy997S]

Originally Posted by VLWH

There’s a documentary called the Donut King on HULU. It follows the journey Cambodian refugee Ted Ngoy who built a multi-million dollar empire. He turned to have a gambling addiction.

Great video, I knew nothing about the donut business in So Cal! He ended up divorced and broke then moved back to Asia. He was blown away by the flash of Vegas.

I was in Carlsbad last month, stunned by California nonsense. I went a pizzeria, highest rated in the area and they didn't take cash, I laughed and charged my $17 pizza.

I was leaving for the airport and passed an independent donut shop, I actually made a U turn and went back. Asian owned, tiny shop/ lots of choices and CASH ONLY! I ended up buying a couple more donuts since they were such nice people, working hard!