Why go to a casino?

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Can you go to a casino for a reason other than playing any game at all?
If yes, list a few reasons that would make you visit your favorite casino.
 
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I would visit a casino to watch people lose their money to the casino 🤣
 
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Nope, if I go, I am playing. Just went Wednesday, won $800 US on the same machine I won on a couple of months ago. Weeeeeee.
 
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if i'm in the city then it'll be to watch sports, otherwise to watch my friends play
 
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Lest its the first time to visit the casino & check out the place, I cannot go out of my way to visit a casino without any plans to play.
 
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I would visit a casino to watch people lose their money to the casino 🤣
Are you serious or is Ronski a disguised sadistic among us? 🤪😂🤣.
 
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Stringy said:
if i'm in the city then it'll be to watch sports, otherwise to watch my friends play

Acceptable reasons. Does "Watching your friends play" mean you never do?
 
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I cannot go out of my way to visit a casino without any plans to play

Understandable from a real player, but wouldn't you go out of your way if a casino hosts a show that you like? Or a performance by one of your favorite artists?
 
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Understandable from a real player, but wouldn't you go out of your way if a casino hosts a show that you like? Or a performance by one of your favorite artists?
Hiya Naji-san! At this time, if I would have that time for such then I would rather bee line to my favorite poker room & grind the daily tournament. :)

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Yes. I'd go for the food, live entertainment, meeting friends, and the overall atmosphere. casinos can be fun places to visit even if you never sit down at a table or press a single button on a slot machine. 🎰🍽️🎶
 
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Many casinos have concerts. My wife and I regularly go for the free concerts...some are tributes; some are the original artists from the 60s...yes, they are in their 80s and most can't sing at all, but there's the nostalgia...and the odd pleasant surprise...I saw Petula Clark, who was 82 at the time...she looked great and sounded like she did in the mid 60s. Then there are some big names that you pay full price to see...in any event, there are reasons to go to a casino and not gamble...now, I've never been able to do that ! If I'm in a casino, I am going to gamble...that's why some of those FREE concerts end costing a few hundred dollars.
 
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I go to the casino strictly for poker.
 
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najisami said:
Acceptable reasons. Does "Watching your friends play" mean you never do?
depends on how long we stay, sometimes I'll find myself at roulette
 
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Yes maybe when you are friends with certain Casino regulars and you are near a casino and just want to say hello and/or watch them play a bit.
 
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Yes. I'd go for the food, live entertainment, meeting friends, and the overall atmosphere. Casinos can be fun places to visit even if you never sit down at a table or press a single button on a slot machine. 🎰🍽️🎶

All legit reasons. And yes, though some people don't think so, casinos are fun places to visit even if you don't play anything.
 
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Many casinos have concerts. My wife and I regularly go for the free concerts...some are tributes; some are the original artists from the 60s...yes, they are in their 80s and most can't sing at all, but there's the nostalgia...and the odd pleasant surprise...I saw Petula Clark, who was 82 at the time...she looked great and sounded like she did in the mid 60s. Then there are some big names that you pay full price to see...in any event, there are reasons to go to a casino and not gamble...now, I've never been able to do that ! If I'm in a casino, I am going to gamble...that's why some of those FREE concerts end costing a few hundred dollars.

Yeah, sometimes it's very hard to resist the temptation.
 
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najisami said:
Can you go to a casino for a reason other than playing any game at all?
If yes, list a few reasons that would make you visit your favorite casino.
Beautiful woman.
 
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Beautiful woman.
Come on bro, beautiful women are everywhere!
 
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There is a pool, sauna, and hot tub at Mystic Lake Casino. There are also some good restaurants. I loved watching the FIFA 2026 soccer games while I was at the casino.
 
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There is a pool, sauna, and hot tub at Mystic Lake Casino. There are also some good restaurants. I loved watching the FIFA 2026 soccer games while I was at the casino.

There we go. More appealing reasons to go to a live casino without having to play anything.
 
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najisami said:
Can you go to a casino for a reason other than playing any game at all?
If yes, list a few reasons that would make you visit your favorite casino.
There could be quite a few reasons. First of all, friends who often spend their free time there. Girls who work there, the booze that they can pour there, and they can pour it for free :)
 
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There's plenty of sightseeing to do in Las Vegas without even gambling ! You can meet up with friends , go to many kinds of shows , listen to music , enjoy top notch restaurants , watch the other tourists wander around the strip and downtown , etc etc .
 
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najisami said:
Can you go to a casino for a reason other than playing any game at all?
If yes, list a few reasons that would make you visit your favorite casino.
Sure, there are many reasons, people love the bars and music, plus many casinos have shows and nice restaurants.
I go to one for the games, but a casino just has that feel of being out and having fun, and I always hear people very excited
and having a good time. It's a planned environment to lose some money and still have a good time ))
 
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najisami said:
¿Se puede ir a un casino por algún otro motivo que no sea jugar a algún juego?
En caso afirmativo, enumera algunas razones por las que visitarías tu casino favorito

najisami said:
¿Se puede ir a un casino por algún otro motivo que no sea jugar a algún juego?
En caso afirmativo, enumera algunas razones por las que visitarías tu casino favorito.
Yes, I would definitely go to a casino for reasons other than gambling. Although poker is my main interest, casinos usually offer a lot more tables and slots.
Some reasons why I would visit my favorite casino are:
Enjoy good food in its restaurants.
Attend shows, concerts, or special events.
Share an outing with friends or family in an entertaining environment.
Relax and enjoy the atmosphere of the place.
Watch other players play and learn by watching their strategies.
For me, a casino can be a place of complete entertainment, even on days when I have no intention of betting a single chip.
 
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The local casinos around me are known for good food and for things like golf, music, fights, and shows.
 
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