History & Topics pertaining to New England
Are Casino Buffets a Thing of the Past? It sure looked like it in 2020. New England’s Casino buffets are gone. And now we find some buffets are returning. What is the State of the Casino Buffet? COVID Closed Them Down Across the country, casino gambling has expanded to over 1000 casinos. The buffet’s old…
Someone once said, “The guy who invented poker was bright, but the guy who invented the poker chip was a genius.” In Ultimate Guide to Casino Chips, we ask questions to investigate this universal currency a little deeper. We will look at real casino “poker” chips in this, not those you use for your home…
Casino players have their quirks. But some are downright annoying. These habits can easily distract your play. So what do casino guests do that annoy YOU at the casino? Here are more of my pet peeves, THE TOP 10 ANNOYING GAMBLERS. Let’s see if you agree: Annoying Gambler Habits in the Land of Slot Machines…
Maybe laughter is the best medicine for today, or maybe a little groaning after reading some of these—the Lighter Side of Casino Gambling – straight ahead. REMEMBER THIS ONE? “What’ll you have, Norm?” Norm: “Well, I’m in a gambling mood, so I’ll take a glass of whatever comes out of that tap.” “Looks like beer,…
Recreational Gamblers often rush into going to the casino before thinking about it. Going to your local casino requires some planning. So before you get in the car, take a deep breath and read over our 10 Tips Before Your Trip. The Days Before 1. Study and Practice Before Your Casino Return Libraries and bookstores…
Introduction The following few posts are influenced by the constant unqualified assumptions and opinions recreational gamblers succumb to. These biased beliefs are maddening to hear and read. You do it; I do it; we all do it at one time or another. Based on small samples, human expectations, false knowledge, and unfounded opinions plague the…
Zen and the Art of Casino Gambling is a great book at a time when we have plenty of time to think about gambling when the casinos are closed. One of my favorite books, “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.” by Robert M. Pirsig. One of my favorite quotes from the book is, “The…
These days, many of us are staying home in quarantine with extra time on our hands. To take our minds off our worries, a good book or movie can take us away. And while a movie about casino gambling can’t fill the void of indefinitely closed casinos, it could be a time to enjoy old…
