A lot happier since I quit

[FAA]

Forty years ago, Muhammad Ali won rounds in fights while barely moving his feet. I am now grasping this fact. We can win by barely betting. Just a few strategic bets each hour to extract max value from a premium hand should produce a break even day. Be coy, shrewd and methodical. Do not allow your emotions to foolishly drag you into a max bet segment. That is enough to blow all your hard work!

[luvzlyfe]

I got hit hard in the face today when I saw my win/loss for Coconut Creek/Hard Rock. I have not been in a casino in 3 weeks, working 2 jobs 7 days a week. I was stunned when I saw this huge freaking loss. I will not set foot in a casino in a long time!

[FAA]

Thanks for the honest post, LL. When CET sends statement next month, I may well join you on the sideline.

[Sea Lion]

I'm along for this as well. No putting my money in the machines, but I'll play out whatever comps come my way. Got to get things in order this year. 

[ko king]

My advice to everyone is quit while you're behind because it's only going to get worse. Will I follow my own advice, probably not, but I assure you that things won't be the same. I cut back in 2015 and I'll cut back even more in 2016.

[Chicagoan]

There are still plenty of nice short-term hits available in VP..... But if you play long-term, you will be a loser. The math doesn't lie. (Unless your name is Bob Dancer, lol lol lol!)

[FAA]

Chi, I do agree on short term hit availability. I will just play through my FP and a twenty beyond. My trip cost is fortinately cheap enough to still justify weekly visits. It's really a nice weekend activity at a low cost if I ratchet down to the bare bones. And thanks for sharing your story about those three poor souls.

[sherrell_b]

I am kinda feeling the same way. They have tightened the machines up so bad (not a myth, actual fact they have admitted) that I'm not surprised you didn't hit a 4 OAK in 4000 hands. I used to go to Vegas quite often and I nearly always hit at least a Royal or 4 Aces. No more. The Indian Casinos are the same way.