15. Sometimes the dealer feels bad for you. They know you’re not going to make your money back by doubling down, and that you might be in over you’re head, and honestly, it’s sad. If you’re even a little bit of a jerk, they absolutely notice. If you’re quite a bit of a jerk, they notice, they remember, and they may inform co-workers…like security…
16. The average gambling addict is around $40,000 USD in debt before they seek help. The house always wins. When you gamble, look at it as you spending that money for the thrill of the chance, not a way to earn a living or make your dreams come true. There are far more sad endings than happy ones.
17. Cheating DOES happen, and it’s usually not as elaborate as you’d think. Something as simple as switching out chips, for example. Sometimes, people even convince the dealer to go along with them, which means that casinos are often as wary of their employees as they are of their patrons. But don’t cheat; you’ll eventually get caught, AND it makes you a horrible person.
18. Dealers usually have to wear clothing issued by the casino, and it doesn’t have pockets, so nothing can be hidden or stolen. Aprons must be worn slightly above the waist so that nothing can be tucked into a waistband, either.
19. People commit suicide at casinos more frequently than you’d think, and it’s kept very hush hush.
20. A good table game for novice gamblers is baccarat as it requires zero skill, and many casinos have mini-baccarat tables with a $5 minimum. Not only that, the odds are pretty decent against the house. You literally just place a bet on the player or the banker, and then let the dealer do their thing. Tada!
21. Yes, there are options for, ahem, paid private adult entertainment. Prostitution isn’t legal in Las Vegas, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen. Unless there’s a problem or “transactions” are completed on camera (like in a parking garage), security usually just stays out of everyone’s way.
