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Asians and gambling
Posted on 10/27/16 at 2:38 pm
Posted on 10/27/16 at 2:38 pm
I don't want this to come off as racist so let me explain- I live in about 30 miles from the Idaho panhandle (Spokane, WA) which is about the whitest, least diverse place in the country. You can drive around all day and not see a minority, especially Asians.
Yet, when I go to our small casino once a month or so, I see dozens of Asians (particularly Vietnamese) playing blackjack, craps and roulette. This isn't a once and awhile thing, either. It's every single time I go to the casino.
Further, my job carries me all over the country. In a given year I may be sent to 15-20 locations across the US for a week or so at a time. Often when I'm by myself in a new city I'll go play poker or hit the craps table and it's the same thing- Asians (again, Vietnamese in particular) are overwhelmingly represented. From big casinos in Vegas to Philadelphia to Florida to little casinos in Missouri, Asians are crowded around almost every table.
It's not like the sight of Asians bothers me but my curiosity is piqued. Has anyone else noticed this? If so, why do you think this phenomenon exist? Is there something in their culture that predisposes them to gambling?
Yet, when I go to our small casino once a month or so, I see dozens of Asians (particularly Vietnamese) playing blackjack, craps and roulette. This isn't a once and awhile thing, either. It's every single time I go to the casino.
Further, my job carries me all over the country. In a given year I may be sent to 15-20 locations across the US for a week or so at a time. Often when I'm by myself in a new city I'll go play poker or hit the craps table and it's the same thing- Asians (again, Vietnamese in particular) are overwhelmingly represented. From big casinos in Vegas to Philadelphia to Florida to little casinos in Missouri, Asians are crowded around almost every table.
It's not like the sight of Asians bothers me but my curiosity is piqued. Has anyone else noticed this? If so, why do you think this phenomenon exist? Is there something in their culture that predisposes them to gambling?
This post was edited on 10/27/16 at 3:02 pm
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Posted on 10/27/16 at 2:39 pm to ClientNumber9
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I don't want this to come off as racist so let me explain
Didn't read any more but I'm guessing you said a lot of racist shite.
Posted on 10/27/16 at 2:40 pm to ClientNumber9
i always seem to be at the blackjack table with that old asian bitch who complains about every hand i play.
Posted on 10/27/16 at 2:40 pm to ClientNumber9
Harrahs in NOLA is always packed with the Asians
Posted on 10/27/16 at 2:41 pm to The Cow Goes Moo Moo
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Hallahs
FIFY
Posted on 10/27/16 at 2:41 pm to ClientNumber9
You forgot to mention the cigarette smoking.
Posted on 10/27/16 at 2:41 pm to ClientNumber9
well they are good at math... which should teach them gambling is a bad decision
but maybe they think their superior math skills will help them beat the casino...
but maybe they think their superior math skills will help them beat the casino...
Posted on 10/27/16 at 2:42 pm to rondo
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Didn't read any more but I'm guessing you said a lot of racist shite.
Do yourself a favor and read the whole post or kindly exit the thread. Thanks a bunch.
Posted on 10/27/16 at 2:42 pm to ClientNumber9
nm
This post was edited on 10/28/16 at 1:34 pm
Posted on 10/27/16 at 2:42 pm to ClientNumber9
Gamblers Anonymous International Hotline: 626-960-3500
The first step is admitting you had a problem. Good luck!
The first step is admitting you had a problem. Good luck!
Posted on 10/27/16 at 2:44 pm to ClientNumber9
Macau is now the gambling capital of the world, ahead of Vegas.
Asians really really do love to gamble.
Asians really really do love to gamble.
Posted on 10/27/16 at 2:45 pm to Theboot32
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but maybe they think their superior math skills will help them beat the casino...
This is exactly what they think. I can't begin to count how many times I get yelled at by some Asian person for staying on a 14 vs. the dealers 4 when he makes a hand. Then, they turn around and hit their 15 against a 5, take the bust card, frick the rest of the table and just get up and leave.
Posted on 10/27/16 at 2:45 pm to ClientNumber9
Dragon Poker. There's a whole area in L'Auberge I avoid like the plague.
This post was edited on 10/27/16 at 2:46 pm
Posted on 10/27/16 at 2:46 pm to ClientNumber9
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Often when I'm by myself in a new city I'll go play poker or hit the craps table and it's the same thing- Asians (again, Vietnamese in particular) are overwhelmingly represented. From big casinos in Vegas to Philadelphia to Florida
I'll make a bet with you right now that you didn't see anyone in the casinos you frequented in FL
This post was edited on 10/27/16 at 2:47 pm
Posted on 10/27/16 at 2:46 pm to ClientNumber9
Cultural thing. Huge casinos over there on Macau. They are also heavily into numerology.
Posted on 10/27/16 at 2:46 pm to rondo
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Didn't read any more but I'm guessing you said a lot of racist shite.
And this right here, ladies and gentlemen, is everything that's wrong in this country.
Posted on 10/27/16 at 2:46 pm to ClientNumber9
I have never seen this in the Colorado casinos. I'm not saying that you're wrong; my experience is just different.
Posted on 10/27/16 at 2:46 pm to RB10
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I can't begin to count how many times I get yelled at by some Asian person for
making any kind of play.
Posted on 10/27/16 at 2:47 pm to ClientNumber9
gambling is like catnip to asians
Posted on 10/27/16 at 2:47 pm to BoominHogtown
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I'll make a bet with you right now that you didn't see anyone in the casinos you frequented in FL
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