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<ul type="square">[*]the people i'm playing with are addicted[*]the fact that i used to restrict my play to online tables and now am going to the casino is a sign of addiction[*]me not agreeing to never go to the casino again is a sign of me being addicted[*]young people like myself (im 19) have better things to do for entertainment[*]it is scary for her that im not intimidated in a casino, nor by the people i play with[*]casinos are detrimental for society, so i shouldnt be there[*]there is a high risk of me getting robbed of my money at the table, in the casino somewhere, in the parking lot, or anywhere on the drive home[/list]

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BTW, these are all true, except for the last point, casinos and casino parking lots are highly monitored and quite safe.

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I can't see myself making $20/hr multitabling the $25 NLHE on party.

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You can hit $20/hr at $25 tables by 4-tabling if you are a hardcore bonus whore.

Otherwise, move up in stakes when your bankroll can afford it, and you can see if you're good enough to win $20/hr without the crutch of the bonuses.

How about starting a home game, if you want to get some live play in?

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<ul type="square">[*]the people i'm playing with are addicted[*]the fact that i used to restrict my play to online tables and now am going to the casino is a sign of addiction[*]me not agreeing to never go to the casino again is a sign of me being addicted[*]young people like myself (im 19) have better things to do for entertainment[*]it is scary for her that im not intimidated in a casino, nor by the people i play with[*]casinos are detrimental for society, so i shouldnt be there[*]there is a high risk of me getting robbed of my money at the table, in the casino somewhere, in the parking lot, or anywhere on the drive home[/list]

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BTW, these are all true, except for the last point, casinos and casino parking lots are highly monitored and quite safe.

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No they aren't all true.

To your last point, many cardrooms aren't that well monitored or patrolled. The old hideaway was a fine example of a place to be careful of late a night. Another one that comes to mind is one called 'midway' in a seedier area around here. Someone could easily roll someone outside the Emerald Queen before any security even thought to come help.

Be aware of the surroundings outside upon entering a casino/cardroom. It's one of the first things I look at when entering a new room.

You think one should be intimidated by a casino or the people he plays against? That lack of this means he's addicted? yeah, right.

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I don't that many poker players in the area, but it's a good idea thanks.

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<ul type="square">[*]the people i'm playing with are addicted[*]the fact that i used to restrict my play to online tables and now am going to the casino is a sign of addiction[*]me not agreeing to never go to the casino again is a sign of me being addicted[*]young people like myself (im 19) have better things to do for entertainment[*]it is scary for her that im not intimidated in a casino, nor by the people i play with[*]casinos are detrimental for society, so i shouldnt be there[*]there is a high risk of me getting robbed of my money at the table, in the casino somewhere, in the parking lot, or anywhere on the drive home[/list]

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BTW, these are all true, except for the last point, casinos and casino parking lots are highly monitored and quite safe.

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No they aren't all true.

To your last point, many cardrooms aren't that well monitored or patrolled. The old hideaway was a fine example of a place to be careful of late a night. Another one that comes to mind is one called 'midway' in a seedier area around here. Someone could easily roll someone outside the Emerald Queen before any security even thought to come help.

Be aware of the surroundings outside upon entering a casino/cardroom. It's one of the first things I look at when entering a new room.

You think one should be intimidated by a casino or the people he plays against? That lack of this means he's addicted? yeah, right.

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I didn't even mention the casino I play in. It's a very new casino with cameras everywhere, even in the parking lot.

I'm glad that I wasn't the only one surprised by the "I should be intimidated by the people I play with". It just doesn't make sense if you've actually played in a cardroom.

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It's a very new casino with cameras everywhere, even in the parking lot.


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Just because they have cameras in the parking lot, doesn't mean it's totally safe to walk in.

What it gaurantees is that if you do get rolled, the guy watching the camera will get quite a show and security may reach you to help you pick up your teeth after the guy is long gone. [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

Just something to be aware of.

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placing a bet for roulette, only to have another person call back the bet as his own before the wheel was spun

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I don't mean to hijack but I was very curious as to how this happens? Do some casinos not use roulette chips?!?

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placing a bet for roulette, only to have another person call back the bet as his own before the wheel was spun

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I don't mean to hijack but I was very curious as to how this happens? Do some casinos not use roulette chips?!?

Vlorg

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I know that these days there are inside bets, where you each person is designated a color of roulette chips worth a certain amount (oftentimes $1/chip). Inside bets are on a certain number. There are the outside bets though, which you use casino chips to bet with. Betting on black/red, 1-12, 13-24, and 24-36 is an outside bet. I'm guessing she made an outside bet.

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It's a very new casino with cameras everywhere, even in the parking lot.


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Just because they have cameras in the parking lot, doesn't mean it's totally safe to walk in.

What it gaurantees is that if you do get rolled, the guy watching the camera will get quite a show and security may reach you to help you pick up your teeth after the guy is long gone. [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

Just something to be aware of.

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Point taken. Now I don't feel like such a fool for getting some fifty year old security guard to escort me to the car that night [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] .

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Still living at home? Then only go to the casino rarely, if at all. She's not going to be convinced, hiding it is unpleasant (and perhaps impossible), and everyone will get along better if you do as she asks -- this is ultimately worth more than the occasional good time at the casino.

If you're not living at home, then go as often as you like, and lie about it. She doesn't have a right to know about every single thing you do, and feeding her irrational fears won't do anyone any good.

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This is the correct answer.

It sounds like the OP's dad is cool, so don't worry about him. He's not going to change his mom though, so the best thing he can do is just not tell her. Its only going to make things worse to try and change her mind.

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I concur. Trying to change her mind about this is next to hopeless, especially given the experience she went through with her dad. Just go &amp; lie about it, or wait until you move out of the house. Just going to have to humor her.