[patssoxceltsfan]

I'm sure there's quite a range.

In casinos there are hundreds of people that know that they're playing at a disadvantage but they're having a great time so it doesn't matter. State lotteries and horse races get played by millions who know that they're at a disadvantage.

On the other hand there are people who think they can sense what machine is about to pay off or what dealer looks like a loser or what craps table is heating up.

Why should it matter whether someone over or underestimates their play? Keep the attitude up that they're fish or suckers and you'll be playing by yourself soon or playing against players where you're not the favorite pretty soon.

If I go see a movie or eat out I'm treated with respect and dignity and like someone who is spending his money wisely on entertainment. Attitudes that the other players at the table are fish are just going to push the players out to the blackjack tables or to other forms of entertainment where they're treated kindly when their money is taken.

I like to think that I'm in a good business and that the players that aren't as good as me are my customers. I provide both entertaining conversation, encouragement and a challenge that they can attempt to overcome and get paid about 2 BB an hour for my services. I get invited to lots of home games because I'm a nice guy and they don't mind losing to me.