USA Today snapshot on gambling

Pyromaniac · #1 08-29-2005, 09:22 AM

After lurking awhile on these forums, I guess I shouldn't be surprised by things like this...

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Among the 30% of Americans who went to a casino during the past year, more than half came out even or won more than they lost.

20% Won more than lost
33% Came out even
43% Lost more than won

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I wonder if the "30% of Americans going to a casino" part is even correct?

(the original graphic is at this link original link in flash it's in flash, under the section Money, item 11 of 20)

#2 08-29-2005, 10:45 AM

That seems like it could be right, but my guess is that there are actually more who lost - I think a lot of people who may have lost a bit will respond to a survey by saying that they "broke even"

4_2_it · #3 08-29-2005, 10:52 AM

Oh no! My favorite casinos must be teetering on the verge of bankruptcy since over half their patrons don't donate a dime!!!! [img]/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img]

Truth: IMO, on average, most winners win $100 or so, Breakeveners probably lost $100 or so but consider the free drinks and entertainment value in their assessment, Losers dropped $500+.