Do you prefer a day at the races or a night at the casino?
A strange question to pose perhaps, but these are essentially my main two experiences of ‘having a flutter’ in life. From a relatively young age it’s been something of a family tradition for us to go to the races at Great Yarmouth and make a bit of a day of it. Essentially the day and afternoon would be taken up by a thrilling day at the races, having a punt on whatever horses stood out for us (sometimes a big odds selection in hope of an equally big win) and seeing what fate and fortunate would bring. On one or two occasions we certainly had wins to remember, other times broke even, and sometimes of course we lost. The ups and downs of it all are as much part of the fun as anything. We of course all had an ice cream too (as Great Yarmouth is on the coast!) and spent some time on the beach. It’s important to seek a balance!
The night aspect comes into play in that there is also a national chain casino in the town and after a long day, we’d often go there too. It’s of course a different vibe to the races as there’s no cheering crowds, but there is still that feeling of taking a risk, having a bet and of it sometimes being ‘your lucky day’. With so many games on offer too from slots, roulette, blackjack, poker and more, there’s something for everyone wanting a gamble. It’s sometimes possible to lose track of time in a casino, as there are frequently no clocks and the moody lighting remains the same night and day. Between the two, a day at the races, or time in a casino, to be honest I find it hard to pick a winner.
Of course in the internet age, life gets easier in that regard and you can gamble in the comfort of your own home, day or night. Plus the likes of online casino poker take a bit of stress out of knowing the ins and out of it (rules, decorum) in person and allow you to instantly get on with playing. It’s also a handy environment in which to improve your poker skills, see how you get on playing numerous variations of the game (such as Texas Hold’em, Omaha, Seven Card Stud, Five Card Draw and the like) and understanding both odds and knowing the poker hand hierarchy inside out. On poker websites there are often competitions to join, sometimes free entry, bonuses for new members and the like. Live Poker can also be fun as that takes the virtual aspect out of it as is then essentially little different to playing in person.
Some would say that real world gambling beats online, but really it’s all down to personal preference, time constraints and doesn’t have to be an either/or’ situation. Online casino worries about safety needn’t be an issue either, because if you’re playing on a trusted and well known site, that box is firmly ticked.