Hi again, my family, friends, foes, fiends, and funky folks!
If you’ve ever stepped foot inside a casino, Native American or other, you know the thrill of the “action”, the clinking (now a speaker with sound effects, not real coins) of slot machines, the roulette wheel actively spinning, and the occasional eruption of cheers from some lucky winner. But here’s the thing — my wife seems to be that lucky winner way more often than I am. Meanwhile, I’m over here feeding bills into a machine like it’s a black hole with a “Come back soon, sucker!” sign flashing above it.
So, what’s the deal? Is she just naturally luckier, (yes)? Does she have some secret gambling mojo I don’t know about, (yes, again)? Or is there actually a method to her madness (yes, probably)? After years of observation (and a fair amount of bitching and sulking), I’ve come up with a few theories — and maybe even some lessons for those of us who keep leaving casinos lighter in the wallet.
1. She Plays the Right Games (And I Guess I Don’t)
First off, my wife is ever so strategic. She doesn’t just throw money at the first flashing machine she sees. She plays games with better odds — like blackjack, Texas Hold’em, or certain slots with higher RTP (Return to Player) percentages. Me? I’m drawn to…
