I think "old people " like some of my relatives go to casinos as a
form of entertainment , with that small hope in the back of their mind
that they might strike it rich .

In the 30 years since gambling started in Atlantic City , I have only
been in a casino 3 times , and have invested ( lost ) a total of maybe
$25.00 . Its a suckers game with the house taking in more than they
pay out........they have to or they fold up .

I wish I could say I only invested $ 25.00 in State lotteries , but
that would be telling a bold face lie .I did win $1076.00 in the
Maryland Lottery way back when .

Lee






On Tue, 2 Oct 2007 21:42:55 -0500, Vlad wrote:

On Tue, 2 Oct 2007 18:54:56 -0500, SHIVER ME TIMBERS wrote
(in article ):

So do they fleece people tied up to the dock or do they actually go
rolling down the river while they do their fleecing.

First, here's their Web site...

http://www.catfishbendcasino.com/

And here's a blurb from the Web site of the inn where we stayed:

Catfish Bend Riverboat Casino (Riverview Park)

Cruise the beautiful Mississippi aboard "Iowa¹s Friendliest Casino". This
1300 passenger vessel features unlimited gaming which includes all your
favorite slots and table games. The third deck has fine dining, entertainment
and a dance floor. Top deck offers a breathtaking view of the Mississippi.
Hours: 24-hour gaming Wednesday through Sunday; Monday and Tuesday 8:00 a.m.
through 2:00 a.m. Cruise season in Fort Madison is May through October with
cruises Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. until Noon. Dockside season is
in Burlington (just 20 minutes from Fort Madison) from November through
April. 800-372-2WIN.

So, it sounds like they do "cruise" at times, but they were tied to the dock
during the times when we were there.

I can't tell you how depressing it was to watch old people with canes and
walkers shuffling into this place only to come out with empty pockets. What a
waste...

-Vlad