It’s happened to all of us: We stride into the Luxor, Mohegan Sun or Tropicana, waling in brimming with confidence and a wallet full of cash. We plan on a bit of enjoyable, sensible gaming and maybe two rounds of drinks. Then we look at the time and wonder where our money has gone. It’s because casinos are designed to lead you into spending your money. They use sounds, lights and physical design to create an environment that’s both welcoming and hard to step away from.
A casino is a public room or building where gambling games (such as roulette, baccarat, blackjack, poker, slot machines, etc.) are the main attraction. It may also refer to a private club or society that offers such games. The term can also refer to an online gambling website that features such games.
From the dazzling, windowless rooms lined with glitzy slot machines to the spooky labyrinth of walkways to the lingering aroma of cigar smoke and booze, everything about a casino is designed to manipulate people’s behavior. And yet despite the obvious tricks of the trade, some players do win. Here are some of the most successful strategies casinos employ to keep you playing for as long as possible.