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Video Poker plays down around 1-3%...this site reports slots are tilted 3%-25%...Keno comes in at the worst with the house keeping 30%

Yes, but Keno gives players a chance to win a big prize for a small amount of money.

Casino gaming is entertainment. You have a "chance" to walk away a winner, but a very small one. You can't beat the house, so just have fun and if Lady Luck smiles on you, celebrate!

Poker is a another story. There are thousands of pro poker players. That's because you are playing against other players and not the house. To make a living at poker you must be an expert at money management. That is the exact opposite of feeding a machine.

That a man can blow millions feeding a machine leads me to believe that he is not a person I would want to take advice from.

I have nothing against Keno; gambling is an 'aesthetic' or 'entertainment' not a way to make money, and thus I find the social aspect of Keno more rewarding. I just happen to like horse racing and sports wagering which can be enjoyed in a social environment.

My issue was not with his choice of gambling; I was using the odds to create an idea of how much he had put into play based on one report that he had lost up to $8 million.