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There is a world of difference between a multi-millionaire losing a large chunk of change without jeopardizing his family's financial security and a $25,000/year Joe-Six-Pack who loses his still-doubly-mortgaged house and his kids' college fund at the craps table.

And the truth of his writings in the area of morality remains, the rearing, both here and elsewhere, of the ugly head of class envy notwithstanding.

Regardless of who wins or loses in court, market forces will exact a price from the casino in question. As they should....

[lelio]

There is a world of difference between a multi-millionaire losing a large chunk of change without jeopardizing his family's financial security and a $25,000/year Joe-Six-Pack who loses his still-doubly-mortgaged house and his kids' college fund at the craps table.

Speaking from a purely financial look at the situation, yes. But if you're loosing millions on something it can hardly be called "entertainment" any more and should be looked at as an addiction.

[Ken H]

There is a world of difference between a multi-millionaire losing a large chunk of change without jeopardizing his family's financial security and a $25,000/year Joe-Six-Pack who loses his still-doubly-mortgaged house and his kids' college fund at the craps table.

It was enough to make a difference in his family's life:

"It was a high level, was a lot of money," he said, and "counting up, has made a difference in our lives."

Which is different from his first statement when the story surfaced:

"Over 10 years, I'd say I've come out pretty close to even," Bennett told Newsweek. "You can roll up and down a lot in one day, as we have on many occasions," Bennett explains.

BTW, who is the we he refers to?