Kilted Gamblers

[Riverkilt]

Reading Annie Duke's book on the World Series of Poker and long hours in a tournement realized that a lot of gamblers sit for long periods of time. Poker players, blackjack players, slot players, et.al.

Seems like siting for extended periods of time at the tables or the machines would be much more comfortable for kilted guys. Maybe even increase winnings from better decision making.

Would it freak out casino security thinking something HAD to be going on to gamble kilted?

The common sense applications of kilts are everywhere.

Ron

[Ugly Bear]

Seems like siting for extended periods of time at the tables or the machines would be much more comfortable for kilted guys. Maybe even increase winnings from better decision making.

You want to know what slot players wear to the casino? Depends.

No, seriously. It's the underclothing of choice for people who sit for 36-hour periods. Doesn't really lend itself to kilt wear, does it?

And what's this about comfort leading to good decisions? Kilts didn't help the Scots much at Culloden. If anything, it seems that good decisions lead to comfort, not vice-versa.

[Riverkilt]

Must get kind of mushy...yucko.

Do know that one of the signs of a slot player with a gambling problem is they put their feet up on the slot in some way and gamble in that position. Look around the slots at a casino and you're bound to see a few with their feet up. That certainly wouldn't work in kilts either...

Ron

[Archangel]

I would like to think that Ron was not referring to addicts. Addiction is a reality. The nearby casino stayed on strike, not because of money issues but, because management would not supply biohazard neccessities for cleaning up after addict gamblers. A very scary and gross situation.

On another note, I do take umbrage to Culloden being treated lightly. The tragedy was not so much from the battle, it was lost. It was the inhumanity of the victors that lead to the slaughter.

[Riverkilt]

Definately not referring to compulsive gamblers/addicted gamblers. Have been a certified compulsive gambling counselor for many years and know the difference between recreational gambling and problem gambling.

Just as there are many more social drinkers than alcoholics there are many more recreational gamblers than problem gamblers.

Was thinking of the comfort of the recreational gambler...and anyone sitting for long stretches of time.

Ron

Remember back before the lotteries, when no one would play Keno because of the "poor" odds...?

[bear]

Check out Dave Scharf.
http://www.canadianpoker.com/DaveBiog.htm
He wore a MacBitseach tartan kilt at the WSOP and has since gotten himself a Saskatchewan tartan kilt.