My time working in a money room changed my perspective on gambling forever.
It was my first job after graduation. I was the Revenue Accountant, reconciling with simulcast partner locations. And balancing the money room.
Day after day, I managed enormous volumes of cash, seeing firsthand the staggering amounts of money pouring in from players. The 24/7 activity and the constant cycle of people was eye-opening. This behind the scenes reality highlighted the personal risk and served as a powerful lesson.
I don’t gamble.
Let me share with you why this decision was so straightforward for me.
Counting money like it was stacks of bricks.
On my first day in the money room, I saw stacks of cash that would make your head spin.
The sheer volume of money was overwhelming, but as the days passed, the initial awe I felt diminished. The room was noisy from the constant clicking of counting machines. And within a short time, the money didn’t feel valuable; it was like stacks of bricks, just widgets to be counted and bundled.
I made a conscious decision to distance myself from the allure of gambling and its devaluation of the true worth of money
Constant activity, 24/7 operation.
The casino was always ready to take players’ money.
The parking lot was always full. Bright lights and sounds kept people excited and hopeful. There were no clocks or windows, which created a sense of timelessness, making it easy for players to be unaware of the hours passing and encouraged to play longer.
Observing the relentless 24/7 operation reaffirmed my commitment to avoid gambling, recognizing the value of safeguarding my hard-earned money.
Favorable Margins.
The longer you play, the closer you get to the average player results.
It’s a mathematical certainty that over time, the casino will come out ahead, no matter how lucky players feel in the moment. High security measures ensure the rules and advantage are strictly enforced. And player losses fund the luxury, constant upgrades, and strategic investments designed to enhance the experience and keep people coming back for more.
I choose to prioritize my own financial stability.
So I don’t gamble.
My experience working in the money room taught me that the risk is enormous. I’m grateful that I learned this lesson early in my life as a spectator and not as a casualty.
The house always wins.