Originally Posted by
redietz
This is not an original idea, as I owe a variation of this to Penn and Teller, who tell it like it is during their show.
Who coined the term "recreational player" and why? I mean, wouldn't we all save some typing and syllables if we just said "loser?"
Almost all gamblers are losers. So why do we need the term, "recreational player?" If "loser" seems judgemental, if accurate, maybe we could substitute "donator." Or maybe, if we are stuck on using a lot of syllables, "Casino Philanthropist."
A "Caesars' Philanthropist" sounds cool -- certainly better than Diamond or Seven Stars.
Anyway, just keep in mind what we're really talking about when we say "recreational player." Not all recreational players lose, mind you, but they're trying really hard.