slingshot's thread and Alan's response got me thinking too...
Does anyone here (other than you know who... ) make a sub-optimal gambling decisions? It doesn't just have to be video poker.
I'll start. I do play the lottery. Just buying the dream of life changing money I guess. Most I've ever won on a pick 6 (Lotto 6/49) was $998.
I'll also take even money on a blackjack with the dealer showing an Ace at times. I don't count cards, but if I see several non-ten value cards on the layout, I'll take even money. I know it's a bad play, but it doesn't come up that often, and every other time you're playing for an "even money" payout anyway.