Originally Posted by kewlJ View Post
Now unfortunately, while she is a perfect example of a true rec-reational gambler, she is a rarity, as most cross over into wreck-reational at least at times. Gambling is a highly addictive behavior. I don't blame the industry for that. But I do blame the industry for the lengths they go to 'prey' on players who have crossed over from rec-reational to "wreck-reational". Thinks like cashing paychecks and tax refund checks and social security checks back when they were paper checks. These are nasty predatory policies, not the behavior of an industry which is truly about responsible rec-reational gambling.
Don't forget the pushing of the credit lines. I cannot recall seeing this in Vegas but I have certainly seen from many locals elsewhere signs advertising them in the casinos and promotions in mailers pushing the convenience and offering incentives for signing up.
While I can understand the convenience of having a line for those traveling to destination casinos, I do not understand the point for a local. If you live there your bank's gotta be there too.