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wreckoning
Enthusiast
Silver Level
I play in casinos a lot and am often asked how long I have been playing, what my job is etc. Sometimes it is just curious tourists making conversation. But sometimes it's pros or semi-pros scoping me out to see how much experience I have and how much my money is worth to me.
So question is, what do I want them to think? Seems like I should tell the weak players that I am inexperienced like them so they feel more comfortable around me. But how about the ones who I feel are better players than me? Do I act weaker than I am so that they will set traps that I can at least see through? Or should I try to act more experienced than I am so they will somewhat respect me and maybe not make me a target?
What should I say about my job? I am a website designer which allows me to make my own schedule and can show up at the casino late at night and stay as long as the game is good without interrupting anything. Should I admit to this or should I pretend I'm a 9-5 schmuck like everyone else, an irresponsible type staying at the casino til 3am?
So question is, what do I want them to think? Seems like I should tell the weak players that I am inexperienced like them so they feel more comfortable around me. But how about the ones who I feel are better players than me? Do I act weaker than I am so that they will set traps that I can at least see through? Or should I try to act more experienced than I am so they will somewhat respect me and maybe not make me a target?
What should I say about my job? I am a website designer which allows me to make my own schedule and can show up at the casino late at night and stay as long as the game is good without interrupting anything. Should I admit to this or should I pretend I'm a 9-5 schmuck like everyone else, an irresponsible type staying at the casino til 3am?