Why would anyone go to Las Vegas to gamble when they will lose?

[Seven Out]

The numbers up there, but it's not 99.9%. I'd say 5 in 6 either lose money or break even. Most of the rest win small, maybe enough to cover some to all expenses (which are overpriced and inflated to begin with). Very few win something to brag about.

Regarding what you're saying about the stock market, I agree it's probably the better investment. But where else in the world can you bet a grand and double it in a fraction of a second? Also, you need to factor in other things regarding the stock market. In most cases, you are competing against multimillionaires or overly rich people who do not like making mistakes and have insider information. Plus, the government gets a piece of the income you make through your investments. If you play a casino table game and run hot, all the money is yours and you don't need to feed uncle Sammy. Of course what I just said does not apply to slots.