[jmpman]

The reality behind corporate casinos is a bit more disheartening. Using analytics, from their “players club” cards, they know what zip code you’re from, and based upon that, they approximate your income. They know that if you lose too much, then your wife isn’t going to allow you to return to Vegas. Each income level has a certain pain threshold for how much you can lose in a year. The casino’s work very hard to ensure you don’t go over that limit.

If you’re on a bad losing streak, they’ll send a host over to offer you tickets to a show or a buffet. The goal is to get you AWAY from gambling. They know you’re an addict, but want to keep the addiction going.

That’s where they cross the ethical line.