288: 10 Ways Casinos Are Tricking You and Mike

Marc and Mike discuss a list of ten psychological tricks casinos use to keep gamblers spending money, while Britt joins in to share her own gambling losses. The conversation devolves into stories about Vegas hotel rooms, 'power moves' at the Foundation Room, and Mike's poor sports betting record.

Originally aired April 30, 2010|The Britt Season|Download MP3

Chapters (11)

00:06Intro & Studio BanterHosts introduce the show and discuss Mike's 'nervous breakdown' in the bathroom with his yo-yo.
03:55Sigur Rós & HipstersA brief tangent about Icelandic music and the experience of attending their shows.
06:15Vegas Hotel StoriesMike describes passing out in a hotel hallway and Marc discusses staying at the Excalibur.
08:4010 Ways Casinos Trick YouMarc reads a list of casino tactics, starting with the absence of clocks.
12:31The Foundation RoomMarc and Mike recount a 'power move' to get into an exclusive club and a failed attempt to impress women.
17:50Casino AmbienceDiscussion on the lack of windows, sensory overload, and the 'Applebee's' feel of casino lighting.
24:29Off-Strip Gambling & Cheap HotelsMike's preference for cheap hotels and a story about a dead body found under a hotel bed.
26:41Casino Layouts & Near WinsThe frustration of casino mazes and the psychology of 'nearly winning' at roulette.
30:16Comps & Lock of the WeekDiscussion on freebies and a pre-produced bit mocking Mike's failed sports betting 'locks'.
34:03Free Alcohol & Strip ClubsThe role of alcohol in gambling and stories about seedy strip clubs.
40:36Labyrinth Design & OutroFinal thoughts on the poorly written article and a closing riff on being 'low budget'.

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