Someone asked me why women don't gamble as much as men do, and I gave the commonsensical reply that we read more

Someone asked me why women don't gamble as much as men do, and I gave the commonsensical reply that we don't have as much money. That was a true and incomplete answer. In fact, women's total instinct for gambling is satisfied by marriage.

The urge to gamble is so universal and its practice so pleasurable that I assume it must be evil.

The urge to gamble is so universal and its practice so pleasurable that I assume it must be evil.

If you must play, decide upon three things at the start: the rules of the game, the stakes, and the read more

If you must play, decide upon three things at the start: the rules of the game, the stakes, and the quitting time.

Gambling is a disease of barbarians superficially civilized.

Gambling is a disease of barbarians superficially civilized.

I used to be a heavy gambler. But now I just make mental bets. That's how I lost my mind.

I used to be a heavy gambler. But now I just make mental bets. That's how I lost my mind.

Gambling undermines the moral fiber of society.

Gambling undermines the moral fiber of society.

One of the healthiest ways to gamble is with a spade and a package of garden seeds.

One of the healthiest ways to gamble is with a spade and a package of garden seeds.

The urge to gamble is so universal, and its practice so pleasurable that I assume it must be evil.

The urge to gamble is so universal, and its practice so pleasurable that I assume it must be evil.

Gambling promises the poor what property performs for the rich -- something for nothing.

Gambling promises the poor what property performs for the rich -- something for nothing.