Rumors have been swirling about Macau casinos recently, with whispers of some closing down? This would be a truly historic event! While casinos are often seen as businesses that only profit, it seems that's not always the case. Casinos can also experience gains and losses, and the key issue now appears to be declining profitability. This lack of profitability leads to cost consumption and opportunity costs, prompting owners to consider closing and pursuing alternative investments.
The era of "violent" games like Baccarat may truly be coming to an end. Why? Because there are even more stimulating alternatives now! Leverages, operations… there’s always a crowd lining up to try exciting things.
The Gambler's Business Acumen: Small Losses as Wins, Slow and Steady Wins the Race
We, the "seasoned gamblers," have been hardened by time. We’ve come to the conclusion that the casino is simply a place to do business. As gamblers, we must view Baccarat through a business lens.
- When you win, win, but always hold on to your winnings!
- When you lose, lose less! It's not about avoiding losses entirely, but minimizing them!
- Only lose what's within our budget, and stop when it's gone!
Grasp this concept, and put it into practice, and we'll be perennial winners in the casino! Some call such individuals "casino rats." Let them call us what they want, as long as our own pockets remain unscathed. Besides, rats seem to have inhabited this earth longer than humans; we are the pioneers! We should admire rats! Rats dig holes faster than humans can!
Dig Your "Hole" Deep: Mastering the Techniques and Habits
Seriously, we must wholeheartedly focus on deepening one particular "hole"! A specific strategy must be mastered to perfection! Mastery is not just a skill; it's a conviction! Perseverance is the key to developing a perfect game.
Good habits are the same, they come from persistence! Without persistence, effort, and determination, you won't even qualify as a "casino rat"! "Casino rat" is definitely not a derogatory term!
Casino and Gambler: Not Enemies, but Allies
Having observed casinos for so many years, I've seen the times when they're doing well. The money they collected was so much that I imagine the machines that counts money ran all night! But, in contrast, things are now much quieter. Maybe they are not suffering losses, but they are definitely not making the same money.
No one is desperately trying to open casinos anymore; casino owners are now looking to make reasonable investments with their money. Is opening a casino a reasonable investment? It doesn’t seem so in this era.
Our positions differ, so our choices will inevitably differ. We are not against the casino; the casino is definitely not our enemy. In reality, we are allies! When the casino prospers, we prosper along with it! If the casino goes bankrupt, where will you go to earn your wages?
Repetition of History: Philosophy and Choice
Human history always repeats itself, with minor variations. What stage of life are you in? What is your philosophy? Are you losing money? Are you winning money? Do you agree with certain viewpoints? If you do, don't dwell on the past; if you've lost, you've lost. Don't get hung up on it; always look forward!
Recognize Yourself: Find the Root Cause of Losing
A friend once said that every gambler has their flaws. We must recognize the reasons for our losses, write down these problems, and eliminate each one. If we can't eliminate them, we must devise solutions and enforce them rigorously. Once we can eliminate them all, we'll be one step closer to long-term profits!
Indeed! We must write things down and cultivate a habit of record-keeping. Without record-keeping, we can't control many details, and the devil is in the details!
How to keep records? It's simple:
- What time did you enter?
- How much was your initial capital?
- How was the first game?
- How was the second game?
- How was the third game?
- Which gamblers did you encounter?
- What were the objective circumstances?
These details must be recorded and accumulated over time. When they truly become your experience, you'll realize that your sixth, seventh, and eighth senses have been developed! When many incredible things happen to you, you'll know how these incredible things were achieved; aren't they all a result of your efforts?
Unity of Knowledge and Action: Cultivating Good Habits and Skills
With knowledge, anything is possible. No one in this world succeeds casually. Where did these skills came from? Skills are not just happened. Although we do not fantasize, we dare to think! If we dare to think, we must work hard! Not blindly, but by first developing good habits, mastering a specific technique, and then putting it into practice!
Humans eventually die, so we should try to live up to ourselves before we die, and not mess around! If we can't identify and write down our bad habits and shortcomings, we can't recognize where we're lacking. If we don't even know we have such a big hole, how much we earn or lose won't matter, because we can't keep it!
- If you have wealth but no storage, replenish the storage!
- If you have storage but no wealth, replenish the wealth!
- If you have both, then it's a defensive battle!
People, first consider yourselves, get yourselves sorted out, and what else is there to worry about?
Half of 2024 has already passed, in the blink of an eye! It's the same on the gambling table; in the blink of an eye, half a century can pass! Therefore, if you have leisure and storage, what should you do? Accumulate experience! If you have neither leisure nor storage, you must still accumulate experience!
Practical Case: Mr. Xiao Yan's Analysis
What's next? Watch the table! Watch carefully!
| Star Count | Strategy | Result |
|---|---|---|
| First Star | Hunting Long Runs | Win one lose one |
| Second Star | Playing Intermittent Long Runs | Lost one bet |
| Third Star | Hunting Long Runs | Lost one bet |
| Fourth Star | Playing Intermittent Long Runs | Lost one bet |
I've lost three bets in a row on this table. That's enough, I don't want to play anymore. Sometimes, your gut feeling will tell you that it's better to stop. Because if you can stop smoothly, it means you can look forward to the future, and you may have opportunities later! But if you can't stop now, you're eating up future opportunities!
Everyone must remember this: only by not losing big money can you attract big money!