Casinos are designed to be visually stimulating places that make people feel happy and excited. The lighting is bright, the music is upbeat and there are plenty of gambling games to choose from.

While most gamblers strut their stuff in confident expectation of winning big, some are trying to recoup their losses from the last round. Regardless of their intentions, the majority of those who visit casinos share one thing in common – they have a great time! With coins clinking, music blaring and staff on hand to help with any questions or problems, the energy in a casino is palpable.

As an added incentive to keep you playing, casinos serve up drinks nonstop. Booze lowers inhibitions and clouds judgment, making it easier to keep throwing your hard-earned cash away at the roulette wheel or a slot machine. Casinos also strategically place alcohol stations throughout the gaming areas, making it easy to get a drink without having to leave the table.

In addition to food and beverages, many casinos offer entertainment like floor shows and live music. Those who gamble enough will be given “comps” – free goods and services like hotel rooms, dinners and tickets to shows. Some high rollers even get limo service and airline tickets if they’re big spenders. Of course, it’s important to remember that the house always wins in the end. So why do we continue to let our emotions drive us to spend money on the roll of a dice or spin of a reel?