The people who think they can wind up ahead of the races are everybody who has ever won a bet.
- Ogden Nash Pocket Book (1902-71)

Gambling may be wicked; it is very stupid; but it happens to be an innate characteristic of mankind, and that is really all one need say about it.
- General Pierre Polovtsoff President of the International Sporting Club in his history, Monte Carlo Casino 1937

People who thought it was evil are playing slot machines and lightning does not strike them.
- Bill Thompson Professor of Public Administration at the University of Nevada
on the increasing number of Las Vegas gamblers

Nearly every gambler flatters himself that with just one more shot his luck will turn, and he well reap a rich harvest. Because of this delusion the Casino always wins in the end.
- General Pierre Polovtsoff Monte Carlo Casino 1937

I believe in publishing my luck. But not in giving it an almighty shove.
- Lord Bernard Delfont Daily Mail 29 July 1994
reported shortly after his death after quitting whilst ahead at a Cannes casino

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