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Originally Posted by babs7262

I know it sounded like I was generalizing but even the Paigow tables are very quiet, I go by them oftem to watch them play. To tell you the truth it makes me feel intimidated because they play with such high stakes. Even if it's a $10 table, they have the max bet. They are not messin around!!

The Trop, IMPO is the most catering to Asian Culture (which I think is very smart). We get people that fly in from Singapore, THailand and Japan for the most part. Like Spear said, maybe since they are in our country, they are respectable because there is hardly any noise. Also Vietnamese(sp) (my nephew is Vietnamese and he explained a little why they tend to be conservative

I hope you dont think this is a negative thing that Im writing. Honestly, Ive never seen such a more respectful, well dressed, quiet not gawdy and loud culture in my life! Im sure when they are comfortable at home they are louder. If I were in another country, I would be more quiet

As a matter of fact there was ONE TIME when there was upset.....I happen to be in the Trop during the 3 day gaming ban and there were people from Singapore (an 18 hour plus flight) and Thailand in just to gamble. Imagine flying all of that way to gamble and there's a ban? THere was obvious upset but that was it.

We dont have mah jongg tables to gamble. My mom played that every Monday with her little yenta friends and yes, that is a loud game! I wonder why Jewish people love MahJongg so much? anyone know how that started? I thought the good old days years ago Bridge was the big game but we never played that. It was either pinnochle(sp) or mahjongg

Im gonna take even more notice this weekend and get back to this thread when I come back. LMAO...maybe ill take my camera and do interviews on why Asians are more conservative in America

Oh, dont get me wrong. Of course its not a negative thing Babs. These guys are really wild and bet big. Ever see a person betting HK$1M (USD$126,000) in baccarat on a single hand without blinking an eyelid and then losing six hands in succession. Sometimes, I feel a bit chilly seeing these amounts being wagered. One of the problems is that we dont have a proper work/life balance and the pressure of work is just too great. Many work 18 hours daily and when they are unleashed they just dont care about what they are doing and may regret after squandering a large amount at the casinos. In America, you have abrbecues during weekends and a host of other things to do. In Hong Kong, for example, we either go to the karaoke or horse-racing. Now watching football(soccer) is the trend. The big swings in the local stock market isnt helping things either. You are a millionaire one day and bankrupt the next day. Although we do have a social welfare safety net, many are unwilling to use it when facing financial difficulties or being unemployed. These all add up to a raging gambling culture with extremely high stakes.