Is there such a thing as a personality? It’s hard to say. Over the years, psychologists have come up with different ways of trying to categorize people by their personality traits, but those methods always seem to fall short. Even the famed Myers–Briggs Type Indicator test has been de-bunked in recent years. One day, you might take the test and find you’re an INTP (Introverted, Intuitive, Thinking, Perceptive). The next, you could be an ESFJ (Extroverted, Sensitive, Feeling, Judgmental).
But there’s one thing we know for sure: different people react in different ways with regards to casino games. The social aspect plays a role, but there’s also a big discrepancy when it comes to how much skill the games involve. Some of them require no skill, while others demand your full attention if you want to play well. In theory, you can get the most out of your casino trip by choosing the games that best reflect how you feel that day. So which games match which personality traits?
Luck-Based Games
If you happen to be the introverted type, or you’re just not feeling like dealing with people that day, consider choosing a luck-based game. That way, you don’t have to worry about making a mistake in front of others. Slot machines are fantastic for this, and so is Keno. Even scratch cards and Bingo might be up your alley. When you’re ready to dip your toe in the social waters, try a luck-based table game like roulette. You can’t make any big mistakes with roulette – as long as you know where to put your chips on the layout.
Games With Some Skill
Most of us fall somewhere in this middle ground. Games that require a bit of skill can be fantastic for getting to know people. Baccarat and Craps are two of the liveliest games you’ll find at the casino. There’s not much in the way of “optimal strategy” for these games, but you do need to learn the rules, especially with craps, so that should occupy your brain just enough to keep you entertained.
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Games With Lots of Skill
This is where things get really interesting. If you’re at the casino to test your mettle and maybe win some cash, you might find some good company at the poker tables, or you might prefer to be alone and with video poker machines. Blackjack will test your skills in different ways, but if you find it difficult to concentrate at a lively table, you might want to try something else.
