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Comment by JumpCrisscross

> Casino's can't survive off casual players. They need the addicts to make payroll.

The fact that the pros are simulating problem players because then the betting apps give you more leeway, e.g. by "send[ing] you bonus money" and raising your limits, paints the picture quite effectively in my book.

> Casino's can't survive off casual players. They need the addicts to make payroll

To what degree is this true? Sure, a casino with a massive spend on free alcohol and structure needs a high profit margin to return its capital. But betting apps don't have those costs.

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