I Can't Win

The law of averages is something we take slightly for granted. Wins and losses should average out, don't you think? Not for me when I go to the casino! Today I spun the law of averages on it's ear and, if it wasn't so sad, it would be funny.

I entered the casino with my greatest hope being that I'd only lose half my money. I so seldom win that keeping half of it would almost be like winning. I tried a few machines and lost my money slowly until I walked up to a bank of 4 machines, one seat empty, and sat down. In no time at all, the other gamblers to my right and left all hit jackpots at the same time. It even caused the payout girl to comment in surprise. Believe it or not, within 15-20 minutes those same 3 machines hit the jackpot once more. I'm used to being the only loser in the crowd but I was getting a little fed up.

I left my machine and started wandering around the casino hoping to find a lucky one for myself and in time came upon a whole bank of Mr. Cashman machines, all empty so I had my choice. I chose one and began playing. A few moments later a young lady walked up and put some coins in the machine next to me...not even sitting down. She immediately won the jackpot, took her money and left. Moments later a lady sat at the machine on my other side and rapidly won the jackpot. The law of averages had gone haywire.

I'm still stunned by this and can't believe it actually happened. What are the chances? It's almost frightening.

I think I've found a way for me to make money at the casino. I can hire myself out to would-be gamblers who could follow me around and play the machine beside me. I'll need a title and thought "One Over" says it all.