Summary: Cody and Jon talk gaming in bars and casinos and how they, as gamers, approach gambling*. Hear about gambling laws in Minnesota and Illinois, plus future plans to visit Las Vegas and where they might hope to win it big!<br> <br> If you think you might have a gambling addiction, then call 1-800-522-4700. <a href="http://www.ncpgambling.org/help-treatment/national-helpline-1-800-522-4700/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The National Council on Problem Gambling</a> operates the National Problem Gambling Helpline Network (1-800-522-4700). The network is a single national access point to local resources for those seeking help for a gambling problem.<br> Show Notes:<br> <br> * Cody calls Jon out when he claims that parks are indoors in Minnesota<br> * Jon explains <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pull-tab">pull-tabs</a>, a form of gambling available in bars in Minnesota, and shares some exciting news about his wife hitting it big just before the recording of this podcast episode<br> * Jon shares the exciting news of how he bought a new suit, and he and Cody swap stories about men’s fashion and dressing up as adults<br> <br> * Cody is panicked about an upcoming trip to Switzerland, during which he has no idea how he will dress<br> * Fun facts about the dark web, the black market for ascots, and asking kids what they drew in their pictures<br> <br> <br> * Cody and Jon exchange stories about <a href="https://theislandnow.com/blog-112/best-bitcoin-casino/">bitcoin gambling</a> in the states of Illinois and Minnesota, respectively, and decide to plan an impromptu trip to Las Vegas next summer<br> <br> * Jon also goes into the specifics of “Vegas odds” – which he had earlier played on <a href="https://njnodeposit.com/blackjack/how-to-play/">https://njnodeposit.com/</a> and what games have the best odds for the player (as opposed to the best odds for the house)<br> * Cody promises to bet on 9 at a roulette table when in Vegas, but only if their ladies are dressed to the nines, and will buy everyone a cheap meal if he wins<br> <br> <br> * Cody briefly discusses his <a href="http://bit.ly/ProducerCodyFFXV" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">hilarious Twitter commentary on Final Fantasy XV</a>, which is ongoing and quite humorous<br> * Learn how to connect with us on the <a href="http://gonnageek.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">GonnaGeek Network</a>, syndication on <a href="http://wgnplus.com/category/gamelife-balance-u-s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">WGN Plus</a>, our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/unqualifiedpodcast" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube channel</a>, and more!<br> * Podcast theme song intro/outro credit: ‘<a href="https://soundcloud.com/thefatrat/thefatrat-unity-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Unity</a>‘ by <a href="https://soundcloud.com/thefatrat" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">TheFatRat</a> with <a href="http://thefatrat.tumblr.com/post/117929050268/faq-can-i-use-your-music-for-my-video-on-youtube" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">permission</a><br> * Game/Life Balance AUS official web site: <a href="http://bit.ly/GLBAustralia" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.gamelifebalanceaustralia.com</a><br> <br>
