I’m not a gamer and never have been. There are a few old-school video games I enjoy, like Tetris and Ms. Pac-Man, but when it comes to the wider world of gaming, I have never really delved into the world of casino games. 

I seem to have inherited my mother’s disinterest in games of chance. We had few board games when I was growing up — Monopoly and Scrabble are the two I remember us actually playing as a family, but as far as card games and the like, I’m not even sure there was a deck of cards in the house. The Joker would not have liked that.

It’s kind of amazing when you stop to think about all the comic book characters whose origins are somehow related to games and gaming. DC’s Joker and The Royal Flush Gang, and over at Marvel Arcade comes to mind, as does a personal favorite, Jack of Hearts.  

I have to admit the glamour and promise of big winnings makes me wonder if I’ve been foolish not to give casino games a chance. After all, by visiting an internet casino I can go at my own pace, play when I feel like it, and do it with no added travel or lodging expenses.

The first thing I’ll have to do is work on my casino strategy to make sure I am fully prepared for the challenges and rewards possible with such an adventure. Wish me luck!

— Jason St. Claire