Top 10 Casino Quotes

The topic of gambling generates a lot of passion. Maybe it's the uncertainty or the thrill of competition, but one thing is certain: the sport has produced great thinkers. 

With great minds come lessons, and here we have our pick for the top 10 casino quotes! So without further ado, let’s check them out! 

10. “Quit while you’re ahead. All the best gamblers do.” ― Baltasar Gracián y Morales

Baltasar Gracián was a famous prose writer and philosopher from Spain. His works would be appreciated in the 17th century and beyond. Let’s be honest, we’ve all had at least one moment when we could’ve used this piece of advice. 

9. “Hold’em is a game of calculated aggression. If your cards are good enough for you to call a bet, they are good enough to raise with.” ― Alfred Alvarez

This being a quote that all professionals swear by, we couldn’t help but include this in our list! Alfred Alvarez was a critically acclaimed English writer and was known for his sharp wit. 

8. “I go to Vegas now, and I’m in the casino, and I’m gambling, and there’s a guy in a wet bathing suit gambling right next to me.” ― Sebastian Maniscalco

This one comes to us from Sebastian Maniscalco, a famous American comic and actor. Humor aside, we all love even playing fields. No reason to knock a man’s dressing sense like that. 

7. “Hoping to recoup is what ruins the gambler.”― Irish Proverb

The Irish sure know a thing or two about gambling. Just like quitting before your luck runs out, it’s also important to not chase losses. Better to call it a day and try again another time!

6. “All the evidence shows that God was actually quite a gambler, and the universe is a great casino, where dice are thrown, and roulette wheels spin on every occasion."― Stephen Hawking

Hawking had quite a sense of humor. Speaking on the randomness of life, this quote definitely has a dark sense of cynicism attached to it. However, it is iconic nonetheless. 

5.  “Sitting there, it is impossible to change your luck. But, you can always change the machine you are at!”― James Hauenstein

Easier said than done, we know! However, James Hauenstein is definitely right on this one. Better to try something new than trying to keep going at the same machine hoping for better odds. 

4. “Blackjack is the only casino game an amateur can learn to play and at which he can definitely win.”― Lawrence Revere

Professional Blackjack Player and author Lawrence Revere said it best. Blackjack is fun and easy to learn but just as hard to master!

3. “If you must play, decide upon three things at the start: the rules of the game, the stake, and the quitting time.”― A Chinese Proverb

The Chinese have a long history of philosophy and gambling. This quote is probably the earliest idea of responsible gambling. These are the pillars of healthy gambling habits - knowing the game, how much to spend, and when to stop. 

2. “If you don’t gamble, you’ll never win.”― Charles Bukowski

Writer and poet Charles Bukowski had the right idea. If we don’t take the chance, it's an automatic loss. While this is about gambling, it can be applied to all areas of life, as we should be taking chances and be an active player in the game of life. 

1.  “Behind bad luck comes good luck.”― Unknown

Let’s end on a positive note. We all know how demeaning it can be when lady luck just doesn’t seem to favor you. However, it is just as important to look for silver linings in dark clouds. 

Those were our picks for the top 10 casino quotes. From funny to insightful, we covered all kinds of quotes and we are glad to have you throughout the journey! Maybe you need a little spark or maybe you’re looking for some motivation, we’re not here to judge. Good Luck!