When I first came to Manila I visited a brick and mortar poker venue twice to play tournament Texas holdem. I also played tournament Texas Holdem online for cash at the Vegas base casinos. We've eaten more prime rib in a year than most in a lifetime. Who can resist having prime rib dinner for my wife and myself for $10 total USD. I had many opportunities to gamble, it's not the gambling that had me visiting the casinos, but the buy one get one at the buffets.
While living in the states, Las Vegas to be exact.