He is the author of After the Goldrush, a three-volume definitive history of sports betting in Las Vegas. One involves forethought and consideration. The other steps up to the plate and starts swinging with no regard for the consequences.
Chance favors the prepared mind.
I happen to agree. This is fun once in while, but there's nothing wrong with having an objective. Life in the boonies is all right for a change of pace. I'm not sure I'd want to get stuck there. We're infamous for not taking the time to read the instructions.