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Scooter-Riding Senior Takes Freeway To Casino

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. --
A woman on a motorized scooter took to the interstate Tuesday in hopes of reaching the casino, Albuquerque TV station KOAT reported.

Charlie Martin isn't one to let minor setbacks slow her down.

"My van broke," she said.

So when Martin wanted to go to the casino, she said she hopped on her scooter and took off -- except it wasn't a short trip.

"I don't know, maybe 8 miles," Martin said.

She said she took the fastest route possible, which is Interstate 25.

"I only had one person yell at me and it was a kid," Martin said. "I told him to shut up."

After several calls from motorists, police tracked her down after she had pulled over to the side of the road because her oxygen tank was low.

Martin said she tried to stand, but collapsed and took a tumble into the bushes.

Crews were able to help her up and get her some more oxygen. Martin said she didn't think it was a bad idea to head down the highway.

"No, I wouldn't have fallen if I didn't get off the scooter," she said.

Martin said she didn't grab a shuttle because of the cost.

"You have to pay $100 a night at one of those fancy motels, and they will come pick you up," Martin said.

To be safe, emergency crews took Martin to the hospital to get checked out.

She said she still planned on hitting the slots -- if she could get a ride.
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Was only owned by a little old lady who drove it to the casino on Sundays........
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I glanced through that, and here's what I got:

Scooter lets old ladies ride him until they get low on oxygen, and then they do a tumble in the bushes.
 
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Why are the elderly obsessed with gambling? I understand that's a pretty big generalization - but I know Sr. Citizens that take 5+ trips a year to Tunica or Vegas.

My grandmother doesn't go to casinos - but she's probably dropped 5k on lottery tickets in her lifetime.

I'm a man that likes to throw the dice around and get free drinks - but it seems like old people LOVE it.

***FWIW - next time you go to a casino and use your players card, consider dropping $20.00 and sitting down at the slots for a couple of hours. The ratio of players who get meals comped is almost 70/30 slots players/table players.
 
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BigWoof31;1706563; said:
Why are the elderly obsessed with gambling? I understand that's a pretty big generalization - but I know Sr. Citizens that take 5+ trips a year to Tunica or Vegas.

My grandmother doesn't go to casinos - but she's probably dropped 5k on lottery tickets in her lifetime.

I'm a man that likes to throw the dice around and get free drinks - but it seems like old people LOVE it.

***FWIW - next time you go to a casino and use your players card, consider dropping $20.00 and sitting down at the slots for a couple of hours. The ratio of players who get meals comped is almost 70/30 slots players/table players.
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thats because slots players are guaranteed money losers over time. table players are larger losers but are not in the casino floor as long.
 
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What else do the elderly have to spend their money on after the grand brats? Oh! But then there is all the cheap food at the crappy buffets they have at casinos.(except for the few exceptions in Vegas.) The Greatest Generation loves to eat!
 
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