Reminds me of when I was at the casino, watching the "high rollers" at their baccarat tables playing with stacks of $250 and $500 chips. I figure this must sort of skill game, and they must be doing it professionally. But reading the casino provided rule book, it's pretty clear it's just a game of chance where the house is constantly scraping a couple percent.
Maybe I'm a little sick, but there was something satisfying about watching them reluctantly pull out their wallet and buy another grand of chips.