As someone who worked a crazy late shift, I have a soft spot for them. I don't like to gamble myself, but at least half the places still open when I get off work are open for the VLC machines. If I want a snack on my way home, I go to the Sinclair with the VLC. The only head shop I go to is Smoke Science because they're open late for VLC users. (Admittedly that one's pretty uncommon these days. So tired of scanning QR codes to find alt cannabis products that aren't scary.) If there was a grocery store open until 2am for VLC players, I'd be there once a week minimum. I don't even like to gamble with fake money in video games, but if someone else can have fun keeping a store open late for me, I'll take it.