Not everyone has a snowmachine in their pool room. It's a status thing only rednecks would appreciate. There is nothing more exhilarating than outrunning an avalanche, not even driving a Lambo.
I actually had this same reason, when I spent a big bonus on a plane! Figured I'd gamble it away if I sent it to Etrade. The little white machine is still there to this day, costing me property taxes and maintenance.