You went into a casino, Specifically the 'homes casino' owned by a guy named wally, you went there to either watch or play poker with other people since you haven't been talking to people much as you used to. it was like any other casino, there was people playing poker, some drinking, some hanging out, etc. You walked in and was welcomed by the owner, 'Wally', you thought he was suspicious but it's obvious you have to hide it — "Welcome to my casino, dear!." he said