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Old 06-14-2010, 06:10 PM
 
Location: Portland, OR / Las Vegas, NV
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Old 06-14-2010, 06:24 PM
 
Location: Somewhere.
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It won't bother me if they quit doing it. I bring my own bottled water with me. I like to be awake and alert for the rare times i play in a casino these days.
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Old 06-14-2010, 06:49 PM
 
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Just one more reason not to go to the Indian casinos and any casino in Kansas. Could you imagine a casino on the strip that would not give comp drinks? It would be empty.
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Old 06-14-2010, 08:25 PM
 
Location: Home!
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I hear the Wynn doesn't. I have never been in that one. I would visit, but I wouldn't gamble.
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Old 06-14-2010, 09:37 PM
 
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I hear the Wynn doesn't. I have never been in that one. I would visit, but I wouldn't gamble.
It always has when I've been there!
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Old 06-14-2010, 11:56 PM
 
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False flag here guys, this has nothing to do with Vegas casinos.
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Old 06-15-2010, 06:39 AM
 
Location: Beautiful Upstate NY!
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Any casino owner, in their right mind, would be a fool to stop the unlimited free drinking while gambling. While it does cost the casino to pour the booze...it brings in a lot more than it pays out. The looseness created by the alcohol is what makes people spend more at the slots and tables, where the house makes its money. When people are in their right [non-alcoholed] minds...they don't go crazy...in mind, nor wallet.

The alcohol situation on some Indian reservations is a hold onto beliefs and values by tribe members. Native Americans are genetically predisposed to alcoholism, due to overuse by previous generations. Most reservations have been devestated by alcoholism at one time in their history...hence the ban at some Indian-based casinos. More and more, modern tribe members are voting to allow it in their casinos, but not on residential reservation lands, as they trade the financial benefits (see above) for their long held beliefs and values. Usually, a big chunk of the money that their casinos bring in is earmarked for healthcare and programs (such as for alcoholism) for the betterment of tribe members.
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Old 06-15-2010, 06:57 AM
 
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Any casino owner, in their right mind, would be a fool to stop the unlimited free drinking while gambling. While it does cost the casino to pour the booze...it brings in a lot more than it pays out. The looseness created by the alcohol is what makes people spend more at the slots and tables, where the house makes its money. When people are in their right [non-alcoholed] minds...they don't go crazy...in mind, nor wallet.
Unfortunately, I had to learn this the hard way. I once took my 2 week paycheck to the casino to get cashed. I thought I would drink and gamble a bit. Sure enough, the whole check was gone by the end of the night. Needless to say, I no longer bring any cash with me when I go out. I take a credit card that has the pin disabled. I can buy drinks or food, but no cash.
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Old 06-15-2010, 07:56 AM
 
Location: England
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I set myself a limit for each night, if I lose that amountI stop. But you're right, the free drinks sure loosen yourgambling inhibitions, you've got to be careful. Is this a major problem with locals? Meaning not knowing whento stop?
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Old 06-15-2010, 08:34 AM
 
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I set myself a limit for each night, if I lose that amountI stop. But you're right, the free drinks sure loosen yourgambling inhibitions, you've got to be careful. Is this a major problem with locals? Meaning not knowing whento stop?
Tourists and locals alike.
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