Free Drinks

[Dyepaintball12]

Hey all

I have a question about free drinks, which I hear alot about on this forum.

I have only played at 3 casinos so far, and in 1 I got free coke products, another there was waitresses, and the 3rd there was nothing (Cruise Ship).

At ALL of these places, you had to pay for the alcohol you ordered. Not just tipping, but actually pay for the beer.

My question is: Where are you guys playing where it is free and you can "drink more than you lose"?

I have played in a Indian Casino in Michigan, a Carnival Cruise Ship, and Casino Windsor, Canada.


Thanks!

David

[Cardcounter]

In Nevada the casinos give away free drinks all the time it doesn't matter if you are in LakeTahoe or Las Vegas. It is the only state which gives away more alcohol than it sells. In my opinion these free drinks cost the players why more than the cost of them to the casino and that is why there are given away!

[EasyRhino]

Last month in Vegas, was hanging out with my stepdad, and he says "Hey, let's grab a beer," to which I immediately responded "I only drink when I'm playing". And I was being stone cold serious.

But even though the drinks are pretty weak, free booze makes me proud to be an American.

[Jerome]

The Seneca Niagara (U.S. side) provides "free" alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to active players.

[ChefJJ]

Originally Posted by EasyRhino

Last month in Vegas, was hanging out with my stepdad, and he says "Hey, let's grab a beer," to which I immediately responded "I only drink when I'm playing". And I was being stone cold serious.

But even though the drinks are pretty weak, free booze makes me proud to be an American.

LOL...damn right! I laugh when the "experts" tell you to NEVER DRINK WHILE PLAYING because you'll lose your edge. Grow a pair and "practice some drinking" at home so you aren't such a one-pump chump. Have your cake and eat it too. Like we've said plenty of times around here, card counting should be practiced so you can do it subconciously at the casino...so practice at home with a beer or two

I thought only Nevada and AC casinos were the only US ones to give away alcohol to players. The only other places I've gambled outside of NV and AC are Indiana, Detroit, and Windsor. They'll give you free non-alcoholic drinks, but not beer & booze for free.

Oh yeah, I've been to the Cherokee casino too...nice place, no alcohol--and crappy blackjack rules.

good luck

[GeorgeD]

[QUOTE=ChefJJ;33519
I thought only Nevada and AC casinos were the only US ones to give away alcohol to players. The only other places I've gambled outside of NV and AC are Indiana, Detroit, and Windsor. They'll give you free non-alcoholic drinks, but not beer & booze for free.

good luck[/QUOTE]

In Niagara Falls, Ontario they also only do free non-alcoholic drinks. My understanding is because they're gov't run and the laws prohibit free booze. Can't smoke there either. Probably why I see so many Canadians in the US Side Seneca Niagara Casino.

[ChefJJ]

George,

good point about the government thing. If I understand correctly, that's the difference in the case of Nevada where the state statutes allow for the serving of free alcoholic beverages. The other states (don't know the deal for AC) probably prohibit that activity.

[shadroch]

When NY State outlawed free liquor in the late 1990s,it exempted casinos from the law. Which I found bizarre as there were no casinos operating legally in NY State at the time.

[SystemsTrader]

Originally Posted by shadroch

When NY State outlawed free liquor in the late 1990s,it exempted casinos from the law. Which I found bizarre as there were no casinos operating legally in NY State at the time.

Of the four casinos in New York only Seneca and Allegany serve free booze.

[Kasi]

Originally Posted by shadroch

When NY State outlawed free liquor in the late 1990s,it exempted casinos from the law. Which I found bizarre as there were no casinos operating legally in NY State at the time.

So where WERE they serving free liquour in NY before they passed the law?

Wished I had known then