Booze or sobriety during the game?
Quote: MintyIt varies. More often than not, I play sober, but a beer or a rum and coke or two can be nice. I generally drink so much caffeine from the free pop that I don't want to put anything else inside me!
Take pity on your heart and stomach - don't drink a lot of caffeine..
Quote: billryanIn my own personal experience, drinking in casinos is definitely minus EV. It just doesn't work for me. Others mileage may vary.
It also seems to me that drinking in a casino works only for casino itself. But I am also sinful and sometimes I drink for the mood..
Quote: TigerWuI drink, but if it starts hitting me too hard I'll stop. I don't want to make any stupid decisions because I'm drunk. Sometimes I'll have a session where I won't drink at all, though. Just have water and coffee or something.
The same thing happens to me. When I see that my friend and I get into a courage then I stop us with a drink.
Quote: BigDadTake pity on your heart and stomach - don't drink a lot of caffeine..
I've found that green tea gives a little caffeine, a little theophylline (which is basically the same thing), and no ill after effects, especially if taken in moderation.
Quote: MDawgI've found that green tea gives a little caffeine, a little theophylline (which is basically the same thing), and no ill after effects, especially if taken in moderation.
Green tea is a good choice in reasonable quantities. Agree with you.
Quote: GialmereI used to do booze. Then I did coffee. These days I prefer to nurse a beer. The trouble is I'm getting up there in the years so I'll have to use the facilities every hour. Of course, stopping every hour to reevaluate your situation isn't necessarily a bad thing.
I think it all depends on the mood and your choice is clear to me too. I do the same scheme - drink, then coffee.
My view is that drinks are free for you to get drunk or at least impaired, but I think you can take advantage to it depending on your real tolerance
Quote: jpmurgaI normally don't drink, I go very often to Casinos so I take it as second job or second home. If im in a mood and with other people in the table invite me to drink I do normally no more than a couple of drinks,
My view is that drinks are free for you to get drunk or at least impaired, but I think you can take advantage to it depending on your real tolerance
I agree with you. A lot depends on the company and mood. and of course the main point is self-control
but not falling-down drunk.
In my present medical condition one beer will put me under the table, so I don't drink at all.
At casino bars, I like trying different kinds of whiskies that are comped while I play video poker—a key benefit of casinos that can't be found anywhere else!
I generally don't drink during blackjack, but I do during other table games where strategy might not make that big a difference. It's part of the casino fun!
Quote: FleaStiffEat, Drink and be Merry ...
but not falling-down drunk.
In my present medical condition one beer will put me under the table, so I don't drink at all.
Being always sober is good for health for sure. What happened to you?
Quote: ApellesPromptovDepends. If I'm hitting slots then I definitely drink. If I am at the table I can't even drink water haha
This is very interesting. Tell us more about your table game: why don't you drink even water? so tense?
Quote: onenickelmiracleToo expensive free alcohol.
I like this quote so much! This is so true.
Quote: AcesAndEightsFree drinks are probably half the reason I gamble at all.
This is basically me.
Quote: AcesAndEightsFree drinks are probably half the reason I gamble at all.
And you're not alone with that :-)
Quote: VegasriderNEVER when I know I have to ride. Part of the reason I live right across the street from a major casino, so I can take advantage of the free drinks and all I have to do is walk home. I domt have to play to get free drinks so thats a nice option.
This is pure luck! What casino is opposite you?
Quote: BigDadThis is pure luck! What casino is opposite you?
Nugget, 2 minute walk door to door
Did you see my note in my trip report about comped drinks at the Nugget?
The bartender puts a receipt in the glass behind the video poker machine after I order my drink. After he brings the drink, and I've been playing video poker, he replaces the receipt with one that says my whiskey was comped at $4.00.
So, if I just walked up to the bar and ordered a drink, would it cost me only $4?
I remember being at Harrah's Lake Tahoe when a group walked up and bought four glasses of wine at $8 or $9 each. Seems about right, so a $4 whiskey seems incredibly cheap! I've paid $12-$16 for a pour at other establishments!
Quote: fleastiffIn my present medical condition, one beer will put me under the table,
so i don't drink at all.
I trusted my Primary Care Physician, wound up in the ER where I overheard one doctor ask another "How is this guy still alive?" and after months of Rehab Hell had to learn to walk and read all over again. I still walk with a stroller to avoid sudden vertigo and if anyone asks "have I had my morning coffee" I can't remember the answer but can go the sink and figure out the answer.Quote: BigDadBeing always sober is good for health for sure. What happened to you?
Quote: smoothgrhHey Vegasrider,
Did you see my note in my trip report about comped drinks at the Nugget?
The bartender puts a receipt in the glass behind the video poker machine after I order my drink. After he brings the drink, and I've been playing video poker, he replaces the receipt with one that says my whiskey was comped at $4.00.
So, if I just walked up to the bar and ordered a drink, would it cost me only $4?
I remember being at Harrah's Lake Tahoe when a group walked up and bought four glasses of wine at $8 or $9 each. Seems about right, so a $4 whiskey seems incredibly cheap! I've paid $12-$16 for a pour at other establishments!
No. That's likely the amount golden nugget uses for their comped drink bookkeeping. When it used to be TAG sports bar at Linq, I think they used about 40% of retail on comped receipts.
Edit: just saw you meant Reno, so there is a chance it really was that price...
Quote: FleaStiffI trusted my Primary Care Physician, wound up in the ER where I overheard one doctor ask another "How is this guy still alive?" and after months of Rehab Hell had to learn to walk and read all over again. I still walk with a stroller to avoid sudden vertigo and if anyone asks "have I had my morning coffee" I can't remember the answer but can go the sink and figure out the answer.
Oh God, understand now. Take care!
