Beer in the pits
June 27th, 2018 at 8:52:09 AM
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I was at the El Cortez over the weekend and they have huge tubs of beer in the pits. Instead of waiting for a server, you evidently just ask the pit guys. I didn't notice anyone tipping them,either.
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June 27th, 2018 at 9:56:59 AM
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Do people who go to the Hell Cortez ever tip anyone for anything?Quote: billryanI was at the El Cortez over the weekend and they have huge tubs of beer in the pits. Instead of waiting for a server, you evidently just ask the pit guys. I didn't notice anyone tipping them,either.
June 27th, 2018 at 10:05:51 AM
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There still is a waitress in the pit. She runs between the two pit areas. Unfortunately the pit people will not grab a beer for you, or move the tub closer to you so you can help yourself. And yes I still tip.
June 27th, 2018 at 10:53:18 AM
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Seems like a good idea. Keep them drinking to keep them playing longer and making mistakes.
Spend any amount of time at the tables and you will hear complaints from players wondering where the server is.
Spend any amount of time at the tables and you will hear complaints from players wondering where the server is.
June 27th, 2018 at 10:58:20 AM
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Quote: ck1313There still is a waitress in the pit. She runs between the two pit areas. Unfortunately the pit people will not grab a beer for you, or move the tub closer to you so you can help yourself. And yes I still tip.
Thanks. I didn't notice any waitress but I didn't play. Was passing through around 2AM after the Fremont Country Club show.
Was very impressed how crowded the place was. They have added a lot of old VP machines, many of which are coin droppers.
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June 27th, 2018 at 11:37:13 AM
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Quote: billryanI was at the El Cortez over the weekend and they have huge tubs of beer in the pits. Instead of waiting for a server, you evidently just ask the pit guys. I didn't notice anyone tipping them,either.
Wait, so billryan says the pits will grab you a beer, but then ck says the pit people will not grab a beer for you. Which is it? Do you still have to wait for a waitress to come around to grab it for you or something?Quote: ck1313There still is a waitress in the pit. She runs between the two pit areas. Unfortunately the pit people will not grab a beer for you, or move the tub closer to you so you can help yourself. And yes I still tip.
This is... interesting. Imagine asking the pit DIRECTLY for 4-5 beers in a 'short-ish' time frame. They'll think you're hammered (as most would be) ;-).
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June 27th, 2018 at 12:01:09 PM
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I was only there a minute and didn't see a server. It was Saturday night and very crowded so perhaps the pit guy has helping out while at normal hours they don't.
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June 27th, 2018 at 12:30:59 PM
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I was there last month and asked a pit guy if he could just grab us one and he said he was not allowed to. You still might wait for a beer but it's much faster than waiting for a waitress. I thought it was a great idea.
I find at most casinos that rules are always different depending on who you talk to
I find at most casinos that rules are always different depending on who you talk to
June 27th, 2018 at 1:14:45 PM
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In FL, you must take some sort of "alcohol safety/responsibility" course in order to legally serve alcohol to customers. I had to take it just to serve beer at Jaguars games years ago. I assume NV laws are similar, and that PB's do not usually take this course. So, they wouldn't legally be allowed to directly hand a beer to a player.Quote: ck1313I was there last month and asked a pit guy if he could just grab us one and he said he was not allowed to.
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June 27th, 2018 at 1:51:43 PM
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Quote: FleaStiffDo people who go to the Hell Cortez ever tip anyone for anything?
I actually enjoy the El Cortez. I do tip my dealers and waitresses. I am certainly not a George, but not a Fleastiff either...
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June 27th, 2018 at 2:12:18 PM
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Quote: billryanI was at the El Cortez over the weekend and they have huge tubs of beer in the pits. Instead of waiting for a server, you evidently just ask the pit guys. I didn't notice anyone tipping them,either.
I doubt the pit critters are serving. If so, they would have to have taken some classes in order to do so. Also, I'm pretty sure the cocktail waitress union would pitch a fit as well as the servers themselves. Seems like a good idea though.
June 27th, 2018 at 4:12:24 PM
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This was bottled beer right? Not some tap/draft style mini keg thingy?
June 27th, 2018 at 4:55:50 PM
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I saw tubs of bottled beer.
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June 27th, 2018 at 6:13:08 PM
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I don't spend much time downtown.
But curious, who has been to the El Cortez more than once ?
But curious, who has been to the El Cortez more than once ?
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There's dust in all their hearts
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June 27th, 2018 at 6:17:11 PM
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I go every trip. Several times a trip.
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June 27th, 2018 at 6:24:12 PM
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I am at Ellis Island and Palms usually.
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
June 27th, 2018 at 6:34:22 PM
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Quote: JohnnyQI don't spend much time downtown.
But curious, who has been to the El Cortez more than once ?
I enjoy the ELCO every once in a while.
Quote: JohnnyQI am at Ellis Island and Palms usually.
The whole Ellis Island package would fit in nicely downtown. I also like Ellis Island (mostly for the 8/5 Shockwave vp).
June 27th, 2018 at 6:35:54 PM
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Keeneone:
"You ! you dirty bird ! How could you ?" See last post.
"You ! you dirty bird ! How could you ?" See last post.
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
June 27th, 2018 at 6:38:17 PM
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Quote: billryanI saw tubs of bottled beer.
If you noticed, which bottled beer brand was most prominent?
My guess:
Bud Light
June 27th, 2018 at 6:41:23 PM
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LESS is MORE !
My guess.
My guess
PBR
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
June 27th, 2018 at 7:06:12 PM
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Quote: JohnnyQLESS is MORE !
My guess.PBR
In bottles? Well La-de-la mister, you must be rich and fancy drinking that beer out of glass bottles. :)
June 27th, 2018 at 7:23:30 PM
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Guilty as charged !
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
