Heck, it's a desert, for christ sake.
The notion of paying for water really pisses me off.
Oh sure, if I am gambling the CW can bring me one, but then it is expected that I tip her, and why tip for water, something that should be readily available for free?
Why spend all the money to fly to Las Vegas if the corporate model is designed to Bust My Ass?
Bah.
Quote: FleaStiffGiven the cleanliness of most water fountains and how long they have to run before even that cleanliness standard is reached, you are better off tipping a pretty, half-naked girl a dollar.
Hell, if she is half-naked I will tip her a dollar and she can keep the water.
Quote: MrV
The notion of paying for water really pisses me off.
It POes the owner of the water-fountain as well, which is why there are so few of them. If you want "free water" take a canteen and fill it in your room. Or buy bottles at Costco and carry them. Do not expect the proprietor of a place to give free water to all comers.
Quote:Why spend all the money to fly to Las Vegas if the corporate model is designed to Bust My Ass?
Just wait until the new taxes come in to pay for what Obamacare really costs in 10 years. Heck, by then they will be making you "rent" the cards before they deal the game.
Quote: MrVOh sure, if I am gambling the CW can bring me one, but then it is expected that I tip her, and why tip for water, something that should be readily available for free?
Exactly. If you don't mind looking like a bum you can do what I do. I stop at a convenience store before breakfast and pick up a gallon for a dollar. I carry that around with me to hydrate myself from the night before. This is also useful when the servers are slow to refill my water at meals. I finish it in the afternoon sometime then it's back to boozin.
All the tribal casinos I visit do this, but none in Las Vegas ( M tried it, and removed the self serve units).
told they don't have fountains because they don't want street
people coming in just for the water. Indian joints have beverage
stations because they don't have that problem.
How many street people visit Red Rock or GVR?
Lotta tramps hanging around Bellagio?
One tried to pick me up at The Bellagio once. It was right after 9/11/2001. Back before Obamacare.Quote: MrVSure, that's what they said, but it is B.S.
How many street people visit Red Rock or GVR?
Lotta tramps hanging around Bellagio?
Quote: AZDuffmanIt POes the owner of the water-fountain as well, which is why there are so few of them. If you want "free water" take a canteen and fill it in your room. Or buy bottles at Costco and carry them. Do not expect the proprietor of a place to give free water to all comers.
Just wait until the new taxes come in to pay for what Obamacare really costs in 10 years. Heck, by then they will be making you "rent" the cards before they deal the game.
Ridiculous post of the day. Water is free at casinos. No one forces you to tip. Yes, Obamacare has a lot to do with this post. Now I know how to hijack every post you make.
There was an episode of one of those cops / jail shows that shows cops arresting two homeless guys for bathing in the Bellagio fountain.Quote: MrVLotta tramps hanging around Bellagio?
Quote: FinsRuleRidiculous post of the day. Water is free at casinos. No one forces you to tip. Yes, Obamacare has a lot to do with this post. Now I know how to hijack every post you make.
Water is not "free" since:
The meter turns and the casino pays for that
The person who installs water fountains for free keeps calling in sick, ditto the person who cleans them
The vendor who gives the free cups had a truck that broke down
The ice maker that runs on free electrricity is being used for drinks at the bar that produce revenue
The "Obamacare" thing was thrown in to make the point that casinos have costs and those costs keep going up. Yet people demand free water as though it is some kind of right they have from the casinos. Free water and water fountains in casinos should be considered a courtosey for patrons, not a new "right" of some sort.
BTW: I totally buy that Indian and other casinos have free water and fountain drinks and Strip-props don't because of lowlifes who come in for it. A Burger King near me had to rip out the self-serve fountains because nearby section-8 housing residents were taking thousands of gallons of product home with them. Free stuff draws that kind of crowd.
go out to wait for your valet car. Its a long way from the casino
and its there mostly for employees I think. It might be the only
one I've ever seen in Vegas.
Quote: DJTeddyBearNow that I think about it, I've seen them at McCarran.
I've used them at McCarran, in Terminal 2. There is one in the immigration area, and there are several on the gates area past security.
But for those both thirsty and cheap at a casino, simply go to the restroom and drink from the tap.
Quote: NareedBut for those both thirsty and cheap at a casino, simply go to the restroom and drink from the tap.
Heck you people are cheap ... even at the Venetian where the morning CWs are "no spring chickens" the waitress brought me one orange juice and three water bottles and put them on the beverage tray of the craps table for me. That means she earned that measly dollar as far as I reckon. And I see no reason to drink tap water or search for a bubbler. Even if a bubbler were but steps away, those devices are always filthy, no matter where in this country you go.
If you are that tight with a lousy dollar, you won't enjoy the Vegas Experience.
Quote: FleaStiffHeck you people are cheap ... even at the Venetian where the morning CWs are "no spring chickens" the waitress brought me one orange juice and three water bottles and put them on the beverage tray of the craps table for me. That means she earned that measly dollar as far as I reckon. And I see no reason to drink tap water or search for a bubbler. Even if a bubbler were but steps away, those devices are always filthy, no matter where in this country you go.
If you are that tight with a lousy dollar, you won't enjoy the Vegas Experience.
Bubbler you say? Do I have a fellow native Wisconsite on this site?
Quote: Gabes22Bubbler you say? Do I have a fellow native Wisconsite on this site?
The first time I heard that term was when I lived in Mass; the locals pronounced “water fountain” like “bub-luh”.
It's the right thing to do.
And spare me the drivel about cost and scarcity: hello, Bellagio fountain, Wynn golf course etc.
Quote: MrVAnd spare me the drivel about cost and scarcity: hello, Bellagio fountain, Wynn golf course etc.
I doubt you would really choose to drink the reclaimed water used for those applications.
Quote: DocI doubt you would really choose to drink the reclaimed water used for those applications.
He could pick up one of those survialist water filters and dip it in Lake Bellagio. Just be sure to wear the cami shorts and jungle hat while doing so so the cops don't bother you as they know you are official.
Quote: AZDuffmanWater is not "free" since:
The meter turns and the casino pays for that
The person who installs water fountains for free keeps calling in sick, ditto the person who cleans them
The vendor who gives the free cups had a truck that broke down
The ice maker that runs on free electrricity is being used for drinks at the bar that produce revenue
The "Obamacare" thing was thrown in to make the point that casinos have costs and those costs keep going up. Yet people demand free water as though it is some kind of right they have from the casinos. Free water and water fountains in casinos should be considered a courtosey for patrons, not a new "right" of some sort.
BTW: I totally buy that Indian and other casinos have free water and fountain drinks and Strip-props don't because of lowlifes who come in for it. A Burger King near me had to rip out the self-serve fountains because nearby section-8 housing residents were taking thousands of gallons of product home with them. Free stuff draws that kind of crowd.
Is Obama Care equivalent to Bush Tax Cuts?
Quote: DigitalTimIs Obama Care equivalent to Bush Tax Cuts?
Why would it be? The former is taxing people for a new social program. The later is letting people keep their own money. Tax cuts are not "spending."
Quote: MarieBicurieIsn't Vegas municipal water one of the worst in the entire country? Why would you want to drink it if you could get a bottle instead?
Because I'm cheap and thirsty! ;)