Freemont Street Charge?
March 10th, 2012 at 5:35:43 AM
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Somneone brought this up lasgt night, seems silly but thought I would ask.
Is there now an admission charge for The Freemont Street Experience?
Some guy at a party said there was. I asked how it was even possible and mentioned how stupid the idea would be. Just want to get the confirmation one way or the other.
Is there now an admission charge for The Freemont Street Experience?
Some guy at a party said there was. I asked how it was even possible and mentioned how stupid the idea would be. Just want to get the confirmation one way or the other.
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March 10th, 2012 at 5:46:28 AM
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No charge as of 4 weeks ago.
I agree, how would that be possible? And what a dumb idea if it were true.
I agree, how would that be possible? And what a dumb idea if it were true.
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March 10th, 2012 at 5:47:10 AM
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There is no charge. No idea how that could even be acomplished. The fee comes from those of us that play. It also comes from the fact that the games are not as good as they use to be on Fremont street. Reduced paybacks on VP, video keno and certainly slots as well as deteriorating rules on table games.
March 10th, 2012 at 6:05:09 AM
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No charge. The only time I ever heard of one was for last new year's eve.
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March 10th, 2012 at 6:09:27 AM
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Instituting such a charge would be a logistical nightmare.
The only way it would be a high enough fee to make it profitable would be for New Year's Eve.
The only way it would be a high enough fee to make it profitable would be for New Year's Eve.
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March 10th, 2012 at 6:24:35 AM
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Quote: WizardNo charge. The only time I ever heard of one was for last new year's eve.
Thanks.
Maybe that is what he was thinking about. The guy was about a 90% sharp, meaning he knew the basics but when I talked a few really advanced things he didn't even get the reasoning.
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March 10th, 2012 at 9:19:26 AM
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It would be impossible, there's only a bajillion different
ways to enter the thing.
ways to enter the thing.
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March 10th, 2012 at 10:41:07 AM
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No, public relations and logistical nightmare ... I do however believe there is a surcharge on the businesses that border the area and they pay for the FSE on the theory that businesses in the area benefit from it.Quote: AZDuffmanIs there now an admission charge for The Freemont Street Experience?
March 10th, 2012 at 10:54:54 AM
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Is everyone paying their share now? I recall hearing that there had been some persistent delinquencies on paying the fees.Quote: FleaStiff... I do however believe there is a surcharge on the businesses that border the area and they pay for the FSE ....
Also, I'm not sure that all of the businesses bordering the area are involved in the support. The Viva Vision screen displays the sponsors' names. I don't know whether there is separate sponsorship/fees for Viva Vision and the other elements of the FSE.
March 10th, 2012 at 12:27:32 PM
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I hear they're putting dihydrogen monoxide in drinks now, too. Industrial solvent, industrial cleaner, found in overwhelming amounts in cancer cells...
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March 10th, 2012 at 1:37:57 PM
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Quote: NareedI hear they're putting dihydrogen monoxide in drinks now, too. Industrial solvent, industrial cleaner, found in overwhelming amounts in cancer cells...
Oh man, I heard about this a while back. Penn and Teller have done some great work raising DHMO awareness and pushing for a ban. Aparently DHMO is yet another issue they are dealing with at Lake Las Vegas too.
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March 10th, 2012 at 3:50:58 PM
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Quote: bigfoot66Aparently DHMO is yet another issue they are dealing with at Lake Las Vegas too.
I've heard they have a big accumulation of it there.
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March 10th, 2012 at 3:58:11 PM
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Apparently, if DHMO is exposed to air, it will vaporize and has the potential of entering one's lungs. Scary shit...
March 19th, 2012 at 6:01:43 PM
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This stuff (DHMO) can be dangerous in all states of matter (solid, liquid and gas.) It can kill in all states of matter. A couple of links to its MSDS.
DHMO MSDS
Another DHMO MSDS
DHMO MSDS
Another DHMO MSDS
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March 19th, 2012 at 6:23:25 PM
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Quote: WizardNo charge. The only time I ever heard of one was for last new year's eve.
I'm curious about the logistics of this since it is basically an open atrium. Do they set up "cattle barricades" down the center, and charge to get in to that area, or is the entire covered area sealed off somehow? If so, how is that accomplished since folks would then be "trapped" in the casino, and not able to cross Fremont.
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March 19th, 2012 at 6:59:38 PM
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The admission fee seems to be one cigarette. I know every time I am there, I get hit up for this fee. The fee collectors are generally a scraggly looking bunch. So even if you don't smoke carry a pack with you when visiting Freemont street.
March 19th, 2012 at 7:01:59 PM
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Probably got confused.
There IS a charge for the FSE zip line ride.
There IS a charge for the FSE zip line ride.
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March 19th, 2012 at 7:13:53 PM
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Quote: conoThe admission fee seems to be one cigarette. I know every time I am there, I get hit up for this fee. The fee collectors are generally a scraggly looking bunch. So even if you don't smoke carry a pack with you when visiting Freemont street.
Thank you for making my evening.
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March 20th, 2012 at 9:37:16 AM
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Quote: bigfoot66Oh man, I heard about this a while back. Penn and Teller have done some great work raising DHMO awareness and pushing for a ban.
Isn't DHMO a key component in acid rain?
And wasn't there some attempt to get all of the DHMO out of Lake Tahoe about 20 years ago? (It certainly looked like somebody, or something, was trying this.)
