A few years ago Illinois loosened up the laws on gambling so now there are video poker machines in places there never was before. My favorite SC is no different. What has changed is that now I see more of the girls not working the floor and sitting in front of the poker machines literally all night long and only leaving them to dance. I would think they would probably be money ahead working the floor and hustling because it seems to me like a couple of songs worth of grinding in a private would be more of a sure thing.
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Ya mean to tell me they actually get off of their cell phones to do something else?
I gamble, and I’m not good at it, but I know my limits.
In my state about a decade ago these machines popped up as well. I was not happy about it because you go into places that are solely there to house the machines (like a bar that nobody drinks at, but there’s always several people at the 5 poker machines over in the corner). All you see is old women blowing their dead husbands pension money into these machines.
Pretty sad, but I guess they hate their kids and want to make sure they don’t inherit anything.
It has gotten pretty ridiculous. Several gas stations have them and there is a line to sit and play. I don't mind putting a $20 in a machine once in awhile but damn.
I kick ass at slot machines and roulette.
^^^ you go on those casino trips on a tour bus with the old women who wear visors don't you?
Well....
The gaming machines at Illinois bars and gas stations have been a success. They profit around $130 million per month. Something like $1.5 trillion gets wagered per month on some 8,500+ machines.
I hate the way they have spread to strip clubs though. The five machines allowed per establishment, plus a cashout machine take up alot of square footage. Most Illinois strip clubs are not huge buildings to begin with. The percentage of profits the strip club gets from having the machines is probably too good to pass up.
Do they payout winnings in lapdances?
Sinclair makes a great point I forgot to make, the machines make the businesses money. Lots of it in some cases. I know some bars where I live that have them and the machines bring in more money for them (after they payout winnings, split profits with the state and the guys who lease the machines) than they do selling all drinks and food. Who can pass that up from a business point of view. I heard even brotherfoghorn has them in his church.
I would never approach a dancer with another customer, but I have no problem approaching a dancer playing a bar game (or the equivalent). Say something like "If you need some more gambling money, I can help with that."
What you describe is an opportunity.
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