Free drinks before 9

First time here, I was staying nearby. Found out that cover was $10 and that included free drinks until 9 pm, so figured I could watch some college basketball. The club is right next to a large sex musuem, and about 1/2 a mile from the strip, so I had no issues walking to it. It appears to be a relatively large club, but the stage was small and while I was there, they only had one girl dancing at a time. The selection of girls was not to my liking. There were a lot of ethnicities represented, but the highest was probably a 6. I left at about 9, so it is possible more came in. I was shocked how few patrons were there, especially with the free drinks. I think maybe 12 patrons the entire time I was there. The bartender was cute, and the manager seemed cool, but I am not sure how this place stays in business if it gives away free drinks and has as few customers as it did...especially on a Saturday night. I probably wouln't go back, but I am not in Vegas that much.