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Originally Posted by Dream Crusher
That's actually not completely true. It's the casinos choice to pass that charge onto the patron. A quick browse online will find that some Oklahoma casinos choose not to have an ante. Also, your statement doesn't explain the $1+ antes at larger stakes. Also it's funny that one would blame this on Oklahoma law when these rules are a result of a gaming compact made between the state and the tribes. That's like if a dealership in TX blamed the state for not letting them be open 7 days a week when in fact the Texas Automobile Dealership Association supports the law because it helps keep labor costs down.
Also, I don't think there is any denying that the Chickasaws are making way more money off gaming than any of the strip casinos. It's pretty funny to me that someone would be so outraged at a company that isn't even profitable that they would rather take their business to a casino where the owners are swimming in piles of money Scrooge McDuck style.
I wasn't aware that they were choosing to pass it on to the consumer. In reality, it doesn't really matter. They charge it, an they get it, all the time. I played poker at Winstar when I lived in Dallas, and that place stays busy, especially on the weekends. What's crazy, is that the place is a freaking tent basically. If a tornado hit it, it would be wiped flat. Well except for the hotel(s), they are real.
Back on subject, it's sad to see Vegas turning into a nickel and dime place. I guess I get the broad business aspect of why, but it doesn't make it inviting. I'm not even talking about the cost aspect to me, just how everyone is squeezing everyone as much as possible. It's just not making it as fun as it once was.