1. 03-08-19 07:12 AM #1
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    MGM to replace bartenders and cashiers w kiosks

    https://www.vegasslotsonline.com/news/2019/03/07/mgm-could-replace-many-employees-with-robots/

    The union out there must be flipping out. This, less than 5 years after Ceasars ch 11 wiped out their union.
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  2. 03-08-19 07:14 AM #2
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    good move

    they are whore shit
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  3. 03-08-19 07:22 AM #3
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    good move

    sick of giving tips to everyone
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  4. 03-08-19 07:27 AM #4
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    The new park place did this and I can tell you the check in process is a nightmare, haven’t had a time of 3 stays where everything is correct.
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  5. 03-08-19 07:34 AM #5
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    That sucks i got buddies that bartend at the Borgata and they are owned by MGM. Hope they dont get canned.
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  6. 03-08-19 07:37 AM #6
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    Who's gonna be the first drunk dude to hit on a bottender?
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  7. 03-08-19 08:05 AM #7
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    Eh takes away a small part of the aura of being in a casino
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  8. 03-08-19 08:16 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hman View Post
    Eh takes away a small part of the aura of being in a casino
    interesting

    describe the Aura of being in a casino to us in as many words as it takes, if you would.
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  9. 03-08-19 08:40 AM #9
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    Like they can’t afford to pay people with their ridiculous drink prices.
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  10. 03-08-19 08:46 AM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chi_archie View Post
    interesting

    describe the Aura of being in a casino to us in as many words as it takes, if you would.


    ???

    Are you insinuating that playing casino games online, betting sports online, or watching a game you have money on at home, is even close to being as exciting in a casino amongst so many other others doing it together and watching on the big screens?
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  11. 03-08-19 08:47 AM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by d2bets View Post
    Who's gonna be the first drunk dude to hit on a bottender?
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  12. 03-08-19 09:17 AM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hman View Post
    Eh takes away a small part of the aura of being in a casino
    True

    if it aint broke why fix it

    bartenders dont get paid a salary anyway

    its all tips
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  13. 03-08-19 09:28 AM #13
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    Bartenders lazy and also realized they do not need them

    Computers 10000x more efficient than people

    Companies saw it and acted
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  14. 03-08-19 09:29 AM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hman View Post
    ???

    Are you insinuating that playing casino games online, betting sports online, or watching a game you have money on at home, is even close to being as exciting in a casino amongst so many other others doing it together and watching on the big screens?
    nope

    just asked you to describe the Aura that mentioned. everyone experiences things different in peron.


    bots wouldn't change the experience that much imo, and for some people would enhance it
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  15. 03-08-19 09:30 AM #15
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    Who in the hell wants to go to a casino full of robots? I can just see the executives in these big corporations sitting around a table. "Our profits aren't big enough, how can we increase the bottom line? Well, let's just ruin the Vegas experience. It'll add $300 million to the bottom line. Let's also add a hidden $35/night resort fee. $25/night for parking. They gotta park somewhere right? That will work. Man we're smart."

    Then, when nobody shows up and the numbers are down they sit around scratching their heads.
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    Quote Originally Posted by hawkeye 16 View Post
    Who in the hell wants to go to a casino full of robots? I can just see the executives in these big corporations sitting around a table. "Our profits aren't big enough, how can we increase the bottom line? Well, let's just ruin the Vegas experience. It'll add $300 million to the bottom line. Let's also add a hidden $35/night resort fee. $25/night for parking. They gotta park somewhere right? That will work. Man we're smart."

    Then, when nobody shows up and the numbers are down they sit around scratching their heads.
    you have to remember, they are also adapting to fit the next generations of customers going forward.

    they people that have strong opinions on this already, will most likely be dead in the next 10-30 years

    They have to mold their product to fit with the lifestyles of Millenials and Generation Z

    those generations also will have more expendable $ compared to the current casino gamblers
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  17. 03-08-19 09:43 AM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chi_archie View Post
    you have to remember, they are also adapting to fit the next generations of customers going forward.

    they people that have strong opinions on this already, will most likely be dead in the next 10-30 years

    They have to mold their product to fit with the lifestyles of Millenials and Generation Z

    those generations also will have more expendable $ compared to the current casino gamblers
    I see your point. I just think it will backfire. We'll see.

    A casino should take your money, give you a free buffet and pat you on the back. Now then you have a repeat customer. It's just smart business. Degenerates will come back to any place if they get a freebie. I'm not even that old.
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  18. 03-08-19 09:52 AM #18
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    Millennials really prefer robots to humans? I’m technically one but an older one. I still prefer a bartender to a robot. Don’t mind tipping.
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  19. 03-08-19 09:57 AM #19
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    Actually wouldn’t care in Vegas. Don’t spend much time at the bar. They will pour a perfect drink. I like to find a bartender that pours it strong, but Vegas has more that go by the book anyway or even short pour my ass.
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  20. 03-08-19 10:08 AM #20
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cuse0323 View Post
    Millennials really prefer robots to humans? I’m technically one but an older one. I still prefer a bartender to a robot. Don’t mind tipping.
    Most bartenders suck today. Millennial bartenders don't have people skills.
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  21. 03-08-19 10:11 AM #21
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    How are they going to turn chips into cash?
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    Quote Originally Posted by eidolon View Post
    How are they going to turn chips into cash?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bluehorseshoe View Post
    Most bartenders suck today. Millennial bartenders don't have people skills.
    True. I don’t go out anymore, but it was getting worse then it was 10 years ago.
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  24. 03-08-19 10:37 AM #24
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cuse0323 View Post
    True. I don’t go out anymore, but it was getting worse then it was 10 years ago.
    I was in a bar in Florida on Saturday waiting for a friend of mine. Nobody was sitting at the bar but me and the bartender starts breaking down the bar at 8:30pm, looking to get out of work the minute the clock hits 12. Didn't say a word the whole time and when I finished my beer, gives me a check instead of asking me if I wanted another beer. lol
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  25. 03-08-19 10:42 AM #25
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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    Bartenders lazy and also realized they do not need them

    Computers 10000x more efficient than people

    Companies saw it and acted
    Bartenders are far from lazy my friend, you try standing on your feet all day on a 14 hour double and dealing with some of these people out there

    These machines are cool and all to replace those shitty drinks the cocktail waitress brings a long but not good for much after that
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  26. 03-08-19 10:44 AM #26
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    Terrible Service nowadays everybody’s on their cell phone’s and have their own problems glad it’s going to computers
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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    Terrible Service nowadays everybody’s on their cell phone’s and have their own problems glad it’s going to computers
    That's why I want to start a spotting service. I know better than "Bar Rescue".
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  28. 03-08-19 10:58 AM #28
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    Dealers are next.
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  29. 03-08-19 11:04 AM #29
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jayvegas420 View Post
    Dealers are next.
    Yep
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  30. 03-08-19 11:44 AM #30
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jayvegas420 View Post
    Dealers are next.
    No doubt. Already happening some, I think. And it would be so easy and efficient. Probably just keep dealers only for high rollers.
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  31. 03-08-19 12:21 PM #31
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  32. 03-08-19 12:28 PM #32
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    get rid of dealers too

    silly and moody losers
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  33. 03-08-19 12:34 PM #33
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    fukk that Gold
    get rid of all humans
    turn the robots to data mode (stole lyric/line from RUSH song)

    end of story

    damn near is anyway
    the end
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  35. 03-08-19 12:55 PM #35
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    Quote Originally Posted by Big Bear View Post

    bartenders dont get paid a salary anyway

    its all tips
    They don’t get paid that’s true but if you tip well they will give you more than enough free alcohol (longer pours, free shots, etc.) to make up for it. That’s a pure hit to casino - not bartender. In theory - this is more efficient. Bar won’t lose as much in lost profits from mistakes and bartenders discretion (some portion of which will make its way into reduced drink prices) and drinks are now cheaper by a couple bucks as we aren’t tipping.

    I dont agree with it at all but as an economist I love it.
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