We went to the Casino yesterday for lunch. When we were in the habit of going more regularly, we joined their loyalty program and started to accumulate points each time we visited. The program seems to have changed and points magically appear whether we visit or not. If we do visit, and put a few dollars in the pokies, we get more points. Each time we go now, we seem to have enough points to get a free meal. Some items on their menu are available for 150 points and our usual allocation of points can be as high as 1000.
I can't understand how the mathematics works and can only surmise that their average customer spends much more on the pokiesthan the cost of the meal to the Casino. Sadly, they're not in front with us. We might spend a few dollars on a glass of bubbly for Marilyn and cake and coffee, but the margin on those items wouldn't cover the cost of our meals.
Yesterday, there was another promotion. When we checked in we were put in a draw. Every two hours, someone's name was pulled out and he/she was given the chance to throw a big plastic dice to win a prize. We hung around for the 2.30 draw; a fellow's name was called and this yobbo wandered out of the pokie area with a can of beer in his hand. He wasn't letting go of the beer, so took the dice in one arm and tried to throw it. I think he needed three 6s to win the big prize. The best he could do was drop it clumsily on the floor but, whatever he scored, he won $400!
Still holding his beer, he wandered back to the pokies. There's no justice in the world.
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