--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, King Fish <vpkingfish@...> wrote:
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>
> To use the SunCoast as an example, they say "Let's have a 10X points
> promotion to celebrate our 10 year anniversary on 10/10/10!" The
> other managers say "Genius!" and there's lots of back slapping.
>
> When the 10X points starts, the normally quiet bartop machines are
> suddenly getting played at the $5 level. There are more W-2Gs than
> usual (straining the floor staff) including some larger ones.
>
> To you and me, this is no surprise. You offer $5 single line at 99.6
> with 1% cashback, you're going to get APs playing it.
>
> To the SunCoast management, this comes as a surprise and within a
> couple hours, they're telling people to leave.
>
> Now you might think the SunCoast managers are morons for not being
> able to predict this. And I would agree with you. If you can't see
> this coming, you're a moron who doesn't belong in casino management.
>
> But what do these rocket scientists do? Put FIVE 10X coupons in the
> coast connection.
>
> And apparently, they're just as surprised by what happens as they were
> the last time. So they go up to people playing the machines, tap them
> on the shoulder and have security guards read them the trespass act
> and escort them off the property.
>
> HEY MORONS! IF YOU DON'T WANT PEOPLE COMING TO PLAY WITH 10X POINTS,
> STOP INVITING THEM WITH COUPONS, ADS, STREET-SIDE SIGNS AND MAILERS.
>
> Stupid fucktards. How do you still have a job?
>
Oh so THAT'S what happened. Thanks for clearing that up. I couldn't help but laugh at the way you told that story, it was funny.
I guess I missed the scoop about 10/10/10. You're right, that's pretty clueless.
This reminds me of the Jerry's Nugget fiasco. Sounds like it was really handled poorly.
