South Florida casinos give away cars to lure gamblers and keep ...

It's 8:30 on a Monday night, and Claire Allen waits behind a dozen other hopefuls to swipe her Players' Club card.

[Apock]

How about giving free drinks like they do in Las Vegas? At least bring the cost of drinks down to something reasonable.$12 a drink isn't reasonable.

[Gambling Cruise]

How about giving away some drinks like they do at the gambling cruises??

[Smarter than you]

"Aaron Gothelf of Hollywood, who's 28, lives with his parents and has borrowed Mom's car since his died in 2006."

If you still live with your parents at 28 and have no car, perhaps you should be out looking for a job rather than gambling you loser.

[Casinos 4 Losers]

All of these florida casinos are nothing but theives..I have rarely heard of any winners walking out with anything but pocket change..The Casinos have ruined Floridas economy not helped in any way. Most Casinos "slot machines" are true one armed video bandits..Not worth the gas to drive to one of these places and lose money. Most dont even give you any entertainment as they suck your money dry. Nothing like Las Vegas where you are at least entertained while you slowly lose money and in Vegas you get drinks and great comps. The people gambling have gambled away the rent, food and spending money..Im sure alot of the stimulus checks will end up at the casinos..Fools..Even my grandmother quit going as they dont even let you play just keep taking money..Get smart people stay away. Take $40.00 go to publix and buy yourself an outrageous dinner, go to macys or marshalls and buy yourself something ..When you see what $40.00 still buys youll be shocked at your self for throwing it in a slot machine and its gone in 10 minutes.

[Yeah Sure OK]

Apock wrote:

How about giving free drinks like they do in Las Vegas? At least bring the cost of drinks down to something reasonable.$12 a drink isn't reasonable.

They do have free drinks in the higher end slot areas.

[Caroline]

..........Tho Nguyen

every time there is a giveaway - this name comes up on the screen- this guy must live at the place...interesting

[good question]

Smarter than you wrote:

"Aaron Gothelf of Hollywood, who's 28, lives with his parents and has borrowed Mom's car since his died in 2006."
If you still live with your parents at 28 and have no car, perhaps you should be out looking for a job rather than gambling you loser.

hahaha....

Why does the Sentinel find this article newsworthy?

The amount of people suffering from gambling compulsions down here is astonishing. That is newsworthy! People need to know where they can get help, Sun Sentinel

[KcK]

Casinos 4 Losers wrote:

All of these florida casinos are nothing but theives..I have rarely heard of any winners walking out with anything but pocket change..The Casinos have ruined Floridas economy not helped in any way. Most Casinos "slot machines" are true one armed video bandits..Not worth the gas to drive to one of these places and lose money. Most dont even give you any entertainment as they suck your money dry. Nothing like Las Vegas where you are at least entertained while you slowly lose money and in Vegas you get drinks and great comps. The people gambling have gambled away the rent, food and spending money..Im sure alot of the stimulus checks will end up at the casinos..Fools..Even my grandmother quit going as they dont even let you play just keep taking money..Get smart people stay away. Take $40.00 go to publix and buy yourself an outrageous dinner, go to macys or marshalls and buy yourself something ..When you see what $40.00 still buys youll be shocked at your self for throwing it in a slot machine and its gone in 10 minutes.

What difference is it to you if I throw away $40 at a casino or Macy's? Afterall I can make your same argument.

How many people have ruined their credit to have to keep up with the Jones' to shop at Macy's? Geez, talk about thieves - a casino is, but Macy's isn't???

Give me a break.

[Richey]

Casinos 4 Losers wrote:

Nothing like Las Vegas where you are at least entertained while you slowly lose money and in Vegas you get drinks and great comps.

Exactly. This is why I would sooner fly to Vegas than go back to the Hard Rock. If you can find something fun at the Hard Rock let me know.

[Hatch]

Casinos 4 Losers wrote:

All of these florida casinos are nothing but theives..I have rarely heard of any winners walking out with anything but pocket change..The Casinos have ruined Floridas economy not helped in any way. Most Casinos "slot machines" are true one armed video bandits..Not worth the gas to drive to one of these places and lose money. Most dont even give you any entertainment as they suck your money dry. Nothing like Las Vegas where you are at least entertained while you slowly lose money and in Vegas you get drinks and great comps. The people gambling have gambled away the rent, food and spending money..Im sure alot of the stimulus checks will end up at the casinos..Fools..Even my grandmother quit going as they dont even let you play just keep taking money..Get smart people stay away. Take $40.00 go to publix and buy yourself an outrageous dinner, go to macys or marshalls and buy yourself something ..When you see what $40.00 still buys youll be shocked at your self for throwing it in a slot machine and its gone in 10 minutes.

IT'S NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS IF PEOPLE WANT TO GO TO THE CASINO. IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT, DON'T GO. IT'S CALLED FREEDOM OF CHOICE. AND IT'S ALSO CALLED BEING RESPONSIBLE. IF PEOPLE DON'T GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY, IT'S THEIR OWN FAULT. WHAT DO YOU WANT NEXT? FOR THE LIQUOR STORES TO CLOSE BECAUSE SOME PEOPLE ARE ALCOHOLICS AND CAN'T CONTROL THEMSELVES?

[Grimmmm Reaper]

just another indian scam...take the white idiots money just like they've been doing for over 30 years in an unregulated casino. Idiots get what they deserve

[gulfbrat]

I just came back from Biloxi where car give aways are routine at all the casinos, drinks are free and comps are generous, even for "low rollers". Maybe Florida needs casinos to increase competition and improve side benefits. It doesn't provide much incentive to be consumer friendly when you are the only game in town.

[Gambler]

I have gambled and lost, lost, lost, lost...

In fact in many years of gambling I have seen very few winners. This especially true in unregulated Indian casinos.

Gambling is here for the casinos to make money, NOT you.

Don't be stupid save your money for something more useful.

[ln the know]

They have provided so much employment for so many people who would be out of a job otherwise. The South Florida economy would be worse off without the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. It is a destination in and of itself and the shows, shops and restaurants are terrific. You don't have to gamble if you don't want to, but it is a choice you are free to make. Just go and enjoy yourself.

[Hey Lobo]

Smart marketeers, stupid people.

[Sandy]

Yes, you may win a car. By the time you hang around and wait for your name to be called, you have donated much more than the cost of the car to the Indians. BIG DEAL!

[Sammy]

Please don't throw away your money on "lady Luck" save your money! look towards the future! There's no reason why people should gamble their savings away sure its a choice but think before you throw away your hard earn money! This is entertainment at a cost,and learn that most people lose their money than win!! families suffer and do you thing casinos care if your 'homeless" Im all for the entertainment purpose it allows choices for all but for those who get caught up in the hype! don't fall for it! sorry to be a downer! sammy

[Allan]

A Fool and his money are soon parted. I was living near the Hard Rock in Tampa and didnt go once. Reviews on Indian Casinos are terrible. I do much better in AC or Vegas and they give comps something the indians think is a rare disease.

[Gold is Money]

Thank God I dont have the gambling monkey on my back!

Hell, the Hard Rock Casino even rips you off on concert tickets.

[Sexy Stan Yens]

ADAM THE MACHO LIFEGUARD wrote:

I AM GIVING AWAY SEX TO ALL MOTHERS TOMORROW AT MY STAND FROM 0800-1700 HOURS. THIS IS A ONE TIME DEAL. KIDS GET YOUR MOMS WAY FROM YOUR DAD AND BRING THEM DOWN TO 12TH STREET. SINCE IT IS MOTHER'S DAY, I SHALL INVITE THEM INTO MY STAND (AKA THE LUST SHED), HAVE A COCKTAIL OR TWO, GIVE THEM A 5 MINUTE MASSAGE, AND GIVE THEM A RIDE ON THE BALONEY PONY. IT IS LIKE A "E" TICKET RIDE. NOW ALL YOU GOT TO DO IS LINE UP OUTSIDE THE STAND. LAST YEAR, MANY MOTHERS CAMPED OUT FROMN SATURDAY NIGHT ON. THIS YEAR, MBPD IS SETTING UP A COMMAND POST ON 13TH STREET FOR CROWD CONTROL.
I AM STD FREE SINCE NOVEMBER. EXPERIENCE HEAVEN ON EARTH LADIES....AND BRING YOUR MOMS TOO. I HAVE A 2 FOR 1 SPECIAL....BECOME ONE OF "MACHO'S NACHOS" BY DAYS END.
IT'S NO GAMBLE. LEAVE YOUR OLD MAN BEHIND, AND SEE THIS MACHO LORD'S BEHIND.

Ooh La la....A lifeguard. Can get on line too? A Hard Rock Cafe, so to speak.