Not only does this feel like a thing of the past, but those memories are starting to sound like a myth to people who visit Las Vegas and don’t leave the Vegas Strip.

The drinks were rarely amazing, but they did the trick.

However, tips often impaired their judgement (if you know what I’m saying). I was almost always gambling so it’s never been a worry.īartenders keeping an eye on players has been standard practice in casinos for years. The bartenders at video poker bars were only supposed to supply complimentary drinks as long as there were max bet wagers being made. The drinks flowed freely without care by the cocktail waitresses and bartenders as long as it appeared that I was gambling. These complimentary, but not really free, drinks made a night in the casino a little more fun. Complimentary drinks were a big deal when I turned 21 and started to visit casinos.