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Ethics, You, and the Casino

#1

I just returned from a weekend in AC and picked up on the continuing
thread about stealing coupons from maid carts, etc. (which seems to
have died out now).

I count myself fairly high on the ethical ladder, but I now realize
that I lie down with the lowliest when it comes to one specific
situation: Looking for ways to redeem attractive coupons outside of
the stated restrictions.

Of course the prime example of this is the "One Per Customer". I
won't go into details, but when in LV in October I redeemed two such
coupons that had a VERY high value (Jean S., at the very least
probably knows which one I'm speaking of since I'm pretty sure she's
remarked on it herself in the past -- but let's not make any specific
reference, OK? It's a public forum.)

Obviously, I'd be interested in hearing views. Just how morally
bankrupt am I? (For arguments sake, assume that the value of the
coupon in question is in excess of $10.)

- Harry

#2

Morals are a very opinionated topic depending on how we are brought up. It's like cheating on your taxes on VP. Does anyone here in this group report every time they hit quad deuces, or a royal flush. IF you make a profit for the year, do you declare all of it, or just what you think will be audited?

It's almost, "let he who is without sin cast the first stone..." I'm not all that religious a person, but I felt it was appropriate to make one of the first such comments to keep anyone [currently nameless since there aren't any replies] from verbal attacks.

I get an offer from Primm constantly for 4 or 5 times a month for free hotel stays. They say, "not valid within 5 days of any other free offer". Obviously, the casino host told me once that it is there to keep people from literally living at stateline.

But, before I even knew that, I didn't hesitate making two bookings, then checking out on one and back in on the other.

While you may be curious as to what levels each person considers ethical or morally correct, be aware that this is a touchy topic. The same individuals that think your "a cheat or thief" for taking coupons, might be the same person that justifies not reporting all his income on his tax return.

My two cents worth.

Allen

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At 05:54 PM 12/23/02, you wrote:

Just how morally
bankrupt am I? (For arguments sake, assume that the value of the
coupon in question is in excess of $10.)

#3

I agree that this is (as Allen says) a very "touchy" subject, and it's a
very personal one, too. As such, I don't feel totally comfortable reading
about how far some people choose to go to get a freebie. Unless it's funny.

lb