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SLOT MACHINES
Jul 18, 2008 | 9:27 AM
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Do you want slot machines at Sky Harbor?  

I often think of this.  Once when I was flying out of town, I checked with the airlines web site and it said get to the airport extra early because there would be long security lines.

I arrived two hours early!   I got thru security, with no problem about 15 minutes, and then when I get to the gate, they announce the flight will be delayed about an hour!  I’m there 3 hours early!  And as it turns out, the flight was actually an hour and a half late.  What am I going to do for 3 and a half hours?

This is where slot machines come in.  We talked with Mayor Phil Gordon this morning about his idea of putting slot machines at Sky Harbor to raise more money for the city.

If the slot machines had been installed then, I would not only be late, but also arrive at my destination broke!

What do you think – slot machines at Sky Harbor? 

 

Rick

 

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Sheilafromoz read my blog view my photos
Jul 18, 2008 | 10:45 AM

I wouldn't mind having them there. Sometimes while I'm waiting for my plane to board I get bored. (no pun intended). But I'm not a big gambler so it wouldn't be a problem for me, just a diversion. I do however, know a few people that might miss their flight because they just can't stop.
XTRUCKIE read my blog
Jul 18, 2008 | 10:49 AM

Slot machines at Sky Harbor?
Why not Slot Machines in the entry to the Phoenix Municipal Center. Why not Slot Machines at each Police Sub Station and Firestation. How about Slot Machines in the Phoenix Police Jail, both waiting and incarcerated areas.(Don't even think about the County Jail, Joe is way too smart to ever consider that.) How about Suns Stadium, and Chase Ballpark, or even all levels of the new Civic Center / Convention Center. If you want to fleece people, do it in your buildings, the citizens of Phoenix are used to it. Leave the traveling public out of it. Cut your salary if you really think the city has a financial problem. Cut your 7 figure body guard detail.
No one even take you seriously.
Call2Glory read my blog
Jul 18, 2008 | 10:49 AM

I don't know Rick. I would think that after paying the rediculous air fair fees today. There wouldn't be much change in my pocket to put in a slot machine.

Get yourself a Blackberry 8830. That way if you have nothing to do at the Airports... Rick, you can watch live streaming video's of Fox10 news. Better yet, you can blog with us, while your sitting around waiting!
Atm_Thght read my blog
Jul 18, 2008 | 11:42 AM

We all want slot machines at Sky Harbor and a wet-bars too. The slots and wet-bars will entertain those in long security lines and those waiting, as flights are often late. For many hours or more, slot machines and wet-bars will be a welcomed convenience. Mayor Phil Gordon can chat with the airport patrons, make balloon-animals and tell them stories about the "Big Bad Sheriff" and keep the crowds amused with his fairy-tales.

If slot machines and wet-bars were installed then, we would not only be late, but also tipsy as we arrive at our destinations broke; possibly recalling the stories by the mayor.

But if, 'Indian Slots & Wet-bars' are placed at Sky Harbor, possibly all tribal nations may be incorporated into a "Casino~Air~Arizona" known as "Wherindafugarwii Flight Odyssey". Could be interesting!

Many may have some reservations, I fear; but, one never knows until one flies.
nativephoenician read my blog
Jul 18, 2008 | 1:45 PM

Did you all here the "POP"? I certinally did. And do any of you know what that sound was?


It the sound of Mayor Phyllis Gordon's Head coming out of his arse.

Is this man OR REAL? slot machines at sky harbor??

Im going to have to say Im with XTRUCKIE on this one....good call Truckie.
nativephoenician read my blog
Jul 18, 2008 | 1:47 PM

sorry folks getting ahead of myself a little bit...

is this man OR REAL? slot machines at sky harbor??.....should read

is this man for REAL? slot machines at sky harbor??
dhw1949 read my blog
Jul 18, 2008 | 5:10 PM

The mayor's proctologist called, he may have brain damage.
Atm_Thght read my blog
Jul 18, 2008 | 5:40 PM

I looked up the doctor's name.
It's Doctor Cyclops.
Medical Report was destroyed along with certain brain cells.
I understand it's recorded in several public rest rooms through-out Phoenix.

Hope I helped!
Atm_Thght read my blog
Jul 18, 2008 | 5:45 PM

..... and possibly Sky Harbor.
dhw1949 read my blog
Jul 18, 2008 | 5:52 PM

atm--might this doctor perhaps have a brown eye????
KenOfAZ read my blog view my photos
Jul 18, 2008 | 6:01 PM

Traffic and parking are a nightmare at the airport already. Gordon is smoking crack. Get rid of the illegals and there will be less crime, less kids in our schools, less people in our libraries, etc. Net result, we save money. If money is a problem, why did we built the costly light rail joke?
Remington700
Jul 18, 2008 | 6:33 PM

What part of the airport is Mr. Bean going to give to the Indians? it has to be Indian property to gamble on or do I not understand the law? or doesnt the law matter to Mr. Bean. That would be great, then the Indians could shut down the airport when they get ticked off, like Pima road on the edge of Scottsdale a few years ago.
DMG2FUN read my blog
Jul 18, 2008 | 7:22 PM

Taxing gambling was once referred to as sin tax. And leftist aka progressives were the first to cry foul.
So what has changed? All of a sudden it is ok to put sin taxes on Americans? Let us not forget the leftist aka progressive gov wants to use speeding tickets to balance the state budget.
Atm_Thght read my blog
Jul 18, 2008 | 8:45 PM

dhw1949

I won't dare get close enough to look, butt I believe his nose is!
brucel
Jul 18, 2008 | 9:18 PM

I think we should have slots at the airport but think we should not let the indians be apart of it
simonk read my blog
Jul 19, 2008 | 11:04 AM

While Phils at it, how about a BLEEP house at the airport? After all, that too is legal in Nevada. With these late flights more income for the city.
JustMePA read my blog view my photos
Jul 20, 2008 | 10:03 AM

They can have slots at the airport as soon as I can open a casino in AZ. Fair is fair.
azslammer1
Jul 20, 2008 | 2:55 PM

listen this is just another headline grabbing idea from some loser that will be gone real soon" like all the rest of the crooked politicians out there" that finally get caught up in their own bullchit and then resign snd leave the state!!! the whole state are a bunch of money grabbing SOBS!!! I think you call it a "donor" state right?and the media plays right along with this game! LOL LOL LOL
azslammer1
Jul 20, 2008 | 3:06 PM

XTRUCKIE,your not quite so right about the sheriff and slots in the county jails!! what do you call the vending machines that sometimes let you get a pop or a candy bar,and other times rip you off for your hardearned money? tent city is like a tourist destination when you get there! what i mean by that is the guards make sure to let you know there are vending machines to use and they even throw in a free haircut for some of the hippie looking inmates,the T.V. area is in the main tent ,and so on!!! just like checking into a fleabag hotel on buckeye road!!!come on vacation -leave on probation!!!!!! LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL!!! the toughest jail west of the mississippi YEA RIGHT !!!!
AZRon read my blog
Jul 21, 2008 | 6:16 AM

Sorry but slot machines are not the answer to this mayor's woes.

How about this Mayor Gordon, look where you can cut the bloat out of your current budget. I'll bet you can find plenty of misused taxpayer dollars to fund your jail.

The party is over.
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