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Casino Gas-o
Incorporate games of chance into how much is paid for gas | |
Sick of getting stung at the pump for high prices?
Come on down to Casino Gas-o! Rather than listing a flat gas rate, the signs outside the station show today's "odds" on the prices:
1% for 45 cents; 5% for 60cents; 20% for 65cents; 15% for 67cents...... so on.
The only catch is that
you have to fill 'er up before you take you chances with the odds. One problem I see is that most chronic gamblers will ALWAYS have a full tank of gas, and probably a few full jerry cans filling up the trunk and back seats.
Sure, many gas stations offer various types of discounts, but none so far set up with a betting scheme (I think!).
A possible jingle for this establishment could use Kenny Roger's The Gambler: "...you never count your gallons, when you're pumpin' at the station, there'll be time enough for countin', when the pumpin's done...."
Musical Inspiration
http://www.halfbake...nny_20rogers_20.com
Perhaps it could be run by a Kenny Rogers look-a-like? [pnewp, Mar 06 2001, last modified Oct 04 2004]
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Yeah! Have three wheels turning as the gasoline flows by, and slightly faster, and with some chance of lining up three tigers or somesuch. |
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Can you increase your odds by agreeing to pay for a car wash, too? |
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I seem to recall hearing of a (full-service) gas station which would give a free fill-up if the auto-shutoff tripped at an integer multiple of $5.00. Doubt if it's still around, though. |
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How about steak knives or road maps if you fill up the trunk? Don't Forget to hold up the hose when almost done to squeeze out the last two quarts/ liters usually left in the hose for the next suc...customer. |
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Some states forbid the sale of gas at a loss. New Jersey is an example. |
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In Japan this is done with all sorts of vending machines, but not petrol (at least that I know of). [Steve DeGroof] is right on the money with the flashing lights and noises. The machinery lets everyone know that you nailed a free one. |
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Filling the car is boring - this has to be a winner, and I don't even gamble. |
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//Some states forbid the sale of gas at a loss// You ever heard of a casino that made a loss? |
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