69FunnyNumberGuy420 t1_jea664u wrote on March 30, 2023 at 3:14 PM

Reply to comment by pittpajamas in 24/7 Diners by HarpPgh

The casino's late night customers are gambling addicts and they're there whether there's food or not.

pittpajamas t1_jeauls3 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 5:53 PM

I've been there a lot of late nights. A lot of young people just drinking(until 1:30) and gambling a little. Especially Thursday,Friday, Saturday. I would argue that the addicts are more the daytime folks. Edit: Grammar

half_monkeyboy t1_jeb1o0p wrote on March 30, 2023 at 6:38 PM

I always wondered if the casino was able to serve alcohol 24/7. This answers that. I wonder what time they start back up in the morning.

pittpajamas t1_jebcs5e wrote on March 30, 2023 at 7:48 PM

Last call 1:30 (Rivers choice, not mandated before 2AM). All drinks off floor by 2AM or 2:15AM(I don't remember). Security starts walking around telling you to finish it or toss it. I believe they start back up at 7AM.

The casino can buy a license to serve 24/7. I don't believe any casino in the state has done so. Reference: https://www.abc27.com/news/the-states-casinos-snub-new-law-allowing-24-7-alcohol-sales/

adamcp90 t1_jeayck1 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 6:16 PM

You're missing the point. If you want to get a bite to eat and the only place open is the casino, you will consider going there when otherwise you wouldn't have set foot on their property. It's about attracting potential customers, not about selling food.

69FunnyNumberGuy420 t1_jeaz9d3 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 6:22 PM

I wouldn't really consider going there for food, the entire place is depressing.

adamcp90 t1_jeazzp1 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 6:27 PM

Do you speak for the entire population of Allegheny county? Maybe you wouldn't, but other random person who is up at 1:00am and looking for a bite to eat might consider it if it's the only option within a 30 minute drive.

69FunnyNumberGuy420 t1_jeb06as wrote on March 30, 2023 at 6:28 PM

The casino's purpose is making money, if they don't have a 24 hour restaurant there it's because they've already ran the numbers and figured out that they can't make money off your hypothetical.

plastikstarzz t1_jec207d wrote on March 30, 2023 at 10:33 PM

Or we just have jobs with weird hours & want a night out..