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Bet you'll get a buzz

Bar gambling is one way to waste your paycheck...um night, away

By Sarah Fleener

April 16, 2008

 
Bet you'll get a buzz
A wise man once said, "There are three criteria for a good bar. One, it's within walking distance of your bed. Two, it has free popcorn, and three, it has pulltabs."

But it's not just about pull tabs anymore. Bars around the metro are upping the ante by taking gambling to a whole new level — and when you involve live animals — it only gets better. Let Metromix introduce you to some local spots that provide a number of ways to blow your paycheck, or in some cases, double your intake.

Truth be told, you may have to make your way out of Minneapolitan to get to the good stuff.
22nd Avenue Station

22nd Avenue Station

2121 University Ave. N.E., Minneapolis

If you're looking for a classy strip club, this ain't it. But if you're looking to get some bones on a triple-wheeled peg board... you've got yourself a winner. Try your luck Wednesday through Saturday.

Rich's Bar and Grill at Russell's

Rich's Bar and Grill at Russell's

34 Oak Ave. N., Annandale
320-274-9992

Like life, everything changes from one drink to the next. On weekdays, come in and draw a happy hour pull tab to see how much you'll save on every drink.

The Brass Rail

The Brass Rail

422 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis
612-333-3016

Get your daubers out, it's time for "Bango" at the Brass Rail. There are a number of reasons why this version beats your Grandmother's bingo. Adult natured prizes is one, but the other is that the money earned goes to local AIDS charities. Try your luck on Tuesdays.

The Pullman's Club

The Pullman's Club

124 1st Ave. W., Shakopee
952-445-1938

Got crabs? They do.Things get rowdy when the hermit crabs are racing. So pull up a folding chair and get ready to root for crabs. Try your luck during the winter months.

Grumpy's Downtown

Grumpy's Downtown

1111 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis
612-870-7611

"Risk your Meat" is a snarky, comedy infused version of the typical mid-west meat raffle. Try your luck on Saturday nights.

Dean's Tavern

Dean's Tavern

1986 Rice St., Roseville
651-488-6868

Texas Hold’em (with cash prizes) is the main attraction at Dean’s Tavern. You know the play will be fine when there is an entire room devoted to the game. What's more, if you show up a half-hour early, you'll get a bonus $500 chip. Try your luck on Thursday's at 8:30 p.m.

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