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Title: Another Casino Bites the Dust
Post by: JimmyU on November 13, 2007, 05:42:10 pm
This time it was the New Frontier.  The whole north end of the Strip is becoming really high end (and out of my price range.)

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071113/ap_on_re_us/casino_implosion;_ylt=Au9vlm_9cs_0G86SuGqfe6NvzwcF (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071113/ap_on_re_us/casino_implosion;_ylt=Au9vlm_9cs_0G86SuGqfe6NvzwcF)
Title: Re: Another Casino Bites the Dust
Post by: Dartful Dodger on November 13, 2007, 06:19:52 pm
I use to go to Vegas every year, this year was my last year for Vegas.  You have to go to the dives to find a 5 dollar table.  The food is also expensive. Not to mention the crowds.  The weekends are awful.
Title: Re: Another Casino Bites the Dust
Post by: ahofle on November 13, 2007, 07:13:29 pm
The last time I went to Vegas (last year at this time) sucked.  You're right about the $5 tables being gone.  Same with the cheap slots.  I also could barely find anyone to bring drinks while playing (used to be they would constantly come by).  You can't really gamble for long without spending a ton of money anymore.  Also little annoying things like a big bottle of water in your room with a sign on it saying you would be charged $5 on your bill if you open it.  This after being raped at the blackjack tables 10 minutes earlier.  :laugh2:
Title: Re: Another Casino Bites the Dust
Post by: crashwg on November 14, 2007, 03:10:44 pm
How could you post a topic like this without a video?  ::)  ;)  ;D

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZ-L1aHFS4U[/youtube]
Title: Re: Another Casino Bites the Dust
Post by: markrvp on November 16, 2007, 04:09:42 pm
Vegas used to be famous for cheap hotel rooms and $2.99 buffets.  They finally figured out that people would still come if they raised the prices - kind of like the price of gas.

Too bad, I used to like Vegas.
Title: Re: Another Casino Bites the Dust
Post by: ChadTower on November 16, 2007, 04:11:03 pm

The rise of Native American casinos is a big part of this, too... they're popping up all over New England with more coming.