Another Casino Bites the Dust

[JimmyU]

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

[Dartful Dodger]

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.

[ahofle]

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. 

[crashwg]

How could you post a topic like this without a video?     

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZ-L1aHFS4U[/youtube]

[markrvp]

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.

[ChadTower]

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