Las Vegas is in trouble. Everyone has a theory about why.
3 days ago
- #Gambling Industry
- #Tourism Decline
- #Las Vegas
- A 67-year-old man gets a Yosemite Falls tattoo to rekindle a failing relationship.
- Las Vegas tourism is declining, with fewer visitors in 2025 compared to 2024.
- Hotels like the Luxor offer deep discounts to attract tourists amid the slump.
- Gambling rules have changed, with triple-zero roulette and 6-to-5 blackjack increasing house edges.
- Minimum bets at casinos have risen, making gambling more expensive for visitors.
- Private equity firms now own many Strip casinos, shifting focus to maximizing profits.
- Tourism workers, like showgirls and timeshare sellers, report significant drops in business.
- Despite the decline, Las Vegas continues major expansions, including sports teams and events like the Grand Prix.
- The author recounts a personal gambling experience, contrasting past affordability with current high costs.
- The Global Gaming Expo highlights the industry's focus on profit, with new technologies to streamline gambling.