Vegas started dying when it became a millionaire’s paradise. Vegas is where you used to go to foolishly bring your dreams of escaping the middle class, willingly living in the fantasy of possible riches until Sunday rolled around and you had to return home a few grand lighter. Now you have to already be rich to enjoy the city. Gone are the easily comped shows, rooms, and cheap food. Before the 2010s, seeing a concert for full price was impossible unless you were oblivious to how the city worked. A few hours at any table over $20 min, and the pit boss was offering you a room, a show, and a voucher for the buffet. Now, unless you’re betting high for days, you’ll be lucky to get a 5% coupon to see a comedy show. Last time I was there I bought a mediocre cheesesteak sandwich and a bottle of water for $40 and the pit boss closed down a full low-minimum craps table because we were on a roll. Las Vegas is dead.
Pendell on September 23rd, 2025 at 02:37 UTC »
Wasn't content bankrupting his own casinos....
Loki-L on September 23rd, 2025 at 03:37 UTC »
Everyone blames Canada, but nobody mentions that Las Vegas is apparently simply getting worse.
Prices go up and to compensate quality goes down.
LazyBear81 on September 23rd, 2025 at 08:52 UTC »
Vegas started dying when it became a millionaire’s paradise. Vegas is where you used to go to foolishly bring your dreams of escaping the middle class, willingly living in the fantasy of possible riches until Sunday rolled around and you had to return home a few grand lighter. Now you have to already be rich to enjoy the city. Gone are the easily comped shows, rooms, and cheap food. Before the 2010s, seeing a concert for full price was impossible unless you were oblivious to how the city worked. A few hours at any table over $20 min, and the pit boss was offering you a room, a show, and a voucher for the buffet. Now, unless you’re betting high for days, you’ll be lucky to get a 5% coupon to see a comedy show. Last time I was there I bought a mediocre cheesesteak sandwich and a bottle of water for $40 and the pit boss closed down a full low-minimum craps table because we were on a roll. Las Vegas is dead.