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Does Vegas still have the appeal that it once had?
Posted on 12/28/25 at 10:00 am
Posted on 12/28/25 at 10:00 am
Feels like the public opinion has changed significantly on Vegas in regards to desirability to travel there in the last 3-4 years. Ever since sports betting has been legalized all across the country, it seems like Vegas’ has lost its luster as a vacation spot.
When you eliminate gambling, it’s really just a desert town filled with luxury hotels. Sure, you’ve got national parks in Clark County, but those are at least an hour away while SoCal is only 3 and a half hours away and yet has infinitely more things to do.
When you eliminate gambling, it’s really just a desert town filled with luxury hotels. Sure, you’ve got national parks in Clark County, but those are at least an hour away while SoCal is only 3 and a half hours away and yet has infinitely more things to do.
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Posted on 12/28/25 at 10:05 am to JasonDBlaha
I went to Vegas to go to the sphere, first time and last time
Posted on 12/28/25 at 10:16 am to JasonDBlaha
It’s exhausting to be nickle and dimed and every thing is super overpriced
The food , the alcohol.
It’s just not that great.
The food , the alcohol.
It’s just not that great.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 10:22 am to JasonDBlaha
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When you eliminate gambling, it’s really just a desert town filled with luxury hotels
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Does Vegas still have the appeal that it once had?
People fly in from all over the globe to visit Las Vegas. That town is packed full of people every day of the year, so I would say yes it still has the appeal that it once had. What indications do you have that it does not?
This post was edited on 12/28/25 at 10:26 am
Posted on 12/28/25 at 10:27 am to JasonDBlaha
We just went for Halloween and it was absolutely packed everywhere we went.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 10:37 am to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
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What indications do you have that it does not?
Visitor rates are still declining and have been going down for the past year
Posted on 12/28/25 at 11:56 am to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
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What indications do you have that it does not?
Drops in occupancy rates. Reduction in traffic at Harry Reid. Continued dips in revenues at restaurants, bars, etc. Gaming revenue is down. Casino employee layoffs. Casino visitor drops.
I cannot think of any indicator that says anything other than Vegas is sliding in tourism (domestic and international), gaming and convention attendance.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 12:52 pm to LSUfan4444
well that sucks for them
This post was edited on 12/28/25 at 12:54 pm
Posted on 12/28/25 at 1:14 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
It’s been a few years but the last time we went we smelled weed up and down the entire strip. Lots of vagrants and generally trashy people all around.
Non sports gambling is becoming more accessible all over the country. And as far as sports, a Vegas Sportsbook was an amazing thing in the 80’s-2010’s, but online betting has absolutely killed that aspect. People can bet in their underwear from their phones.
Non sports gambling is becoming more accessible all over the country. And as far as sports, a Vegas Sportsbook was an amazing thing in the 80’s-2010’s, but online betting has absolutely killed that aspect. People can bet in their underwear from their phones.
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