[QUOTE=joelshitshow;23607] Could be because people view the LV buffet as a "rite of passage" or because they figure it would take that long to wait to be seated/have order taken at a "real" restaurant. The food variety may have a hand in it, as well. Or perhaps they just don't know better. A lot happens in town because people just don't know better. (6/5 blackjack comes to mind.)[/QUOTE] I believe it is everything you stated plus the belief they are "getting a great deal". And, the fattening of America has to add to the buffet's attraction. Playing 6/5 bj seems like a great deal after viewing a crowd at each of the four Wheel of Fortunes at Planet of Hollywood and a few idiots betting the Big 6/8 at craps.