Trump gives Canadians his middle finger; Vegas casinos chop it off

Then tom wrote:

"280,000 less per year divide by 52 weeks and you get 5,384 per week or take it 1 step further 769 per day"

So, to tom, it's either 6,000 people per day or 769 people per day.

I'm resigned to not understanding tom's math.

A lot of Canadians are avoiding the US, and that's unfortunate.

"Obama tanked the casino stocks." Lord, that's a silly statement. As if he had the power to do so! 😂😂😂😂 

The numbers are actually looking pretty bad, with visitation dropping and Trumpiffs and gas prices stripping away people's disposable income. But I don't really care if the casinos are making big bucks or not. I care that Canadians are staying away, and that they were shat upon by our Glorious Leader. SO unnecessary!

Tom's more than a little confused.

A lot of people, particularly in places like deep South MAGA Land (Texas, too) that don't get a lot of Canadian visitation, think that losing Canadians' business is no big whoop. Here in the Pacific Northwest, we're really feeling it. None of this needed to happen 

Oh by the way, I looked up Canadian visitation to hotel/casinos in WA and OR. Down 30% in 2025.

tom likes to use a sales technique called "reduced to the ridiculous" to minimize anything that challenges his beliefs.

That being said, even though tom and Brent don't believe Canadian tourists matter to Las Vegas, Las Vegas believes they do. 

Fewer Canadian tourists visiting Las Vegas as politics, promotions shape travel trends | KSVN Las Vegas

"“I think had we not had the politics going on between our neighbors up North, I think last year would have been overall net positive for Vegas for international tourism,” he said." ( "He" is Andrew Woods, director of the Center for Business and Economic Research at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas)

"Canada accounts for roughly 40% of Las Vegas’ international visitors, and Woods said Canadian travelers typically stay longer and spend more than the average overseas visitor. Despite a weaker U.S. dollar — which would normally make travel to the United States more attractive — he said political concerns appear to be outweighing financial incentives for some."

Las Vegas launches $3.5M campaign to boost Canadian tourism | KLAS Las Vegas

"The LVCVA is preparing to spend millions to bring Canadian tourists back to Southern Nevada."

"Canada has long been one of Las Vegas’ most important international markets. In 2025 alone, nearly 1.2 million Canadians visited Southern Nevada, making up about one quarter of all international visitors."

So, are Tom and Brent correct that Canadian tourists have little impact on Las Vegas, or is the data from someone whose job is to study these trends and the LVCVA have more insight into what is important for the Las Vegas tourism industry and how Canadians impact it?

  Whatever claimed "impact" on Vegas Canadians provide is miniscule compared to the impact casinos have had on visitation/spending with their ever esculating gouging. 

I have been saying that less Canadians is good for the rest of us going to Las Vegas, better deals.  I have never said that it is good for the city or the casinos.  But it is the choice of Canadians not to come.  If they start getting better deals, then the hurt feelings will go away and they will be back and the casinos will tighten up the deals for the rest of us.

Well I am still coming to Las Vegas about six times a year.  I love the weather, the transit system is great, as I ride for $1.00 from the airport to Downtown. The hotel staff are pleasant and the comps are good, even for a low roller like me. So many restaurants to choose from, as well.  

It's a pleasant escape from the rain in the Pacific Northwest. So I keep returning, year after year. 

Very glad you are still enjoying Las vegas