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Flame @ El Cortez closing

pjstroh
pjstroh
Jul 17, 2014
3:19am
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Most epic, stupid decision ever made in Vegas. Even worse than giving Chris Angel his own show....

The Flame at El Cortez will be replaced with a night club..you've only got a couple weeks left.

https://vitalvegas.com/shocker-classic-flame-steakhouse-el-cortez-set-close-august/
Roulette Man
Roulette Man
Jul 17, 2014
3:22am
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Just what Vegas needs. Another night club.
snidely333
snidely333
Jul 17, 2014
3:49am
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Quiz: Who spends more money in Vegas: A. Coupon clutching old farts or B. Young adults who like to go clubbing

orchid
orchid
Jul 17, 2014
3:50am
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Very sad news. I guess they are trying to attract the younger set.

Blade
Blade
Jul 17, 2014
4:29am
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Well this really burns me up
pjstroh
pjstroh
Jul 17, 2014
4:29am
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Quote
Originally posted by: snidely333
Quiz: Who spends more money in Vegas: A. Coupon clutching old farts or B. Young adults who like to go clubbing


Thats actually a good question...I'd be inclined to answer "A". Old farts usually have bigger bank accounts.
And I'm guessing kids with money are more prone to club at Drai's than El Cortez.


The Flame was not a highly profitable enterprise...especially with the player discounts and coupons. But that was the whole point. The Restaurant was not suppossed to be profitable. It was designed to be a place for players to spend their comps....and a lure to get people to play in the casino. And it worked. Free meals at the Flame have always been a big incentive for my play there.

I'd like to say this will make me play there less...but I'd be lying. Too much good VP...good comped brews...and low limit tables. Lets hope those all stay.
melonhead
melonhead
Jul 17, 2014
4:54am
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wow - Jackie must be rolling over in his grave. I would have bet and lost a bundle that the Elco would be the last holdout in the "strippification" of downtown. What's next? 6/5 blackjack with CSM's?
snidely333
snidely333
Jul 17, 2014
5:37am
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Quote
Originally posted by: pjstroh
Quote
Originally posted by: snidely333
Quiz: Who spends more money in Vegas: A. Coupon clutching old farts or B. Young adults who like to go clubbing


Thats actually a good question...I'd be inclined to answer "A". Old farts usually have bigger bank accounts.
And I'm guessing kids with money are more prone to club at Drai's than El Cortez.


The Flame was not a highly profitable enterprise...especially with the player discounts and coupons. But that was the whole point. The Restaurant was not suppossed to be profitable. It was designed to be a place for players to spend their comps....and a lure to get people to play in the casino. And it worked. Free meals at the Flame have always been a big incentive for my play there.

I'd like to say this will make me play there less...but I'd be lying. Too much good VP...good comped brews...and low limit tables. Lets hope those all stay.


Coupon clutching old farts have bigger bank accounts because they search out good food at bargain prices. Yeah, I'm not sure who is going to go clubbing at the El Cortez. Maybe it will be different type of club.
jatki
jatki
Jul 17, 2014
7:28am
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Oh man..the Flame was one of favorite places.
Don
Don
Jul 17, 2014
9:40am
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Can someone please inform poor old DonDiego which tourist-oriented businesses in cities with NFL teams cater to coupon clutching old farts?

DonDiego is doing a study. It's not personal.
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