Well, I must say that I have not been on here for some time and this topic is of great fascination. I think in all fairness there are many sides. First, if Venetian wants to change their focus, its their business and they will reap or pay the benefits, whichever it may be. I myself am a Caesars guy and they have always been quite good to me whenever I asked for something they have obliged, from 2 or 3 extra tickets to the Big Game party to tough reservations at a restaurant, mving a room etc...I wil say they have gotten tougher/cheaper ( all depends on whether you have a motive for the choice of words) on the actual money or gift cards paid out. The only logical explantion is that they are doing better financially and as such can pay out less. If you do not like it, there are many other casinos who want your business and myself, Caesars has a great location and great rooms. You could not pay me to stay downtown or even some strip properties for that matter. If you don't like the treatment move on. That is how I left MGM and came to CP. In time if they want you they will try to get you, hence ARIA has come a calling to me and I liek that property and what they will offer.
As to double bookings, if you play enough to get future comps at both properties, I would say there is no harm. If you show up get yoru offer and leave, do not expect anything in the future, rightfully so if you ask me.
Excuse the typos as I am typing on a phone at 35000 feet.
In closing MoneyGuy, were those meetings with Adelson in the west coast or in his Rolls Royce with the initiale plate in Brookline, Mass.