Q:
What’s the worst trend you’re noticing in Las Vegas from your personal point of view?
A:
3296 Total Votes
| The disappearance of the older, smaller properties and their character/personal service |
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| Worsening video poker pay schedules |
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| Increasing room rates |
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| The shift from 3:2 to 6:5 blackjack |
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| Tighter slot machines |
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| Tighter comp polices |
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| Higher table limits |
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| More smut-peddlers on the Strip |
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| Smoking bans |
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| Worsening traffic |
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| Other -- use this link to email us |
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| Too many Cirque shows |
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| The demise of the keno lounge |
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| Less tournaments (aside from poker) |
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Analysis
The results of this poll really speak for themselves, with the rise of the mega-properties and loss of familar old favorites clearly the biggest complaint/sadness of the nearly 3,300 respondents, followed by the associated higher room rates and a host of other economic factors that all hit you in the pocket.
The feedback that we received was so plentiful and heartfelt that, rather than summarize it in the limited space available here, we're going to run it in the Question of the Day spot tomorrow. So, tune in on Sunday to read the obervations and complaints of your fellow readers, both with regard to the voting options we presented and the other unwelcome trends that you wrote in about.
Many thanks to all who took part.
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