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Poll : 14 July - 20 July 2025

Q:

This poll was suggested by a reader and we liked it immediately, though we weren't sure we could come up with a poll's worth of choices. But thanks to all the great recommendations youse came up with for the poll preview, we've got a fine selection. 

We did a survey on all the things people would bring back from the good old days earlier this year -- in other words, all the good stuff that's no longer around. But we're looking forward to the opposite-side-of-the-coin results from this poll: namely, What Las Vegas changes in the past do you consider to be positive? 

It'll be nice to accentuate the affirmative developments for a change!

You can vote for as many as you like. The results will be posted a week from today. 

A:
5100 Total Votes
Fremont Street Experience
5% (257)
Pedestrian bridges across Las Vegas Blvd.
5% (251)
TITO
4% (215)
ABC, CVS and Walgreens (to avoid minibar charges)
4% (193)
South Point
3% (178)
Wifi (free in hotels, restaurants, etc.)
3% (167)
Andrew Hunt/LVA YouTube
3% (161)
More permissive photos and video in casinos
3% (160)
Mob Museum
3% (159)
Ticket-redemption machines
3% (157)
Smoke-free casino (Park MGM)
3% (156)
Players clubs
3% (148)
Older properties (Strip & Downtown) reinventing themselves
3% (145)
Uber/Lyft
3% (142)
LVA improvements
3% (141)
Sphere
3% (138)
Circa
3% (137)
Taxicab fixed-fare zones from airport
3% (137)
Neon Museum
3% (135)
Pinball Hall of Fame
3% (130)
Vegas Golden Knights
2% (104)
Allegiant Stadium
2% (99)
Linq Promenade
2% (95)
Monorail
2% (95)
Arts District
2% (93)
High Roller observation wheel
2% (93)
Slot machines (more entertaining)
2% (89)
Larger hotel rooms
2% (85)
Matching tier status
2% (85)
Strip sidewalks (cleaner, more hospitable)
2% (85)
Restaurants (quantity, variety, high-end, food halls)
2% (84)
Better fire, safety, and disability access standards in buildings
2% (82)
Las Vegas Raiders
2% (79)
Pat Tillman Mike O'Callaghan Memorial Bridge
1% (72)
Vital Vegas
1% (71)
Jonathan Jossel (Plaza)
1% (68)
Vegas Vickie moving inside Circa
1% (67)
Vegas-specific podcasts
1% (50)
Area15
1% (44)
North Strip (new developments)
1% (37)
Public transit (slightly improved)
1% (37)
Downtown Rocks
1% (35)
Vegas-specific influencers
1% (31)
Las Vegas Aces
1% (30)
Spiegelworld shows
1% (29)
Shelby Center
0% (10)
Peter Luger Steakhouse
0% (9)
Smoother pavement (along the F1 circuit)
0% (8)
Tech attractions (digital museums)
0% (8)
Zombie Burlesque
0% (8)
Dayclubs
0% (6)
DJ residencies
0% (5)

Analysis

We predicted that the pedestrian bridges over the Strip would place in the top two or three; no other development has affected crowd control along the Boulevard more than those. But Fremont Street Experience? We love it too, but we'd never have guessed it would garner the most votes in this poll. 

Beyond those, sure, TITO beats coins any day, the drug/convenience stores along the Strip are great for stocking up on sundries, and South Point is, perhaps, the best casino in Las Vegas for value and quality (maybe we'll do a poll on the best-value casinos). Still, we would've place ticket-redemption machines closer to TITO, players clubs a lot higher than #12, and slot machines in the top ten. So it just goes to show that our picks don't always anticipate yours.

We're gratified that Andrew and our YouTube efforts (#7!) and LVA improvements (#12) are appreciated. 

At the bottom of the list, DJ residencies and dayclubs are emphatically not our demographic, though the tech attractions being so low is a surprise and Area15 receiving 44 votes is too. The Golden Knights are slightly more popular than the Raiders, the Monorail and High Roller wheel are neck and neck, and you guys care a bit less about restaurants than we do. These polls are always instructive and entertaining here at Consumer Central.

And thank you for voting. It's great to break 5,000! 

 

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Comments

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  • sunny78 Jul-14-2025
    check-in
    Checking in to a room online/checking out is certainly nice that I didn't see on the list but probably too late. :)

  • VegasROX Jul-14-2025
    Mixed batch
    Found a few that have added to the Vegas experience. Saw many, while new, I feel have taken away from the experience. To keep this response a positive one, I'll keep those to myself. 

  • Reno Faoro Jul-14-2025
    circa
    i cant afford $1,000 for a cabana  at circa . 

  • Randall Ward Jul-14-2025
    inside LVA
    like the YouTube stuff and adding Andrew shakes it up a little 

  • Susan Johnson Jul-14-2025
    Viva Vision
    I loved watching the FSE Viva Vision when it first started as it played the entertainers that I associated with Vegas.  Now, they play to a different crowd.  It's a shame they don't leave the early shows for us boomers and put Frank and Elvis back up where they belong, in lights!

  • Lotel Jul-14-2025
    ??
    I think Circa helped all downtown casinos  but its  too high price  for me. I do like Circa checks IDs as you come in.  all downtown casinos should do that at night. 
    
    "Strip sidewalks (cleaner, more hospitable)" true but starting to get bad again.  
     Not sure if players clubs helped or hurt. got a lot of good deals before players clubs. 
    

  • Doug Miller Jul-15-2025
    My thoughts
    I probably should have suggested that the Conservatory at Bellagio be added to the list, assuming it still can be considered “recent”.  Although it’s expensive at $50, I was impressed by the Arte Museum.  Finally, when staying downtown I have found that it is both very economical and reasonably convenient to take the bus from the airport to downtown and  to take the Deuce bus between downtown and the Strip.

  • Ken Kjelson Jul-18-2025
    Ken  Kjelson 
    The variety of video poker, especially Ultimate X, is so much better now. Also Silverton (not Boomtown) is a great addition. 

  • KC4LVDeals Jul-18-2025
    Formula 1
    I know locals have a lot of beef about F1, but not including this as a choice is criminal. F1 is global and will pay dividends to Vegas for decades to come. When I come to Vegas next month, Grand Prix Plaza is #1 on my list to visit.

  • tom Jul-19-2025
    vote
    None

  • John Rindo Jul-19-2025
    Hurray
    Remodel of El Cortez!

  • thebeachbum Jul-21-2025
    Fremont Street Experience
    What I like about it is the shade and cooler tempatures it provides walking between casinos. 

  • Tim Soldan Jul-21-2025
    Southpoint
    What is the deal with Southpoint? It's not really new and because it does not see the LVA as a positive they shouldn't have even been on the list. I appreciated them more when they played nice. The buffet coupon that was once offered is missed, but I understand the reason it was dropped was because of abuse. It should have been included in the member rewards book, and not as a printed coupon. I think a poll on the Southpoint would be a wasted Question of the Day.

  • Derick Jul-21-2025
    poll 
    Holy Cow!!!! Andrew Hunt that funny guy made it in the top ten at #7!!!!

  • Gene Brown Jul-21-2025
    Southpoint 
    Tim Soldan
    
    I hear you, however, Southpoint has too many positives to take it off your list; however, to each his own. I am frequent visitor there when I travel to Vegas although I rarely book into a room there because I have not been able to play enough recently to gain the slots executive’s attention. However, Southpoint is a great place to enjoy reasonable prices and every day food options. The hotel rooms are large and  well appointed. The slot machines are up to date and the game tables are usually packed. The environment is friendly and safe and the casino associates are very attentive. My only two desires for a change there are that the slots executives would become more accommodating and available to out of towners and the other is that they upgrade their existing equipment to reduce the cigarette and cigar contaminants, but not the smokers. Let me repeat that I enjoy visiting Southpoint even though I don’t get any offers. I definitely enjoy the buffet and the hot dogs. 

  • John Dulley Jul-21-2025
    Demographics 
    Like the analysis says it’s all about the demographics. Ask anyone under 40 about the list above and south point would be in the bottom 5 (if even that) and not in the top 5. 

  • Toni Armstrong Jr. Jul-21-2025
    What a list!
    Thanks for the poll. In addition to being entertained by the rankings, it gives me some new ideas for things to do in Vegas. 🙌

  • dblund Jul-21-2025
    Good idea
    I like the idea of a poll on best-value casinos.  It occurred to me as I started looking at the results that recently I have enjoyed the refurbishing work done to a number of properties.  Rio for example has become a fun, comfortable place to stay and play, and their recent promotions make it a great value.

  • Bruce Ritter Jul-22-2025
    Number of voters
    Since there was an unlimited number of votes allowed, I think it would be interesting to know the number of voters to see what percentage of people liked the various changes.