Question of the Day - 24 April 2019

Yes. Sometimes we ay, sometimes we don't. We visit for the glitz, see what's changed and/or new and people watch.

F No!  It's too fun not to wager on sports, especially when you come from a place that doesn't allow it.  Find a bad pitcher like Homer Bailey to go against or a good home team you trust and enjoy the action.  

How about some variety in the No responses? As in: No, but sometimes I gamble more than other times. Or: No, I always do some gaming, but recently my bankroll is higher/lower. Or: No, but I only play poker, which isn't the same kind of gambling. Or: No, but recently the amount of time/money I gamble is less/more than it used to be.

how about no but I lie about it. I used to come for training at UNLV and would hear that story about sitting down once, doubling their money and never playing again.

How about a percentage option. I for one have had one trip out of a large number where I didn't gamble. Actually a good option would be what percentage of your time that is not spent eating or sleeping is spent on gambling, shopping sight seeing and show going etc.

No, we always gamble.  I find it hard to believe that only 7% say they come to gamble.  Years ago, before there were so many local casinos, a bellman asked why we were in Vegas.  We said to gamble, and he was surprised.  He said most people say to see shows, etc.  I think people don't want to admit that they come to gamble.  Even though we have local casinos, I much prefer gambling in Vegas.  But, that is true because of everything else Vegas has to offer.

Seems like too many options.  A yes, no, or sometimes gives a better answer than yes/no.  Although 3 options for sometimes may be interesting (I guess), how does that help improve the LVCVA poll?

I'm a gambler, and always am looking for time to place a bet. My purpose for going to Vegas is not specifically to gamble, but to enjoy the amenities that Vegas has in plenty, including gambling. There has only been one time that I didn't actually gamble anything, and that was when I came in for a convention for only one day and just didn't have time. I'm not sure how you'd frame the question to accurately reflect my situation, but maybe "I always gamble, except for that one time".

Apparently telling people not to comment about their habits was too far down the preview. Maybe if your first line told them not to answer, they might have complied. I like the additional "no" options that was suggested, but also just yes/no/sometimes has merit too.

How about those of us locals who know of non gamblers like friends or family who visit but are dead set against gambling.  Then there are the nearby towns to Vegas whose citizens visit Vegas for non gambling reasons like a Doctors appointment, service, or shopping they can't get at home. Most polls, like the one you refer to, do not ask pre-qualifying questions like "Do you live here", "is this your home State", or even the most basic "do you gamble".

Competing qualifiers in the proposed options...who can answer, and what will they show?  Maybe I'm missing it.

Suggestions:

Question:  Have you ever come to Las Vegas and not gambled?

 - No.  On no occasion have I come to Las Vegas and not gambled.
 - No.  I come to Las Vegas to gamble, period.  [Slight different.]
 - Yes. On occasion I don't.  But more often than not, I gamble.
 - Yes. Gambling does not interest me. I only come for business.
 - Yes. Gambling does not interest me. I enjoy the hotels, dining, shows, or special events without gambling.
 - Yes. I cannot afford to gamble.  I only come for business.
 - Yes. I cannot afford to gamble.  I only come with friends for shows or special events.
 - Yes. I come to Las Vegas for business.  I gamble at other locations where I get more bang for my buck, e.g. no Resort Fees, no parking fees, looser slots and table rules.

My problem is that you always give reasons, which may not match.  I've always gambled on LAS trips, but I could certainly see coming and not playing.  So none of your answers would match for me.  Why not just a simple "No" as an option?

While it doesn't apply to me, a simple "Yes" would also be a good option.  Someone may come for business and due to meetings, etc., not have time to play.  Or they may come as a starting place for a trip to the Grand Canyon, or to see a specific show, or for a hockey game, or for the rodeo, etc.

YES, and I've visited San Diego and didn't go to the beach, visited New York City and never saw a Broadway show, visited Nashville and didn't eat BBQ, and visited Iowa and didn't shuck a single ear of corn.

I made 1 total non-gambling trip to Las Vegas.  It was for my father's funeral.  So you should add something like "Funeral or family emergency" to the list of choices.

Seems you are missing us advantage players. Yes we still exist even from out of town. VP .25 still free rooms and  discount food and 1.06% on deuces and jokers, fun and free drinks for a few hours every day and then take advantage of the rest that happens, cheap shows coupons from the  LVA... what is not to like. Try coming in on SW on a Tuesday and leave on a sat Late
the price would surprise you:)

How about "I've gambled on every trip to Las Vegas since I was 21." I wasn't allowed on my first trip to Las Vegas.