{"id":14793,"date":"2014-10-16T13:22:46","date_gmt":"2014-10-16T21:22:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lasvegasadvisor.com\/stiffs-and-georges\/?p=14793"},"modified":"2018-09-26T05:52:03","modified_gmt":"2018-09-26T13:52:03","slug":"tying-the-knot-in-vegas-and-other-diversions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lasvegasadvisor.com\/stiffs-and-georges\/tying-the-knot-in-vegas-and-other-diversions\/","title":{"rendered":"Tying the knot in Vegas and other diversions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nevada<\/strong>‘s constitutional ban on gay marriage having been deemed un<\/em>constitutional, wedding chapels are kicking into high gear to prepare for a wave of same-sex nuptials<\/a>. How is the casino industry responding to this sudden $50 million \"neonbonepubdomain\"<\/a>(projected) jackpot? Both Caesars Entertainment<\/strong> — long a bastion of gay-friendliness — and MGM Resorts International<\/strong> had been preparing for this day and were right out of the gate with promotional offers. If you can stay married a month, you get a one time free admission to Bally’s Las Vegas<\/strong>‘ Liaison<\/a>, the Victor Drai<\/strong> gay-targeted nightclub. Or perhaps you’d like to tie the knot in the Vegas High Roller<\/strong>. That can be accommodated. MGM, meanwhile, is focusing more on discounts than events.<\/p>\n

For “george” status, the $1,000 markdown\u00a0on weddings at\u00a0JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa<\/strong> takes the palm. However, for atmosphere, I’d recommend the Neon Museum<\/strong>, which will also stage your ceremony starting at an affordable $450. What says says “Vegas” quite like a rainbow of neon signage?<\/p>\n

* It’s no wonder that\u00a0tribal casinos in Connecticut<\/strong> are trying to co-opt Massachusetts<\/strong> licenses, too. Slot wagering at Mohegan Sun<\/strong> was down 9% last month and revenue fell 7%. Over at Foxwoods Resort Casino<\/strong>, betting fell 12% and revenue 20%. Considering the likely impact of Massachusetts casinos<\/a>, Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods had probably better get used to the idea that their best years are behind them, unlikely to return.<\/p>\n

In the Bay State, prospective employees are turning out by the hundreds<\/a>. Casino-repeal proponents had the nerve to diss the job fair as vote-buying. They are obviously deaf to the desperation of job seekers like Amanda Woods<\/strong>, who thinks she’ll have to move out of state if she doesn’t get a job at MGM Springfield<\/strong>, or Shakur Woods-Clark<\/strong>, whose best alternative is to join the Navy.<\/p>\n

* Although it looks as though the Japanese Diet won’t be so myopic as to ban \"Sheldon<\/a>citizens from casinos (if enacted), some crimps may be placed on their access<\/a>. Admission fees like those in Singapore<\/strong> have been suggested, along with other, unspecified restraints, undoubtedly inspired by high levels of problem gambling<\/a> in Japan<\/strong>. Still, policymakers should listen to Las Vegas Sands<\/strong> CEO Sheldon Adelson<\/strong>, who says, “we will not be interested in\u00a0Japan\u00a0or any other country on a foreigners-only basis. We can’t do that. Our business model won’t allow it,” and you’d have to say the man knows whereof he speaks.<\/p>\n

* Try to run an offshore bookmaking operation from your house in Nevada<\/strong> and you’re liable to get three years of probation<\/a> — as happened to Aaron Virchis<\/strong> and Mitchell Garshofsky<\/strong>. The duo will also forfeit just under $1 million in assets. Ouch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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