[casino_comps] Re: Discuss new(er) casinos and their comps

I'm having a bit of a love/hate relationship with Las Vegas right now. I'm still jonesin' something fierce to go back (sooner rather than later)...but I fear that my discovered love for the city was during the 2007-2010 economic downturn which meant they were throwing comps my way. Now that's just not happening...and I don't think my play has changed (enough to negatively impact my ADT). Before I could get comped at any CET property any time I wanted (weekends included, save maybe Caesars Palace on busy weekends). Now, they want me to pay for rooms at Flamingo/Harrahs/Ballys...that's unacceptable. I remember in either 2008 or 2009, getting offers for comps stays at Caesars Palace with comped tix to Elton/Cher/Celine...or free stays and $300 freeplay/hotel credit. Now I'm getting stuck with "resort fees".

Sheldon Adelson was bemoaning the price he (or Steve Wynn) can charge for for their hotel rooms. But Shel, baby, I gotta tell ya...people looking to get comped rooms at Bally's ain't your target demo, buddy. I wish Mr. Adelson's theory was correct. (Essentially that with the 10,000+ hotel rooms that CET & MGM/Mirage have, they need to *give them away*) I'm here to tell you I'm not getting the offers I used to get...and again, my play has not changed.

Well, there you go. Just one person's opinion on the current state of LV.

Doing my part to help populate these boards with some good discussion,

Tony Snyder
www.viceloungeonline.com


- In casino_comps@yahoogroups.com, "cherzola" <cherzola@...> wrote:
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> It's been a long time since I've read any interesting discussions about casinos and comps. I propose starting a dialog on AC comps and recent AC problems, new casinos around the country e.g. Horseshoe Cleveland, and how about all of these "racinos" and state-run "lotto gaming" establishments. I miss reading about peoples experiences, highs and lows, and yes, even about Las Vegas. What do you think about Cosmopolitan, Aria, other casinos? I know many think Vegas is a played out topic, but if that's the case then why are so many still visiting? Don't tell me it's only because of the Hangover films!
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