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New Concept In Las Vegas: Looser Slots, Cheaper Drinks

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Las Vegas visitor numbers are up for the 9′th straight month, but gambling revenue keeps falling. Players aren’t stupid: When a machine (or a 6-5 blackjack table) can suck down $40 before you ever feel like you got going, you start to think about spending it on Las Vegas shows, tours, and restaurants. At least [...]

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Fewer Free Drinks In Las Vegas Not Just Your Imagination

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

According the the Associated Press, Las Vegas resorts comped $310.7 million in free drinks in 2009, a 2% drop from 2008. The resorts note that they sell more liquor when they give less away, and that no doubt is true. But at what cost? The entire idea about comping drinks is the keep the players [...]

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