Pretty soon only high rollers can afford rising vegas resort costs

[VIEJODINOSAUR]

When NJ gets sports betting, Atlantic City for me....especially in the summertime.....

 

[Defying]

its smart because if you get comped rooms you do pay that fee. So $30/night/comp guest goes a long way to offering comps. And as long as they keep improving the amenities, pools ect, I'm fine with it...

My only problem with it is it should be mandatory to include it in advertised prices, including the outside hotel booking sites. I think it's shitty for people who dont expect it and get popped for another charge before the stay even starts.

Although its LAUGHABLE that Circus Circus charges it. That has to be the worst casino -- maybe even worse retail building -- I've ever stepped into. They could pay me to stay there and I wouldnt.

 

[Defying]

Also, who drives when they visit vegas?

 

[RenoChazz]

a few points. in regards to parking, which is not cheap, the new arena in
Vegas really forced the issue as the self and valet parking at the nearby
MGM properties would of been overrun if they still had free parking.
this would of hurt gaming and other revenue which would of been unacceptable.
in addition, parking is cheaper or still free for locals and or regular players.
vegas casinos are also visited by a large number of people in for conventions
or visiting who don't even have cars. in regards to higher prices for resort
fees, shopping, rooms, and shows; i'm sure the bean counters that determine
the pricing have a pretty good feel for supply and demand economics. if
it turns out they overestimated demand, they can always lower the price or
offer special packages to their regular clients. those player cards offer so
much marketing info to the casino so that they can contact the correct demographic
quickly to help generate revenue when a drop in demand is noted or feared .

This happened in Reno when they built the stadium downtown. The way they do it tho is if you validate by gambling or staying there, parking is still free.

 

[RenoChazz]

Also, who drives when they visit vegas?

Lots of people in LA still drive there

 

[REDEYE]

Also, who drives when they visit vegas?

If you're on the West Coast , driving is an option. especially if you're incorporating other stops with the trip

 

[niltes]

I drive whenever I go.

 

[thekeyman]

For me i don't even go on the strip at all.I did go once in the last 3 years,but that was to see the Beatles show with my sister in law who lives out there,and at that time i parked in Treasure Island which was free parking and i just took the esclator over to the Mirage.But other than that,i never go on the strip whatsoever.

I prefer the nice local casinos to go to as they are a lot of fun also and no parking fees and treat you much better