Juyemura
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October 29th, 2012 at 8:29:35 AM permalink
As Hurricane Sandy hits the east coast, I have heard that several casinos have shut down their doors due to the storm. I was wondering if the Las Vegas has ever closed or been shut down due to weather or some other major disaster or event. If not, do you think they would ever do it, or be able to do it if it came to that.
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October 29th, 2012 at 8:43:59 AM permalink
I think they said the only time casino's ever TOTALLY STOPPED, is when JFK was shot dead.
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October 29th, 2012 at 8:47:25 AM permalink
hmmm...maybe if something happened with Hoover Dam and power was unavailable for a period of time?
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October 29th, 2012 at 9:06:45 AM permalink
Quote: rdw4potus

hmmm...maybe if something happened with Hoover Dam and power was unavailable for a period of time?



I think only a small portion of the Dam's power goes to vegas. Most goes to Arizona and California, if memory serves. The water is another issue. But a drought is not a fast disaster.
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October 29th, 2012 at 9:09:37 AM permalink
Quote: Nareed

I think only a small portion of the Dam's power goes to vegas. Most goes to Arizona and California, if memory serves.



Sure, but doesn't most of Vegas's power come from the dam?
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October 29th, 2012 at 9:11:38 AM permalink
Quote: rdw4potus

Sure, but doesn't most of Vegas's power come from the dam?



On the tour out to Hoover Dam, and this was 4 years ago, I think the guide mentioned most fo Vegas' power comes from power plants around the area. I recall pssing by a rather big one along some highway.
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October 29th, 2012 at 9:41:55 AM permalink
Quote: Juyemura

As Hurricane Sandy hits the east coast, I have heard that several casinos have shut down their doors due to the storm. I was wondering if the Las Vegas has ever closed or been shut down due to weather or some other major disaster or event. If not, do you think they would ever do it, or be able to do it if it came to that.



Sometime in the mid 1970's a rainfall created severe flooding throughout LV. I remember seeing cars floating in the Caesar's front parking lot near Las Vegas Blvd. It has since been built up and is no longer a parking area. Even then the casinos went on their merry way. I normally parked my car there but luckily that day parked off to the side. Cars were floating several feet off the ground.
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October 29th, 2012 at 9:52:42 AM permalink
Consider the MGM fire... alarms, smoke and annoucements couldn't get people to leave the casino.

Consider the bomb in Reno ... other casinos made money making book on Bang or NoBang and selling Harvey Wallbanger drinks and teeshirts.

Consider the Imperial Palace,,,oops... I mean Linc er uh...The Quad. Its built over a flood channel and even during floods they take some damage but they don't close!

Consider the State of Nevada's Income Tax: there ain't any! Most tax revenue comes from taxing those slot machines and table games ... so don't expect some "bolt your doors" order to be issued. The politicians know where the bread and butter and campaign donations come from.
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October 29th, 2012 at 9:57:02 AM permalink
Quote: rdw4potus

Sure, but doesn't most of Vegas's power come from the dam?



Last time I took the tour they said little to none does. Though such a failure would cascade power failures across the southwest.
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October 29th, 2012 at 10:56:41 AM permalink
Quote: FleaStiff

Consider the bomb in Reno ... other casinos made money making book on Bang or NoBang


When was this? I thought casinos couldn't take bets on non-sporting events.
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October 29th, 2012 at 11:03:11 AM permalink
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When was this? I thought casinos couldn't take bets on non-sporting events.



Action on non-sporting events was taken as late as 1979, when a promotion by Bob Stupak on where Skylab would crash on Earth got some bad press.

It was recently restored (with restrictions), with action on the WSOP available at some L.V. books beginning last year.
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October 29th, 2012 at 11:55:16 AM permalink
Not that I'm aware of. One nice thing about Vegas is there is a low risk of natual disasters. Flooding is the biggest thing to worry about, but as far as I know, it was never so bad as to close the casino doors.
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October 29th, 2012 at 12:04:20 PM permalink
Quote: Wizard

Not that I'm aware of. One nice thing about Vegas is there is a low risk of natual disasters. Flooding is the biggest thing to worry about, but as far as I know, it was never so bad as to close the casino doors.


High temperatures: all the more better for the air conditioned casino's "draw". Air conditioning and booze versus a sweltering home? Easy choice to make.
High winds: (along with high pollen counts): Again, casino air conditioners have particle filtration systems much better than any home air conditioner.
Flooding: Choose your route carefully, drive slowly and wipe your feet on the casino's welcome mat.

Darn few reasons for Las Vegas to close. After all, they do put up with a California invasion every week.

Just about the only effect inclement weather has that can be utilized is the effect on Bingo room turnout. The elderly will be slower to get to the Bingo rooms ... though I doubt its a major factor in determining the odds.
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October 29th, 2012 at 12:54:10 PM permalink
Quote: ThatDonGuy

When was this? I thought casinos couldn't take bets on non-sporting events.


The Bomb Scare was at JANugget in 93.
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October 29th, 2012 at 10:23:06 PM permalink
Quote: ThatDonGuy

When was this? I thought casinos couldn't take bets on non-sporting events.



I've seen odds on the Presidential election next week. Perhaps just online.
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October 30th, 2012 at 7:12:57 AM permalink
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