Vegas Casinos still closed
Downtown everything is open and has been since June 4 with the exception of the Boyd owned Main Street Station.
And then there is the Station Casinos, with Palms, Texas Station and both Fiesta's (Henderson and Rancho) still closed.
Seems strange that Texas Station and Fiesta Rancho which sit right next to each other are both still closed now 4 months after casinos reopened. I would have thought they would have opened one of them, but perhaps Stations wants out of that North Las Vegas area. There were rumors a while back of the Dotty's group buying Texas Station, but that has not materialized. I guess the one that makes the least sense to me is Palms. Stations dumped a lot of money into the Palms. There were rumors even before Covid came along that Palms wasn't fitting in to what they had planned and that the property was on the market. I don't know, just having it sit there deteriorating doesn't seem like it does much for property value.
Speaking of Palms, I almost forgot about Rio in the same area. Rio is still closed. That one doesn't surprise me. That too had been rumored long before Covid came along. That one may be for good.
Thoughts or info that I may not know?
Keeping Rio closed doesn't make any sense unless they are trying to get money together to renovate that place. Therefore waiting for better times to get better financing. Also since it was sold with a lease agreement for Caesars to operate it, maybe cheaper for them to keep it closed at moment until they know business will be better when Covid under control.
Think I read Planet Hollywood hotel portion only open Thurs-Sunday. Weren’t COVID shutdowns but Circa opens end of this month I believe casino but not hotel yet, Virgin the old Hard Rock set an opening date for January.
Not on the strip anyway
Quote: kewljI forgot about Eastside Cannery. I believe it is still closed. What a fun little local casino until Boyd bought it and destroyed it. I just don't get why?
Consolidate business to Sam's Town is my guess. May well just use EC for hotel overflow when it's really popping.
Total shame. Really fun little property when CCR was running it. Great value for casual gamblers and LV visitors.
It's definitely become way more diverse, especially at some of the higher-end locations.Quote: KeyserThe Vegas demographics have changed dramatically. It's becoming an inner city ghetto. People aren't coming here to gamble as much. They're just coming here to get high. Even after the international flight restrictions are eased, foreigners won't feel safe here. I know I don't.
Quote: AxelWolfIt's definitely become way more diverse, especially at some of the higher-end locations.
Axel, can you clarify what you're saying. Are you saying there is a wider spectrum of demographics at higher-end properties than mid and lower?
Also, on the note of Vegas becoming a bit "rougher" A friend of mine got mugged near TI early morning after the Stage Door drive-by shooting. I know Stage door was flooded with cops investigating. I wonder if the mugging was random, or an opportunistic mugging knowing half the cops were elsewhere. Anyhow, my friend escaped unscathed other than his wallet (credit cards, around $500) and phone taken from him. He said the biggest pain in the butt was trying to call all the CC companies to cancel his cards, and replacing his ID. Luckily his wife was asleep in the room and had her credit card and cash to use for the rest of the trip. He said he's done with Vegas until it's "back to normal." He doesn't think the current Vegas state, the vibe and the offerings are worth it to risk his life. I don't blame him. I also got a lot of similar sentiments from other friends who frequent Vegas. I hope things turn around soon.
In general since the pandemic there's seems to be a much more diverse tourist crowd here in Las Vegas.Quote: SiegfriedRoyAxel, can you clarify what you're saying. Are you saying there is a wider spectrum of demographics at higher-end properties than mid and lower?
Also, on the note of Vegas becoming a bit "rougher" A friend of mine got mugged near TI early morning after the Stage Door drive-by shooting. I know Stage door was flooded with cops investigating. I wonder if the mugging was random, or an opportunistic mugging knowing half the cops were elsewhere. Anyhow, my friend escaped unscathed other than his wallet (credit cards, around $500) and phone taken from him. He said the biggest pain in the butt was trying to call all the CC companies to cancel his cards, and replacing his ID. Luckily his wife was asleep in the room and had her credit card and cash to use for the rest of the trip. He said he's done with Vegas until it's "back to normal." He doesn't think the current Vegas state, the vibe and the offerings are worth it to risk his life. I don't blame him. I also got a lot of similar sentiments from other friends who frequent Vegas. I hope things turn around soon.
Stay home (-;.Quote: DeMangoSo to avoid the less savory crowd, the suggestions are?
FYI. I personally never said or implied it was a "less savory crowd" there are just more minorities at the strip properties than before. I didn't even really notice until a few frequent visitors I know mentioned it, I too then took notice.
Off the strip / touristy areas, Las Vegas is a big city, just like other major cities it has good and bad areas or whatever label you want to put on them. You protect yourself by not putting yourself in the more dangerous areas that you don't need to be in, especially during certain times.
Same goes for the strip and nightclubs and all. Someone mentioned a friend that was mugged and robbed outside T.I. at 4 am. 3 or 4am, when all the nightclubs empty out, after the "patrons" have been drinking and doing god knows what drugs for hours on end, and then they spill out on to the streets, all carrying guns...Yeah that is when crazy shit happens. If you put yourself in those locations at that time, you are putting yourself in harms way.
Quote: camz1969So for all of the ones that are open...is it easy to get a seat at a table given the person limits? More specifically, do you have to wait a while to get a seat at a blackjack table near or at a new shuffle? I have found this to be the case in other parts of the country. Some of the casinos I’ve been to didn’t bring enough dealers back to meet demand when accounting for the limits. It kind of kills the hands per hour although once you get a seat the rounds are pretty quick since it’s never a ‘full’ table.
I think I was downtown on 2 different Saturday nights that I had to wait for a seat for a few minutes at a couple establishments and another night (I believe Friday) that I didn't get a seat at a local casino / brewery just off the strip. I left after about 15 minutes, Other than that I have been able to get a seat immediately and often times heads up or with one other player. I do a lot of my play on weekdays and daytime, specifically looking for the least crowded times though.
Quote: kewljIt feels like we are talking in "code" here describing the make up of visitors. lol.
Yep. We are indeed speaking in code here. We have to because we will booted if we aren't PC. LOL!
In short a more predatory, violent and dangerous minority group has taken over the strip. Crime, drugs, and violence often follows them.
Quote: KeyserYep. We are indeed speaking in code here. We have to because we will booted if we aren't PC. LOL!
In short a more predatory, violent and dangerous minority group has taken over the strip. Crime, drugs, and violence often follows them.
Yeah, I heard there is a major opioid crisis amongst white youth these days
Quote: darkozYeah, I heard there is a major opioid crisis amongst white youth these days
Yup the Vegas strip is plagued by roving gangs of Swedish girls.
Quote: AxelWolfIt's definitely become way more diverse, especially at some of the higher-end locations.
I wouldn't call it diverse to be honest..............here is a portion of my recent trip report to the Strip past week and weekend from another forum:
"Ok just returned late yesterday from a trip to Vegas. Stayed on the Strip. General Feel: Crowds seemed back to normal per my estimation. Especially on weekend. I think what a lot of people have said (who lived there or frequent there) about the current crowds or patrons is right. It's not quite the typical crowd. I would actually categorize it more as a lower element LA crowd. Maybe it's the lower cost of the hotel rooms? Maybe not and it's because that clientele can drive v. fly into Vegas easily. Parking garages on weekend were FULL. Free parking at most now."
While it may not be "ghetto", it's definitely not the feel of the past.
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Hooters casino was sold over a year ago. It is now OYO casino and blackjack pays 3-2 on all $10 and above tables.
Quote: KeyserThe Vegas demographics have changed dramatically. It's becoming an inner city ghetto. People aren't coming here to gamble as much. They're just coming here to get high. Even after the international flight restrictions are eased, foreigners won't feel safe here. I know I don't.
I was in town September 24th to 28th. The smell of weed was pretty rampant on the strip. Finding a table was very easy to gamble on. When I ventured off strip and into town I felt the panhandlers were very brazen. They would walk up to you and ask for money rather than posting up. Now I wasn't in the nicest area of town either but I live in a town with plenty of panhandlers and they are not nearly as brazen here.
Quote: Gabes22I was in town September 24th to 28th. The smell of weed was pretty rampant on the strip. Finding a table was very easy to gamble on. When I ventured off strip and into town I felt the panhandlers were very brazen. They would walk up to you and ask for money rather than posting up. Now I wasn't in the nicest area of town either but I live in a town with plenty of panhandlers and they are not nearly as brazen here.
In texas. Panhandlers will occasionally knock on my window when I'm in a parking lot.
I was pumping gas and one asked me to transport suitcases to another city that crosses a border patrol checkpoint. After he asked for money.
The homeless tents Under the bridges are growing in Austin.
Quote: jjjooogggIn texas. Panhandlers will occasionally knock on my window when I'm in a parking lot.
I was pumping gas and one asked me to transport suitcases to another city that crosses a border patrol checkpoint. After he asked for money.
The homeless tents Under the bridges are growing in Austin.
I was pumping gas at a TX station last week.
I finished up and was doing my typical walk around my RV and truck to make sure everything ok.
An old car pulls up to me filled with 2 in front and 3 in the back. People had a gypsy look. Women from car said she needs help and is holding out a ring that looks gold.
"We need money. Here, I have a ring for you"
Me"where you from"
Her "Dubai, I know. Rich country but we need help"
Looked at the back plates, Illonois
Weird
I gave her 10 dollar bill and did not touch that ring due to virus.
I thought it weird they said from Dubai. A scammer would mention a poorer country, maybe not. Maybe I was scammed. Only 10 bucks. Got a soft heart
Quote: terapined
I gave her 10 dollar bill and did not touch that ring due to virus.
I thought it weird they said from Dubai. A scammer would mention a poorer country, maybe not. Maybe I was scammed. Only 10 bucks. Got a soft heart
I wouldn't call that a scam. You gave someone $10 that was claiming to be needy. It was a good gesture.
Quote: DRichI wouldn't call that a scam. You gave someone $10 that was claiming to be needy. It was a good gesture.
Another incident at a TX gas station.
These are highway stations also serving Trucks
Maybe I have a look. At a Dead show I was audio recording, at intermission, guy comes up to me. He said he was looking for a taper that had an honest face. He handed me 2 blank cassette tapes, 10 bucks and his address. I did mail him a copy of the show
Anyway a white middle aged guy in a car stops by me. Looked desperate. He said he is making a long drive trying to visit his sick mother. He said his brief case got stolen out of his car with his money. He said whatever I could help with, he would pay me back. I gave him a 20 dollar bill.
He asked for my address
I told him to pay it forward
If they'd been Gypsy's, the ring would still had the finger attached.Quote: terapinedI was pumping gas at a TX station last week.
I finished up and was doing my typical walk around my RV and truck to make sure everything ok.
An old car pulls up to me filled with 2 in front and 3 in the back. People had a gypsy look. Women from car said she needs help and is holding out a ring that looks gold.
"We need money. Here, I have a ring for you" m
j/k
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Quote: KeyserVegas is getting more dangerous. I guess legalizing dope didn't work huh? Geez, who would have thunk it???
We always hear how much better Vegas was when the Outfit was running things. One thing that was not tolerated back then was street crime. They wanted people to feel safe
Metal detectors and security are supposed to make people "feel safe." But do you feel safe if the place needs all that? Reminds me of a prom I worked and the teacher said how "good" their kids were. My reaction in my mind was one of "yeah, that is why the metal detector and security carrying a Glock 9mm sidearm."
Might some of this be the nightclub element? On "Bar Rescue" they did a save on some hip-hop club and security was emphasized. Taffer said it was a sad reality but that kind of place attracted violence.
Quote: KeyserVegas is getting more dangerous. I guess legalizing dope didn't work huh?
I dont think there is any connection
Its the virus, not pot lol
On the flip side, weird travelling through red state Oklahoma that is really pro pot
Never seen so many pot stores in my life.
Everywhere
Crime going up in OK? LOL
