Vegas Layoffs
Just heard MGM Properties in Vegas is laying off valet, concierge, doormen and bellmen at most of their properties. Luxor buffet closing as well.
More layoffs coming(?) for Vegas as many US tourist destinations are getting pounded due to lack of international visitors. I also read somewhere a lot of Canadians visit Vegas which many are now boycotting.
I’ve always thought Vegas has been flooded with visitors (around late 2021-early 2022) since the masks came off during COVID but I also now could see visitor numbers trending downwards well before Trump took office.
My last trip was just last month and that was the first time since COVID that the crowds and vibe seemed finally back to normal, with the exception of everything costing at least double!
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last commentSigh. What an necessary and avoidable loss. I feel like if Vegas survived the pandemic, it can survive the trade wars, but who knows.
I'm glad I don't have to read the comments that are sure to follow which will maga-splain how alienating and isolating us from our best trade partners and allies is actually a good thing.
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Las Vegas is losing a large amount of business from people who travel from other countries who no longer want to visit our country because of Trump. Billions will be lost in tourism revenue as once again anything Trump touches turns to shit.
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This started last November with the Rio layoffs
MGM s CEO said theyll raise prices/fees and focus on automation and layoffs. The non union people and mid level management are the first shakeups.
They think that people coming in for aports and events will pay anything and thats what they want to bank on.
Tourist cities are a reflection of the general economy more than anything. Americans are broke. Cant afforf to travel as price gouging eats up more and more of any potential disposable income
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Normal folks got fed up with being hustled, this is the wheel turning, easy money's getting tight.
This was inevitable, watch what happens next.
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Its not that simplistic. They wanted to make vegas a sports city. Thats basically the new theme. They think people coming for sports and one off events will pay anything. Then everyone else got on the band wagon. Its becoming an unlivable city. Unless people have union jobs theyre fucked over more than tourists
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“With the exception of everything costing at least double”. I think that’s the only explanation you need to know about why tourism is down. The lack of discretionary income is hitting most everyone and the only ones who can afford it are the haves, as there are too many have nots left around to spend anymore.
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^ It's not that complicated, the hustlers started believing their own hustle, there's no easier mark than a con artist.
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That makes no sense
Go take a nap 👴
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^ go take a bump from your key.
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^^That's a pretty stupid remark Icee, go smoke some more meth.
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Basically the system we live in is impoverishing people
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Guess trump decided that bankrupting his own casinos wasn't enough.......
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You know they are opening a lot of casinos everywhere. You have to wonder how many gamblers are even out there in America. Is that market getting too flooded? It's a big thing in NYC a few locations in development (that look real nice btw) are competing for a license from the state. No doubt that could really hurt Atlantic city though locally, I mean how many new casinos are we gonna be able to make work in America?
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Vegas ran me out 50 years ago when they ran the mafia out and started charging for everything.
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This was in the news over here recently. I think the continued rise in resort fees and paying for parking is grinding gears for many, if you’ll pardon the pun. Paying to park is taking the piss. Fortunately I’m staying at the Virgin Hotel, formerly Hard Rock. As I have booked through Virgin Holidays I don’t pay resort fees.
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Also the baby boomers are the largest and richest generation ever. Similar baby boom generations in the rest of the advanced western world. If they are going to start dying off or not traveling or spending as much in retirement, we're all gonna feel that. We're really are done growing as a country though. (And btw opening the door to the third world to flood your own country is not "growth" it's committing societal suicide. Not the answer)
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Vegas sucks my left nut while fondling my right. I have no desire to return.
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Muddy rich people are destroying the country. Not poor people like you
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What does this mean as far as the escorts, casino girls and dancers out in Vegas? Are they offering lower prices
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Vegas lost sight of who they were. Cheap rooms, gambling, alcohol. Not $300 steaks, corporations and expensive rooms. This was coming way before the pandemic. Believe it or not liberal retards; we've had recessions before, stop pissing down your own skinny, feelbe legs.
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Agree with comments on resort fees and charging for parking. Standing in line in the lobby for an hour trying to check in to my room. Vegas service used to make me feel a little important. Now they never miss a chance to piss on my bald head, then charge me for it.
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Hookers always charge tourists a lot more. The general consensus seems to be to fuck tourists over as much as they can.
The problem with Vegas is its a budget destination trying to brand itself a s a luxury locale. Not a great move when were one foot in a recession
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Occam's razor: Las Vegas tourism is in steep decline because it sucks to be a tourist in Vegas.
I have been to Vegas twice in the past ten months. It Is awful - the Strip and Fremont are not half as fun nor as exciting as they were pre-pandemic. Traffic is amongst the worst I have driven in. Street hustlers have taken over every spare inch of sidewalk. The stink of legal skunk weed is everywhere. The quality of the food and entertainment has cratered. You get nickeled and dimed for everything inside and outside of casinos. It is simply no longer fun, and there are much more affordable and enjoyable alternatives.
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^^^ everything said above is exactly true.
Let's see, last trip, a bottle of water and a slice of cheese pizza $28. My dinner for 2 at Scarpetta was almost $800
Fremont used to be fun, now I'm halfway scared to even go down there.
On a positive not, I did not see any homeless people sleeping inside the casinos this go around.
My biggest complaint, getting knocked over by the weed smell every time I exit a casino on to the strip.
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As far as Vegas goes, people have less discretionary spending for vacations and strip clubs, as well as cruises. Hey, at least the price of eggs is going down that Chuck Schumer lost sleep over. And, he's still lost in the wilderness.
Middle Class families are feeling the squeeze from the last 4 years of inflation and income that hasn't been keeping up with inflation. Hard to blame Trump as the economy really hasn't changed much and inflation is running ~2.7->3%.
Sure, the Stock Market is thrashing around. We haven't had a true correction since July 2023 to October, when the S&P 500 dropped 10.3% from its peak. No one had their panties in a bunch over it. People are freaked over the planned tax cuts and what they'll be like, and when the big tariffs we subside. We are seeing a lot of Letters of Intent from counties which is a good sign. Stuff like this is glacial in movement; Trump is at ramming speed or how well run businesses get things done. Yeah, bitch away - yada yada yada. When it gets better later this year and going forward, you sure won't give any credit to Trump or the fraud, waste and corruption that DOGE is uncovering. And for all the PL Chicken Littles here on SS, Medicare, Medicaid - as long as you legally qualified you'll fine.
Interest rates are relatively high and rose fast compared to 2008-2022. House prices are starting to dip a tad as people with 3% mortgages don't want to sell, and those who want to buy for the first time are priced out, and those who want to sell haven't been in their home long enough to appreciate enough and the new house they will buy is the same or more than they have now. It'll sort out, it has several time the past 40 years.
People are freaking out over this tariff stuff designed to align our trade way more fairly and heavily curb America as their personal, unlimited ATM. People expect instant results and have become accustomed to "free" stuff and lots of it.
We are heading back to a more typical economy for the US. Gov't spending needs to be adjusted to 18% ->20% of GDP (peace time spending percentage) compared to the current 25%->26% with $2T Deficit spending. Tariffs won't help much as they will be temporary until our trading "friends" realize America is not going to support their Social Welfare Economies (cradle-to-grave Socialism.)
Biden Cash is GONE! Student Loans need to be paid back. Mortgage rates are up compared to 3 years ago - Fed started raising under Biden to temper inflation that was ignited by federal spending; a vicious circle the Fed was at odds with federal spending. Credit card and car defaults are on the rise.
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Fremont street is almost as expensive as the strip and overpriced for what it is. The owner of the Circa pretty much bought up everything affordable and shut it down. Lame club bs like Discopussy charge a $30 cover and $15 beers.
Food quality is down everywhere in Vegas. Places aren't consistent.
I think if you're downtown. Carson Kitchen, Albo Pizza and Le Thai are your best bet. Boston Pizza if youre wasted. Evel Pie. Theres a taco cart by a mechanic shop right before Chicas Bonitas thats pretty good. You see a lot of the dancers there.
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On the Strip Yellowtail and Carbone. Theyre not cheap but are really good. A lot of people say go off the strip ir Fremont. But thats what tourists come for
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Vegas also isnt nearly as safe as it used to be. And nightlife is dead. I remember when you could club til 7 or 8. Go to after parties right after. Or eat. Youd see people from the clubs. Those days are gone
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I used to go to Vegas every year for March Madness. A room this year cost $900/night. That’s $4K pus airfare before I even land. Heck the company I work for actually owns a casino there and I can’t get a rate. Instead I gambled on my phone.
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Vegas isn't fun anymore and that's the biggest issue. Being billed every time I so much as glance at something is annoying. I'm not a big spender, but have plenty of discretionary income, and I get pissed at all the hidden charges, upsells, etc.
The food isn't great, the pot smell is pervasive, the homeless are everywhere and the shows aren't as interesting to me as the once we're.
Vegas used to be a place to cut loose and enjoy yourself, now it's like going through a car rental agreement.
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From 1970-1996 I went to Vegas twice a year. Everything was affordable for the average Joe like myself. In the late 90's gambling was opening up everywhere and instead of the hassle of flying to Vegas I drove to local casinos for a day or two several times a year.
Finally went back to Vegas with some friends in 2023 . After my 27 year hiatus I hardly recognized the place. Prices are crazy for the average American. I am sure Vegas today caters strictly to the foreign tourists and wealth Americans. Not surprised that it is showing a decline. It will probably comeback, but I am in no hurry to return. I did not enjoy the recent trip like I use to. $5 for a bottle water at the hotel snack stand was typical of the way visitors are now treated. Certainly not like the old days where cheap food/shows were the attraction and gambling paid the bills.
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Favorite choice of entertainment has always evolved. Quite frankly, why would anyone go to Las Vegas right now. For the gamblers back home, you can’t watch a baseball or football game without seeing numerous ads for Fan Duel and Draft Kings.
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Vegas doesnt get wealthy tourists. A lot of what you see are multiple people or families staying in one room. Buying groceries at Target. Or one meal a day at in n out. Its ghetto AF.
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I lived in Vegas during the early 2000s global recession. 10% unemployment rate. Locals getting mugged in broad daylight. No one hiring. Then it bounced back. Like it always does. This ain't nothin new for Vegas. If it is a slow summer, that just means rooms will get cheaper. And the Bellagio already had pretty affordable rates last summer even though it was booked and busy.
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Last time i was in vegas i booked an escort in her incall. I gave her $400 up front, she then began soliciting me claiming the $400 is just for a massage/hj and if i want more i need to pay another $300. I instantly told her no, asked for refund and cancellation, she claimed she cant do anything. So i started looking through all the dresser drawers (she asked me to wash my hands after i gave her the money earlier and hid it). She was texting someone and i found the money, she then put her hands on me, tried to stop me from leaving, i gave her the good old 1-2 🥊 , got out of there as fast as i could lol
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Thats called assault.
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Nah mate its legal. It’s in response to a scammer or robbery attempt. And easy to get away with lulz
If i was retired I would go around booking all kinds of random ghetto hoes and dishing out the 1-2s if anyone tried anything
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Pawgpatrol. This is different. We didnt have the rampant price gouging. Evictions and homelessness are on the rise. Crime isreally up. A lot of teen takeovers. A governor vetoing everything from rent control to senior aid bills. The infrastructure is so bad and repairs so slow . Its a failed city. The county's main priority is raising property taxes on houses to help fund a baseball stadium. This isnt just a regular low cycle
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You paid her for coming over then assaulted her when she refused sex. Robbed her. That's not legal.
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I didnt rob her i took my own money back lol. And she didnt come over, i went over to her. She attempted soliciting me and robbing me. So i took matters into my own hands. Its heroic in a sense. I was debating taking a piss after the 1-2 but time was running out lulz
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I wonder what her boyfriend pimp did when he found her? Im thinking he cried. Threw a tantrum. Maybe even considered hurting himself. Maybe thought of quitting the industry or stop trying to scam people
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You beat her. Stole the money you paid her. Thats on you
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Nothing is on me, icey. They were too afraid to pursue anything on the matter. What do you think her boyfriend pimp did when he saw her?
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^ he called Icey’s mommy!
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Dannyboy nailed it. We went last year for the first time since the Pats/Rams super bowl. Might be done for good, after 50+ visits.
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More states have legalized gambling, so people no longer need to travel to Vegas to do it, and people are tired of paying outrageous prices at venues with everyone having their hands out for $.
I'm sure the economic risks are also problematic, but there are many who chose to avoid Vegas long before the economy took a dump.
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Fucking nitwits blaming it on Trump when the downturn started a year ago. Vegas priced itself out of the market. You're going to take it in the ass gambling. People justified it by at least getting a reach around with free/low cost food and entertainment. That's no longer the case.
The "tariffs" have only been a thing for a month. You fucking morons want to blame everything on it. Grow up.
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The tariffs are having an impact on Vegas when it comes to international travel. You can see it already with Reid international airports stats.
But the main factor is Americans dont have money. Price gouging has reached its limits
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It's not only the resorts that are over priced and charging ridiculous fees, try renting a car at the airport. The government has its hand on your wallet with all the additional fees, surcharges and taxes that get added on which are unique to Vegas.
Not for me; I don't want to be gouged at the airport before I even get to the strip.
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Are the dancers, escorts, casino girls etc in Vegas charging much lower rates nowadays
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Wise too. The fees and everything in vegas are from the businesses not the state. Just corporate price gouging
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^^Last trip we rented a Mercedes 300 GLE in Los Angeles and drove. The car was cheaper than a Nissan Altima in Vegas.
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maybe next time when I make my tri-monthly drive up to Chicas Bonitas I'll check out that food cart. but if it's high prices I'll go to Fuddruckers at The Orleans Food Court.
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The thing with Vegas as a city is that its unsustainable because of all the uncontrolled growth and overall price gouging. $500 power bills in the summer. Expensive water. Groceries and rents keep rising. The only really good jobs are union hotel jobs. The costs for tourists are so high now people cant really afford much. A vacation isnt fun when you feel like at a clip joint or have to watch every penny.
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Jascoi you should try las toxicas
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on the to-do list. thanks!
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There are plenty of deals in las Vegas even today but you won’t find them at the Wynn or Bellagio. People want spearmint rhino quality at chica Bonita prices and that’s not realistic. There are $200 steakhouses and there are some at $9.95 - choose your poison and stop bitching.
MGM is laying off concierge staff at 4 hotels because people aren’t using them, they are booking their own reservations online and doing their own research.
Las Vegas would be doing better if someone hadn’t trashed the USA tourism industry but it will survive after this administration is long gone. Hope we can say the same for democracy.
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Theyre laying concierges off because they have to layoff non union people before they start with union workers. Bell persons ans mid level management are going as well.
The going rate for vegas hoes anywhere is $300 or so. If they say more then youre a mark to them
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The vegas hoes that travel to the east coast ask $300 for 15 minutes or 30 minutes and $500 an hour.
$300 for an hour of gfe is a good price.
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Traveling has more expenses associated with it.
Anyways Vegas does have cheaper places but as a tourist. Paying $30 for an unver to get a $7 breakfast doesnt make sense. Or spending hours of your day in traffic...
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Icey what about her, she is from vegas. Do you know her? She might be affiliated with a gang out there
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If you stay at a hotel that is Strip Adjacent you won’t need an Uber to access lower priced breakfast places. Also if your rental female shows up at Tuscany or the Virgin hotel she won’t stroll in expecting a $1000 night (or a chance to steal your Rolex).
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Bargain pussy in Vegas can cost a lot. They steal what they can. Most girls working the hotels roll tricks. Especially out of town girls. If she gives a tourist a low rate it correlates to how bad she needs her next fix.
The Virgin can be a rip off. Some items at the Nobu there cost more than twice as much as in LA. The best thing at Tuscany is their fish and chips
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What about the burgundy gang in vegas? Are they real thugs or just faking. It seems they do have some girls they pimp out
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They call themselves burgundy gang, wear burgundy clothing, drive cars of that color etc
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Theres no such thing. Some bloods use burgundy as a shade of red .
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They use the hashtag burgundygang
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Its not a gang. People just use that for matching in burgundy
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They definitely act like gangsters. They openly brag about pimping hoes, wear a bunch of matching bling
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Uh huh...
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Reno clubs are gang controlled. A lot of affiliated girls from the bay area work there on weekends
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What about Sacramento. Is it known for pimping or gangs
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Sacramento has a lot of gang activity. There was recently a huge human trafficking bust.
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