While tourist numbers on the Las Vegas Strip have been slipping — giving rise to the “Vegas is Dead” social media trend — local casinos are actually showing strong financial performance, with revenue, visitors and spending per guest all on the rise.
I looked at recent June numbers and saw the most positive gaming growth at casinos off the Strip. In fact, earnings reports from Station Casinos and Boyd Gaming show strong gains that may be thanks to the people who call this city home.
So I spoke to you, and asked the question: “Is Las Vegas dead?”
“I don’t see it. I don’t know what they’re talking about,” local Cal David said when asked about claims that the city is struggling.
“I don’t see it at all. I really don’t,” Cheryl Medlend, another local, added…