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Friday December 12, 2008
The gaming industry has long been considered a recession proof industry. Even during the bad economic times in the early 2000's when we suffered our last downturn in the stock market, the casinos continued to grow and flourish. However this time it is different and as players cut back on their trips to the casinos, the gaming industry is finally feeling the impact by the shortage of players.

Over the last few weeks I have been receiving many more offers in the mail from casinos than I usually do. I have also been receiving some offers from casinos I have not visited in a few years. They must be mining the data base from their players clubs for anyone who previously signed up for a card. I have received offers for free nights at some luxuries casinos where I have not given them enough play to rate a free buffet let alone three free nights in mini-suite. I think you will start to see the casinos loosening their comps further over the next few months and next year might bring some great bargains if you shop around. There are already some cheap vacation packages online that include airfare and hotel rooms. If you are planning a casino visit in the future it will pay to shop around for a bargain.

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December 17, 2008 at 11:15 am
(1) Casinobob says:

I could not agree more with your stating there are more and better comps being sent out due to the recession/economy. I have been sent invitations to slot tournaments and free/reduced room rates from not only my regular casinos, but from those that I only play once in a while. Unfortunately, air fare to Vegas has gone out of sight and I have had to curtail my trips, despite the great offers…..what a shame!

December 17, 2008 at 4:20 pm
(2) richiec says:

Just back from vegas and noticed smaller crowds. Will probably not go back for a while. Treated rudely at the LV Hilton for asking for $5 table games and this was still early in the evening. Food and shows are far more expensive than before. Downtown seems to be a better bang for the buck.

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