AGNOSTIC, It's good to see and hear your complaints about Las Vegas and the Strip in partcular.
And I totally agree that now-a-days ..... the Strip is a total rip-off and should be avoided like the plague.
The 'bosses' know me well down there because I loudly let them know that they are "foo-king-up" this town.
This fook-up all started a few years bach when MGM acquired a good number of the Strip hotels .... which could best be described as a monopoly.
When that happened room rate were $39 a nite plus the appropriate tax....And you got free parking.
But now those same rooms are $150+ a night plus the taxes, plus a parking fee and a so called Resort Fee.
And to put some icing on the cake ... you ae not aware thah that room advertised at $150 a night does not include the tax, the parking, and the biggest rip-off of all ... the resort fee.
And now they are stealing even more of your money in the casino by "offering" 2 - 1 win for a blackjack instead of 3 - 2.
Plus they are all installing 'continuous shuffle' machines which give the house an even larger advantage.
And if you want a drink while playing at the tables ... expect that cold beer you've been looking forward to ... to be delivered in a 6 ounce plastic cup.
The Strip has turned to s h i t, but as of this date ... you can still get decent play at the locals casinos, but they have also followed suit by charging a rip-off, hotel room, resort fee.
My best advice ....
Do Not believe any advertised Las Vegas, hotel room, rates until you read the bottom line. And eventhen .... that bottom line will not include the paking fee
Avoid the Strip entirely.
Complain loudly when you are getting ripped off at the tables.
Avoid Las Vegas entirely and go to Hawaii.
