You go 72Maverick! We have made 1-3 trips annually since 1994 and feel like things have lost their charm. Everything is on steroids and all facets of Casino/Hotel operations must now make money. We liked it better with loss leader departments and cheap eats, etc. even though we gambled more then. We spend more money overall now, but enjoy Vegas less and will likely go less in the future. Too much cheap Wall Street financing and ownership greed has led to these huge developments. Now both are paying dearly.

I used to be loyal to Bally's ONLY from 1994 to 2006, then Harrah's took over from Park Place and jacked the rates up and started slamming us into S Tower rooms even when we asked for N Tower w/view. Heck...we spent $750 a trip at the restaurants/bars at the hotel alone and another 1000 in gambling, but they acted like we didn't exist....now my income has substantially increased and they won't see a penny...MGM always takes care of us and we really like all the upgraded amenities for our 3-4 trips a year! Poo on Harrah's......