Its been a year - what's changed/what to do

[Freakzilla69]

Vegas used to appeal to just gamblers, then drugs / gamblers and crime, then families.

We're obviously in the era where the late 20's crowd seems to be in control (appologies to anyone just outside that range). Vegas is making it's pitch to be the party center of the US and these last few years (particularly with the opening of the cosmo which doesn't seem to be gambler-centric at all) just reinforce this.

Most of the restuarants seem to now offer "pre-theatre" specials, but the timing of them makes them more "pre-clubbing" specials as well.

This past year in my opinion has really pushed in that direction

totally agree with this. the problem with this model is that cosmo loses a ton of money every quarter. they make a bunch on their restaurants and nightlife but they don't have the strong gambling base of other casinos to "pay the bills" i hardly see ppl gambling major coin here. i don't mean the whales who may be in some hidden room but the above average gamblers whos willing to play like 10K-50K. deutsche bank wants out of the gaming industry yesterday....at the very least they want to reduce their exposure. i think they own this joint 100%.

Well if their minimum hand wasn't 25 bucks maybe people would gamble. I know that is why I wasn't playing

[bhart]

I know Darryll runs crazy bottle deals at Cathouse that he started toward the end of 2011. I'm not sure if they'll carry into 2012, but its worth contact him to see what he can do for you. As far as I know it was the best bang for your buck in Vegas and there was always a ton of girls there, so that was fun.

I'm sure you'll want to check out 1Oak at Mirage which occupied the old Jet space.

And if you want to be a part of some fun, I think Studio 54's closing party will be taking place during the week that you're there. It hasn't been a good venue for a long time, but I'm sure the closing party will be a blast.

now that you mention that I bet 54's NYE party with Pam Anderson will be one to remember!

[not a vet but no rookie]

Vegas used to appeal to just gamblers, then drugs / gamblers and crime, then families.

We're obviously in the era where the late 20's crowd seems to be in control (appologies to anyone just outside that range). Vegas is making it's pitch to be the party center of the US and these last few years (particularly with the opening of the cosmo which doesn't seem to be gambler-centric at all) just reinforce this.

Most of the restuarants seem to now offer "pre-theatre" specials, but the timing of them makes them more "pre-clubbing" specials as well.

This past year in my opinion has really pushed in that direction

totally agree with this. the problem with this model is that cosmo loses a ton of money every quarter. they make a bunch on their restaurants and nightlife but they don't have the strong gambling base of other casinos to "pay the bills" i hardly see ppl gambling major coin here. i don't mean the whales who may be in some hidden room but the above average gamblers whos willing to play like 10K-50K. deutsche bank wants out of the gaming industry yesterday....at the very least they want to reduce their exposure. i think they own this joint 100%.

Well if their minimum hand wasn't 25 bucks maybe people would gamble. I know that is why I wasn't playing

Other casinos have that minimum and seem to be doing fine. I've heard moderate to very serious gamblers complain about the casino floor at Cosmo and how it doesn't cater enough to gamblers in general. I love going to Marquee but much prefer gambling at WynnCore

[clientele]

totally agree with this. the problem with this model is that cosmo loses a ton of money every quarter. they make a bunch on their restaurants and nightlife but they don't have the strong gambling base of other casinos to "pay the bills" i hardly see ppl gambling major coin here. i don't mean the whales who may be in some hidden room but the above average gamblers whos willing to play like 10K-50K. deutsche bank wants out of the gaming industry yesterday....at the very least they want to reduce their exposure. i think they own this joint 100%.

Well if their minimum hand wasn't 25 bucks maybe people would gamble. I know that is why I wasn't playing

Other casinos have that minimum and seem to be doing fine. I've heard moderate to very serious gamblers complain about the casino floor at Cosmo and how it doesn't cater enough to gamblers in general. I love going to Marquee but much prefer gambling at WynnCore

i definitely wouldnt describe this place as gambler friendly...the floor seems kinda dead and the salon seems sterile. but thats the model right? the highlights of this place are the clubs, restaurants, and shopping not the gaming.

im no expert but i feel like a strong gambling base is crucial to success in vegas at least when ure opertaing on the level that cosmo is. as the next new club opens and the 20-30 something crowd finds the next best thing whos gonna pay the bills when marquee isn't as hot? more losses? for how long? i really hope not cause i think the hotel itself is amazing. not my favorite but def a cool change to what im used to seeing in lv.