Where America’s Gamblers Are Going When Vegas Isn’t Worth It

For decades, Las Vegas seemed untouchable—the undisputed gambling capital of America, a city built on nonstop action and big wins. But today, the data tells a different story. The Strip is losing ground, visitor numbers are sliding, and many gamblers simply aren’t returning. The reason is simple: players discovered something Vegas lost along the way—value.

In this video, we dig into the hard numbers behind Las Vegas’s decline, from softening gaming revenue to quieter casino floors. We also uncover where those gamblers went instead—fast-growing casino markets in Florida, Texas, Oklahoma, California, and tribal gaming regions across the country.

You’ll see why regional casinos are thriving, how rising resort fees, paid parking, overpriced basics, and hidden charges pushed everyday visitors away, and how corporate decisions changed the city’s relationship with its guests.

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00:00 Introduction
03:40 The Corporate Machine That Broke Vegas
05:09 The Math Behind the Meltdown
06:56 America Changed and Vegas Ignored It
08:33 The Drive-Time Revolution
10:00 Florida and Oklahoma
11:35 The Loyalty Program Collapse
13:11 The Slot Machine War
14:47 The Sports Betting Explosion
16:05 The Convention Collapse
17:29 The International Whales Who Left Vegas Behind
18:48 California
20:06 The Texas Apocalypse That’s Coming
21:27 The Choices Vegas Could Make

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