Why are there so many casinos in Las Vegas?

Like most businesses, it's a matter of supply and demand. As long as the casinos enjoy a reasonable occupancy rate and keep it in the black, the industry will flourish and prosper. read more

Las Vegas has had legalized gambling since the 1930's, so it has been a place where 'Gaming' has had the time to develop and expand ahead of the curve of legalized gambling gaining a foothold in so many more places in the World. read more

I personally think there are too many casinos in Las Vegas. On any given night, it can take what feels like a half hour just to go a couple blocks down the Strip. And for the first time in a long time, Las Vegas casinos and other businesses are really struggling in this recession, along with the people of this country. read more

At last count, there are 20 movie theaters in the Las Vegas Valley (excluding one drive-in). Of those 20, half are within hotel-casino properties, and two others are on the Strip but not affiliated with a hotel. read more

I think different properties have different strategies. I spent 10 hours of training with a casino consultant who asked our group a question similar to this one but he phased it as such. read more