 By Nathan Jordan | With the economy the worst it has been in years, Las Vegas has finally proven that it’s not recession proof. Gaming revenues and occupancy are down and, for the first time in decades, new construction in Vegas has ground to a halt. |
The good news is that if you can scrape together a few dollars for a vacation or weekend getaway, there are deals to be had. Now might be the best time to go to Vegas and try your luck at the tables. Don’t worry about being on a budget, because in Vegas there are plenty of ways to save a little money while having a lot of fun.
1. Pawn shops are your friends.
I pawned this girlfriend six months ago.
Nothing is more desperate and pathetic than trying to pawn off your most valued possessions after losing $6500 playing Sic Bo. So instead, try pawning off all your stuff right when you get into town. It just feels a little better. Plus, Grandpa will never know where his precious pocket watch is because he’s dead. And who knows? With just a little luck, you may be able to buy back that precious heirloom when it’s time to leave town.
2. Stay at the Riviera.
Protip: If you’re going to cast your topless dancers in bronze, don’t do it during the 80s.
The Riviera is a throwback to the good old days of Vegas where you could get shot in the face at any time. Mostly known for incubating Nevada’s most recent case of bubonic plague, the Riviera also has the best deals on the Strip. Ask about the new “share a room with a whore” promotion. For half off, you get a room from the hours of 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM and a 75% discount. Just bring a plastic sheet along if you plan on sleeping on the bed, and we highly advise that you wear flip flops in the shower.
3. Did you know?
Las Vegas, the biggest importer of chlorine in Nevada.
Las Vegas gets about 88% of its water from Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam. 75% of that water is used by private residences, while much of the remaining amount is used by casinos and golf courses. Of course, Las Vegas sits in the middle of the desert, a dry, arid climate that is subject to flash flooding the rare times in the year when it does rain. As once can imagine, water conservation remains a vital environmental issue in Las Vegas as the city tries to toe the line between conspicuous consumption and responsible water usage. What does this have to do with saving money? Nothing, but in the time it took you to read this paragraph you would have lost $25 at blackjack.
