Casino carpets typically have busy patterns to better conceal stains. Now you know.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nA casino refresh at SLS can’t hurt. Ultimately, though, casino resort fundamentals need to be in place for a venue to succeed.<\/p>\n
Loosen up those machines. Give loyal customers generous perks. Pour liquor from the bottle (rather than the gun). Provide value. Keep parking free. Dump the goofy statue out front. Bring back the awesome video screen that was above the casino bar. (That’s the plan, by the way.)<\/p>\n
Oh, and let people take photos.<\/p>\nLas Vegas casinos resemble its roadways more with each passing day.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWe’re rooting for you, SLS.<\/p>\n
Sorry, Grand Sahara.<\/p>\n
That may take some getting used to.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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