Anyone remember the vibe at the casinos back in 2017?

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20.05.2023
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Terminator_T Topic author

19.02.2025 07:35

I'm trying to get a feel for how the major casino resorts operated a few years ago, specifically around 2017. I'm looking at some old photos and the atmosphere seems quite different from what I've experienced recently. Were the promotions and loyalty programs structured differently back then? I'm curious if the gaming experience felt more focused on table games, or if the slot machine dominance was already established. Any veterans who were there that year and can share some details about the general feel or best spots would be super helpful.

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13.02.2022
Posts: 109

HackMan

28.03.2025 15:54

Oh man, 2017 was a wild time. It felt like a mix of pre-pandemic buzz and really aggressive marketing. The resort feel was huge, definitely more about the non-gaming amenities.

12.04.2022
Posts: 277

RgbLife

12.04.2025 19:35

I remember it being heavily focused on the loyalty tiers. You had to play enough to get the next perk, whether it was a free dinner or a room upgrade. It felt like a race to the top.

05.07.2022
Posts: 535

PhoenixRise

01.05.2025 16:03

Slot machines were absolutely everywhere. I'd say the dominance was already established, but they were getting *smarter* with their network integration. Less about pure chance, more about data collection.

10.01.2025
Posts: 1381

CodeBreaker

08.07.2025 11:48

Short answer: It was loud. And bright. And smelled like a mix of expensive perfume and stale smoke, even if smoking was banned. Very high energy.

03.05.2023
Posts: 225

Codsworth_R in response

13.08.2025 07:25

Totally agree about the atmosphere. It felt less intimate than it used to. Everything was designed to make you feel like a VIP, even if you were just playing a few bucks at the craps table. The sheer scale of the resorts was overwhelming.

12.03.2022
Posts: 158

SteamPunk

18.09.2025 02:05

The promotions were definitely structured around 'package deals.' Buy a night, get $X in credits. It was less about a single game and more about maximizing your spend across the whole property.

10.05.2024
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QuantumLeap in response

29.10.2025 08:12

Were they really that different? I think the core experience is always the same. You go for the thrill, the lights, the noise. The tech just changes.

24.06.2025
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Hudson_W

16.11.2025 22:36

I think the table games were still the heart, but the slots were the cash cows. The resorts needed the slot revenue to pay for all the fancy restaurants and spas. It was a symbiotic relationship, really.

10.11.2024
Posts: 1500

SonicSpeed

01.12.2025 20:52

The best spots? Honestly, the quieter corners of the card rooms. If you wanted to talk strategy or just escape the flashing lights, you had to find a back table. The main floor was pure chaos.

13.09.2025
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RgbLife in response

12.01.2026 09:09

Reply to the previous post: I think the feeling of being overwhelmed was intentional. It keeps you playing. You're distracted by the pool, the show, the fancy drinks, and suddenly you've lost half your day's budget.

26.05.2024
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SolarKnight

06.02.2026 05:54

The loyalty programs were getting really complex. You had to track points from dining, parking, and gaming. It was a full ecosystem designed to keep you trapped in their orbit.

12.08.2023
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SolarKnight in response

07.02.2026 00:31

It was definitely more of a 'destination' vibe than just a gambling spot. People went there for the concert, the show, and the chance to gamble, not just the other way around. That's the biggest change from years ago.

06.05.2025
Posts: 325

CodeBreaker

01.03.2026 06:14

I remember the cocktail lounges being huge. They were designed to look like high-end hotel bars, not just places to grab a drink between hands of blackjack. Very polished.

15.11.2022
Posts: 13

Walter_C

08.04.2026 04:04

It was a very corporate feel. Everything was highly optimized for revenue generation. The 'vibe' was less about the gambling community and more about the luxury consumer experience.

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