Christian Little

It would appear that 2009 is a year that many Vegas casino owners will want to forget all about. Although it would appear that online poker players have enjoyed a bumper year for their rakeback deals. It was to be expected that the global financial downturn would have a knock on effect on Las Vegas but no one really expected the drop in visitors that resulted. It would appear that pretty much everything has been blamed for the drop in Vegas takings ranging from it’s very lavish style to all the laws in the USA. It would seem that there are a few hushed rumours going around and the signs are looking promising for a recovery. Naturally people are not shouting too loudly, in case they scare away this long awaited recovery!

The CityCenter development has been hailed as the biggest gamble ever taken in Vegas and with a price tag of $8.5 billion dollars for construction, it will be a heavy loss if it doesn’t pay off. The option of scaling back the project was not on the cards and the opening of the resort area will begin on the 1st of December. The opening night for Aria is set for 16th December. The top billing for the resort goes to Aria, which boasts amongst it’s features 16 restaurants and an amazing 4004 rooms. The big question on everyones lips at the moment is how will the opening month pan out and will the CityCenter be the cure that the strip so desperately needs?

Many people are calling the new venture a breath of fresh air and have very positive encouragement for the project. They hope that the draw of the new resort will bring back customers and boost the economy of the area. Others with a less glowing outlook have said that the glut of rooms will simply force the rental rates down even further. It would seem that all eyes will be sharply focused on this new resort and everybody is hoping it will be a succes to turn around events of recent months!

If you don’t fancy a trip to Las Vegas at the present time, then why not try your luck at Betfair Poker, Everest Poker or even a game of Littlewoods Poker. You can play at home so saving yourself a trip out. Of course, should you have a big win, then you will be able to treat yourself to a holiday to Vegas and see what all the fuss is about.