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However, the weekday lull remains persistent, with casinos and hospitality services operating at reduced capacity. The term “ghost town” is now used more frequently to describe the quieter weekdays, as the city’s once formidable volume diminishes.
A City of Contradictions: Nostalgia vs. Modern Reality
Longtime residents and industry insiders reflect on how Vegas has evolved. James Reza, a local businessman, notes that the city has “evolved,” but that this evolution often frustrates those nostalgic for the old days of affordable gambling and all-inclusive fun. The transformation toward luxury is seen as necessary by some but also as a betrayal of the city’s original magic—a place where everyone could partake in the gamble of luck.