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Living underground in Vegas!

loonytoonsloonytoons Member Posts: 4,270
edited July 2010 in Poker Chat
Just seen this account of people living in the underground 'storm drain city' in Vegas! Apparently there are whole communities living here, i thought it was real eye opening, millions of dollars being gambled away 'upstairs', and this beneath their feet! Suppose this is in every city though. the link is 7 mins long!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kNZVysIYTg&feature=related

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  • J-HartiganJ-Hartigan Member Posts: 2,756
    edited July 2010
    Yes, there's a huge homelessness problem in Las Vegas - and it's impossible to walk along The Strip without encountering people who are sleeping rough and begging.

    Actually, the whole Vegas economy is pretty grim at the moment (as I hinted at in my recent blogs).

    A taxi driver told me, two years ago, he paid $450,000 for his house in Henderson.  His neighbour's (identical) property is currently on the market for $175,000!  And he's had no interest from buyers.

    Blackjack dealers at the Bellagio and Wynn who are used to making $1,000 every weekend in tips are getting used to receiving gratuities closer to $100-$150.

    And look at MGM-Mirage.  Thanks to the white elephant that is CityCenter, the company's close to filing for bankruptcy protection.  Every week, I read another story about MGM-Mirage's attempts to "restructure its debt."

    All pretty depressing :(

  • Root_KunalRoot_Kunal Member Posts: 714
    edited July 2010
    Living the dream I say. care free tax free
  • IRISHROVERIRISHROVER Member Posts: 7,606
    edited July 2010
    In Response to Re: Living underground in Vegas!:
    Yes, there's a huge homelessness problem in Las Vegas - and it's impossible to walk along The Strip without encountering people who are sleeping rough and begging. Actually, the whole Vegas economy is pretty grim at the moment (as I hinted at in my recent blogs). A taxi driver told me, two years ago, he paid $450,000 for his house in Henderson.  His neighbour's (identical) property is currently on the market for $175,000!  And he's had no interest from buyers. Blackjack dealers at the Bellagio and Wynn who are used to making $1,000 every weekend in tips are getting used to receiving gratuities closer to $100-$150. And look at MGM-Mirage.  Thanks to the white elephant that is CityCenter, the company's close to filing for bankruptcy protection.  Every week, I read another story about MGM-Mirage's attempts to "restructure its debt." All pretty depressing :(
    Posted by J-Hartigan
    nice one james ,

    i must say since you joined the skypoker  team,

     your honesty has always shone through .

    topman  you james !



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