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What Happens in Vegas...Might Tell Us Something About the US Economy

What Happens in Vegas...Might Tell Us Something About the US Economy

Update: 2025-11-05
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With traffic down, gambling down, and hotel prices bottoming out, everyone’s asking: Is Las Vegas dead? Nate and Maria wade into the frenzy with some real data and hard-won experience. They talk about why casinos are struggling, what this indicates for the broader economy, and why high-end steak houses are, in fact, a recession indicator.


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What Happens in Vegas...Might Tell Us Something About the US Economy

What Happens in Vegas...Might Tell Us Something About the US Economy

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