Now, I'm no economist. I spent precious little time with math in college after overdosing on the subject in high school. But, considering what analysts are saying about the Mashantucket Pequots' financial situation and the shaky economy in general (money just doesn't stick around like it used to, you know?), here are some signs I see at the casinos of things being off from last year:
* I haven't waited for a stall in the women's room in months.
* There are just too many good parking spots near the elevator lobbies.
* Open Sic Bo tables in Asian gaming areas — these are usually hot spots of gamblers using their bus-tour vouchers before it is time to leave. I used to see players two and three deep tossing their bets over the heads of others.
* There were actually half-penny slot machines sitting vacant at Mohegan Sun.
* And, yes, it looks like even the lines for the buffets are off a little.
What have you noticed on recent trips to the casinos? Drop me a line below or at ejacobson@norwichbulletin.com
Thursday, July 17, 2008
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