Crystal ball hints at changes for Las Vegas visitors, gamblers by 2030

Saturday, May 17, 2025 9:25 AM
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  • Aaron Moore, Casino Reports

It is perhaps the most constant conversation in the casino industry today — one that generates no shortage of opinions and insights.

The costs associated with traveling to Las Vegas are out of control.

The high resort fees, the demise of free parking, and the $25 bottles of Miller Lite are well-known amid the challenging economy. There is another layer to this saga: how Vegas’ tenuous relationship with skyrocketing prices may impact the marketplace down the road.

What will the hypothetical Las Vegas casino floor look like in 2030? We talked to a number of people in tune with the city to predict how the gambling and tourism landscape will change over the next five years.