Is Vegas Dying? We Spent 7 Days Finding Out (Vegas 2025) Las Vegas looks empty. Prices feel scammy. Gen Z isn’t biting. So we flew 5 friends in from around the world to test the real reason nobody is visiting Las Vegas right now. From $95 Ubers and resort fees to machine dealers and half-full billion-dollar casinos—this is the most honest look at Vegas 2025 tourism you’ll see. Is this just a slump… or is dying Vegas real?
The Numbers: Visitor counts down ~11%, airport traffic slipping, resorts struggling — is Vegas dying or just resetting? The Money Trap: Resort fees, minibar sensors, surprise charges — why Vegas feels like a tourist trap in 2025. Gen Z vs Vegas: Drinking less, sleeping earlier, spending on experiences — do new habits make Las Vegas empty? New vs Old: Fontainebleau + Resorts World (billions spent) vs Golden Gate (119 years old) — which one actually felt alive? The Verdict: After a week on the Strip, did we change our minds?
