What Its Actually Like In Las Vegas Right Now

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?