A long time ago people could go to Vegas a few times a year and it wouldn't cost him but a couple hundred dollars Vegas really spoiled you by giving you inexpensive flights free hotel rooms comped food and even money to play with. allwith the intention that you're going to spend more money and they're going to make their money off of your gambling. But in today's world, no one can even afford to get to Vegas let alone lose a little bit of money they would if they could get there.