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Reader Poll Replies: * I
feel Adult Clubs should be allowed in casinos, then at least you would
not be drinking and driving. Ben T. FL.
* This issue seems to be a big part
of what draws many people to Las Vegas. I am sure it is a highly
lucrative business and it should be allowed in casinos. They would
have a better control on the overall happens that go on in an adult
club. Bonnie Towers
* I do not think adult clubs should
be in casinos. Some of the casino shows are risque enough and I am NOT a
prude. If someone wants to see these other shows, let them go to them,
just not in the casinos. Martha Mantel Palo Alto, Ca
* Mayor Goodman is
obviously attempting to put a clear stamp on Las Vegas. The
casinos failed with their idea of making Las Vegas "family friendly".
Mayor Goodman's ultimate goal is to bring increased revenues to the
city. Adult clubs may have an effect on the bottom line (no pun
intended), all be it minimal. The current clubs and reviews do not
appear to have waiting lines to see a little T&A. If Mayor Goodman
wants to pry the dollars out of visitors pockets, he needs to stick with
the basics - CASINO GAMBLING. Most casinos have eliminated the 1 (one)
dollar table stakes. Those casino operators that haven't, have waiting
lines at their tables for the opportunity to play. Yet, one can visit
most any casino at any time of the day where table stakes are $5 and
above only to see deals standing idle. An idle dealer is not drawing any
revenue, let alone the image visitors get. This is not a genius concept,
just simple supply and demand. The city makes less on mall rental space
and sales tax revenues than they are able to make on gaming revenues.
Sin in the city is wonderful - more the merrier. However, Mayor Goodman
would serve Las Vegas better by convincing casino operators to bring
back $1 and $2 minimum bet tables. The
visitors will love it. It will pay huge dividends. Brad Sharp
* I do not think that they should
be allowed, strip clubs do not have gambling , so unless the strip clubs
are allowed to have that I think it is an unfair deal. Greed on the part
of the casinos is the driving factor here. Carl Popovich
* Come on is this Las Vegas ??? Sin
City ??Of course this should be allowed, 18 years and older, positive
ID. No reason what so ever should it not be allowed. Paul
* Sure, why not. Seems like another
attraction. Carol Wright
* I don't see anything wrong with
the idea of strip clubs in casinos. They will be out of the publics eye,
and only those wanting to see them will go. They certainly need to be
regulated, but that is a given. Jerry Pirkl
* Nah, I wouldn't personally vote for
allowing adult clubs inside casinos. Why? Because you don't see
Baseball, Football, Hockey, or soccer stadiums filled with adult clubs
do you? Nah, a casino just isn't the proper place for an adult club.
Don't get me wrong...I am not against adult clubs entirely. I just think
they have their place and their purpose and the adult night club
business can be and is very safe and profitable if operated outside the
casino's. Lets be safe and keep the different types of entertainment in
the people time, place, and perspective. Sometimes people these days
can't tell when to draw the line. Me as a customer - if I want to have
fun in a casino, then I'll go to a casino. But, if I want the experience
of and Adult Night Club, then I'll go to an adult night club! I prefer
them separate places. Sincerely, Lawarence Strehl
* I would support adult clubs in casinos as the square footage
floor space is large enough to find an appropriate location. As each
casino attempts to cater to every thought and desire, this would be one
one them and allow for great competition among the casino community to
use their creative energies. Roger Tokushige
* I think adding adult clubs inside
casinos would really be cheesy. I couldn't see a cheap adult club in a
luxurious place like the Paris or other fine hotel. Las Vegas is fun and
full of things to do. Lets not cheapen the experience with smut. Bh
of Illinois * I
definitely agree with the mayor on this subject. During our annual trip
to Vegas, my buddy and I always make it a point to visit one of the
newest and biggest strip clubs. In order to do so, we have to leave the
premises of the resort we are staying at. And since most resorts are
doing their best to keep their customers on the grounds, with shows,
restaurants and shopping, our leaving the grounds is defeating the
purpose. Putting an upscale strip club on site would definitely keep us
around more often. Of course the problem the casino would have is the
possibility of a dancer agreeing to leave the club and go to a
customer's room for some "dirty dancing". But this might be handled by
classifying the dancers as independent contractors, thus taking the risk
off the casino. And since most bars at the more upscale resorts seem to
have an abundance of "talent", and it seems to be an acceptable
practice, the casino's fear of losing their gaming license seems remote.
Arthur Fischman
* No!! Las Vegas as a whole has
done well to raise the bar of casinos and have taken them away from the
days of open prostitution. The addition of "Adult Clubs" will only
derail what has taken years to accomplish. Don't let the Vegas lights
turn from NEON to RED!! Derek Honolulu Hawaii
* It doesn't really matter to me
one way or the other. When I'm in Vegas, I'm gambling. That's it. (okay,
maybe some drinking too!) I don't pay any attention to shows, clubs, or
anything else, so it wouldn't affect me in any way! Anne
Zavalick Middlesex, NJ *
If this a revenue generating idea than I believe like Brad Sharp, bring
back the $1 & $2 BJ tables and leave the Adult Clubs where they are.
Don't give the ticket pushers out front more junk to pass out.
Nick Perko Junction City, Oregon
* Adult clubs should be allowed
if the casino wants them because ultimately this is a free country and
the seller has a right to offer a product (as long as it is not illegal)
just as the buyer has the right to refuse to purchase the product or
patronize the company offering it.
Valerie Rogan Seatac WA
* No, absolutely not, never!
Gambling has enough problems without a physical link to an adult club.
While I enjoy going into a casino for many reasons, an adult club would
not be one of them. Much of gambling in the casinos is still "innocent
fun" undertaken by people who have set an amount of money they will play
with and stick to it. There is nothing "hardcore" about it. An adult
club is not about "innocent fun" or "trying your luck." I don't
want to be associated with any place that would have such a club on the
premises. The clientele drawn to such a club will not be little old
ladies from Tulsa. Lydia Kraus
* Yes I do think they should be allowed inside casinos. Look
they go together. Sex and gaming. its against the law here in Missouri
but we come to Las Vegas to do and see what we can't see here. We spend
money there for a life we can't have here. That's what makes Las Vegas
different, a place we can dream of ,a place we can make our dreams come
true. Stephen Goodwin Sedalia, Missouri
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