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The Changing Face of Las Vegas. Capt. Robert H. DuVall Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (702) 828-5599 Office (702) 491-0398 Cell. Ancient Egypt. Ancient Rome. The Dark Ages. Las Vegas. There are on average 395,000 tourists in Las Vegas at any given time.
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The Changing Face of Las Vegas Capt. Robert H. DuVall Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (702) 828-5599 Office (702) 491-0398 Cell
Las Vegas • There are on average 395,000 tourists in Las Vegas at any given time. • Seventeen of the 20 biggest hotels are in Las Vegas. • Visitors stay an average of 3.7 nights. • There is approximately 1 slot machine for every 2 ½ residents in Las Vegas • The famous Las Vegas Strip is not in Las Vegas.
The Las Vegas Quiz • Who has over 39 million visitors per year? VEGAS! • Who has 22,027 conventions per year? VEGAS! • Who has a $9.7 Billion gaming revenue? Clark County! • Who has an average hotel occupancy of 87.1%? VEGAS! • Who has a weekend occupancy of 91.1%? VEGAS! • Who is the most visited gaming city in the world? VEGAS! • Who has the highest gaming revenue in the world? Macau, China
A Question? How can Las Vegas still be the top gambling destination but not have the most gaming revenue?
Top 10 Revue Clubs in U.S. XS @ Encore $80-$90 Million LV Marquee @ Cosmo $80-$90 Million LV Tao @ Venetian $60-$70 Million LV LIV @ Miami Beach $45-$60 Million Miami Surrender @ Wynn $45-$60 Million LV Pure @ Caesar’s Palace $35-$45 Million LV Lavo New York $25-$30 Million New York Tryst @ Wynn $25-$35 Million LV Lavo @ Palazzo $25-$35 MillionLV Mangos Tropical $25-$35 Million Miami Total $445-$550 Million
Other Prominent LV Clubs • Hyde Bellagio: $25 million to $35 million • Haze at Aria: $25 million to $35 million • 1 OAK @Mirage: $15 million to $25 million • LAX Nightclub at Luxor: $15 million to $25 million • Vanity at Hard Rock Hotel: $15 million to $25 million • Ghostbarat Palms: $15 million to $25 million • Chandelier Bar at Cosmo: $15 million to $25 million • The Bank at Bellagio: $15 million to $25 million • Drai’sAfterhours: $10 million to $15 million • Moon at Palms: $10 million to $15 million • Chateau at Paris: $10 million to $15 million
How Clubs Make Their Money • Cover Charge “Women pay $25 and men pay $55 just to get in, but pretty girls who outdress the dress code are admitted for free”. Las Vegas Review Journal
How Clubs Make Their Money • Alcohol “At the Marquee at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, a $1,500 bottle of Champagne is topped with a sparkler and delivered by a waitress under a spotlight.” “This so-called bottle service can make up about 70% of a Vegas nightclub’s revenue.” Bloomberg Businessweek
How Clubs Make Their Money “During the heart of the recession, when overall Strip revenues tumbled by 16%, nightclubs saw more profit than ever. Casino tycoons began remaking the Strip into the club capital of the world.” Las Vegas Review Journal
Don’t Forget Day Clubs Rehab @ the Hard Rock Bare @ the Mirage Liquid @ Aria Marquee @ the Cosmo Moorea Beach @ the Mandalay Bay Palms Pool @ the Palms Sapphire @ Sapphires The Tank and Hideout @ the Golden Nugget Wet Republic @ the MGM
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The Issue? Crime The most common way tourists are victimized is through theft! One sensationalized violent crime can ruin a night or day club!
Recipe for Disaster Las Vegas Summertime Heat 100+ + Day Club – The Body is Robbed of Liquid + Night Club – The Body’s Thirst Only Has Alcohol = An Inability to Make Rational Decisions
Top 10 Revue Clubs in U.S. XS @ Encore $80-$90 Million LV Marquee @ Cosmo $80-$90 Million LV Tao @ Venetian $60-$70 Million LV LIV @ Miami Beach $45-$60 Million Miami Surrender @ Wynn $45-$60 Million LV Pure @ Caesar’s Palace $35-$45 Million LV Lavo New York $25-$30 Million New York Tryst @ Wynn $25-$35 Million LV Lavo @ Palazzo $25-$35 MillionLV Mangos Tropical $25-$35 Million Miami Total $445-$550 Million
Solutions • COLLABORATE! • Compliance Checks • Awareness Campaigns
Sexual Assault Awareness This campaign: Gives security guards better training on what to look for. Gives a constant message on how to avoid being a victim is delivered. DJ’s and club staff deliver constant reminders to drink water.
Solutions • COLLABORATE! • Compliance Checks • Awareness Campaigns • Tourism-Based Policing
Theft • Prevention • Education • CPTED • Security/Police Interaction • Investigation
Solutions • COLLABORATE! • Compliance Checks • Awareness Campaigns • Tourism-Based Policing • Technology
In Conclusion… • Collaboration • Compliance Checks • Awareness Campaigns • Tourism-Based Policing • Technology
THANK YOU EDMONTON! Any Questions?