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51 st state no impact lol ... Las Vegas is hurting as tourism drops. Are Canadians behind the Sin City slump? | CBC News Loaded World Las Vegas is hurting as tourism drops. Are Canadians behind the Sin City slump? The number of Canadians going to Vegas has plummeted — prompting concern among casino CEOs John Paul Tasker · CBC News · Posted: Aug 14, 2025 1:00 AM MST | Last Updated: August 14 An Elvis impersonator with a guitar stands near a sign that reads: Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada, which is flanked by two palm trees. Several tourists stand in front of the sign making cellphone stills. An Elvis impersonator stands near the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign on Aug. 7, 2025 in Las Vegas. The city in Nevada has seen a drastic seven per cent decrease in tourism since the start of the year, largely due to rising travel costs and a Canadian boycott of travel to the United States. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Social Sharing After doing gangbuster business in the post-COVID era, Las Vegas is in the midst of a slump, with the number of tourists down sharply as Canadians in particular avoid Sin City amid bilateral bad blood over trade. The total number of visitors is off more than 11 per cent year-over-year, according to data from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, one of the most dramatic declines in recent memory outside of the pandemic. Airline figures reveal there's been an even steeper decline among Canadians going to the desert gambling mecca. The number of Air Canada passengers dropped by 33 per cent in June compared to the same month last year, airport figures show. WestJet, the largest Canadian air carrier at the region's Harry Reid International Airport, saw a similar 31 per cent drop. The decline was even more dramatic for low-cost carrier Flair, which saw its passenger numbers fall by a stunning 62 per cent. Some U.S. travellers are also avoiding the self-described entertainment capital of the world — due, in part, to a backlash over higher fees and fewer perks for some gamblers. But resort operators say the Canadian boycott has been a notable hit to the bottom line. On a quarterly conference call with investors last week, MGM Resorts president and CEO Bill Hornbuckle said the number of Canadian visitors started to fall earlier this year — around the time U.S. President Donald Trump launched his trade war — and there hasn't been much of a rebound. That company owns some of the city's top properties, such as Aria, Bellagio and the Cosmopolitan and part of the NHL rink, T-Mobile Arena. "International visitation has been an issue," Hornbuckle said. "Particularly earlier in the year, with Canada, we host a lot of hockey games, and we saw visitation down. And I think — I don't think, I know — it's still down," he said. Visitors in silhouette watch and take cellphone stills of a Fountains of Bellagio water show, at night. Visitors watch a Fountains of Bellagio water show on Aug. 7, 2025, in Las Vegas. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Thomas Reeg, the CEO of Caesars Entertainment, another major resort and gaming company that owns properties up and down the Strip, pointed to Canadians as one reason for the company's disappointing second-quarter results. "International business, particularly Canadian, is softer," he said on a call with stock analysts. Explaining why fewer rooms were filled with guests over the last three months, Reeg said, "Canadians are a significant piece of that." Local union leaders have even taken to calling the dip in Canadian tourists the "Trump slump." A view of the Las Vegas Strip, with vehicles on the road adjacent to hotels and buildings. A view of the Las Vegas Strip in August. Unemployment in the city surged to 5.8 per cent in June, the third-highest among major U.S. metropolitan areas with populations exceeding one million. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Canadians cite Trump's 'disrespect' Winnipeg resident Martyn Daly is one of those visitors who's staying away. In an interview with CBC News, Daly said he and his wife typically go to Vegas once a year, but he can't bring himself to do it this year with the trade war raging. "We're pretty upset with what's going on in the U.S. and the disrespect that's been shown by the Trump administration towards Canada. I just feel obliged to do something — and one little thing I can do is not patronizing a place we enjoy," he said. "It's not a good idea to be spending any of our hard-earned money in the States. I can spend it elsewhere with a clear conscience." The U.S. boycott remains strong. Why many Canadians are digging in their heels Ask CBC News 'I won't back down': How and why Canadians are boycotting the U.S. He's also leery of what he may face at the Canada-U.S. border amid reports some travellers are being held up for questioning or, in some rare instances, detention. Guy Kerbrat Guy Kerbrat says he and his wife, Karen, are 'Vegas-goers. It's a destination we enjoy.' But they've decided to boycott travel to the city as a result of Donald Trump's trade tactics. (Supplied by Guy Kerbrat) Guy Kerbrat, of Regina, cancelled a long-planned trip to Vegas to see an AC/DC concert to protest Trump's treatment of Canada. "The thought of going down there right now — it doesn't make you feel warm and fuzzy. We just couldn't do it," Kerbrat said in an interview. "My wife and I, we are Vegas-goers. It's a destination we enjoy. But we looked at each other and said, 'We can't support Trump and these policies that are so anti-Canadian.' I hate to hurt the people, the workers who aren't supportive of what Trump's doing, but we had to take a stand," he said. Economic hardship There's evidence that Nevadans are facing some economic challenges as a result of these disruptions. Nevada's unemployment rate, at 5.4 per cent, is the highest among the states and second only to Washington, D.C., where there have been Trump-induced federal layoffs. One of Nevada's U.S. senators, Catherine Cortez Masto, was part of a bipartisan delegation to Ottawa last month to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney to try and patch up relations amid what she called "the chaos of the Trump presidency." US Senator Lisa Murkowski, second from left, Senator Ron Wyden and Senator Catherine Cortez Masto listen to Senator Maggie Hassan, left, as she speaks with media following a meeting with the prime minister on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Monday, July 21, 2025. U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, second from left, Sen. Ron Wyden and Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto listen to Sen. Maggie Hassan, left, as she speaks with media following a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on July 21, 2025. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press) The Democrat said cratering tourism is "having an impact" and she wants to see "de-escalation" to normalize visitor numbers to the Silver State. Local politicians have good reason to be anxious about the Canadian travel boycott, said Stephen Miller, an economics professor at University of Nevada, Las Vegas. As the director of the university's business and economic research centre, he crunched the numbers and found Canadians contributed $3.6 billion US to the local economy last year. Canadian spending supported some 43,000 jobs in the region, more than those employed in the manufacturing sector, Miller said. That $3.6-billion figure comes close to the economic output of the local Nellis Air Force base — and that's saying something, given it's one of the largest and most important military installations in the U.S., with some 15,000 personnel. "The Canadian numbers have gone down dramatically and it's an area of concern for the casinos," Miller said. "After all, the main goal of the resort industry is to put heads in beds." Jan 27, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; The New York-York and MGM Grand hotels and resorts on the Las Vegas strip. A view of some of the hotels and resorts on the Las Vegas Strip on Jan. 27, 2025. (Kirby Lee/Imagn Images/Reuters) He expects more promotional activity in the weeks ahead to try and break the patriotic boycott. "You might get people saying, 'Oh wait a minute, that's a really tempting offer. Let me reconsider my decision.'" Daly said he's already received "exceptionally good" offers with low room rates to try and lure him back. But he's not budging. "I know Canada is small but we do have a voice, and I think it's great that we're using it," he said. "I think the only thing that Trump seems to understand is when people take action that hits them in the pocketbook." ABOUT THE AUTHOR John Paul Tasker Senior reporter J.P. Tasker is a journalist in CBC's parliamentary bureau who reports for digital, radio and television. He is also a regular panellist on CBC News Network's Power & Politics. He covers the Conservative Party, Canada-U.S. relations, Crown-Indigenous affairs, health policy and the Senate. You can send story ideas and tips to J.P. at jp.tasker@cbc.ca Follow J.P. on X CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices·About CBC News Corrections and clarifications·Submit a news tip· Related Stories Forget Vegas and Florida. Canadians are skipping the U.S. for other international spots Upstate N.Y. tourism operators feeling summer slump as Canadians stay away in droves Toronto approaching pre-pandemic tourism levels, thanks to bump in visitors from U.K., Germany Southwestern Ontario tourism strong so far this summer, but U.S. visitors still crucial More Canadians may be thinking of a staycation this summer. But has domestic travel become unaffordable? | ||
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and from an us source in case canada one might thought biaised for you trump followers of the cult of the supreme leader ... https://www.travelandtourworld...ppling-for-survival/ Las Vegas Suffers Unprecedented Crisis As Canadian Tourists Abandon Sin City And Leave Casinos Grappling For Survival Las Vegas is experiencing a significant tourism downturn, with Canadian visitors leading the decline. The drop is primarily due to ongoing trade tensions, causing many Canadians to avoid the city. This has resulted in severe financial challenges for local resorts and casinos, which heavily rely on international visitors, especially from Canada. Las Vegas, long known as the entertainment capital of the world, is grappling with an unexpected slump in tourism, particularly from its northern neighbor, Canada. After experiencing a boom in post-COVID recovery, the city’s tourism sector is now facing significant challenges. Recent data from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority reveals a sharp drop in the total number of visitors, with a decline of more than 11% year-on-year—one of the steepest declines in recent history, aside from the pandemic period itself. However, it is the downturn in Canadian travel that is causing the most concern among industry leaders. Airline figures show an even more dramatic decline in Canadian visitors to Las Vegas. Air Canada saw a 33% decrease in the number of passengers traveling to Las Vegas in June 2025, compared to the same period in 2024. WestJet, which operates as the largest Canadian carrier at Harry Reid International Airport, also experienced a significant 31% decline in passenger numbers. Low-cost carrier Flair Airlines saw an even more staggering 62% drop in its travel figures to the desert gambling haven. The reasons for this decline are multi-faceted, with the ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada playing a pivotal role. For many Canadians, the fallout from the trade war, which began under former U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, has left a sour taste. A growing sense of dissatisfaction with the political climate has translated into fewer visits to Las Vegas. Many Canadians have cited the trade war and what they perceive as a lack of respect from U.S. leadership as key reasons for avoiding the city. Beyond the trade issues, several other factors have contributed to the decline in Canadian tourism. Some U.S. travelers have also been staying away from Las Vegas, partly due to the rising costs and fewer perks offered to gamblers. Resorts have been increasing fees and reducing benefits for their most loyal customers, leading to dissatisfaction in their core audience. Despite this, the drop in Canadian tourism has been especially notable, as Canada has traditionally been a major source of visitors to Las Vegas. The slump in Canadian visitation has had a profound impact on the city’s major resorts, which rely heavily on tourism dollars. MGM Resorts, which owns iconic Las Vegas properties such as the Bellagio, Aria, and the Cosmopolitan, has felt the pinch, with CEO Bill Hornbuckle acknowledging the decline in Canadian visitors during a recent investors’ conference call. The company has yet to see a significant rebound in this demographic, despite efforts to attract new visitors. Thomas Reeg, the CEO of Caesars Entertainment, another major player in the Las Vegas resort and gaming sector, also pointed to the decline in Canadian tourism as a contributing factor to the company’s disappointing second-quarter results. Caesars owns a range of properties along the Las Vegas Strip and has historically attracted a large number of Canadian guests. With Canadian tourists now less inclined to visit, Caesars and other resort operators are struggling to make up for the loss in revenue. Local union leaders have even coined the term “Trump slump” to describe the negative impact of the trade tensions on the city’s tourism industry. While some locals feel that the downturn is part of a broader pattern of economic challenges in the region, many see it as a direct consequence of the political and economic fallout from the trade war. For many Canadians, the idea of visiting Las Vegas has become increasingly unattractive due to the economic hardships caused by the ongoing trade conflict. Winnipeg resident Martyn Daly, a regular visitor to the city, shared in an interview that he and his wife typically visit Las Vegas once a year. However, they have decided to skip their trip this year due to the ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Canada. Daly’s decision is reflective of a larger trend in which Canadians are choosing to redirect their travel dollars elsewhere. Economic indicators show that Nevada, where Las Vegas is located, is also feeling the strain of the tourism decline. The state’s unemployment rate has risen to 5.4%, the highest in the nation. Nevada’s struggles are compounded by the broader economic impact of the trade war, which has affected industries beyond tourism. In fact, the state’s economy is facing more uncertainty than many other regions of the U.S. Local politicians are deeply concerned about the long-term consequences of the downturn in Canadian tourism. Nevada’s U.S. Senator, Catherine Cortez Masto, was part of a bipartisan delegation that traveled to Ottawa to meet with Canadian officials and address the strained relations. She emphasized the importance of de-escalating tensions to restore tourism to the state, acknowledging the negative impact the current situation is having on Nevada’s economy. For Nevada’s economy, the absence of Canadian tourists is a significant blow. According to Stephen Miller, an economics professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Canadian visitors contributed an estimated $3.6 billion to the state’s economy last year. This amount is nearly on par with the economic impact of Nellis Air Force Base, one of the U.S.’s largest and most crucial military installations. Furthermore, Canadian spending supported approximately 43,000 jobs in the region, which is more than the number employed in Nevada’s manufacturing sector. The loss of Canadian tourism is not only a concern for Las Vegas resorts but also for local businesses and workers who depend on the influx of international visitors. As the trade conflict continues, both local governments and businesses will need to find ways to mitigate the impact and rebuild relationships that could lead to a resurgence in Canadian visitors. As the situation unfolds, the path to recovery remains uncertain. However, industry leaders, local officials, and businesses will have to work together to restore Las Vegas to its former glory and reverse the negative trend in tourism. | |||
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I commented on it on another OP They just simply got too expensive, unions demand more and more money It got stupid on the Strip Never been lost, just confused here and there for month or two | |||
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Last time I was in Vegas everything was double or more than Austin, so triple in the Hill Country. I refuse to go back. 30 bucks for a cheeseburger and fries way pre-covid. And slit machines in the airport. I don't gamble that way, thanks. opinions vary band of bubbas and STC hunting Club Information on Ammoguide about the416AR, 458AR, 470AR, 500AR What is an AR round? Case Drawings 416-458-470AR and 500AR. 476AR, http://www.weaponsmith.com | |||
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sin city is impacted but im pretty sure that is not the only one... but let s continue to pretend it happened for the cost of a burger not for the actions of your supreme leader ... | |||
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Less liquor flowing North, US suppliers feeling it: https://www.msn.com/en-ca/mone...-boycott/ar-AA1KvFyq More winning. | |||
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Big deal for KY, and I suspect TN. | |||
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Gotta be careful, hate will eat you up and blinds you Never been lost, just confused here and there for month or two | |||
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Drinking in general is at a 90 year low. More people on health trends they claim. | |||
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hate i ve none of that: not drinking and went at 15 to las vegas and that was it ... now your president and the followers of the cult of the supreme leader did that, not the contrary and canadians had to swallow the tariffs war, the renegation of the agreement signed by trump himself and the statement of the 51st state so M.Shy there is not hate just facts and it will take me a while before crossing the border and visiting my friends in alaska ... | |||
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Sure. The biggest booze buyer out there no longer wants anything American, but that has nothing to with it. Sure. | |||
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But are they, though? "Smoke" is the new six pack opinions vary band of bubbas and STC hunting Club Information on Ammoguide about the416AR, 458AR, 470AR, 500AR What is an AR round? Case Drawings 416-458-470AR and 500AR. 476AR, http://www.weaponsmith.com | |||
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So you put your hate before your friends Never been lost, just confused here and there for month or two | |||
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Our condo complex at Panama City Beach FL has a large contingent of Canadian snowbirds who migrate south for the winter. This past winter had much fewer snowbird renters(after Cheeto man’s November election). I’m sure this winter there will be even fewer. It’s not just Las Vegas. So much winning. As an aside, today’s CPI figures showed a significant increase, due to early effects of tariff with more to come. It’s good that the followers of orange Jesus are doing so well that consumer price increases mean nothing. SO MUCH WINNING!   Vote Trump- Putin’s best friend… To quote a former AND CURRENT Trumpiteer - DUMP TRUMP | |||
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there is no hate: you do not understand your own country made some choices you have to live with them. your country declared an economic war and a territorial take over what do you think the people living here are doing ... welcoming you lol anyway enjoy the day. | |||
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May be Canada should takeover America’s shithole! Vegas to become a new Canadian Province!  | |||
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As only 12% of las Vegas business is international, just how much does just canadians not coming, going to affect Vegas. Not much. | |||
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Oh, pimple, you dumb ass. The US market consumes several times more of its own whiskey than the rest of the countries combined. And, the largest importer. A drop in the US consumption is the biggest factor, not Canada. | |||
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NEW YORK/LONDON, June 18 (Reuters) - Transatlantic airfares have dropped to rates last seen before the pandemic, data shows, the latest sign that fewer Europeans are traveling to the U.S. due to concerns about U.S. border controls and President Donald Trump's policies. The trend could extend into and beyond the summer holiday period, typically the busiest time for airlines and travel companies. Overseas arrivals to the United States fell 2.8% in May from a year ago, according to preliminary data from the U.S. National Travel and Tourism Office within the U.S. Department of Commerce. Travel from Western Europe fell 4.4% in May, led by a decline in travelers from Denmark and Germany. | |||
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That’s interesting, and could explain some of the posts I see here…  | |||
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I expect you are right! | |||
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Sales of American booze are at near nothing in Canada. Untold millions of lost sales. The breweries here say you are dead wrong. But, then, you know more than they do, in their own business. | |||
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Not all provinces or territories pulled US alcohol. Funny how the log yard I send to has Canadian drivers picking up loads all day long. Every one of them jumps in the log yard formans truck, drives a 1/2 mile to the state liquor store and takes a case back to sell. The same with the canadian truckers going to the granite quarries. The nurses who work at the border hospitals, and all the provincial plates you see parked at the stores. Whiskey is going north, no matter what the premiers say. You live "close enough" to the northern border to see that dont you? Back to my post. The US consumes several times what we export to all other countries COMBINED, according to the whiskey review. That means alot wymple. So when the us is in a 90 yr low in consumption this year, it impacts the market more than anything else. | |||
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I’m doing my part to keep US per capita consumption up. But it’s all Scotch! Vote Trump- Putin’s best friend… To quote a former AND CURRENT Trumpiteer - DUMP TRUMP | |||
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Deflect & paint it anyway you like. Lost sales are lost sales. & it's in the many millions to Canada. Your so what attitude won't change that. You act like these tens of millions mean nothing. It does to the breweries. Shipments of popular US-made whiskeys, rums, gins and other liquors through June to Canadian provinces was around $43.4 million, according to the Distilled Spirits Council — a 62% drop from the approximate $114 million during the same period last year. | |||
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numbers will never make something for the naysayers ... imagine the followers of the cult of the supreme leader admitting that the tariffs are not working the way they were supposed and now they are affecting your internal economy and that it will last ... | |||
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The Vegas way of entertainment has been dying across the USA for over a decade now. Gainesville, TX itself had 3-4 thriving nightclubs/dance halls/saloons. All closed now. Then there is the Indians. Winstar casino is just 5 miles north of Gainesville and right across I-35 from my hospital. It is now billed as the world’s largest casino — Chickasaw Nation owns it. It is thriving. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ J. Lane Easter, DVM A born Texan has instilled in his system a mind-set of no retreat or no surrender. I wish everyone the world over had the dominating spirit that motivates Texans.– Billy Clayton, Speaker of the Texas House No state commands such fierce pride and loyalty. Lesser mortals are pitied for their misfortune in not being born in Texas.— Queen Elizabeth II on her visit to Texas in May, 1991. | |||
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And American influence around the is likewise too! No one trusts them. Being a puppet to the NEW NAZIS has put the final nail in the coffin! | |||
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Friends just back paid 70. US for a drink, who in his right mind would put up with that shit ?  When the horse has been eliminated, human life may be extended an average of five or more years. James R. Doolitle I think they've been misunderstood. Timothy Tredwell | |||
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Deflect? you mean like not admitting even without tariffs the whiskey makers would still be having a bad year? I think reciprocal tariffs are fine. Punitive, only in the case of Russia and such. If it is done, put the money to pay down some of the interest on borrowed money. Anything else done with it, is idiotic. It is a tax, use it properly. | |||
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But not as bad as it is. Man, you are dense. | |||
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Been a long time since I was in Vegas, but IIRC drinks were cheap and even free as long as you were dunking coins into the slots. Same with food depending upon where you went. Give me a home where the buffalo roam and I'll show you a house full of buffalo shit. | |||
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I struggle to think of anywhere in the western world I would like too visit less than Vegas. The US is home to some stunning country, why anyone would pick vegas over that is beyond me. | |||
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Oh, thats easy Chicago New Orleans Baltimore Memphis LA SF STL DC NYC Trashville Portland KY At least Vegas is right out in the open with the city being called sin city opinions vary band of bubbas and STC hunting Club Information on Ammoguide about the416AR, 458AR, 470AR, 500AR What is an AR round? Case Drawings 416-458-470AR and 500AR. 476AR, http://www.weaponsmith.com | |||
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Well pimple, you are the one who implied they were in bad shape only because of canada, without recognizing the much bigger US drop. You are the dense one. | |||
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*congealed , not dense opinions vary band of bubbas and STC hunting Club Information on Ammoguide about the416AR, 458AR, 470AR, 500AR What is an AR round? Case Drawings 416-458-470AR and 500AR. 476AR, http://www.weaponsmith.com | |||
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Hmm, I would go to LV, Nashville, and SC before the Executive overtaking before Houston. https://www.neighborhoodscout....tx/houston/crime.amp Houston F rating for safety. https://www.areavibes.com/houston-tx/crime/ https://crimegrade.org/safest-places-in-houston-tx/ Maybe, Houston Texas can be placed under Federal Executive control? Houston is the 9th Dangerous city in the Union. https://www.security.org/resou...st-dangerous-cities/ Talk about a puss bowl, Hell Whole. Oh wait, it is only Blue States Trump has said he wants to take control of. | |||
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 yes, honey, i am aware you couldn't front in Houston opinions vary band of bubbas and STC hunting Club Information on Ammoguide about the416AR, 458AR, 470AR, 500AR What is an AR round? Case Drawings 416-458-470AR and 500AR. 476AR, http://www.weaponsmith.com | |||
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from my memory corpus christy was nicer than houston but we are talking few decades ago ... | |||
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Vegas is also being hurt by “mission creep” in that at one time it was gambling and sex. Now they are trying to add “family entertainment” and broaden their appeal. That’s hurting their base clients desire to go. Then add the massive increase in legal gambling throughout the US, and they are becoming less of a center. I agree that offending the Canadians doesn’t help things, but I think Vegas is on the downswing long term here. | |||
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