As one of the many who used to be a regular at Harrah's, I hope the new owners don't "nickel dime" the consistent players as the current or "old" owners did. Many of the customers of their competitors have told me the same thing. Take a hint from Ameristar, reward your customers with the same comps they recieve at your competitors and do away with the slot play only vouchers...Trust us to play or redeem for cash the vouchers you send,. You will go along way with the trust factor being restored.

I don't think it will change the industry one bit. Those who gamble will continue too and those who don't, won't, well maybe a few times a year.

Another important question is "How will Harrah's new ownership affect local FUNDING?" Presumably the city's tax on casino revenue, which is a sizeable chunk of city revenue, will stay in place. Are there any other agreements between the city and Harrah's that might be disturbed by new ownership?