Leaving Las Vegas! Fewer Californians are visiting Sin City. Here's what the number say

If you spend any time on social media, it’s hard to avoid the scorching hot takes about Las Vegas’ recent financial struggles.

Vegas critics say the exorbitant resort fees are brutal , the ever-increasing parking costs are punishing, the comps are few and far between — and did you notice the buffets are vanishing?

In short, Vegas is on a losing streak.

After fighting to bounce back from COVID-19 closures, Sin City is facing financial headwinds as fewer people, particularly Californians, are visiting, playing and ultimately spending money.

My colleague Terry Castleman dived into some theories, but also, as Terry does well, dug into the numbers to tell the tale of Vegas’ sudden crap out .

How do Californians figure into Vegas’ struggle?

Visits to Las Vegas were down