Vegas dining news: MGM Resorts is considering charging for window tables

Posted: January 11, 2025, 01:30 pm.

Last updated: January 11, 2025, 01:34 pm.

According to the Public Gaming Research Institute, Deutsche Bank analyst Carlo Santarelli wrote a note to investors saying MGM Resorts “Exploring additional ways to generate revenue through creative strategies, including seating arrangements at restaurants.”

It comes as a shift toward digital operations eats away at MGM's revenue from brick-and-mortar casinos. MGM already raised resort and parking fees at all 12 of its Strip properties in December.

What might restaurant seating arrangements look like? Santarelli did not elaborate, and MGM would not comment on his speculation.

However, some Las Vegas restaurants already have tiered restaurant seating. For example, “premium upgrades” for window view have already been offered. strat'S very happy restaurant, and to overlook bellagio fountains from eiffel tower But Caesars Entertainment'S Paris Las Vegas.

Presumably, MGM's tiered seating system will extend to all or most of its restaurants, meaning those without a Strip view will have to figure out ways to make some of their tables more desirable than others.

Oh, and those aren't fees per se, but of bellagio yellow tail and now it's closed picasso For years there has been a “minimum spend” requirement for rooftop seating guaranteed to be overlooking Lake Bellagio, as it happens mizumi For close up views WynnWaterfall of.

The social reaction has been predictably harsh.

“It's generous that they even call these 'strategies,'” Redditor @jhussong91 wrote. “The strategy is to raise the price in every possible way.”

“Premium status fee – additional $15,” Redditor @krowofefas sneered.

Redditor @Muted_Cucumber_6937 said, “I wouldn't mind if it were only in a select few places for very specific reasons (ie: the Bellagio fountain-side table).” “But I know corporations and they're going to match McDonald's if they can.”

Do you have thoughts about a potential tiered-seating restaurant fee? Leave them in the comments below.

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