Peripheral companies to the casino industry?

TMFS9 · #1 10-26-2005, 01:39 AM

Only being in casino mecca's a few times so I'm not really familiar with the casino industry besides the obvious. What (smaller) secondary companies thrive in areas with a large concentration of casinos?

Kyo Souma II · #2 10-26-2005, 02:15 AM

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Only being in casino mecca's a few times so I'm not really familiar with the casino industry besides the obvious. What (smaller) secondary companies thrive in areas with a large concentration of casinos?

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Mom and pop coke dealers.

#3 10-26-2005, 02:18 AM

Pawn Shops

AllVegasPoker.com · #4 10-26-2005, 02:38 AM

Payday loan advance / check cashing shops.

JFB37 · #5 10-26-2005, 09:05 AM

Doctors who do boob jobs.

Al_Capone_Junior · #6 10-26-2005, 01:15 PM

Well, I can tell you that the guys in vegas who make athletic protective cups do quite well due to the fact that I live here now. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

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Al_Capone_Junior · #7 10-26-2005, 01:16 PM

Don't forget pawn shops my friend. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]]

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Al_Capone_Junior · #8 10-26-2005, 01:17 PM

Oh yeah, and bail bondsmans [img]/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img]

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#9 10-26-2005, 01:47 PM

For a serious reply....

Try driving the roads behind the strip or the industrial parks outside of there. In most cities things like carpet and tile tend to be shipped in, in Vegas they have set up manufacturing facilities in town. There are companies out there that do everything and they can specialize due to volume. There are specific companies that just sell swizzel sticks or only shower curtains or just soap dishes. Also maintenance services ie: pool supplies, specialized cleaning equipment etc.

Another huge one is obviously construction. I am consulting on a large non-casino building project in Vegas. It's somewhat difficult to find a large CM or construction company, they are too busy and can't get equipment or labor.

Noy sure if this is really what you meant but I've found this stuff interesting.

canis582 · #10 10-26-2005, 01:50 PM

slot manufacturing is the big one.