I live in Las Vegas and I can go anywhere. I go to Emerald Island a couple times a week. The gambling is fun and the slots aren't so tight that you never win. The people are wonderful and the service is great. And the food is remarkably good. The restaurant gets very busy and sometimes the wait time is long! I have never been disappointed there.
Here's the difference. They treat their customers well. They feed everyone in the casino. One night it was chicken wings, and another egg rolls. The servers just come around and give them out. Sometimes ice cream cones or hot fudge sundaes. The comps are generous. They want you to have a good time and come back! The employees and the people playing are happy and smiling! Great atmosphere.
It's old and kind of kitschy. But it reminds me of how Vegas used to be before casinos became big corporations. And that's a good thing!