Vegas Buffets Are DEAD: How Corporate Greed Killed the $1 Meal

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Once upon a time, Las Vegas buffets were the heart of Sin City — $1 prime rib, free parking, and families dining like kings. But today, that Vegas is gone. In this deep-dive documentary, we uncover how the city’s legendary buffets — from El Rancho’s $1 feast to Caesars Palace’s $100 million Bacchanal Buffet — became victims of corporate greed and profit-driven “food halls.” Discover how 70 buffets vanished, why locals feel betrayed by casino chains, and where the last affordable buffets like South Point and Palms A.Y.C.E. still fight to keep the Vegas dream alive. This isn’t just about food — it’s about how Vegas lost its soul. 00:00 - The Betrayal of Vegas Loyalists 01:20 - The Golden Age Begins: El Rancho Vegas 1946 01:57 - Why $1 Buffets Made Business Sense (Loss Leaders Explained) 03:32 - The Glory Days: $2.75 Prime Rib at Caesars Palace 04:40 - Transformation Era: Rio's Carnival World Revolution 1993 05:45 - Bells Gouragio Goemet: Premium Pricing Begins 06:15 - Bacchanal's $100 Million Temple to Excess 07:15 - Today's Reality: $400+ Family Dinners 12:32 - Bright Spots: Where Hope Remains (South Point, Palms) 14:51 - What This Means for Vegas Regulars 16:48 - Fighting Back: Supporting Authentic Vegas Experiences 18:27 - Community Call to Action & Subscribe Thanks for watching! If you love Vegas stories old and new, hit that subscribe button and bell icon so you never miss an episode. Drop a comment with what Vegas topic you want to see next! #Vegas #LasVegas #VegasHistory #VegasNews #SinCity #VegasStories