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2 stories · First covered Apr 1, 2026 · Latest 5d ago
Aria Coverage
The Luxor Buffet Is Gone. Your F&B Sacred Cow Might Be Next.

The Luxor Buffet Is Gone. Your F&B Sacred Cow Might Be Next.

MGM just closed one of the last affordable buffets on the Strip, and the timing alongside their new all-inclusive package at Luxor tells you exactly where casino F&B strategy is headed. If you're still running a loss-leader restaurant because "guests expect it," this is your wake-up call.

Vegas Operators Are Selling $165-a-Night All-Inclusive Packages. Do the F&B Margins Survive That?

Vegas Operators Are Selling $165-a-Night All-Inclusive Packages. Do the F&B Margins Survive That?

MGM is bundling rooms, meals, shows, and parking at Luxor and Excalibur for $165 per night all-in, while the Plaza is at $104 per person. The per-night economics tell a very different story than the press release.