Let's admit it. The movie that stands as the archetype for all other Las Vegas movies is: 3000 Miles to Graceland

Good point. As a former patron of strip joints I too have to ask where did this pole dancing come form and what's so great about it that it has now swept the world?

As a customer, I agree with your approach, show the goods, dance a little bit, and then do the tips.

No need to gild the lilly here. This is for entertainment not an Olympic gold.

I am sorry, but I'm calling BS on this.
I was just over at Expedia, and I didn't find any great bargains on hotel rooms, except for usual older dumps you wouldn't want to stay in even at a deep discount.
My brother was in Vegas last month and found the place packed. At the hotel he stayed in the front-desk clerk wouldn't give him a room upgrade even when he offered a tip. In addition, the table minimums remain too high and slots still don't pay off (something we noted in 2007).
If Vegas is really really trying to lure people back it's happening in alternate dimension.