Super Bowl weekend in Vegas is promising big bucks for the city, with over 330,000 visitors expected to flood in for the showdown between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority anticipates a $600 million economic boost, following in the footsteps of last year's $1.3 billion haul in Phoenix.
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At Allegiant Stadium, where ticket prices range from $5,700 to a staggering $19,000, service workers like Michael Santa Cruz are hoping for hefty tips. Despite high seat prices, some patrons may hesitate to tip, especially with $18 beers. Michael, a stadium worker since 2020, hopes to break $350 in tips but acknowledges it's not guaranteed.
Beyond the stadium, Vegas is buzzing with excitement. From Shaq's Fun House to the Super Bowl Experience at Mandalay Bay, fans are expected to splurge around $215 million on food, drinks, and football swag. This spending spree could mean a boost in earnings for the city's hospitality workers.
While hotel rates soar to $570 per night, most workers' pay remains unchanged due to union contracts. However, there's hope for part-timers to snag extra hours. Despite the rise in digital tipping prompts, tipping fatigue is setting in, particularly for restaurant workers. Vegas workers' compensation trails the national average but is on the rise.
To entice non-union workers, some employers are tacking on extra charges. Uber is adding a $10 surcharge for rides to the stadium, while Lyft plans increased incentives for drivers. Las Vegas employers generally require fixed-rate gratuities, potentially making Super Bowl tips no different from any other day.
For Omni Limousine, fully booked for the big game, it's business as usual with a 20% gratuity added to all rides. Despite the uncertainty, Vegas is gearing up for an unforgettable Super Bowl weekend.
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