No kidding. I went to Vegas last in 2003 and a number of other times going back 15 years prior to that. In those days one could get get bargains or a wide range of pricing going up but the bargains were easily had. Those days no longer exist.
A lot of people around here (Western Washington) go to the Indian casinos which are nearby, well-managed, and still affordable. They also tend to have real good food. I know a couple who usually get their room FREE because they accumulate points in various ways (e.g., gambling).