Management has decided to maximize casino revenue in their opinion by maximizing slots/table games and minimizing poker. They are trivializing the synergistic effects of poker players ( especially higher stakes playing ones) migrating to or bringing friends and significant others to the casino and their effects on other casino revenue. This includes gambling, shopping, drinking, and dining.
The best response aggrieved poker players can do is vote with their $ and give their business to other casinos. I know I will not be supporting any of the Wynn/Encore properties or any of their business ventures due to this myopic business decision.