I love your videos, I do not go to NV anymore, but family and friends do. I tell them about the casinos, to watch you. They do and come home having such a great time loosing or winning. One day when economy settles down, if it does, hubby and I will return, can't afford it at our age and on sad, ss. But we do pass along all your information. You have helped many we know have a great time. Thank you so much, grams Diamohn
@@oldpasink4452 I tried to do exactly what you did but im not seeing what you are seeing. I dont see any comments, just his bio. Was there an additional step you took? Or do you see comments below his bio? I just see his LLC and his social media links.
I am a slot attendant at Bellagio and I wish I would of seen you there. I watch all your videos. I feel this was a fair review. Keep up the great videos
Same here. I agree with you 100%. We all know the big dogs running the properties are doing the bare minimum and making the most, but Its the employees working their butts off with high hours and no help that make everything happen, especially when things go wrong. I always go out of my way to make sure the employee experience is great for them and be as little hassle as possible as a customer. I even ask what they need to make their job easier and I tip well. Doing that makes my experiences, even in run down crap holes, a 1000 times better.
@@John_Conner222I agree 1000% more people need to think like you. All these issues that the casinos and hotels cause aren’t on the employees and they need to be treated well. Every time I treat a bartender or dealer or front desk worker with respect and class it always works out well and is smoother. Those guys bust their asses and earn the tips they get. Respect to you buddy. 🙏👍🙏
Yes, it’s funny about that, and it’s not just soppy sentiment. Give more, and get more, not just from the employees. I take it as a zen experience. What ever happens is an experience, so experience it, watch, and learn. Maybe ask a few questions. Think have to go pretty badly wrong before I complain. And more often than not, it’s the management, not the employees.
As an ex-casino dealer for more than 15 years, folks,, stay away from any casino gambling. Have a nice meal, but don't gamble, you will lose your money very quickly.
I went to Vegas once about 10 years ago to see some shows ... I played a few games on the slot machines and lost $30, that was it for my gambling "career". 🤣 Gambling is just not my thing as I know the odds are heavily stacked against you from the start.
To the guy above me they aren't heavily stacked against you to start, but over time you are not going to win overall unless you're playing blackjack or other games of skill where the house odds become more reasonable 🤔
I agree, I’m going to Vegas in a couple of days and the only gambling I’m going to be doing is playing Texas Holdem. That way at least I’m not playing against the house with those horrendous odds and minimum bets
@@1999bill1999 Not a total scam as it was being abused and adds to security. Getting free parking with validation should be a lot easier though. That part is a scam. If you spend money parking should be free.
What I love about this is Jacob actually reviews everything, the food, the room (including amenities and bathroom) the casino (tables and slots), the bars, pool, gym, parking, getting to everything, etc. instead of just trying make a flashy video or a "top 5" "top 10" etc etc like so many other wannabes on UA-cam. Just came back from Vegas a few weeks ago and planning to go back later this year and will make sure to remember these tips again. Been watching your videos for about a year also, well done man
Vegas’ allure was that the price used to be justifiable for a long weekend or quick trip without making it a full vacation. You could get there and stay for a reasonable price and then spend your money on experiences, parties, gambling, and drinks. Strip properties now nickel and dime you every chance they get so much that a long weekend in Vegas rivals the cost of a week long vacation to a nice vacation destination. They over estimate how much I enjoy getting price gouged just for the opportunity to lose money in their casinos.
I agree! Vegas has definitely changed over the years since the start of the ridiculous resort fees not to mention the cabana fees and even fees for plain beach chairs if you want you enjoy the pool. Casinos have also gotten stingier with the comps and promos.
Yeah. I've been going to Vegas about 13 years now. Been about 7 - 8 times. It's only gotten worse in that time. I always hear about the glory days of the 90s. Would have loved to have come then.
Get cheap comp rooms through MGM at Vdara since they have a refrigerator and a place to cook, then visit an off-strip grocery store and do a stock up based on how many days you are staying. I always get 4 comps with the CC/Pearl.
@@SafetyBriefer But but but... think of the owners!?!? How can they afford their 3rd private jet without triple zero? Show some compassion and respect for your wealthy superiors. Gosh.
@@edwinrodeoDon't assume that. I like gambling but I don't have the time to really learn so the most table games I'll play are roulette and blackjack, and my wife likes slots. Like I said we don't have the time so we haven't been to a casino in 5+ years because being a parent is always our #1 priority and we put off our wants until our kids needs are fully satisfied. They're starting school this year so we should have some extra time but this is quite literally a scam for people like me and it's fucked up. especially considering my generation and newer has a great disdain for gambling in general, so this is only making it worse and confirming the accusations being made constantly.
They might as well just charge $25k to even look at the place, and take 50% and give you a beer at this point. Absolutely stupid to go to the strip now.
Jacob, you are one of, if not the best Vegas reviewers on UA-cam. I've been following you since you had very few subscribers and I am happy to see the growth that your channel has received, which is well deserved and earned. Thank you for all that you do!
He has to be hoping for more visitors too. How long can these hotel reviews be popular when nobody can afford the cost? I dont generally check the costs for hotels in Miami Beach in Late March either. Just not spending that kind of money to sleep one night.
All casinos are deceitful, that's their business. I went there 4 months ago and it was so damn expensive its just not worth it anymore. The food cost and alcohol cost was beyond ridiculous. What once was a good deal is now a pure waste of time and money, go somewhere else and have a real vacation for less cost.
63 cent transaction charge added on just to purchase a cheeseburger at the (obese i/n/j/u/n casino) in north east oklahoma by mediocre management incorporated usual losers.
I think that you should watch more of Jacob‘s videos and learn the tricks of the trade! If you know how to use your players points you can get free vacations at luxury properties. As well as free food and services! An MGM cardholder and I get offers every month for free stay. This includes the cosmopolitan where I get four days comp stay and resort credit! This is all based on my slot play play. As long as you know how to have a budget for your slot play it’s a great way to earn comps!
Haven't been to Vegas in over 20 years! Back in my day, a room at a major resort Luxor, Caesar's was between 35 to 50 bucks! Parking was free, no resort fee, spa was included. Steak dinners for $5, buffets were $10, all drinks were FREE if you were gambling. Comps were plentiful ... It was a fun escape. The times have changed ... And not for the better.
Exactly the reason I don't go used to go twice a month in the 80's and 89's but no more other than to visit a friend who lives there about once a year...it used to be so much fun and the perks were awesome now i'm not paying 40 dollars for two cucumber slices and some filler wrapped into a roll
@@TS1964 I went to Vegas in 1994 and prime rib was $5. Cheap rooms, free drinks when gambling. You could play slots a long time on $50. Free parking, free valet. Things today are terrible. Two years ago, I used comped rooms at the MGM to make it easy to attend the Bilboard Music Awards held there. Food was door dash🤣🤣🤣which was infinitely cheaper than the outrageously overpriced food in the property. Still had to pay resort fees. Won a jackpot on slots the first day, but lost most back. Still had to pay taxes on the jackpot even if lost all of it back.
@@seahagkeylover Tell me you're a boomer by essentially saying "I'm a boomer"... For crying out loud, 40 years ago was 40 years ago! No, you're not paying $40 for "two cucumber slices and some filler wrapped into a roll", you'd be an idiot for paying that. Well... So I guess maybe you do... $40 gets you a very nice buffet dinner. Clown.
@@devamail1 You can use your gambling losses to offset the jackpot your won. If you won a $1000 jackpot, but lost $1000 all weekend, you shouldn't need to pay tax on the winnings. Talk to a tax accountant before doing your 2024 taxes.
@@shadowfilm7980 then you've missed a lot. Vegas has way more cool stuff now than back then, like the amazing Sphere, Aria, Fontainebleu, NFL Football, Formula Racing, and Fremont street.
Yes i am so glad i got to experiance the real vegas before they became corporate. The mob at least treated you like a welcomed guest while they took your money. Today they just kick you in the balls and leave you in pain without even a thank you.
meeting in Phoenix summer 1997 kid selling overpriced pop & pretzels had a tip jar out. How many seconds does it take you to sell 1 pop & 1 pretzel ? You need a tip for a transaction that last few seconds ?
Wrong Nevada casinos have a payback minimum set by state law!!! Little as possible would be zero!!! You must be talking about Indian reservation casinos where they have zero state payback percentage laws and in theory could set a slot machine to payback nothing!!!
Years ago I booked a fountain view room and paid a fair bit extra. At check in I was downgraded and didn’t get the fountain view I paid for. Nor did the hotel refund me the difference. The experience left such a bad taste in my mouth I have never dined, gambled, or stayed at Bellagio since. I visit the conservatory and fountains and admire the beauty of the property, but I will never again spend money there.
If people didn't play it, they wouldn't offer it. It may turn away some guests but not nearly enough, and surely not enough complain either. So keeps squeezing tighter and tighter. Next stop 9:8 🤣
The problem is that low IQ gamblers are playing it and have no CLUE whatsoever that it's SO bad as far as odds. These casual once a year gamblers have ruined it for everyone.
Yo folks, if you want to know all about the Bellagio or Caesars Palace, just remember rich people have to overpay for stuff. That's how they know that they're not poor like you
I used to go to Vegas in college and my mid twenties in the early and mid 2000's when I had hardly any money and my friends and I could still afford to sit down at a table at the Bellagio. Now the minimums are just completely out of control. It's actually sad that people are willing to part with their money so easily with these high limit gimmick games. I'd have a problem with these prices even if I had $200 million dollars. $9 for a snickers in the mini bar? Lol. How generous of them. It's just the principle of basically being fleeced and some people acting like "it's baller" to get nothing for your money is what frustrates me. Yet people continue to come to Vegas for gimmicky carnivale style odds and to get treated like cattle when there are so many other places to gamble now across the country that would treat you better and provide a much better value for your money. I am not anti Vegas at all it makes me sad to write this and I miss my trips there but how much more are people going to take? I signed off a few years ago and am not coming back until things change. And things won't change until enough people start saying no to this to where it impacts the bottom line. Vegas doesn't exist solely on the highest of high rollers.
I ordered some 40$ pasta togo from a Mario batli restaurant. I was walking by the gift shops towards the tram and some women in a cocktail dress asked if i wanted to have some fun . I said no thanks,then she asked do you got some for me ? I knew she was gonna steal my pasta or try to eat for free i had to get out of there and got on the tram back to my room with my pasta.
I'm gutted ever since they got rid of the 24 cafe within the conservatory. It was the best all day eatery on the strip back in the day. The desserts were to die for. The prices were very fair also. Great review Jacob. Many thanks.
@@FlyLikeDove - right on! We used to eat at the 24 cafe (adjacent to the conservatory) late at night after a long day of gambling, now they renamed it, remodeled it and it closes at 3 PM. If we want a late night omelet or anything else, we have to order room service. :(
EVERY SINGLE CASINO used to have a 24 hour Cafe. After COVID they closed and never opened 24 hours again. It's sad and it sucks, especially if you work on the Strip at 400a.
Even the room safe is a scam. Who puts a safe in a drawer in the nightstand? All a criminal would have to do is steal the drawer. Drinks are best served when you BYOB to the room. Just bring a fifth of Scotch and tequila in your bag. They probably charge for ice as well.
There used to be inexpensive buffets and drinks that casinos would use to entice people to play. But those are largely history now. I can't believe how high prices there have gotten. There must be tons of rich people to support the prices in Vega$.
@@Calamity_Jack There are. That's what people don't realize. There are so many rich people in this world. Or people pretending to be rich. Unless you are a whale that might drop a couple million over 4 or 5 days, they don't care about you. You'd be surprised how many people there are like that.
Craps class- priceless. Craps is the funnest, most communal, luckiest game with the best chance of winning of all games. Learn it to have fun in Vegas. I played first time at my nieces wedding. The whole table lit up. Everyone was winning. Best time in Vegas in recent memory. And I grew up there.
I was waiting for the "deceitful" part of the Bellagio but glad it was nothing bad, I always enjoy my stay at the Bellagio and THANKS for the "spa tip" - I didn't know you can go up there and take a picture of the Conservatory!
Jacob i respect u because like u say u pay for the room so u can give an honest opinion of the property.. most UA-camrs sell out just to get the free rooms or food
The best bet if you are an MGM Rewards member at any level is to stay in the pyramid at Luxor. The rooms are generally free even on weekends and they do not charge a resort fee. Also, the pyramid rooms only have rooms on one side of the hallway, so it tends to be fairly quiet. Rooms are pretty nice. And if you want to go to Bellagio, you can always walk down to Park MGM and take the free tram. By the way, the minimum at the blackjack tables at Luxor are $15 almost all day and there are even some 3 to 2 blackjack team there and at Excalibur with a $15 minimum.
Slots have also become absolutely HORRIBLE. I’ve played many properties. Dozens of slots from $1-$10 a spin. Hundred of spins. No or minimal line pays. No features. Features that literally pay $2 on a $6 bet after 60-70 spins. Something is really, really off. It doesn’t feel like “gambling” anymore. When it’s spin spin spin…zero. It feels like being cheated. Vegas is done. Corporate greed has ruined it.
I have been staying at the Bellagio. But their room prices are now out of my budget. I won on the Dancing Drums. I came home with more gambling money then I left with in May.
I went there yesterday and Bellagio was one of the worst paying machines in Vegas. I would never play their machines or any machines on the Strip. my guess is 99% will lose all their play money at the end of vacation if they play machines on the Strip. Complete rip off.
Bellagio is my favorite hotel. Love the restaurants, the pools, the ease of checkin and the ambiance. Have stayed at many different properties in Vegas and always appreciate coming back to the Bellagio. All hotels have issues from time to time but Bellagio has always made things right. For those that will never stay here again, that’s music to my ears cause that means it will be available when I return 😊
I don't know if they still do this, but MGM will give you Pearl status if you bring a copy of your DD-214 to prove you're a veteran. It's a great way to get free parking for very little effort. Caesars use to do that as well, bumping you up to their level 2. (I forget what it is.)
They do this for credit holders too, but Caesars takes away the status if you don't re-earn the tier at the end of the year. Super disappointed in Caesars compared to mgm
Ahhhh...... Jacob, I owe you a drink! Bellagio is our favorite place for us, my wife & I wondered how we could get to that balcony by the conservatory, that will be our 2nd stop when we return in March!
I am done with MGM properties, so tired of the scam games. Casino games are already in the house favor, they have made them even worse. Go down to Circa/the D/Golden Gate, you get far better offers, get way more comps, and get to play fair casino games without ridiculous denominations.
@@FlyLikeDove Really? I accrue comp dollars so much faster, i have free rooms (at both properties, but i get 400 in free play at circa, only 60 at mgm, and they comped all my food and beverages last trip completely
@@danielbrowne9344 You can earn MGM comps in a lot of places around the country. Also, as to your OP, MGM is the worst in Vegas, . . except for Caesars. So if you're trying to earn comps close to home, MGM is the better choice.
The last time I was in Vegas about 12 years ago my girlfriend and I overheard two elderly gentlemen talking about how much they missed the Mob. 😅 They said Vegas was a much better place back then. I believe it. 💯
This is my favorite property on the Las Vegas Strip. Always have luck on the slots, property is immaculate every time, and the pools are amazing. Sadelle's is THE BEST breakfast spot- we eat there every morning during our stays. You are right...the water pressure is super weak in the upper floors of the towers. They definitely need to improve that and put a booster on or something, especially what they charge for a night's stay. Great video! Keep 'em coming! :)
Since we are talking about things that should be illegal, I think RESORT FEES should be illegal. Try searching for a room by price, it's a scam. Since they started this nonsense, what happens in Vegas doesn't stay in Vegas because I'm talking about me. Oh, I spent thousands there annually for decades. I so much admire integrity and the balls to tell the truth. They have neither.
Even you Jacob are part of the problem when you talk about the price of the room. You have fallen into the "this is normal" trap by breaking down Room + Resort Fees+ tax. I would describe the Room ( resort fee included) + tax but that's because they haven't broken me down yet with time. Sorry, I hope this doesn't sound mean spirited but there is no other way to describe it.
The bill was so slippery. You get a $200 room, discounted by $50 = $150. Then they make you pay a $50 resort fee, which brings the room back up to $200. That’s just slimy.
Thank you, this video got enough of my Bellagio fix for the rest of my life. I still love the structural feel and design of the place, but that is ultimately free to look at lol. 🙏🙏
6:58 Casino Quest is a lot of fun. You get a lesson on the game(s) you want to learn. But it is better than the lesson the casino gives you, because you actually get to roll the dice, and make bets with chips. You also get some strategies that the casino won't necessarily want to teach you. They will also tailor the lesson to your skill level, from novice to experienced player.
Enjoy the video. Signed up for the others stuff because… you gave shout outs to the hotel employees. Service workers are forgotten too much. So thank you.❤
No younger people are not going to college and are not saving for a house. They live hand to mouth while waiting for dad to kick off to leave them a house.
The Bellagio has the worst drink service on the entire strip, no reason to gamble there at all. The Cosmopolitan right next door will keep your glasses full from the moment you sit down.
Just got back from a stay at the aria, upgraded room to corner suite. We had 2 incidents there, we asked for more towels in room, my wife grabbed one of the towels and it had black patches on it looks like old blood, she has very sensitive skin so of course her face broke out. I reported to front desk and housekeeping. One thing it took long for them to come up to room, they also called security to come up to make a report we waited 1 hr and security never showed. The second incident was we lost a/c for half the day, one again it took forever to the tech to come to the room. Vacations are not meant to be in a room waiting for manager and security to come to the room and mind you this was an expensive room. The hotel did make good after I had to waste more time getting to the hotel manager. The hotel casino is dark compared to the other luxury hotels which are bright and lively, the pool area is gross, enough said better to stay home never again,
The Bellagio is one of the worst values in Vegas. It is relying on an outdated reputation... one that has not been valid since its first 5 years of existence. I recommend trying any of the newer properties... even if a little more expensive, they offer so much more value for money.
Your room did not have the remodeled bathroom and the adult pool is too cold anyhow. Thank you for showing the couples massage area. Never knew about it. 🎰🍹💃🏻
8 years ago i would be drinking free bottles of beer in their sports book while tipping $1-3 esch time. Usually we woukd tip $10 right off the bat and the server would come by more often. Now you have to bet a minimum of probably $100-$150 and you get a drink ticket for free. Absolutely assinne.
Last year at Bellagio, I had to wait 40 minutes for a cocktail server, and another 20 for my drink...and that was AFTER asking other casino employees to alert one for me.
I have always loved the Petrosian cocktail lounge (you cover it around 8:40 in the video). Been going there since opening night in 1998. It is the best place for people watching in 'Vegas. Sit down in the piano area, order your favorite cocktail and watch the parade of people go by. I have seen everything. Celebrities, mostly naked people, drunks, and more hysterically funny moments than I can remember. I am a local, we go there a few times a year. Just be sure to spend some time in the casino and gardens to sober up before you leave.
I haven't spent much time at the Bellagio in my trips to LV, but I do enjoy eating there. Spago is fantastic. Property is phenomenal. I'm not much a gambler so that stuff doesn't affect me much. Love your vids man.
Such a banger of a video. Bud please do this for the top ten big casinos. The min/ max plus individual tips/ tricks for the place and the bad bits. I have looked through hundreds of reddit pages to find the info you spelled out nice and simple. Also you pay your way and it shows in your honesty. I'm ex hospitality and now work in healthcare and I trust your information. Last year I never had any problems on the strip as I watched your video's about the areas which can be a tad more shady etc. Felt like a local and was treated like a local because I and the Mrs acted like locals... cheers bud great video.
I saw someone hit the jackpot on a slot machine there about 14 years ago. They came and acted all celebratory initially then gave the guy a print out & escorted him off the property. They said something along the lines that had to wait until the next day to get the money wired to his account which makes zero sense & shady on multiple levels (like wtf do they do if they were planning on leaving bc of work). The mood & atmosphere between him & the staff wasn’t very friendly. This was all happening about 30-45 minutes after the fact bc my old lady & I had gone to one of the designer shops near the exit & had finished shopping there when we saw them walking the guy out. I thought it was weird they kicked him off their property for winning their highly publicized jackpot. When I was a kid in the 80s & 90s when you won big at any of the casinos they treated you like royalty with free food & moving you into a suite. The whole thing put me off going back to the Bellagio. Plus my wife bought an expensive purse that had a defective clasp & they basically told us “tough 💩” when tried to exchange it with the freaking receipt.
No more Hyde and Bank club, but the Pinky Ring lounge by Bruno Mars is the most fun place with DJ and Live music I've been to in a while! Usually free entry unless you want a table as well :)
Stayed there back in March and surprisingly got my whole weekend comped (mgm rewards platinum tier, and I usually go to Vegas 3-4 times a year), but I don’t think I’d stay there again. Odds were horrible at the tables and seems like all the restaurants close around 10. Bellagio is nice but feels like it’s more catered to the older crowd. Always will suggest Prime Steakhouse though!
So I am confused… he says it’s the most deceitful casino in Vegas yet only mentions the craps tables triple 0 scenario & in same breath says all other casinos do it the same.
Honestly haven't had a good trip to Vegas since Sahara closed back in the day. Back then you got showered with free drinks and could have a good time. Now everything costs an arm and a leg, resort fees, the food quality has gone down a lot, etc. Just not worth the trip anymore. You go sit in a casino and blow all your money, least they could do is keep up the hospitality and a free drink or two. I think last time I was in Bellagio I sat there playing slots for over an hour before I even saw someone walking around taking drink orders. Freemont St. seems to be the only part of Vegas left that still has a soul. Stained comforter/sheets at $200+ a night is inexcusable, lol.
Is it? How much is one at a professional sports stadium? Can’t afford convenience items don’t complain and go somewhere else? A casino is a business there to make money if you can’t afford convenience from a luxury place don’t go!!!
@@TOPDOLLAR777 don't like complaining about rip off pricing? go to another comments section where people are only blindly praising the corporate overlords. People like to not waste their money so if you can't handle them being outraged at rip off pricing skip over the comment!
Those table minimums are truly predatory. There's probably no reason the minimum can't be a dollar. I watch Abbott and Costello bet with 10 or 20 dollars in the 40s, and I'm like "I can't imagine betting that much money". Why are the minimums so absurdly high? Is this a "rich people casino" (whatever that would be) or what? It's so weird that they would make gambling so unaffordable for 80+ percent of the USA.
That was a great video Jacob. Thank you for that. Those Roulette shenanigans were shameful! That should be illegal! Don't even get me started on the mini fridge and retail prices!
I’ve been to Vegas 3 times. 1985, 1999 and 2011. The house has always had the edge, but back in 85, they at least made it fun and gave good value on food & entertainment. On my last visit, there was nothing remotely fun or intriguing about the town. Service was bad, food was expensive & mediocre. Junk fees EVERYWHERE. People think Vegas is twins having a pillow fight. The reality is that it’s a money grubbing, miserable excuse for a city, running off the momentum of the past. Sooner or later, people are going to wise up and there’ll be no more suckers to take advantage of.
$100 minimum for 3:2 BJ is just plain greedy. LV was built on 3:2 BJ and it was ok for 80+ years but now they want to squeeze you with 6:5 and Triple 000 roulette. Until people push back they're just going to keep bleeding average Joes. Don't play these games - insist on 3:2 or go and find a casino that has 3:2 tables - they still exist.
The best blackjack on the strip is 3 to 2 blackjack at the Strat with $10 minimum during the day and $15 at night. 6 to 5 blackjack is for suckers but unfortunately the tables are filled with $50 players doing the 6 to 5
The move is Station Casinos properties in the future. They're mostly local favorites, but they'll be expanding their properties by nearly 2x over the next 10 years. Red rock and GVR are their flagship luxury properties, with Durango being the newest addition. Make em the popular choice, and you won't regret it.
@@lennyanders1639 TI has good blackjack also. They hawk the games like crazy though if you;re counting. their high limit pit is often 25 min during the day and it's a rare 3:2 das s17 double deck game.
I have come to despise LV. I used to love going twice a year but haven't been in years because of things like this. The most deceitful was the resort fees. Just tell me how much a room costs. Don't try to hide fees adding 50% or more and expect me to be happy about it. I am done with Vegas.
I like the resort fee cuz if you play enuf you don't have to pay it. We who play deserve a room discount. If the resort fee goes away so might our discount
Thanks for the excellent research you did to make this video. Your higher level of education really shows in all your videos. BTW you were the 1st YT channel I subbed to 5 years ago. Keep up the great work! 👍
I really appreciate your videos, Jacob. Tons of great info. I haven’t been to Vegas in years, but if I do come back, I’ll be using a lot of your info and hacks!
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haha, that bathroom is bigger than one of the Golden Gate's original rooms.
@@oldpasink4452 I appreciated the feedback, but that's strange because that's not what I'm seeing. I see the photo of myself with a short description.
I love your videos, I do not go to NV anymore, but family and friends do. I tell them about the casinos, to watch you. They do and come home having such a great time loosing or winning. One day when economy settles down, if it does, hubby and I will return, can't afford it at our age and on sad, ss. But we do pass along all your information. You have helped many we know have a great time. Thank you so much, grams Diamohn
@@oldpasink4452 man I think ur looking at the wrong page?? 😂😂
@@oldpasink4452 I tried to do exactly what you did but im not seeing what you are seeing. I dont see any comments, just his bio. Was there an additional step you took? Or do you see comments below his bio? I just see his LLC and his social media links.
High priced food/drinks, low payouts/bad odds, high minimums, minimal comps, resort fees, parking fees…… sorry Vegas, our family is done.
Plaza, El Cortez, 4Q. Not as much glitz, but way more fun downtown.
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Go to the locals casinos, off-strip. Better odds, lower minimums, cheaper food, free parking.
Wish a lot more people would do that too. Yes, a lot more are "done" but there's still an influx of people that fill that void.
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I am a slot attendant at Bellagio and I wish I would of seen you there. I watch all your videos. I feel this was a fair review. Keep up the great videos
Thank you Eric!
@@JacobslifeinVegas outted him 😆
It's CLASSY how you do "shoutouts" for employees who have been exceptionally gracious to you. Kudos.
Same here. I agree with you 100%. We all know the big dogs running the properties are doing the bare minimum and making the most, but Its the employees working their butts off with high hours and no help that make everything happen, especially when things go wrong. I always go out of my way to make sure the employee experience is great for them and be as little hassle as possible as a customer. I even ask what they need to make their job easier and I tip well. Doing that makes my experiences, even in run down crap holes, a 1000 times better.
@@John_Conner222I agree 1000% more people need to think like you. All these issues that the casinos and hotels cause aren’t on the employees and they need to be treated well. Every time I treat a bartender or dealer or front desk worker with respect and class it always works out well and is smoother. Those guys bust their asses and earn the tips they get. Respect to you buddy.
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Yes, it’s funny about that, and it’s not just soppy sentiment. Give more, and get more, not just from the employees.
I take it as a zen experience. What ever happens is an experience, so experience it, watch, and learn. Maybe ask a few questions.
Think have to go pretty badly wrong before I complain. And more often than not, it’s the management, not the employees.
@@Shadizzy_better off saying baaaa
As an ex-casino dealer for more than 15 years, folks,, stay away from any casino gambling. Have a nice meal, but don't gamble, you will lose your money very quickly.
I went to Vegas once about 10 years ago to see some shows ... I played a few games on the slot machines and lost $30, that was it for my gambling "career". 🤣
Gambling is just not my thing as I know the odds are heavily stacked against you from the start.
To the guy above me they aren't heavily stacked against you to start, but over time you are not going to win overall unless you're playing blackjack or other games of skill where the house odds become more reasonable 🤔
@@joebowl8315 Thanks for the correction ... I don't even enjoy gambling, I find it boring.
Rather go to the islands 🏝
I agree, I’m going to Vegas in a couple of days and the only gambling I’m going to be doing is playing Texas Holdem. That way at least I’m not playing against the house with those horrendous odds and minimum bets
I think resort fees is the biggest scam in Vegas. No other bigger scams than resort fees
Charging for self parking
Resort fees are just a way for them to pay less money to booking agencies. If they took away the resort fee they would just raise the room prices.
@@1999bill1999 Not a total scam as it was being abused and adds to security. Getting free parking with validation should be a lot easier though. That part is a scam. If you spend money parking should be free.
Don't ever pay them
@@mitchellreid4205 No way out! You have to!
What I love about this is Jacob actually reviews everything, the food, the room (including amenities and bathroom) the casino (tables and slots), the bars, pool, gym, parking, getting to everything, etc. instead of just trying make a flashy video or a "top 5" "top 10" etc etc like so many other wannabes on UA-cam.
Just came back from Vegas a few weeks ago and planning to go back later this year and will make sure to remember these tips again.
Been watching your videos for about a year also, well done man
Thanks man! I'm glad the videos are helpful!
Yea, but the title of the vid was kinda deceitful, TBH.
Vegas’ allure was that the price used to be justifiable for a long weekend or quick trip without making it a full vacation. You could get there and stay for a reasonable price and then spend your money on experiences, parties, gambling, and drinks. Strip properties now nickel and dime you every chance they get so much that a long weekend in Vegas rivals the cost of a week long vacation to a nice vacation destination. They over estimate how much I enjoy getting price gouged just for the opportunity to lose money in their casinos.
I agree! Vegas has definitely changed over the years since the start of the ridiculous resort fees not to mention the cabana fees and even fees for plain beach chairs if you want you enjoy the pool. Casinos have also gotten stingier with the comps and promos.
Yeah. I've been going to Vegas about 13 years now. Been about 7 - 8 times. It's only gotten worse in that time. I always hear about the glory days of the 90s. Would have loved to have come then.
You pronounce gouge better than scamala
To say nothing about all the taxes Las Vegas slaps on your hotel and rental car charges.
We don't even bother to go any more.
don't go to Vegas period, there are so many other beautiful and money saving places to see in this country
$24 for a medium bottle of Fiji Water?!
Definitely bring your own water...
Get cheap comp rooms through MGM at Vdara since they have a refrigerator and a place to cook, then visit an off-strip grocery store and do a stock up based on how many days you are staying. I always get 4 comps with the CC/Pearl.
Nothing pisses Vegas off like triple zero roulette, 6:5 blackjack and paying for parking.
You said it best.
2 zeros is bad enough if you play R or B.
Pisses Vegas off ?
@@SafetyBriefer But but but... think of the owners!?!? How can they afford their 3rd private jet without triple zero? Show some compassion and respect for your wealthy superiors. Gosh.
Triple zero!? Haven’t played since there was 2 zeros already 🥴 three is laughable, why would anyone play that shit
My hack for saving money? Never go to Vegas.
Worst hack ever
My sister and I stayed at the San Remo in Vegas It had the best sushi outside of Japan.
EZ
But it looks so great in videos.
I am from Miami and Vegas is my dream.
Sounds poor
Trying to hide 000 is super shady.
I like how it's named MGM roulette tho 😂😂😂
Yea that logo nonsense that Jacob pointed out is as sketchy as I've seen
Yeah kinda. Most gamblers know that.. I understand newbie’s might not know, beware when gambling.
If you are foolish enough to play a triple 0 wheel to begin with then you deserve to be ripped off.
@@edwinrodeoDon't assume that.
I like gambling but I don't have the time to really learn so the most table games I'll play are roulette and blackjack, and my wife likes slots.
Like I said we don't have the time so we haven't been to a casino in 5+ years because being a parent is always our #1 priority and we put off our wants until our kids needs are fully satisfied.
They're starting school this year so we should have some extra time but this is quite literally a scam for people like me and it's fucked up. especially considering my generation and newer has a great disdain for gambling in general, so this is only making it worse and confirming the accusations being made constantly.
They might as well just charge $25k to even look at the place, and take 50% and give you a beer at this point. Absolutely stupid to go to the strip now.
Just gotta be in the know to not spend so much
Supply and demand in action. Put some money in the bank right now and when the economy crashes again(it always does). That's when to go.
Not unless you go back to scam them back in the form of winning your bets
Jacob, you are one of, if not the best Vegas reviewers on UA-cam. I've been following you since you had very few subscribers and I am happy to see the growth that your channel has received, which is well deserved and earned. Thank you for all that you do!
Thank you Jason!
I full agree! Great job as always! @@JacobslifeinVegas
He has to be hoping for more visitors too. How long can these hotel reviews be popular when nobody can afford the cost? I dont generally check the costs for hotels in Miami Beach in Late March either. Just not spending that kind of money to sleep one night.
All casinos are deceitful, that's their business. I went there 4 months ago and it was so damn expensive its just not worth it anymore. The food cost and alcohol cost was beyond ridiculous. What once was a good deal is now a pure waste of time and money, go somewhere else and have a real vacation for less cost.
Nah Vegas is the best.
63 cent transaction charge added on just to purchase a cheeseburger at the (obese i/n/j/u/n casino) in north east oklahoma by mediocre management incorporated usual losers.
@@MeMe-in8tjagreed
I think that you should watch more of Jacob‘s videos and learn the tricks of the trade! If you know how to use your players points you can get free vacations at luxury properties. As well as free food and services! An MGM cardholder and I get offers every month for free stay. This includes the cosmopolitan where I get four days comp stay and resort credit! This is all based on my slot play play. As long as you know how to have a budget for your slot play it’s a great way to earn comps!
Aren't your comps based on how much you lose so not free?@@ladyluckslots1489
The signs should say:
For Single 0 Roulette: "Roulette"
Double 0 Roulette: "Sucker's Roulette"
Triple 0 Roulette: "Blithering Idiot's Roulette"
6/5 Blackjack: "Sucker's Blackjack"
I am stunned at those outrageous minimum bets and low odds. In all honesty, why would anyone go to Vegas to gamble?
honestly , the go to gamble, of course
Atlantic City is going to make a comeback on Vegas
Minimum $300 on the single 0 roulette..We have the "Craps" table, and now we got the "Holy Crap!" table.
Just to go the high limit room, which has a $100 single 0 roulette table, apparently. Problem solved!
@@allennewhausen2541 on weekdays, or daytime, possibly so
HAHAHAHAHA
@@allennewhausen2541 thats backwards, they are bullshit
Yes, I noticed that as well. Does not make sense...
Haven't been to Vegas in over 20 years! Back in my day, a room at a major resort Luxor, Caesar's was between 35 to 50 bucks!
Parking was free, no resort fee, spa was included.
Steak dinners for $5, buffets were $10, all drinks were FREE if you were gambling.
Comps were plentiful ... It was a fun escape.
The times have changed ... And not for the better.
Exactly the reason I don't go used to go twice a month in the 80's and 89's but no more other than to visit a friend who lives there about once a year...it used to be so much fun and the perks were awesome now i'm not paying 40 dollars for two cucumber slices and some filler wrapped into a roll
@@TS1964 I went to Vegas in 1994 and prime rib was $5. Cheap rooms, free drinks when gambling. You could play slots a long time on $50. Free parking, free valet.
Things today are terrible. Two years ago, I used comped rooms at the MGM to make it easy to attend the Bilboard Music Awards held there. Food was door dash🤣🤣🤣which was infinitely cheaper than the outrageously overpriced food in the property. Still had to pay resort fees. Won a jackpot on slots the first day, but lost most back. Still had to pay taxes on the jackpot even if lost all of it back.
Why do people keep bringing this up? Those days are long gone and they sure ain't coming back.
@@seahagkeylover Tell me you're a boomer by essentially saying "I'm a boomer"... For crying out loud, 40 years ago was 40 years ago!
No, you're not paying $40 for "two cucumber slices and some filler wrapped into a roll", you'd be an idiot for paying that. Well... So I guess maybe you do...
$40 gets you a very nice buffet dinner. Clown.
@@devamail1 You can use your gambling losses to offset the jackpot your won. If you won a $1000 jackpot, but lost $1000 all weekend, you shouldn't need to pay tax on the winnings. Talk to a tax accountant before doing your 2024 taxes.
Back in the late 80's and 90's, Vegas was a great place for fun. Now, it's a tourist trap.
It’s always been a tourist trap it’s just now a lot more expensive. You don’t get a good return for the money you spend.
Agree. That’s the last time I was in Vegas. In the 90’s. Haven’t returned since. No way. Too expensive. It’s insane. Greed. Everywhere!
@@Booberius-p5l My point was it was so cheap, it was a cheap fun getaway.
@@shadowfilm7980 then you've missed a lot. Vegas has way more cool stuff now than back then, like the amazing Sphere, Aria, Fontainebleu, NFL Football, Formula Racing, and Fremont street.
Yes i am so glad i got to experiance the real vegas before they became corporate. The mob at least treated you like a welcomed guest while they took your money. Today they just kick you in the balls and leave you in pain without even a thank you.
$13 for a coke! That is absolutely insane
Plus tax. And probably CRV as well! Make it an even $20
is the stuff in the fridge already and you are charged it seems to use it how is that done
meeting in Phoenix summer 1997 kid selling overpriced pop & pretzels had a tip jar out. How many seconds does it take you to sell 1 pop & 1 pretzel ? You need a tip for a transaction that last few seconds ?
I mean at those prices you'd run my neighborhood hoodlum out of business, undercutting them like that, insane.
Maybe tip on top of the $13 too
Casinos are a scam to begin with . Imagine putting money into a machine designed to give back as little as possible 😂
Wrong Nevada casinos have a payback minimum set by state law!!! Little as possible would be zero!!! You must be talking about Indian reservation casinos where they have zero state payback percentage laws and in theory could set a slot machine to payback nothing!!!
@@TOPDOLLAR777 All casinos are for suckers.
Yep,Indian casinos are on tribal nation property and subject only to their own laws.
@@TOPDOLLAR777 Good luck winning at either. You'd have better odds at a Dave and Busters.
Gambling is for idiots
Years ago I booked a fountain view room and paid a fair bit extra. At check in I was downgraded and didn’t get the fountain view I paid for. Nor did the hotel refund me the difference. The experience left such a bad taste in my mouth I have never dined, gambled, or stayed at Bellagio since. I visit the conservatory and fountains and admire the beauty of the property, but I will never again spend money there.
The fountain view is better from the Flaminko anyway. costs a few hundred a night cheaper too.
This is a proper situation where I definitely would’ve been a ‘Karen’ to get some type of compensation for that
6:5 Blackjack is criminal.
It should be
If people didn't play it, they wouldn't offer it. It may turn away some guests but not nearly enough, and surely not enough complain either. So keeps squeezing tighter and tighter. Next stop 9:8 🤣
The problem is that low IQ gamblers are playing it and have no CLUE whatsoever that it's SO bad as far as odds. These casual once a year gamblers have ruined it for everyone.
No. Playing at a 6:5 blackjack table is criminal.
@@Mikel_Ess the dumb players ruined it for everyone. Atlantic city has a law against it. It must be 3:2.
Yo folks, if you want to know all about the Bellagio or Caesars Palace, just remember rich people have to overpay for stuff. That's how they know that they're not poor like you
No, they have so much they dont care. They dont want poor people to have it but they are ok handing it to Conrad Hilton and Donna Trump.
I used to go to Vegas in college and my mid twenties in the early and mid 2000's when I had hardly any money and my friends and I could still afford to sit down at a table at the Bellagio. Now the minimums are just completely out of control. It's actually sad that people are willing to part with their money so easily with these high limit gimmick games.
I'd have a problem with these prices even if I had $200 million dollars. $9 for a snickers in the mini bar? Lol. How generous of them. It's just the principle of basically being fleeced and some people acting like "it's baller" to get nothing for your money is what frustrates me. Yet people continue to come to Vegas for gimmicky carnivale style odds and to get treated like cattle when there are so many other places to gamble now across the country that would treat you better and provide a much better value for your money.
I am not anti Vegas at all it makes me sad to write this and I miss my trips there but how much more are people going to take? I signed off a few years ago and am not coming back until things change. And things won't change until enough people start saying no to this to where it impacts the bottom line. Vegas doesn't exist solely on the highest of high rollers.
No one cares.
@@lmm.5619 I care 🙂
@@STONESGAMha!
Shut up damn bum@@lmm.5619
@@STONESGAMlol exactly 😂
I ordered some 40$ pasta togo from a Mario batli restaurant. I was walking by the gift shops towards the tram and some women in a cocktail dress asked if i wanted to have some fun . I said no thanks,then she asked do you got some for me ? I knew she was gonna steal my pasta or try to eat for free i had to get out of there and got on the tram back to my room with my pasta.
What did she do to get pasta? She ate a Klondike bar.
😂
“Dr Bright is not allowed to share his pasta with ladies of the evening.”
- O5-11
Just think what fun you missed out on.
@@steeloned I would have been balls deep in that.
I'm gutted ever since they got rid of the 24 cafe within the conservatory. It was the best all day eatery on the strip back in the day. The desserts were to die for. The prices were very fair also. Great review Jacob. Many thanks.
You're welcome Paul!
Yessss! I used to love me some 2am waffles there!
@@FlyLikeDove - right on! We used to eat at the 24 cafe (adjacent to the conservatory) late at night after a long day of gambling, now they renamed it, remodeled it and it closes at 3 PM. If we want a late night omelet or anything else, we have to order room service. :(
@@triplediamond6179 yeaaaahhhh I've walked all the way from Bellagio to Aria for a late night slice of pizza lol - I'm a super night owl!
EVERY SINGLE CASINO used to have a 24 hour Cafe. After COVID they closed and never opened 24 hours again. It's sad and it sucks, especially if you work on the Strip at 400a.
the minibar scam is the worst, even just touch a bottle in the minibar and 80$ automatically gets billed to your room
terrible you are paying resort fee and no comped soda or water hard to believe
Even the room safe is a scam. Who puts a safe in a drawer in the nightstand? All a criminal would have to do is steal the drawer. Drinks are best served when you BYOB to the room. Just bring a fifth of Scotch and tequila in your bag. They probably charge for ice as well.
I was born in Clark County, NV. My parents always shared, winning in a casino is not likely. Enjoy the food, play a little pocket change and get out.
Too bad now the food is overpriced.
There used to be inexpensive buffets and drinks that casinos would use to entice people to play. But those are largely history now. I can't believe how high prices there have gotten. There must be tons of rich people to support the prices in Vega$.
@@Calamity_Jack There are. That's what people don't realize. There are so many rich people in this world. Or people pretending to be rich. Unless you are a whale that might drop a couple million over 4 or 5 days, they don't care about you. You'd be surprised how many people there are like that.
Friends don’t let friends play 6:5 blackjack.
That’s why I stick to my local casino they have $5 minimum 3:2 blackjack
@@20021redturle my local casino still has 3:2 blackjack but the minimum went from $5 to $20 after COVID. I don’t play anymore!
@@devamail1 yeah it used to be $2’s but they upped it to 5 witch isn’t that bad but going from 5-20 is ridiculous
I’m 23 been to Vegas 2 times and you’re my favorite Vegas creator. Always so informative while also being a fun video to watch.
Craps class- priceless. Craps is the funnest, most communal, luckiest game with the best chance of winning of all games. Learn it to have fun in Vegas. I played first time at my nieces wedding. The whole table lit up. Everyone was winning. Best time in Vegas in recent memory. And I grew up there.
Oh that balcony is a great view of the conservatory! Thanks for the tip!
You're welcome!
I was waiting for the "deceitful" part of the Bellagio but glad it was nothing bad, I always enjoy my stay at the Bellagio and THANKS for the "spa tip" - I didn't know you can go up there and take a picture of the Conservatory!
This was nothing more than a promotional video for the casino.
I remember when they opened and they had $5 3/2 blackjack with dealer standing on all 17s.
No one cares
@@lmm.5619 you seen to
Before Vegas decided they needed a higher win percentage and knocked out real blackjack players. I haven't played blackjack in years.
@@lmm.5619 I care 🙂
@@lmm.5619You cared enough to comment, lol
Awesome video and editing. You have become the best Vegas channel! Thank, Rich.
Jacob i respect u because like u say u pay for the room so u can give an honest opinion of the property.. most UA-camrs sell out just to get the free rooms or food
Yup………… most UA-camrs just want free stuff
The best bet if you are an MGM Rewards member at any level is to stay in the pyramid at Luxor. The rooms are generally free even on weekends and they do not charge a resort fee. Also, the pyramid rooms only have rooms on one side of the hallway, so it tends to be fairly quiet. Rooms are pretty nice. And if you want to go to Bellagio, you can always walk down to Park MGM and take the free tram. By the way, the minimum at the blackjack tables at Luxor are $15 almost all day and there are even some 3 to 2 blackjack team there and at Excalibur with a $15 minimum.
Free rooms???
@@dondee5439 comped- yes no charge
Slots have also become absolutely HORRIBLE. I’ve played many properties. Dozens of slots from $1-$10 a spin. Hundred of spins. No or minimal line pays. No features. Features that literally pay $2 on a $6 bet after 60-70 spins. Something is really, really off. It doesn’t feel like “gambling” anymore. When it’s spin spin spin…zero. It feels like being cheated. Vegas is done. Corporate greed has ruined it.
Right! Quite a while ago I played Texas Tea at an Indian casino and hit the bonus about every 5 spins! It was so awesome. You literally couldn’t lose.
I have been staying at the Bellagio. But their room prices are now out of my budget. I won on the Dancing Drums. I came home with more gambling money then I left with in May.
Congrats on the win!
on the mgm app certain days this month are 100 bucks a night not including resort fees
Their room renovations are not attractive and the mattresses are meh
I went there yesterday and Bellagio was one of the worst paying machines in Vegas. I would never play their machines or any machines on the Strip. my guess is 99% will lose all their play money at the end of vacation if they play machines on the Strip. Complete rip off.
Bellagio is my favorite hotel. Love the restaurants, the pools, the ease of checkin and the ambiance. Have stayed at many different properties in Vegas and always appreciate coming back to the Bellagio. All hotels have issues from time to time but Bellagio has always made things right. For those that will never stay here again, that’s music to my ears cause that means it will be available when I return 😊
Thanks Jacob! I'm a local, but you taught me a thing or two! Your reviews are always very insightful!
Thank you! Glad to hear it!
Regards the hidden triple zero roulette: Thieves like to hide their face when they mug you.
I don't know if they still do this, but MGM will give you Pearl status if you bring a copy of your DD-214 to prove you're a veteran. It's a great way to get free parking for very little effort. Caesars use to do that as well, bumping you up to their level 2. (I forget what it is.)
They do this for credit holders too, but Caesars takes away the status if you don't re-earn the tier at the end of the year.
Super disappointed in Caesars compared to mgm
Ahhhh...... Jacob, I owe you a drink! Bellagio is our favorite place for us, my wife & I wondered how we could get to that balcony by the conservatory, that will be our 2nd stop when we return in March!
I am done with MGM properties, so tired of the scam games. Casino games are already in the house favor, they have made them even worse. Go down to Circa/the D/Golden Gate, you get far better offers, get way more comps, and get to play fair casino games without ridiculous denominations.
I love Circa, but they aren't even close to the comp offers from MGM for me.
@@FlyLikeDove Really? I accrue comp dollars so much faster, i have free rooms (at both properties, but i get 400 in free play at circa, only 60 at mgm, and they comped all my food and beverages last trip completely
@@danielbrowne9344interesting - I've done some decent slot play at Circa and fp has still been very limited.
@@danielbrowne9344 You can earn MGM comps in a lot of places around the country. Also, as to your OP, MGM is the worst in Vegas, . . except for Caesars. So if you're trying to earn comps close to home, MGM is the better choice.
Want to get your money back? Call me Krazy, but I believe I found the secret sauce.
The last time I was in Vegas about 12 years ago my girlfriend and I overheard two elderly gentlemen talking about how much they missed the Mob. 😅 They said Vegas was a much better place back then. I believe it. 💯
This is my favorite property on the Las Vegas Strip. Always have luck on the slots, property is immaculate every time, and the pools are amazing. Sadelle's is THE BEST breakfast spot- we eat there every morning during our stays. You are right...the water pressure is super weak in the upper floors of the towers. They definitely need to improve that and put a booster on or something, especially what they charge for a night's stay. Great video! Keep 'em coming! :)
Thank you! Will do!
Too expensive and a rip off to stay there.
Best spa is at Caesars and it is QUA SPA.
Will check sadelles next visit thanks
Thank you tor mentioning "Casino Quest" as the UA-cam system recommended I watch your vids
Since we are talking about things that should be illegal, I think RESORT FEES should be illegal. Try searching for a room by price, it's a scam. Since they started this nonsense, what happens in Vegas doesn't stay in Vegas because I'm talking about me. Oh, I spent thousands there annually for decades. I so much admire integrity and the balls to tell the truth. They have neither.
Even you Jacob are part of the problem when you talk about the price of the room. You have fallen into the "this is normal" trap by breaking down Room + Resort Fees+ tax. I would describe the Room ( resort fee included) + tax but that's because they haven't broken me down yet with time. Sorry, I hope this doesn't sound mean spirited but there is no other way to describe it.
@@Mr12barbluz i agree completely. they're deceitful and a total scam. i absolutely refuse to pay them.
What happens in Vegas? Your money stays in Vegas!
Pres. Biden wants to cancel/get rid of resort and other junk fees that rip off consumers.
The bill was so slippery. You get a $200 room, discounted by $50 = $150.
Then they make you pay a $50 resort fee, which brings the room back up to $200. That’s just slimy.
Thank you, this video got enough of my Bellagio fix for the rest of my life. I still love the structural feel and design of the place, but that is ultimately free to look at lol. 🙏🙏
6:58 Casino Quest is a lot of fun. You get a lesson on the game(s) you want to learn. But it is better than the lesson the casino gives you, because you actually get to roll the dice, and make bets with chips. You also get some strategies that the casino won't necessarily want to teach you. They will also tailor the lesson to your skill level, from novice to experienced player.
I’m just glad I got to experience Vegas back in the 70’s 80’s and early 90’s. I loved it. No desire to ever go back.
Enjoy the video. Signed up for the others stuff because… you gave shout outs to the hotel employees. Service workers are forgotten too much. So thank you.❤
Great video! I learned things I hadn't seen before, thanks Jacob!
You're welcome! Glad the content is useful!
You all noticed the casinos patrons are much younger now, which in turn means much less informed, so this I believe is why the casinos are doing this!
No younger people are not going to college and are not saving for a house.
They live hand to mouth while waiting for dad to kick off to leave them a house.
love the channel! my name is Jacob and i almost moved to vegas but it didn't work out but ive been fallowing the channel forever.
Thank you my fellow Jacob! I appreciate it!
Very interesting for those of us that have never been to Vegas. The video is well done, the narration pacing was perfect! Thanks Again!
The Bellagio has the worst drink service on the entire strip, no reason to gamble there at all. The Cosmopolitan right next door will keep your glasses full from the moment you sit down.
Good to know!
Just got back from a stay at the aria, upgraded room to corner suite. We had 2 incidents there, we asked for more towels in room, my wife grabbed one of the towels and it had black patches on it looks like old blood, she has very sensitive skin so of course her face broke out. I reported to front desk and housekeeping. One thing it took long for them to come up to room, they also called security to come up to make a report we waited 1 hr and security never showed. The second incident was we lost a/c for half the day, one again it took forever to the tech to come to the room. Vacations are not meant to be in a room waiting for manager and security to come to the room and mind you this was an expensive room. The hotel did make good after I had to waste more time getting to the hotel manager. The hotel casino is dark compared to the other luxury hotels which are bright and lively, the pool area is gross, enough said better to stay home never again,
The Bellagio is one of the worst values in Vegas. It is relying on an outdated reputation... one that has not been valid since its first 5 years of existence. I recommend trying any of the newer properties... even if a little more expensive, they offer so much more value for money.
18 to start for a cocktail is crazy work
$9 for a snickers bar is disgusting.
When I went skiing at Stowe, VT in the late 1960s, the Snickers bars were only ten cents each. They were also 3x larger.
Your room did not have the remodeled bathroom and the adult pool is too cold anyhow. Thank you for showing the couples massage area. Never knew about it. 🎰🍹💃🏻
8 years ago i would be drinking free bottles of beer in their sports book while tipping $1-3 esch time. Usually we woukd tip $10 right off the bat and the server would come by more often. Now you have to bet a minimum of probably $100-$150 and you get a drink ticket for free. Absolutely assinne.
yes atlantic city has only 1 horse room in borgota coupons used and not like before and they are fixing the book now room
Last year at Bellagio, I had to wait 40 minutes for a cocktail server, and another 20 for my drink...and that was AFTER asking other casino employees to alert one for me.
Before they serve you, they look at your balance. If the balance is positive or not very negative, then... well, you und.
WHEN JACOB DROPS ITS UP !
LOL Thanks for the thirst trap at the end, Jacob 👀
I have always loved the Petrosian cocktail lounge (you cover it around 8:40 in the video). Been going there since opening night in 1998. It is the best place for people watching in 'Vegas. Sit down in the piano area, order your favorite cocktail and watch the parade of people go by. I have seen everything. Celebrities, mostly naked people, drunks, and more hysterically funny moments than I can remember. I am a local, we go there a few times a year. Just be sure to spend some time in the casino and gardens to sober up before you leave.
It's definitely a cool spot to hang out in a unique environment
Prices have NEVER been "fair" at Bellagio.
I haven't spent much time at the Bellagio in my trips to LV, but I do enjoy eating there. Spago is fantastic. Property is phenomenal. I'm not much a gambler so that stuff doesn't affect me much. Love your vids man.
Exactly where I am right now! 🤘🏼
Can't believe they make people pay for parking
Evidently free drinks have gone with the wind.
Yeah you can’t get a free drink to save your life there. We stayed for 4 days and only got one free drink. The pools are amazing tho!
This is a very thorough review. Thanks for posting.
Such a banger of a video. Bud please do this for the top ten big casinos. The min/ max plus individual tips/ tricks for the place and the bad bits. I have looked through hundreds of reddit pages to find the info you spelled out nice and simple. Also you pay your way and it shows in your honesty. I'm ex hospitality and now work in healthcare and I trust your information. Last year I never had any problems on the strip as I watched your video's about the areas which can be a tad more shady etc. Felt like a local and was treated like a local because I and the Mrs acted like locals... cheers bud great video.
I saw someone hit the jackpot on a slot machine there about 14 years ago. They came and acted all celebratory initially then gave the guy a print out & escorted him off the property. They said something along the lines that had to wait until the next day to get the money wired to his account which makes zero sense & shady on multiple levels (like wtf do they do if they were planning on leaving bc of work). The mood & atmosphere between him & the staff wasn’t very friendly. This was all happening about 30-45 minutes after the fact bc my old lady & I had gone to one of the designer shops near the exit & had finished shopping there when we saw them walking the guy out. I thought it was weird they kicked him off their property for winning their highly publicized jackpot. When I was a kid in the 80s & 90s when you won big at any of the casinos they treated you like royalty with free food & moving you into a suite. The whole thing put me off going back to the Bellagio. Plus my wife bought an expensive purse that had a defective clasp & they basically told us “tough 💩” when tried to exchange it with the freaking receipt.
No more Hyde and Bank club, but the Pinky Ring lounge by Bruno Mars is the most fun place with DJ and Live music I've been to in a while! Usually free entry unless you want a table as well :)
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Stayed there back in March and surprisingly got my whole weekend comped (mgm rewards platinum tier, and I usually go to Vegas 3-4 times a year), but I don’t think I’d stay there again. Odds were horrible at the tables and seems like all the restaurants close around 10. Bellagio is nice but feels like it’s more catered to the older crowd. Always will suggest Prime Steakhouse though!
So I am confused… he says it’s the most deceitful casino in Vegas yet only mentions the craps tables triple 0 scenario & in same breath says all other casinos do it the same.
It is clickbaity. I’m sure it doesn’t take long to figure out it’s 3 blanks. Everyone knows gambling is for entertainment.
No they hide it. Casual gamblers wouldn't notice. Not all casinos hide it and not all have triple zero
Honestly haven't had a good trip to Vegas since Sahara closed back in the day. Back then you got showered with free drinks and could have a good time. Now everything costs an arm and a leg, resort fees, the food quality has gone down a lot, etc. Just not worth the trip anymore. You go sit in a casino and blow all your money, least they could do is keep up the hospitality and a free drink or two. I think last time I was in Bellagio I sat there playing slots for over an hour before I even saw someone walking around taking drink orders. Freemont St. seems to be the only part of Vegas left that still has a soul.
Stained comforter/sheets at $200+ a night is inexcusable, lol.
Triple 0 roulette is criminal, but you have to be dumber than a brick to not know the Bellagio logo is one of the zeros.
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If you're going to gamble in Vegas, the better value is to gamble in downtown. The Strip is a tourist trap. Surprising, I know lol.
I thought drinks were free when playing table games. Hell no. Thanks for the info.
Five dollars for a Snickers bar are you freaking kidding me??!?
It's $9 🤣
Is it? How much is one at a professional sports stadium? Can’t afford convenience items don’t complain and go somewhere else? A casino is a business there to make money if you can’t afford convenience from a luxury place don’t go!!!
A bottle of water was $8 last time I was there. What's it up to now? $12?
They actually would charge $10 for a banana if they offered one!
@@TOPDOLLAR777 don't like complaining about rip off pricing? go to another comments section where people are only blindly praising the corporate overlords. People like to not waste their money so if you can't handle them being outraged at rip off pricing skip over the comment!
Raise the "Handpay" limit already.
$1,200 is a fn joke.
Yea I never understood that, wouldn't you want the people to be hitting max bet as much as possible instead of the delays of handy pays?
@@sunfarmer1797 I think that's an IRS regulation - we used to have to issue a W2G for a Slot payout of $1200 or more.
Agreed, waste of everyone's time; especially when obese i/n/j/u/n tribe employee take a nap before they pay you out.
The SLO MO Pool Fountain shot 😂
Those table minimums are truly predatory. There's probably no reason the minimum can't be a dollar. I watch Abbott and Costello bet with 10 or 20 dollars in the 40s, and I'm like "I can't imagine betting that much money". Why are the minimums so absurdly high? Is this a "rich people casino" (whatever that would be) or what? It's so weird that they would make gambling so unaffordable for 80+ percent of the USA.
Are drinks still free at the tables?
That was a great video Jacob. Thank you for that. Those Roulette shenanigans were shameful! That should be illegal! Don't even get me started on the mini fridge and retail prices!
I’ve been to Vegas 3 times. 1985, 1999 and 2011. The house has always had the edge, but back in 85, they at least made it fun and gave good value on food & entertainment. On my last visit, there was nothing remotely fun or intriguing about the town. Service was bad, food was expensive & mediocre. Junk fees EVERYWHERE. People think Vegas is twins having a pillow fight. The reality is that it’s a money grubbing, miserable excuse for a city, running off the momentum of the past. Sooner or later, people are going to wise up and there’ll be no more suckers to take advantage of.
There will always be a sucker to take advantage of, there's one born every minute.
Thank you Jacob for helping people learn about Vegas
Imagine hitting the logo and thinking you won some bonus prize 😂
Exactly
It's a bonus alright, for the house that is! 🤣
If you had your bet on the logo you would have the largest payout the game offers.
prices off the chart. No way am I going there.
$100 minimum for 3:2 BJ is just plain greedy. LV was built on 3:2 BJ and it was ok for 80+ years but now they want to squeeze you with 6:5 and Triple 000 roulette. Until people push back they're just going to keep bleeding average Joes. Don't play these games - insist on 3:2 or go and find a casino that has 3:2 tables - they still exist.
Amen!
The best blackjack on the strip is 3 to 2 blackjack at the Strat with $10 minimum during the day and $15 at night. 6 to 5 blackjack is for suckers but unfortunately the tables are filled with $50 players doing the 6 to 5
The move is Station Casinos properties in the future. They're mostly local favorites, but they'll be expanding their properties by nearly 2x over the next 10 years.
Red rock and GVR are their flagship luxury properties, with Durango being the newest addition. Make em the popular choice, and you won't regret it.
Obligatory $2 BJ road sign.
@@lennyanders1639 TI has good blackjack also. They hawk the games like crazy though if you;re counting.
their high limit pit is often 25 min during the day and it's a rare 3:2 das s17 double deck game.
We are going to the Bellagio in October for our anniversary. Never stayed there before so thank you for all the heads up.
Enjoy the ambiance...but avoid the games.
I have come to despise LV. I used to love going twice a year but haven't been in years because of things like this. The most deceitful was the resort fees. Just tell me how much a room costs. Don't try to hide fees adding 50% or more and expect me to be happy about it. I am done with Vegas.
I like the resort fee cuz if you play enuf you don't have to pay it. We who play deserve a room discount. If the resort fee goes away so might our discount
Thanks for the excellent research you did to make this video. Your higher level of education really shows in all your videos. BTW you were the 1st YT channel I subbed to 5 years ago. Keep up the great work! 👍
Throw your money away, the Vegas way.
I really appreciate your videos, Jacob. Tons of great info. I haven’t been to Vegas in years, but if I do come back, I’ll be using a lot of your info and hacks!