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Wow! So much news in Vegas. I resubscribe to make sure I was subscribed! Lol. 200,000 subscribers fabulous 👌! I have loved every minute. And goodbye TROPICANA! The music concerts interest me the most and the new and old restaurants I want to try out. Also the adventure of new Hotels and the Autominous hotel suites you can rent long term looks like a nice option with nice amenities. Thanks Dave and Tonya.❤
People used to gamble but when their money gets sucked for parking, fees, nickel dime here and there, over priced food and drinks, etc. the average person is going to gamble way less
I think people have had it with the gouging prices in Vegas. Tourists been saying it for years. In addition to that, the ever increasing costs to park at the Casino’s automatically shut out a lot of the 2,000,000 residents that don’t visit the strip much anymore except on rare occasions. Who lives here wants to deal with the strips congestion to pay $25 for parking and $50 for a hamburger meal.
Pay for parking, hidden fees, high priced meals and shows, difficult to win anything, corporate Vegas is wondering why revenue is going down. People are chosing to go elsewhere. I have no idea, do you? BTW, the Disney people are in a similar situation and would also like to know why.
We used to go twice and sometimes three times a year. No more. Everything is as you said, expensive and not really that great. People are slobs and behave poorly for the most part. Hotels are dirtier than ever before and service folks are over-whelmed and can't seem to keep up. Food is okay but way over-priced. So we're going to stop going so often. Maybe once every three-four years.
@@alisonb9963 To make things worse, I heard in the news a month ago about a bedbug infestation hitting one or two BIG name hotels on the strip. Not good at all...
Corporate greed, yes, it is horrible here. Everything in vegas is i'm horribly priced. That's why I'm not sure why people are moving here. Just like they rip you off at the hotels with resort fees and nickel and diming. Everything, try to get your car fixed here. Just do it when you move here. Do it, and you'll see what i'm talking about, l o l
The beauty and success of Vegas WAS inexpensive, nice rooms, very low cost meals and payouts in the mid 90s percentiles. The additional fees, high cost restaurants and mid 80s payouts today killed any interest I had 10-15 years ago.
@@DMAN-o2e yup. Pricing high is an attempt to only acquire ‘the right’ people. Unfortunately when all you have to offer is gambling, booze, and hookers, you will never attract ‘the right’ people.
Did they really believe that putting unwanted fees on virtually everything wasn't going to result in repercussions? We've had enough of them taking our money before we've had a chance to decide where we want to spend it.
My mama and auntie went to Vegas. Auntie got money and said she didn't spend much. She spent more than $10,000 in the 4 nights they stayed there. I got a damn good job but I can't come close to that.
Who here still remembers when VALET PARKING was free??? I literally used to tip between $5-$10 every time, now I spend $18 just to park it myself. I am actually far more open to tribal gaming now
No, no, not really. I was just mentioning that the other day. It seems like they wanna do the automatic shufflers, and they put the cards right back in, so no, it is not the same and how much they pay you for blackjack, too.Most of them are cheap and only pay 6to5@@dfv671
@DMAN-o2e considering I do photography for the chief of a huge tribal casino in California, I disagree and am actually more qualified than you to say that. Sure Vegas could care less what I do, but I am not the only one. To say tribal gaming competition doesn't hurt Vegas is quite the understatement. Have you ever googled or researched how much of the market share tribal gaming in California has taken from Vegas since the 90's? I bet not, it's shocking
In my 50's I vacationed in LV for a week 2X a year for 10 years. But turning 60 I quit because of the almost all day air travel ordeal from back east here which I already outlined on other YT Vegas sites. All the Info I see now about LV prices for everything skyrocketing is just Crazy to me. So as far as I'm concerned LV is Been there, Done that. I can drive to Atlantic City door to door in 3hrs flat in my own comfort. AC ain't LV but it'll do.
I lived in Las Vegas for 20yrs. Left there 5 years ago. It is not the same city I loved so much. I can’t get over how much it’s changed in 5yrs. Kinda sad. 😢
Tanya, you are so good at narrating these videos! I live in Henderson/Vegas and I just discovered you and Dave (on both of your channels) about 6 months ago. I’ve lived here for 4 years and I’ve learned more in 6 months from you guys than in all that time! And I love going gambling with you. I rarely gamble myself, but I enjoy watching you! (When you’re actually at the casino-I’ve learned that people don’t like to be observed while they’re playing 😅😂) I love your van life, too. I’d love to meet you both some day. Thank you for all your hard work. Believe me, it is thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated! Kiss the kitties for me!! 🥰😘🙏🏽
All this construction and gambling revenue is down?? You can’t even afford to swim at a hotel . Towels are $10, poolside drinks are $20-25, the food USED to be cheap, there wasn’t so many fees, who can afford Vegas anymore ?
Oh wow, the PBR! That brings back so many memories. I live in the UK but we came to vegas for the first time in 2007. I have no idea why we went to see the PBR, but I'm glad we did. We had such a good night! It felt very American haha
That race screws up the time that I usually visit! I know there are other times to go, but Nov is my favorite time and I will not go if Vegas is screwed up from the race.
The slots on the strip are incredibly tight these days. The machines are all digital and rarely pay anything big. After you get completely raked a few times you decide to stop playing.
I have seen several comments in other videos about LV. The complaints were around the fact that they had won jackpots of thousands of dollars. When the machines announced a winner casino goons would rush the machines unplug them telling the winners the slot machine had malfunctioned. There are dozens of stories like this. At one time I was interested to go there but not now. The fees and the cheating people out of winnings turned me off.
If I were visiting Las Vegas in the next 3 months I would make it a PRIORITY to see Dita Von Teese’s Burlesque show at the Venetian!!! My wife and I saw her show when she was performing at the Horseshoe’s Jubilee Theatre April 2024. It was SUCH a Top Tier performance, we had to see it twice!!! MUST SEE !!
The tropicana getting taken out is the last nail in the coffin for the strip for me. My last 3 stays on the strip were awful. Huge lines, bad service, people fighting, mediocre food for ridiculous prices. The vibes feel like Hollywood now. It's not fun. Downtown is where it's at now for me.
@@karlmuckit2968I agree. We just stayed a week at the Flamingo and it took nearly an hour to get our room, the room we booked with the strip view wasn’t available, half the things in the room went serviceable, a lot of times the elevator or hot water wasn’t available. Would not recommend unless you just want a convenient location right off the strip.
@@Nytemaster You haven't heard the worst of it, Our car was stolen out of the Parking Garage while we were moving our luggage to our room. They had it all on video. Vegas P D worthless as they are did nothing.
Whenever I talk to people about Vegas, the first thing that comes up is how expensive it is now. I don’t go cheap in Vegas i.e. hotels, restaurants, but it is getting ridiculous. Hate the ever increasing resort fees, parking costs, etc.
My wife and I last visited LV in 1988 when many old Vegas hotels were still standing. We always wanted to visit Vegas again but living here in the East makes it impossible. But, we are still planning on visiting Vegas. Most likely after we retire and move out West. Subscribed.
I can’t believe people (including casinos) don’t understand the up and down in revenue: Revenue was drastically down during COVID (duh), and recovered afterward. The worrisome thing is, even with pent up demand (from covid), it appears that revenue has not caught up with pre-COVID levels. One would expect the last two years to be supercharged, and now slacking off - but thats not the case. It’s been good the last two years, but not (given pent up demand), good enough. Whatever the casinos think they are doing to raise demand- it’s not working.
Casinos got greedy. Pure and simple. The new slot machines rob you of your money and do not pay. 6/5 blackjack is robbery. Triple 0 roulette is deceptive. The casinos forgot a primary rule- the players need to win sometime, to keep coming back. No more!
I go to Vegas every year for a week. I bring roughly 12k with me to gamble and have fun. Its getting to the point Id rather just travel elsewhere ie Europe, Caribbean, national parks ect because of all the nickel and diming that's happing. This is probably my last time for awhile. Also, there are no circus circus fans.
We went in the 80's when it was still affordable! My fathers generation had the best time though! Back then it was a magical place in the 60's.The best shows and incredible buffets! Most times the hotels included the buffets, and they gave you coupons for the other casinos. It was still affordable in the 80's and then they started to gauge everything!! They are so greedy and have really earned the name of "sin city"! Show tickets at the lower end are in the hundreds of dollars and thousands in the high end!! If I go to a casino now,it won't be Las Vegas!! I would support the Indian run ones! Though it's still expensive you don't feel as robbed!And I like the idea of supporting all the Tribes. BOYCOTT LOS VEGAS NOW AND TRUST ME THAT THEY DON'T LIKE TO LOSE THEIR MONEY! SOMETHING HAS GOT TO CHANGE BECAUSE ONCE THEY FEEL THE" PINCH" MAYBE THINGS WILL CHANGE!! I DON'T KNOW ABOUT YOU BUT I REFUSE TO PAY THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS JUST TO SEE A SHOW OR EAT!!TRY THE TRIBAL CASINOS, AND AT THE SAME TIME YOU ARE HELPING THE TRUE AMERICANS!
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Jessica. Get over there for the NRL (Sat 1 March @ Allegiant). My mate and I from Sydney and it was bucket-list stuff. We’re heading back Feb 24 for another week. You’re welcome 👍🏻
@@stephenhourigan9763 ohh man, that would be awesome! I’m always sure to catch a couple hockey and football games over there; always some of the best experiences of my visits, the atmosphere is amazing. Hope you have a brilliant time in Feb :)
@@GrammyTammy13 Pretend your playing a slot put in a 20 till waitress comes order drink leave a decent tip cash out..Learn to play the game. Leave a generous tip they will take care of you.
Every time I’m at the downtown grand I get free drinks playing the machines, they come up and ask if I want one. The last time I was at ceaser palace I paid 85$ for a tequila sunrise and double Hennessy
❤❤❤ Wow, 1st time here, you packed so much information in a short amount of time. Thank you for being so efficient with my time watching your video. I know this was alot of research via gathering clips and talking points. You got a new follower here!! 🙏 tyty
We'll be in Vegas in a couple of weeks, our last was in 2021. Been there a few times in the past, early 2000s, when everything was cheap with food, hotel, 1/2 off show tickets. We don't gamble, we're there just to see the sights esp the newest casino/attractions and usually we go to Chinatown or other places outside of the strip for good cheap eats. This time we're staying in a resort a mile away from the strip, reasonable nightly price & free parking. We do what we can to cut cost.
I was at FB during CES… there was 18 staff members for every person in the lobby… No joke. The rest of the hotel was dead with a few people here and there. It’s a nice hotel, but damn, CES was across the street and the hotel was practically empty
Don't EVER gamble on the strip. Go to a local casino. Rule of thumb from a local, the further you away you are from the strip, the better chance you gave going home with some cash!
OMG! I used to live in Vegas from 2004-2013 my mom and sister still live there anyways I just saw a glimpse of Margaritaville in Fremont Street experience yes I used to work there as a cocktail waitress ha ha ha ha ha WOW memories that brought back a lot of memories I still have friends out there it’s just not the same since Covid there’s no more buffets used to could eat for for dirt cheap yeah everything is changed over there I heard sad
I lived in Vegas for over 40 years. I worked at Circus Circus for 10 years and watch everything go downhill. The more Vegas tried to become the best, the more true Vegas lost its spark. I left 10 years ago and never looked back.
The loss in gambling revenue comes as no surprise. It costs a lot to get there, to stay there and to eat there, there's little left to do something so frivolous as GAMBLE. You might win some money, but probably not. You WILL see new things and enjoy yourself without it.
Born and raised here in Vegas, and it has gone downhill. Not only did the housing prices skyrocket recently, which led to many of my neighbors relocating, the strip is not only dirty and run-down with homeless people and drug addicts everywhere, everything is too expensive to bother dealing with all the traffic that leads to - overly expensive parking lots. I stay on my side of town up in Summerlin and stick to places like the Red Rock casino and regular restaurants. (Not to mention the ridiculous non-stop road work that doesn’t seem to actually progress at all, but makes the traffic and attitudes worse down that way.) Debating whether to sell my property and escape, or keep it as a rental… and escape.
I used to love going to Vegas. It’s only a 5 hour drive away, but after my last visit I don’t see a reason go back anytime soon. When the resort fees are higher than price of the room itself and the fun buffets all but gone, there is no reason for me to stop. If i just wanted to gamble, i can stay in mesquite for less than the Vegas resort fees
I've been checking and have found Vegas hotel rooms are much cheaper than NYC rooms and NYC rooms are tiny and old... I aint gonna gripe about Vegas resorts, anymore. Now, those celebrity chef restaurants, we are still on!!
NYC prior to the migrant invasion, was amazing. The food, history, culture and sightseeing opportunities were unparalleled. All the Strip has going for it is…hotels and casinos with celebrity owned restaurants 🤷🏼♀️
I agree 100%! I don’t gamble so I can spend more on other stuff. When I go now, I m all about the celeb chefs expensive cocktails, nice rooms and a decent lounge chair at the pool! I drink all day pacing myself and have a blast!
Used to go to Vegas every year. Haven’t been in 4 years. Tried to book a trip this month (back in early September) and the price was ridiculous. We’re going to NYC instead and it’s actually cheaper. Vegas got greedy… and although I do miss going there, there are so many other places and things to see. I doubt I’ll go in the future given that t can go to Seattle, DC, NYC, and a dozen other places that don’t try to rip you off so much.
I was there in Feb. it was odd to see the casinos as empty as they were. Whole pits here and there with nobody playing. Every previous trip Ive been on had much more traffic inside the casinos. Not so many closed tables.
Gone are the days when you would hear all the machines and the coins dropping and people rooting for each other and the joyous screams when they win. To come home and share their joyous experience to friends and neighbors. Now....Yes it was fun and beautiful but expensive is what you hear.
Well i just got back from a 5 day stay. The place was packed with visitors. I’ve never seen so many people. As far as i can see people are still going. It was fall break for the college kids and they were there by the thousands. I saw no signs of a slowdown.
Thanks for the updates. Halloween - have no idea what you two are planning to wear but I'm sure it will be awesome!! Don't remember Mark Wahlberg being in NKOTB. I remember him as Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch (Good Vibrations). Can't get that song out of my head now Ocean One - heard the prices are going up from $5.99 to $7.99. Still a good buy.
Look I was over it when casinos took away the tips for valet. I have tipped $20-30 per visit. Knowing that goes straight to the casinos and not the valets? Nope. I’ll stay in my bubble by my home.
I hate what Vegas has turned into. I can't understand why anyone goes. The reason people used to go was to go and play the slots and gamble and enjoy cheap eats. Now it is just a playground for the uber rich. No thanks.
I get revamping old casinos for new...but with all the new added stuff...the TMobile Arena, Allegiant Stadium, The Sphere, F1 and now baseball stadium all right on the strip...I am disappointed. It just all drives up the cost. I refuse to buy drinks and meals on the strip anymore...unless its a good value. I use to go once a year now its more every 3 yrs.
I’ve been going to the Mississippi Coast instead and here’s why; Free Parking, better comps, great food, and it’s way cheaper especially for Gas. I pay $2.50 a gallon here versus about $4 in Vegas.
The Rio is becoming a money pit. Investment in that hole is just plain stupid. They have no plan and no clue. What was probably THE THING the Rio was most famous for? Maybe back in the day, the waitresses, but later....THE BUFFET. Yet these idiots could not be bothered to bring it back. Instead, thy created a food court and filled it with overpriced, underwhelming eateries. Their games are sup par even for the strip and abysmal compared to offerings at local casinos. They don't market to locals despite being in an IDEAL location for such casinos.
Turning the greatest adult oasis in the world into Disneyland with gambling , add themany ridiculous fees and greatly increase in prices from bottled water to entertainment is hurting the middle class desire to travel to Vegas. Add more crime in and out of casino, more vagrant interference to visitors. We used to go 2-3 times a year taking advantage of great MLife rewards The reward programs are no way nea that good today. So, it is not a surprise visitors don’t have the funds to gamble and revenue is down. It was great fun while it lasted (40+ visits) but it is over for us .
It's not the same out here. I live here in 2017 to 2019. I. The weekends the strip was packed. I just moved back in June n it's dead . Prices are ridiculous. 20 bucks to park. 45 valet. Come on if I pay ur resort fee wtf I gotta pay 20 for parking each night . I pray things get better .
I lived in Vegas twice, used to visit with my sister after I moved, I've always had a love hate relationship with Vegas. I hear from a lot of people that Vegas is just expensive and super getto now so that is disappointing....
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Wow! So much news in Vegas. I resubscribe to make sure I was subscribed! Lol. 200,000 subscribers fabulous 👌! I have loved every minute. And goodbye TROPICANA!
The music concerts interest me the most and the new and old restaurants I want to try out. Also the adventure of new Hotels and the Autominous hotel suites you can rent long term looks like a nice option with nice amenities. Thanks Dave and Tonya.❤
I just went to Ocean One Friday (yesterday)and the lunch menu said $7.99. I was just there on Labor day weekend
People used to gamble but when their money gets sucked for parking, fees, nickel dime here and there, over priced food and drinks, etc. the average person is going to gamble way less
Not to mention people are realizing certain casinos are barely paying, if at all.
Yes, makes sense. Thanks for sharing.
Your rite but they aren't getting mine there's plenty of casinos around Phoenix don't haft pay there fees anymore
We do have Walmart, lots of them, we also have Lee's discount liquor 😉
Gamble less or just quit going all together. Vegas greed is real folks.
Las Vegas has priced itself right out of the reach of the average American, always a good strategy.
Maybe those crazy Arabs in Dubai will come in with one of their unsustainable ideas! They love the desert...
Every time I go to Vegas it's packed. Some people have money to spend.
@@TH-cz1ke Doesn't mean they spend a lot while there
Yes it is ,I live here and with the Cal❤ifornia and Hawians movering here, homes are selling like hot cakes..
So has Disneyland. So, who cares. Maybe they just don't want your business anymore. They have that right, don't they?
I think people have had it with the gouging prices in Vegas. Tourists been saying it for years. In addition to that, the ever increasing costs to park at the Casino’s automatically shut out a lot of the 2,000,000 residents that don’t visit the strip much anymore except on rare occasions. Who lives here wants to deal with the strips congestion to pay $25 for parking and $50 for a hamburger meal.
You are right about Las Vegas locals and the Strip! Thanks for sharing.
Amen to that
ride the las vegas bus so you don't need to park anything.
Getting around parking fees is brutally easy. It is so easy I won't bother to tell you how. Consider it an IQ test.
Getting around the parking fees at the casinos is child's play.
Pay for parking, hidden fees, high priced meals and shows, difficult to win anything, corporate Vegas is wondering why revenue is going down. People are chosing to go elsewhere. I have no idea, do you? BTW, the Disney people are in a similar situation and would also like to know why.
We used to go twice and sometimes three times a year. No more. Everything is as you said, expensive and not really that great. People are slobs and behave poorly for the most part. Hotels are dirtier than ever before and service folks are over-whelmed and can't seem to keep up. Food is okay but way over-priced. So we're going to stop going so often. Maybe once every three-four years.
@@alisonb9963 To make things worse, I heard in the news a month ago about a bedbug infestation hitting one or two BIG name hotels on the strip. Not good at all...
Greed
Because they are all Satanists.
Corporate greed, yes, it is horrible here. Everything in vegas is i'm horribly priced. That's why I'm not sure why people are moving here. Just like they rip you off at the hotels with resort fees and nickel and diming. Everything, try to get your car fixed here. Just do it when you move here. Do it, and you'll see what i'm talking about, l o l
The beauty and success of Vegas WAS inexpensive, nice rooms, very low cost meals and payouts in the mid 90s percentiles.
The additional fees, high cost restaurants and mid 80s payouts today killed any interest I had 10-15 years ago.
And trust me, you were exactly the customer they didn't want anymore.
@@DMAN-o2e😂😂 cruel.
@@jaymarcase9737 Do you think at some point maybe they'll get the message?
@@DMAN-o2e yup. Pricing high is an attempt to only acquire ‘the right’ people. Unfortunately when all you have to offer is gambling, booze, and hookers, you will never attract ‘the right’ people.
Ugh these rich corporations just destroying laws Vegas and the fees are ridiculous!
If they destroy Vegas, they will wind up destroying themselves. They are stupid.
Did they really believe that putting unwanted fees on virtually everything wasn't going to result in repercussions? We've had enough of them taking our money before we've had a chance to decide where we want to spend it.
They do this deliberately. They want to keep the useless eaters out. It is a playground for them.
My mama and auntie went to Vegas. Auntie got money and said she didn't spend much. She spent more than $10,000 in the 4 nights they stayed there. I got a damn good job but I can't come close to that.
Who here still remembers when VALET PARKING was free??? I literally used to tip between $5-$10 every time, now I spend $18 just to park it myself. I am actually far more open to tribal gaming now
Thanks for sharing!
That's true. Blackjack is the same odd wherever you play.
No, no, not really. I was just mentioning that the other day. It seems like they wanna do the automatic shufflers, and they put the cards right back in, so no, it is not the same and how much they pay you for blackjack, too.Most of them are cheap and only pay 6to5@@dfv671
As if going to a tribal casino hurts Vegas...good grief.
@DMAN-o2e considering I do photography for the chief of a huge tribal casino in California, I disagree and am actually more qualified than you to say that. Sure Vegas could care less what I do, but I am not the only one. To say tribal gaming competition doesn't hurt Vegas is quite the understatement. Have you ever googled or researched how much of the market share tribal gaming in California has taken from Vegas since the 90's? I bet not, it's shocking
In my 50's I vacationed in LV for a week 2X a year for 10 years. But turning 60 I quit because of the almost all day air travel ordeal from back east here which I already outlined on other YT Vegas sites. All the Info I see now about LV prices for everything skyrocketing is just Crazy to me. So as far as I'm concerned LV is Been there, Done that. I can drive to Atlantic City door to door in 3hrs flat in my own comfort. AC ain't LV but it'll do.
I lived in Las Vegas for 20yrs. Left there 5 years ago. It is not the same city I loved so much. I can’t get over how much it’s changed in 5yrs. Kinda sad. 😢
Tanya, you are so good at narrating these videos! I live in Henderson/Vegas and I just discovered you and Dave (on both of your channels) about 6 months ago. I’ve lived here for 4 years and I’ve learned more in 6 months from you guys than in all that time! And I love going gambling with you. I rarely gamble myself, but I enjoy watching you! (When you’re actually at the casino-I’ve learned that people don’t like to be observed while they’re playing 😅😂) I love your van life, too. I’d love to meet you both some day. Thank you for all your hard work. Believe me, it is thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated! Kiss the kitties for me!! 🥰😘🙏🏽
I said van life-I meant RV life. Oops!
They are good. Orlando has nothing like vegas.
All this construction and gambling revenue is down?? You can’t even afford to swim at a hotel . Towels are $10, poolside drinks are $20-25, the food USED to be cheap, there wasn’t so many fees, who can afford Vegas anymore ?
Thanks for sharing, the Strip especially!
CA Indian casinos more successful and extremely busy
They have sure ruined vegas.That's all I know
@@joyceanderson1473 Indian casino's have never hurt Vegas, only created more customers for Vegas.
The extra fees are the reason for a lot of people not wanting to go
I miss the .99 shrimp cocktails and the .99 cent strawberry shortcakes.. those were both so good.
Oh wow, the PBR! That brings back so many memories. I live in the UK but we came to vegas for the first time in 2007. I have no idea why we went to see the PBR, but I'm glad we did. We had such a good night! It felt very American haha
Nice update! I'll probably make a few enemies here but...I can easily do without Formula One anything...just sayin. Enjoy the Fall weather...😊
Thanks for sharing Carol! I think a lot of people would agree with you!! 😀
What enemies? More people than not didn't want it in the first place.
That race screws up the time that I usually visit! I know there are other times to go, but Nov is my favorite time and I will not go if Vegas is screwed up from the race.
I love f1 but you can have any opinion you like without making enemies ☺️
Yep...the world is about you.
The slots on the strip are incredibly tight these days. The machines are all digital and rarely pay anything big. After you get completely raked a few times you decide to stop playing.
I have seen several comments in other videos about LV. The complaints were around the fact that they had won jackpots of thousands of dollars. When the machines announced a winner casino goons would rush the machines unplug them telling the winners the slot machine had malfunctioned. There are dozens of stories like this. At one time I was interested to go there but not now. The fees and the cheating people out of winnings turned me off.
It’s getting too pricey to party on the strip along with tight casinos.
Thanks for sharing! It can be crazy expensive for sure!!
I gamble less because casino are stingy… They always take and never give out. Also who wants to pay $42 for a whole pizza on the strip 😢
Prices are absurd anymore
Back in the 80s and 90s, we use to go to Binions for a $3 steak and 50 cent drinks/75 cents well and gamble all the rest of our money. Good times!
Thanks for the detailed updates.
I love that roller skating is making a come back, I seriously need to get back in shape soon!
If I were visiting Las Vegas in the next 3 months I would make it a PRIORITY to see Dita Von Teese’s Burlesque show at the Venetian!!! My wife and I saw her show when she was performing at the Horseshoe’s Jubilee Theatre April 2024. It was SUCH a Top Tier performance, we had to see it twice!!! MUST SEE !!
Car racing would be interesting but personally I find very little that's attractive about Vegas anymore
The tropicana getting taken out is the last nail in the coffin for the strip for me. My last 3 stays on the strip were awful. Huge lines, bad service, people fighting, mediocre food for ridiculous prices. The vibes feel like Hollywood now. It's not fun. Downtown is where it's at now for me.
Yeah only demolishing stuff and replacing is all they can do. Also the fact they demolished and Rivera Monaco and nothing is there is also concerning
Stayed at Flamingo my last visit, what a shit hole, tried the Linq even worse. What's happening to my favorite town.
@@karlmuckit2968I agree. We just stayed a week at the Flamingo and it took nearly an hour to get our room, the room we booked with the strip view wasn’t available, half the things in the room went serviceable, a lot of times the elevator or hot water wasn’t available. Would not recommend unless you just want a convenient location right off the strip.
@@Nytemaster You haven't heard the worst of it, Our car was stolen out of the Parking Garage while we were moving our luggage to our room. They had it all on video. Vegas P D worthless as they are did nothing.
The arts district was fun to me
Whenever I talk to people about Vegas, the first thing that comes up is how expensive it is now.
I don’t go cheap in Vegas i.e. hotels, restaurants, but it is getting ridiculous. Hate the ever increasing resort fees, parking costs, etc.
My wife and I last visited LV in 1988 when many old Vegas hotels were still standing. We always wanted to visit Vegas again but living here in the East makes it impossible. But, we are still planning on visiting Vegas. Most likely after we retire and move out West. Subscribed.
💥👋🏾It was great meeting you in person while grocery shopping today Tanya, and taking the time to answer my youtube questions. You guys rock 💯💜‼
It was great meeting you as well, thanks! ❤️
Remember $2.99 buffet and $29.00 a night rooms 🤦♂️ there is no doing vegas on a budget anymore!
I can’t believe people (including casinos) don’t understand the up and down in revenue: Revenue was drastically down during COVID (duh), and recovered afterward. The worrisome thing is, even with pent up demand (from covid), it appears that revenue has not caught up with pre-COVID levels. One would expect the last two years to be supercharged, and now slacking off - but thats not the case. It’s been good the last two years, but not (given pent up demand), good enough. Whatever the casinos think they are doing to raise demand- it’s not working.
Casinos got greedy. Pure and simple. The new slot machines rob you of your money and do not pay. 6/5 blackjack is robbery. Triple 0 roulette is deceptive. The casinos forgot a primary rule- the players need to win sometime, to keep coming back. No more!
I go to Vegas every year for a week. I bring roughly 12k with me to gamble and have fun. Its getting to the point Id rather just travel elsewhere ie Europe, Caribbean, national parks ect because of all the nickel and diming that's happing. This is probably my last time for awhile. Also, there are no circus circus fans.
We're flying in Wednesday. Can't Wait . Thanks for the updates 😊
I want to go from Florida. Orlando going nowhere. In Orlando room prices dropping like crazy for some business.
If you like steak .. I recommend the filet mignon at 3rd street grill downtown Fremont street… worth it!! Yum!!!
As an X resident of Las Vegas and a graduate of LVHS, it was good to hear some news about my old hometown. Sooooooo glad I don’t live there.😀
Thanks for watching! Where is home for you now?
@@TurnItUpWorld Tucson Arizona and the SF Bay Area
The extra fees are the reason for a lot of people not wanting to gothank you 😊😊
Thank you Tanya. You have a great voice and so informative.☺
Love you and Dave!! Thank you for another wonderful video
Thanks so much Timothy! Your support means a lot to us!!
Always great videos! I have been MIA on YT over the summer but fall is here and I will be following my favorite YTers again.
We'll be there tonight thru Sunday! Hope to find you out there, wandering the Strip!
Go to Fremont street better than the strip by far.. I recommend golden nugget stay the pool is amazeing glass waterslide thru glass fish tank
Rodeo, Scorpions, Buckcherry, Metallica and a new roller skating rink...sign me up! Only thing missing is a George Strait show during the Rodeo 😞
Las Vegas is extremely arrogant smug and narcissistic and doesn’t give a crap on what the locals thinks about the formula one mess
We went in the 80's when it was still affordable! My fathers generation had the best time though! Back then it was a magical place in the 60's.The best shows and incredible buffets! Most times the hotels included the buffets, and they gave you coupons for the other casinos. It was still affordable in the 80's and then they started to gauge everything!!
They are so greedy and have really earned the name of "sin city"!
Show tickets at the lower end are in the hundreds of dollars and thousands in the high end!!
If I go to a casino now,it won't be Las Vegas!!
I would support the Indian run ones!
Though it's still expensive you don't feel as robbed!And I like the idea of supporting all the Tribes.
BOYCOTT LOS VEGAS NOW AND TRUST ME THAT THEY DON'T LIKE TO LOSE THEIR MONEY!
SOMETHING HAS GOT TO CHANGE BECAUSE ONCE THEY FEEL THE" PINCH" MAYBE THINGS WILL CHANGE!!
I DON'T KNOW ABOUT YOU BUT I REFUSE TO PAY THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS JUST TO SEE A SHOW OR EAT!!TRY THE TRIBAL CASINOS, AND AT THE SAME TIME YOU ARE HELPING THE TRUE AMERICANS!
Good luck out there, we have local casinos here Only a few miles away
I’m stuck in Australia pining endlessly for Vegas so love keeping up on as much over there as possible, and this was a great in-depth video for doing just that. Subscribed! 🩷✨
Jessica. Get over there for the NRL (Sat 1 March @ Allegiant). My mate and I from Sydney and it was bucket-list stuff.
We’re heading back Feb 24 for another week. You’re welcome 👍🏻
@@stephenhourigan9763 ohh man, that would be awesome! I’m always sure to catch a couple hockey and football games over there; always some of the best experiences of my visits, the atmosphere is amazing. Hope you have a brilliant time in Feb :)
Last time I was in Las Vegas for 5 days and NEVER GOT ONE FREE DRINK
That’s crazy, were you playing slots and, if so, at what casinos?
You have to be at the tables hahaha. Nobody is just gonna come up to you randomly and offer you free stuff.
@@GrammyTammy13 Pretend your playing a slot put in a 20 till waitress comes order drink leave a decent tip cash out..Learn to play the game. Leave a generous tip they will take care of you.
Every time I’m at the downtown grand I get free drinks playing the machines, they come up and ask if I want one. The last time I was at ceaser palace I paid 85$ for a tequila sunrise and double Hennessy
Same
Hey-hey! Lots of info you covered it well. 😊
Thanks so much, your support means a lot to us!
I'll still go to Las Vegas. Research is everything. There's more than the strip to have fun, and I feel safe because I pay attention. 🎉🎉🎉❤🎉🎉🎉
❤❤❤ Wow, 1st time here, you packed so much information in a short amount of time. Thank you for being so efficient with my time watching your video. I know this was alot of research via gathering clips and talking points. You got a new follower here!! 🙏 tyty
You are so welcome and welcome aboard! We are looking forward to sharing more about Las Vegas with you.
Its got so expensive there now people gamble less. Should get rid of resort fees, that would be a good start
We'll be in Vegas in a couple of weeks, our last was in 2021. Been there a few times in the past, early 2000s, when everything was cheap with food, hotel, 1/2 off show tickets. We don't gamble, we're there just to see the sights esp the newest casino/attractions and usually we go to Chinatown or other places outside of the strip for good cheap eats. This time we're staying in a resort a mile away from the strip, reasonable nightly price & free parking. We do what we can to cut cost.
We just celebrated our 30th anniversary, we were married in the chapel in Circus Circus ☺️so I’m glad it’s still there.
I stopped gambling when I noticed the bonus rounds on slots dropper significantly. It seems that should be revealed by the gaming commission
Lol, the "gaming commission" are the mafioso owners of the hotels. Don't be fooled.
This is a great channel I never go to Vegas but this makes me want go check it out
I lived here 30 years and I suggest you visit the downtown area. It’s more like oh Vegas used to be.
I was at FB during CES… there was 18 staff members for every person in the lobby… No joke. The rest of the hotel was dead with a few people here and there. It’s a nice hotel, but damn, CES was across the street and the hotel was practically empty
Don't EVER gamble on the strip. Go to a local casino. Rule of thumb from a local, the further you away you are from the strip, the better chance you gave going home with some cash!
OMG! I used to live in Vegas from 2004-2013 my mom and sister still live there anyways I just saw a glimpse of Margaritaville in Fremont Street experience yes I used to work there as a cocktail waitress ha ha ha ha ha WOW memories that brought back a lot of memories I still have friends out there it’s just not the same since Covid there’s no more buffets used to could eat for for dirt cheap yeah everything is changed over there I heard sad
I lived in Vegas for over 40 years. I worked at Circus Circus for 10 years and watch everything go downhill. The more Vegas tried to become the best, the more true Vegas lost its spark. I left 10 years ago and never looked back.
The loss in gambling revenue comes as no surprise. It costs a lot to get there, to stay there and to eat there, there's little left to do something so frivolous as GAMBLE. You might win some money, but probably not. You WILL see new things and enjoy yourself without it.
Thanks for sharing. It will be interesting to see if the trend continues.
Born and raised here in Vegas, and it has gone downhill. Not only did the housing prices skyrocket recently, which led to many of my neighbors relocating, the strip is not only dirty and run-down with homeless people and drug addicts everywhere, everything is too expensive to bother dealing with all the traffic that leads to - overly expensive parking lots. I stay on my side of town up in Summerlin and stick to places like the Red Rock casino and regular restaurants. (Not to mention the ridiculous non-stop road work that doesn’t seem to actually progress at all, but makes the traffic and attitudes worse down that way.) Debating whether to sell my property and escape, or keep it as a rental… and escape.
I used to love going to Vegas. It’s only a 5 hour drive away, but after my last visit I don’t see a reason go back anytime soon. When the resort fees are higher than price of the room itself and the fun buffets all but gone, there is no reason for me to stop. If i just wanted to gamble, i can stay in mesquite for less than the Vegas resort fees
Last time I was in Vegas Rio was a dump
I've been checking and have found Vegas hotel rooms are much cheaper than NYC rooms and NYC rooms are tiny and old... I aint gonna gripe about Vegas resorts, anymore. Now, those celebrity chef restaurants, we are still on!!
NYC prior to the migrant invasion, was amazing. The food, history, culture and sightseeing opportunities were unparalleled. All the Strip has going for it is…hotels and casinos with celebrity owned restaurants 🤷🏼♀️
@@mamabar6811NYC has been invaded by Migrants for 200 years. what a silly thing to say.
I agree 100%! I don’t gamble so I can spend more on other stuff. When I go now, I m all about the celeb chefs expensive cocktails, nice rooms and a decent lounge chair at the pool! I drink all day pacing myself and have a blast!
Cool, going to Vegas this month October
That’s great! We hope that you have an amazing trip to Las Vegas! Thank you for watching!!
Used to go to Vegas every year. Haven’t been in 4 years. Tried to book a trip this month (back in early September) and the price was ridiculous. We’re going to NYC instead and it’s actually cheaper. Vegas got greedy… and although I do miss going there, there are so many other places and things to see. I doubt I’ll go in the future given that t can go to Seattle, DC, NYC, and a dozen other places that don’t try to rip you off so much.
Excellent video. You covered soon much!
Love Love Love your site
I was there in Feb. it was odd to see the casinos as empty as they were. Whole pits here and there with nobody playing. Every previous trip Ive been on had much more traffic inside the casinos. Not so many closed tables.
Thanks for sharing! After the Super Bowl (which was a great two weeks!), it was definitely a slow period on the Strip.
Gone are the days when you would hear all the machines and the coins dropping and people rooting for each other and the joyous screams when they win. To come home and share their joyous experience to friends and neighbors. Now....Yes it was fun and beautiful but expensive is what you hear.
Billy Joel and Sting were just in St. Louis. It was a great show. You'll love it if you go.
Thanks for sharing, we may have to crash that party!
Billy Joel over rated.
Great stuff
Hi Tanya and Dave, John, Sr., and I have never been to Las Vegas! See you when we get there! TO THE BEST COUPLE IN THE WORLD! 🌍😊
Best couple? Do you know them personal?
@@Patrick-yh5yd No I don't! It's just my personal OPINION!!! I do have a right to have one!
Well i just got back from a 5 day stay. The place was packed with visitors. I’ve never seen so many people. As far as i can see people are still going. It was fall break for the college kids and they were there by the thousands. I saw no signs of a slowdown.
Thanks for the updates.
Halloween - have no idea what you two are planning to wear but I'm sure it will be awesome!!
Don't remember Mark Wahlberg being in NKOTB. I remember him as Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch (Good Vibrations). Can't get that song out of my head now
Ocean One - heard the prices are going up from $5.99 to $7.99. Still a good buy.
Thanks for sharing your memories about Marky Mark! 😂😂😂 We are looking forward to Halloween!!
It was his older brother Donnie who was in NKOTB.
Hopefully the high speed rail will do better than it did in California…
It's not just on the strop the housing market and cost of living are higher than ever before as well.
Look I was over it when casinos took away the tips for valet. I have tipped $20-30 per visit. Knowing that goes straight to the casinos and not the valets? Nope. I’ll stay in my bubble by my home.
Have you been to Discoshow at the Linq? So much fun, you will really believe you can boogie
I’ve lived here all my life and I couldn’t afford to take my 5 kids on the strip they don’t even ask lmao
Finally, someone you can hook up with, Weird Al is somebody u can relate too.
Vegas is going to be a totally different vibe soon
It already is.
I hate what Vegas has turned into. I can't understand why anyone goes. The reason people used to go was to go and play the slots and gamble and enjoy cheap eats. Now it is just a playground for the uber rich. No thanks.
Thanks, you can still find cheap spots, but it’s tougher!
Vegas is just a huge expensive mall, and it like walking at Disneyland. Vegas is gone they need to rename it.
Perfect description. I said the same thing to my mom the other day. I told her she would hate it.
Disneyegas.
I get revamping old casinos for new...but with all the new added stuff...the TMobile Arena, Allegiant Stadium, The Sphere, F1 and now baseball stadium all right on the strip...I am disappointed. It just all drives up the cost. I refuse to buy drinks and meals on the strip anymore...unless its a good value. I use to go once a year now its more every 3 yrs.
I’ve been going to the Mississippi Coast instead and here’s why; Free Parking, better comps, great food, and it’s way cheaper especially for Gas. I pay $2.50 a gallon here versus about $4 in Vegas.
thanks for the great vids and the beat VEGAS info !!
I just subscribed and I'll be home for Thanksgiving 🦃 🍺😎👍
The Rio laid off those employees like days after the Star Trek Convention. 😮💨
Ughh, sorry to hear that. Thanks for sharing.
The Rio is becoming a money pit. Investment in that hole is just plain stupid. They have no plan and no clue. What was probably THE THING the Rio was most famous for? Maybe back in the day, the waitresses, but later....THE BUFFET. Yet these idiots could not be bothered to bring it back. Instead, thy created a food court and filled it with overpriced, underwhelming eateries. Their games are sup par even for the strip and abysmal compared to offerings at local casinos. They don't market to locals despite being in an IDEAL location for such casinos.
Turning the greatest adult oasis in the world into Disneyland with gambling , add themany ridiculous fees and greatly increase in prices from bottled water to entertainment is hurting the middle class desire to travel to Vegas. Add more crime in and out of casino, more vagrant interference to visitors. We used to go 2-3 times a year taking advantage of great MLife rewards The reward programs are no way nea that good today. So, it is not a surprise visitors don’t have the funds to gamble and revenue is down.
It was great fun while it lasted (40+ visits) but it is over for us .
Same here. 3-4 times per year. Not anymore. No desire to go at all.
Why do toeven charge “resort fo????😊
Wow! THIS was a lot of info. Thanks for keeping us locals informed ❤
You are very welcome Linda! Your support means a lot to us!! Thanks!
Las Vegas is dying for overbuilt overpriced venues...
They’re certainly bringing in a ton of high priced venues!
I meant your RV Life channel, Letsturnitupworld. 😊👍🏼
It's not the same out here. I live here in 2017 to 2019. I. The weekends the strip was packed. I just moved back in June n it's dead . Prices are ridiculous. 20 bucks to park. 45 valet. Come on if I pay ur resort fee wtf I gotta pay 20 for parking each night . I pray things get better .
Thanks for sharing!
I’ve started cruising on casino offers instead of going to Vegas
Thanks for sharing. Do you have any favorite cruises that you have been on?
Keep up those resort fees and 100.00 buffets. Sitting here thinking n Nashville partying!
Have fun!😀
I lived in Vegas twice, used to visit with my sister after I moved, I've always had a love hate relationship with Vegas. I hear from a lot of people that Vegas is just expensive and super getto now so that is disappointing....
Station casinos are just as tight if not tighter than casinos on the strip. The entire city is owned by 3 families it’s a corporate dump
john fogerty, hell yeh! thanks for all the info!
You’re very welcome Arlene! We would love to see Fogerty again too!! We listen to CCR a lot especially during our road trips.