Its unfortunate. Everything that Vegas was known for has disappeared. The whole idea of free drinks was to loosen people to play more, spend more. Also it was a way for people who have spent a fortune to visit, could feel like there were getting something back. With the cost of hotels, resort fees, parking fees, drinks, Its less money spent at the tables. I remember when casinos made you feel like a guest. Now its all about getting every dime they can get out of you. Vegas has lost its appeal!

@tiffanyrose9578

6 жыл бұрын

gh5b I couldn't have said it any better!! Agreed

@horseplop9

6 жыл бұрын

gh5b Could not agree more.. I really disliked my stay in January.. Parking fees.. 9$ Bud light 13$ well stock bloody mary.. no garnish. 10$ to take money at any Casino now.. 10$ just to take money out to gamble. Resort fees are hidden and not explained well. Staff was luke warm at best. People smoking weed everywhere. inside the hotel, outside the hotel. Over priced everything. the Uber drivers even,rip you off. Its like A millionaires Rip Off special now.. The Casinos where Empty when i went and not suprised. I will not be spending my Vacations here.. 20 better places easily

@jasonbourneistreadstone

6 жыл бұрын

This is pathetic. Vegas isn't the only place to gamble and with more and more states legalizing gaming, there will be other options for people. Online, I don't trust it but Live Dealer games (not computer RNG) are becoming another option as well. Finally, how many multi-millions in profit do these casinos make year after year? The only reason they go out of business is borrowing too much (holding too much commercial paper in debt) and bad management - like this, for example. Vegas has become more and more of a joke year after year. CSM's, 6:5 blackjack, bad games, etc. also.

@gmariedorsey

6 жыл бұрын

You nailed it!!!

@horseplop9

6 жыл бұрын

Jason Borne They just Legalized sports betting all over.. Vegas is actually the worst place to gamble. They think that the legalizing of weed and conventions will hold the city up. unfortunately the stupid fees, and rip offs on every single item at every turn is too much for me. im,done ✔

I tipped a waitress $10 for three triple jacks, she tracked us down all night until I paid her to stop bringing us drinks.

@nonyabiznass6573

3 жыл бұрын

My advice. Find the older waitress and tip her 20 bucks. Play the penny machines and the drinks roll in.

Easy solution, just stop going. We have. Too much nickle and diming overall.

Las Vegas is slowly killing itself. I don't stay there anymore. Thanks for the video.

@jeffclaar7643

5 жыл бұрын

steven johnsrud Vegas is still great you whine asses

@frankdenardo8684

5 жыл бұрын

steven johnsrud I got Free drinks in Reno Tahoe.

@BDAKs24

5 жыл бұрын

The main reason to go to Vegas is to gamble let's be honest. Sure there are other attractions but gambling is what it's famous for and 90% of the people do it there. If you are actually gambling then the drinks will be free so i don't see what the big problem is, they are only doing it to stop people getting drinks for nothing which is wrong

They need to stop calling these free drinks. If you're gambling, then chances are you're losing money. If you're losing $5 a minute at the blackjack table, and it takes 10 minutes for the waitress to bring you a drink, then that "free" vodka tonic just cost you $50.

@lllelly316

6 жыл бұрын

Thx Jacob for sharing this info! Keep up the great work 👍🏼! 1st of all I read a few comments from your followers & Sammy stated they aren't "free" cuz after spending $5 a pop at the Black Jack table every hand & getting a drink 🥃 every 15mins, it cost her $50 for a drink! There for they r definitely NOT "free"! So in response to Sammy & U, EVERY 15MINS?!😱 Where is this happening in Vegas? My hubby & I have been going to Vegas at least once a year for the past 10+ years. We have stayed at every casino from the Sahara😄,Imperial, (I know they don't even exist anymore!), Monte Carlo, Luxor, Mandalay Bay to the Aria & have gambled in every other casino on the strip! We have only ONCE received our 🍹🍺🍷🍸🥃in less than 15mins & that was last year at the Bellagio! Unfortunately it was the 1st time we had ever been in that hotel/casino! I'm so bummed we waited so long to go in there! We had such great service, I started joking with the waitress that she was spending more time with my husband than I do! 🤣 I don't think they ever had enough staff for good customer service at any of these casinos! I'm kinda excited about the new way of ordering drinks! We r NOT high rollers nor are we rolling in cash 💰 & I felt like we were not getting our money's worth of drinks, especially cuz the glasses they serve them in are no larger than a shot glass & they fill it with ice! 2nd point- people need to realized NOTHING in this world is FREE! Thx again, Jacob!😉

@wmmc2783

6 жыл бұрын

Ok will say, “The drinks are included”. Vegas went from all inclusive to exclusive for the High Rollers. Oh well better things to spend money on.

@Impozalla

6 жыл бұрын

Nothing is really free in Las Vegas. If you're at the machine putting hundreds of dollars in there and a waitress comes by to give you an occasional drink. People still think that is free. You are paying for the drinks and have anyone seen the size of those supposed free drinks that are given to gamblers? You can finish it in one sip. It's mainly ice.

@alexsummy7509

6 жыл бұрын

Zion- I believe there's an expression about that. Something about suckers and how there's one born every minute.

@dontomas4106

6 жыл бұрын

Alex Summy Not really.... At least not from there stand point. It cost you 50 to gamble, not drink.

Just waiting for the entrance and bathroom fee.

@nevermore464

6 жыл бұрын

nonya bizness I really believe entrance fee is on it's way lol

The Mob versus Corporations. The Mob ran a better joint and was more honest than the Corporations.

@idylledoll

5 жыл бұрын

ExtrovertedCenobite true story!

@larrywt656

5 жыл бұрын

Agree 100%.

@rusty1187

5 жыл бұрын

this is true!! no more cheap eats...:(

@Melodylynn69

5 жыл бұрын

Your right about that. I'll never forget the young man who ran our bus tour explained that the new mafia running town was the Corporations. In my mind it is the same thing, because Corporations are The Mob who run the world. As you said, the corporations are less ethical than the mob. Crazy!!

@travisli-rufus1949

4 жыл бұрын

99 percent are now working for Corporation.

15 years ago Vegas was a great bargain now Not worth it.

@MikeWeiner

6 жыл бұрын

2A Forever absolutely true.

@kimpossible9773

6 жыл бұрын

So true . Old Vegas was awesome ! $2 steak dinner , free chic wings , $.50 shrimp cocktail and free parking .

@2AForever-wi8yj

6 жыл бұрын

no resort fees. good comps, dealer stands on all 17's 3-2 for blackjack.

@thedevilsadvocate5210

6 жыл бұрын

All the waitresses were topless

@2AForever-wi8yj

6 жыл бұрын

The Devil's Advocate really sad part is the hot waitresses 20+ years ago are the same ones who are serving drinks now. Most of the dealers weren’t stone faced Asians who can’t speak English. Cigs were comped like tic tacs

Resorts fee, Paid Parking now no more free Drinks??? WTH Vegas

@horseplop9

6 жыл бұрын

Bert Cuevas 10$ Atm Fees Just to take money out. Resort fees, Parking fees, 8% Tax on every purchase of anything. There is no such,thing as service anymore in Vegas. It has become a Global Cold, expensive visit.. used to ve fun. Not anymore ill be skipping vegas

@michaelbauer7052

6 жыл бұрын

Colorado and Oklahoma casinos are cheaper , no resort fees and free parking!!!

@horseplop9

6 жыл бұрын

Michael Bauer Detroit has 4 Casinos everything,is free and clean and cheep. no resort fees nothing. same in every city in Ohio now also.. Vegas is done

@michaelbauer7052

6 жыл бұрын

Uncle Chuckles I believe Vegas is finished too, people ain't gonna stand for it.

@horseplop9

6 жыл бұрын

Michael Bauer totally agree mike. I don’t know why I would want to go back. Nothing was special. Fun. Worth it or anything. I don’t mean to be a downer but it truly wasn’t good

They can monitor every gamer but can’t give us a video of the Las Vegas shooter ? 🤷🏻‍♂️

@Keithguinn97

6 жыл бұрын

Rick Lopez there was footage released of him taking his luggage into the hotel and such.

@ricklopez4502

6 жыл бұрын

Keith I gotta look that up .thanx👍

@deetwentyone4528

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah Keith...released 6 months AFTER. Because that footage is not hollywood edited 😒

@Keithguinn97

6 жыл бұрын

Dee TwentyOne there has to be a thorough investigation before they can release any footage like that. It’s like that with all investigations, especially in this caliber. I’m not sure what has everyone fascinated about the footage. What are you looking for? A conspiracy theory? He brought his weapons up over a period of days/weeks and had the means and VIP reputation to do so without raising any eyebrows. Stop looking for something that’s not there.

@deetwentyone4528

6 жыл бұрын

Keith, I've been to Vegas casinos, they knew the moment I snuck a bottle of Bacardi into my room, and you're gonna tell me this bullshit on a bun? This shooting is a straight up inside job, but since you believe what your TV told you, I'm just gonna leave it at that.

Glad I'm old. This country is falling apart. I remember when I was 15 or 16 hitting the casinos after skiing all day and enjoying some free drinks while at the machines relaxing. Young people today have NO idea how much more freedom we had 50 years ago.

@matthew7693

3 жыл бұрын

@Keaton Vincent Weird why did you and the person you replied to join the same day like a week ago. Reeks like a scam to me probably trying to steal peoples instas after they put in their info.

@cujo2680

3 жыл бұрын

@@matthew7693 They are scammers. They've evolved from leaving a shady link to having conversations on videos saying this like "This random thing worked. I made a million dollars." "Me too! So crazy!"

A sober gambler, gambles less. I might as well drive to the casinos a couple hours away. I don’t care too much for shows and shopping. And I can eat anywhere. What’s the draw?

I always thought the complementary drinks were because the more drunk you are the less cautious you will be about throwing away money at a slot machine

@jorgeybarra3894

6 жыл бұрын

Me too !!

@fightsports66

6 жыл бұрын

No offense but i just think that is BS. That way of thinking was spread by people who lose big. They lose all their money at the tables or they spend god knows how much in a strip club on a company credit card. Then instead of just taking responsibility or just paying what they owe, they will try to sue the casino or the club claiming "they got me drunk".

@duelingfattiesgaming2130

6 жыл бұрын

@fightsports66 - It's not BS though. That's the exact reason why they did comp drinks and other comp services. The more you drink and get comfortable the more you're will to spend. They make more money off of everyday joe's than rich folk.

@fightsports66

6 жыл бұрын

Dueling Fatties "they make more money off everyday joe's than rich folk." point taken.

Vegas is going the way of Atlantic City it's exactly what they did in AC and now it's empty

I am in Vegas now, believe me if you tip a waitress decent the drinks will not stop coming.

@mikeylikey6176

5 жыл бұрын

I agree..all this brouhaha's for the cheapskates; also, if you have your tip ready once they arrive they'll love you even more. I see a lot of people fumbling through their bag/wallet/pocket when their drink arrive, and that's just annoying..for me; can you imagine what the cocktail waitress' are thinking//

@teenamarie6431

5 жыл бұрын

Mike Garcia its not about being a cheap scape its about making guess feel like guess and actually wanting to come back.

I always tip the server for a "free" drink. Seems like Las Vegas has forgotten the meaning of hospitality. *"The drinks are free, but the service is not."*

Just went to Vegas on Memorial Day weekend. Had to pay for parking at every hotel and casino I went to. Absolutely ridiculous. Not the Vegas I grew up with, and I'm still in my early 30's!

@Giggiyygoo

6 жыл бұрын

Me too. Went when I was 21 back in 2005, then went again a few months ago, totally different. Problem is everything is too corporate. I bet it was way better back in the mob days, now it's just Disney world for grown ups.

@dianekannair3496

6 жыл бұрын

not every casino station casinos are not charging for parking, southpoint is not charging, mresort isn't either on the strip yes

@GainesMediaInc

6 жыл бұрын

noneyo business, so you do pay for some things?

@GainesMediaInc

6 жыл бұрын

noneyo business, that comment was referencing your use of a double negative. 😄

@pablocruise678

6 жыл бұрын

GainesMediaInc and then add resort fee.

If you go Downtown to the older and less crowded casinos, the cocktail waitresses really keep the "free" drinks coming

@izzers718

6 жыл бұрын

Jack Angel The 4 queens! I rarely had an empty cup in my hand and i wasn't there for more than an hour. I tipped 3-5 dollars and they were very nice to me.

@iPrompterTutorials

6 жыл бұрын

The Strip is NOT the place to gamble in Las Vegas!

@joecedars4463

6 жыл бұрын

The 4 queens is the best. The pit bosses and management look like extras from Goodfellas.

@ilijamatunovic1968

6 жыл бұрын

Joe Cedars I'm moving in Vegas in few weeks, gotta check that place

@GoingFullRetarded

6 жыл бұрын

Jack Angel finally someone with some sense and brains in the comments section thank you.

Many people used to say Vegas was better under the mob...here's another example.

@bunthansephierothkong5478

6 жыл бұрын

Mike Weiner really

@christopherhiggins4249

6 жыл бұрын

Mike Weiner I agree

@christopherhiggins4249

6 жыл бұрын

Bunthan Sephieroth Kong Yes they would take care of you. Food rooms etc

@DLEVANS65

5 жыл бұрын

I agree

@larrywt656

5 жыл бұрын

It was.

I can see drinks but charging for parking. Absolutely ridiculous.

Another great video -- I'm a table player (poker, blackjack and craps), so it won't affect me (anyways - I usually get 2 to 3 waters for every alcoholic drink anyways). When my parents went to Vegas - my mom (who was not bashful asking for comps) used to get dinners comped while she played low-level poker and low level blackjack. That was also the time where the pit had vast control on who gets comped and who doesn't. Now, it's all hooked up to the players card. AND yes - (she was a good tipper), good tippers usually got taken care of. Now - it's all monitored. My mom always said - Vegas was better when the mob ran it. lol

@tbird77

6 жыл бұрын

That’s the way to play stay hydrated.

@jimboramba

6 жыл бұрын

Ramon Sanchez Don't get too hydrated though cuz you might really have to take a piss during a hot streak.

@itsneight1260

6 жыл бұрын

spoiler alert... current corporate executives (look no further than office of the President) ARE yesterdays mob. Same people, different titles.

@lelostarks7139

6 жыл бұрын

Mob cared about great customer service while these massive properties don't give a fuck. It's 100% about the bottom line and not about making the customers happy

@fturla

6 жыл бұрын

Sadly, what you said is more truer everyday.

Iv'e noticed they cut down on drink waitresses at all the casinos and you have no choice but to get up and go pay for a drink. I am a gambler and 75% of the time i just walk up and get my own beer because I can never find a waitress.

@iamtron6.079

6 жыл бұрын

Deana i agree . I just do it. But whats wierd is once you buy a few beers all sudden they come and ask if you want a beer.

@cftn8885

6 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Went not long ago and we only had 2 waitresses on strip casinos come up to us despite HOURS of gambling. I will say they stopped by a lot more at Fremont casinos.

@fightsports66

6 жыл бұрын

This makes me curious about this monitoring system. You are right, it is a real pain in the butt to try to flag down a waitress. However unless i misunderstood the video it sounds like if you gamble a certain amount at a machine a waitress will automically come over and ask if you want anything.

@Deana9528

6 жыл бұрын

I am a gambler but if i am losing on a machine i will move a few times so it makes it harder to monitor my play on one machine.

@WyrdBlogger01

5 жыл бұрын

That's a good point.

I miss the "real and authentic" Vegas! 😢😢😢

@BenderWinsSportsBetting

4 жыл бұрын

Tiltdecker totally agree

vegas has become so incedibly expensive...no reason to go there anymore really

@rusty1187

5 жыл бұрын

i'm staying in boulder city this year, @ half the cost and NO "resort" fees.

Total BS, I will pay in the Caribbean & on Cruises, I don't need the $1,000 FC airfare for Vegas: resort Fees, Parking Fees, High Priced Rooms, Meals, Poor Comps, Bad Games, etc., etc., etc.

@teenamarie6431

5 жыл бұрын

Exactly I was thinking the same thing. You pay for airfare to get there, high hotel rates with resort fees and some even want a deposit. You have to have money to eat, shop and see shows, O and lets not forget transportation and you can't even get a lousy free drink! Seriously!

@AndrewLaMonica1

4 жыл бұрын

Caribbean cruises are not much better you have to pay for soda and any drinks most of the restaurants cost money know and there are a ton of fees on cruises to

We used to go 3 times a year.., now once every 2 years or so. Way to expensive and traffic is worse than los angeles. I need a place to relax and have a great time, Vegas doesn't provide that anymore. Last time we were there we got nickel and dimed so much there wasn't anything left for the slot machines.

What stopped me from coming to Vegas is the Hotel service charge. Why don't they simply give a price per room sans this use of pool wifi and whatever charge. Often near the price of the room. Crap

@wildwest1832

4 жыл бұрын

its the new nickel and dime culture in vegas. Make you pay everything to have the luxury to give them more money in a casino. Truly morons go to vegas now

@michaelcap9550

4 жыл бұрын

@@wildwest1832 Service charge sometimes more than the room rate.

@bwhiteman1

3 жыл бұрын

our school system the largest in the nation, I think some other of our taxes are subsidized by the casinos. They are making you pay for it. For us. We do not pay income tax because visitors pay it for us. Just sayin, its why fees are going up, standard thought here is the visitor pays it all for us.

I miss the old Vegas now they act like they know who I am , i used go there twice sometimes 3 times a year and always tipped extremely well and service just keeps getting worse and worse

Thanks for the update Jacob! Do you know or can look into what casinos' policy is on carrying, for example, a backpack cooler with our own drinks for ourselves into the casinos instead of relying on the casino for drinks?

I remember in 03 they would give you free packs of cigarettes. I was there a year and half ago, it was 16 bucks a pack if you could find them.

@jhash9554

3 жыл бұрын

I remember that!!

I just came from LV. Surprised that all parking now costs! Before you could park anywhere and in any casino. I find that disappointing as we go and leave our money in the slots and still we get charged for parking (and it is not cheap!)

This will be a big deal for gamblers. When I first sit down at the blackjack table or automated craps game, I want a beer NOW. I don't want to have to wait til I tally up enough points or whatever til I get the green light.

@bigd-1-channel514

6 жыл бұрын

Automated Craps is for fools. Live Craps is the ONLY WAY to WIN in VEGAS. Learn how to play the game ,well before standing at a table.

Even when I'm playing I can barely get a drink, when I do come I lost my money and they tell me I'm not playing so I can't have a drink I rather pay but I shouldn't pay bar prices

When I was there 8 years ago, casinos appeared to be cutting back significantly on free drinks on the floor already. It certainly wasn't like I was told by all my family and friends who were much more regular visitors. When booze was a cheap commodity, it made sense to GET people drunk in order to loosen the purse strings. Your video has convinced me that they have figured out exactly how much is lost or gained by the practice. I'm pretty sure they can calculate that down the single dollar.

I'll just keep going to my local indian casino. Save all that money on traveling and get to play the same slots anyway.

@Hotrodelectric

6 жыл бұрын

I was a slot tech at one of the Indian casinos here in San Diego, and of course we charged for alcohol, whether gaming floor, restaurant or bar. So- my fiancee and I went to Laughlin for a weekend away. Vegas Light, as I see them. Anyway, we were sitting at a machine (I was watching all the minor error codes pop up) when a waitress asked me what we wanted. We ordered, and the waitress came back a few later. I asked what do I owe, and her reply was "Sir, we aren't an Indian casino. We don't charge for drinks." I think it was a 10.00 bill I placed on her tray with a big grin on my face.

@JustTubbyRich

6 жыл бұрын

michael tipton only smart comment UP here!

I've started going to Laughlin instead of Vegas because they still have free parking and minimal resort fees. But if the resort fees continue to go up.....I'll move on to the next option. Indian casinos.

I gamble, and i always hate the "free drinks" because it takes long for a waitress to take your order and come back.

@IIXIISUPERIIXII

6 жыл бұрын

Proton That's a fact!

@shefly100

6 жыл бұрын

Proton ..& unless it's a bottle of beer, the crap is usually watered down..vegas should be ashamed!

@internetvide0

6 жыл бұрын

I go in with a $100 roll and I can't keep the cunts away from me.

Vegas sucks now.

@dontomas4106

6 жыл бұрын

Steve Washington Just got back. It really does. They just blantany are looking to rip you off. They dont even put any effort into it anymore.

we were in vegas 3 weeks ago regularly gambling through each casino on the strip for days and there were literally no waitresses on any casino floor besides mandalay bay, luxor, paris, and the venetian.

Chris, that was my argument too, the resort fee and front desk informed me whether I used the resort or not, I will still be charged and it's not a one time charge. Too much really.

This is getting ridiculous. I’m taking my money to Cancun for vacations lol.

@pattijesinoski1958

6 жыл бұрын

Epic Stuff Cartels starting to kill people on can cun beaches. Check out the news.

@dutchman063

6 жыл бұрын

I'd rather lose a few more dollars at a slot machine than getting murdered by the Mexican cartel

@MegaMkmiller

5 жыл бұрын

@Jose Chivoullshit they don't cabron. Who do you think you're kidding?

@fusionn4316

5 жыл бұрын

They actually have a Cancún hotel in Vegas lol.

Who’s “freeloading”??? If someone has the foresight to sit down at a machine and play a few hands for a free drink what’s wrong with that? For every “freeloader” there are 2 or 3 people who don’t know the system who will pay $8 for a beer that costs 50c, and even hang around the bar for a few minutes. I already pay for my transportation and loging, I’ll be dammed if I stay in a casino that putts a BS computer program deciding whether or not I can have drinks Thx for the video!!!

My buddy's and I generally go there 2 - 3 times a year because it was a fairly inexpensive guys trip for 3-4 days, including airfare and hotel. But now we have noticed a steep increase in prices overall and less frequent passes to shows, restaurants, upgrades, etc..

Depends on the generation that says vegas is not the same. My Dad says vegas was great in the early 60's. You needed a coat to enter the casino and were treated well. Now...jeez, shorts and flip flops.

Sorry went last year and won't be coming back. Vegas used to be a blast now it's a over price Disneyland.

@AndrewLaMonica1

4 жыл бұрын

Disneyland for adults

Last week i was surprised by another $15 "fee" for making a reservation by phone. Vegas, babye.

Do iit like the locals do . Buy a big gulp soda or lemonade at 7-11 and bring your liquor in a water bottle.

Looks like vegas is determined to drive customers away. I was last there in 2007. It sounds like vegas has instituted multiple new tactics to separate folks from their money with parking & resort fees etc. I question whether i am motivated to return?

Cesar’s/Harrahs in Atlantic City started adding the “drink screens” on the new floor slots in 2015. You must have a players card inserted into the machine for tracking purposes. While I have not seen a “time restriction”, by the time you receive the first drink, even if you order a second one right away it takes 15-20 mins. If I’m on the floor, I actually prefer using the screen because you don’t have to flag down a waitress and I can select the exact beer/mixed drink/premium/shot. If I’m playing video poker at the bar I do still want the interaction with a bartender.

So the theory about someone taking up a seat...well I just got back from Vegas and uh...none of the casinos are packed to capacity. I admit...I am a "freeloader" (LoL), I go and play slots right around the time I want a drink...sometimes I lose a good $20 but most times I actually win more than I play...but honestly, are there THAT many freeloaders to take away the perk of complimentary drinks? First free parking at the casinos are disappearing and now this :-(

@cartierwhite2305

6 жыл бұрын

No not that many free loaders ....strip is greedy period

@terrycole5334

6 жыл бұрын

The Fun and Budget Act yes there are a lot of freeloaders...that's why it's an issue.

@FunandBudget

6 жыл бұрын

But I'm not sure if that is true...every time I go to vegas I do not see people just hanging out in casinos doing nothing but drinking free drinks...I see people spending and even BUYING drinks. Even as I sit by a machine to get a drink...I am still feeding the slot machines.

@renocool1558

6 жыл бұрын

yeah, these idiots wanna kill the goose that laid them the golden egg. I don't care so much about the drinks, but other things such as food, "resort fees" parking, worse paying games etc... When it comes to greed, too much is never enough. Typical.

@rain3743

6 жыл бұрын

The Fun and Budget Act I can buy my own drink, if needed. I get stoned, anyway. Booze gives me a headache.

I came back from Vegas Sunday and I’m telling you it took forever to get a drink at the mgm and Excalibur. I spent a lot of money and won some back but the drink service was wack. Mgm when I finally got my 🍹 🍷 it was so strong I had to put it down lol

When I first started working in a Casino in Laughlin we would comp rooms, food, even gave away Shrimp Cocktails, Margaritas

Great video Jacob. Now I see why casino and hotel workers need to be concerned about how technology can impact their jobs.

@mzxcdl3823

6 жыл бұрын

Ditto.. I usually tip the wait staff whatever I would have had to pay for the drink (it also gets them to check on you too) win-win situation , less income for the workers more for the owners.. Of course

@bigmike5638

6 жыл бұрын

New subscriber right here! :)

@zeffiexx

6 жыл бұрын

mz X CDL I actually tried to tip $10 to a cocktail waitress before and she said it was too much. I was quite surprised, maybe she felt that she was getting enough that night? No idea but it really surprised me lol

@thomasolson1154

6 жыл бұрын

one of the reasons they raised the minimum on table games is so more people will go to the machines not the tables then they can have less dealers and pit bosses.

@rastamole

6 жыл бұрын

I deal in Las Vegas and most of us dealers are real. If you are losing we really don't expect a tip. If you win a lot and are enjoying yourself hey kick a buck every now and then. It adds up so much more if just a few more people would actually tip.

By the time I sit down at a machine and a waitress/er orders my drink and returns, conservatively I drown 20-30$ into the machine easy. I used to think getting free drinks in Vegas was free, but after I spend 30$ and a 2$ tip for the server, it gets a bit expensive. DON'T GAMBLE KIDS.

we had an amazing time with free drinks coming in left and right back in april at the mirage. We spent a week gambling and going to shows once a night, didnt even spend $5k with hotel and airfare. We really cant wait to go back.

1. Walk to convenience store. 2. Buy bottle of booze and mix. 3. Make what you like in your room. 4. Enjoy road pop for the rest of the day. 5. Profit

@npatil85

6 жыл бұрын

Toblerusse road pop i love it!

Thx for the update Jacob. You do a great job man!

Congrats on 15k subs!

@JacobslifeinVegas

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert!

@robertesensee3494

6 жыл бұрын

I wanted a heart! LOL!

@robertesensee3494

6 жыл бұрын

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL!

Just stayed at the cosmopolitan in a suite with a big long terrace with a view of the fountain. We bring a small 20$ coffee pot whenever we go to vegas and it hasn’t broken in 3 trips (flights) so far. Then we hit walgreens to get food supplies like snacks, coffee, creamer, beer, chips, etc..i spend maybe $500-$600 on the casino floor. I have never ever been asked to pay for a drink there but like a good Canadian, I TIP. Usually five bucks each time. The server in my area comes by more frequently, as a result. It’s like an unspoken agreement and mutual respect. As with our rooms, i expect a good job of cleaning and replacing items like ice bags for the ice bucket. I need my ice at night, man! I try to tip the housekeepers well and have chased them down the hall because i forgot to tip them. And again, we have respect for their thankless job and often will get a few extras as a result (not that we expect them) The valet guy at the taxis will get you a taxi faster if you pass him a Fiver over say...a dollar? If guests would just be NICE and POLITE and not demanding, hotel staff appreciate that and are more willing to bend over “backwards” to assist you. But we’re not a couple of suckers, either. I’m in Psychology and hubby is in Federal corrections so we’ve seen the games people play. My one bit of advice to ANYone going to Las Vegas is to budget your trip to include tips. If you cant afford to tip, then you cant afford to go. Money for tipping is not an option. Oh! And ride sharing (Uber) is soo cheap. Hubby likes to explore so buys himself a 3 day bus pass and either takes the milk run or the express one that only stops at major hotels on the strip. Turns out our trip last November was pretty cheap. Considering we were willing to spend more. We don’t eat out every night either. Too tired or just sick of rich restaurant food. Big green salads are a nice break, so our food expenses aren’t very high and again we budget for eating out more often than we actually do. I shop at the outlets and hubby golfs (a lot). So besides saving for a pricey trip, we always have a great time. Naturally, we would not make our once or twice yearly trips to Vegas if our income wouldn’t allow it. It is not a cheap camping trip for sure!

Hello Jacob - When you say "drink" do you mean with alcohol or do you mean beverage such as coffee or pop. Will you still be able to get something to quench your thirst for free? And what do you think people should tip on (say) a water or coffee? Thank you for your time.

Interesting stuff as usual. I was sitting at video poker counter top bar. I saw it. Someone put a voucher in but hadn’t played yet. Asked for drink & bartender said make that light go green b4 I can give u a drink. Harrahs.

@JohnnieV

6 жыл бұрын

Heath Williams yea. I guess 94% of the people looking for free drinks. I guess he could have asked if u wanted to pay for it. I think u have to put about $6-10 thru it to turn light green. Not sure on that tho.

@allydigo6817

6 жыл бұрын

Im pretty sure he doesn’t wanna charge you because you were playing.. but it’s usually $20 to buy in, you don’t need to play the whole $20 to get your first drink but good enough play to get your light turn green! I’m a cocktail waitress And I’ve seen it all the time.. people get pissed off for putting $5 in and asking for their drink to be comp .. but of course it’s the bartender responsibility to ask and let the guest knows what’s the company’s rules.

@lvmybears

6 жыл бұрын

Ally Burton I agree things are different everywhere these days.

@ctm7458

6 жыл бұрын

Heath Williams Hmmmmm, I bet you that waitress got in trouble for that. A tip is money in the employees pocket- the liquor they "give away" is the casinos'.. So why should the casino liberally comp people drinks ? Comps is a reward system for customers, not free loaders. I know many petty greed with the waitress and bartenders and they get fired for that... It's called theft and embezzling.

@circusboy90210

6 жыл бұрын

See John Vlog its nit free.

So they increasing their profit margin doesn't that make them greedy?

@robertesensee3494

6 жыл бұрын

When it comes to people abusing the system, it makes them smart

@playboymaxim

6 жыл бұрын

Business as usual

@ericwilper3763

6 жыл бұрын

It's called capitalism. Greed is good.

So how do I order a drink with an app at a blackjack table? No phones are allowed on the table so are they going to have people step away from the table and delay the game just so they can place a drink order?

Across from Mirage and next to Flamingo there's a hole in the wall casino called Casino Royal, $2 drinks and $5 tables and they comp you drinks. My favorite place to hang when we stay at the Mirage!!

WTF???? No more free drinks???? Now this is so much worse!

lol just stop gambling. youll have plenty of money for drinks.

@steelstreet3765

6 жыл бұрын

nothing563019 I don't go to Vegas to play anything ..I just go sightseeing and eat food and drink water ..maybe catch a show and walk around and people watch and take pics. ;)

@nothing563019

6 жыл бұрын

Thats the way to do it! Take in some of the surrounding great desert scenery too. Gambling is dog shit.

@steelstreet3765

6 жыл бұрын

nothing563019 you vist vegas lot?

@goobers143

6 жыл бұрын

You won't make any profit gambling

Are they tracking just alcohol, or they monitoring coffee and soda as well?

The Westgate used to be the Las Vegas Hilton. In the mid 90's they started cutting back on free drinks. In the old days you could get free drinks just by being in the Sports Book. They started asking for proof of bet tickets. Then they started handing out drink tickets based on amount wagered. You're late to the casinos cutting out free drinks by 20 years.

This will hurt workers getting tips now. If I have to lose a certain amount to get a drink or pay up front then I will not tip the worker

@curth5158

5 жыл бұрын

the waitress is bringing YOU a drink! Tip her..period!! if you dont want to tip..get your butt off of the chair and WALK to the bar to get a drink..these servers dont make the rules..they are trying to make a living just like everybody else

@slew2108

4 жыл бұрын

@@curth5158 Always tip the bartender as well.

@alave6859

3 жыл бұрын

@@curth5158 exactly I do room service here in Vegas ans damn it bothers me people order 150 plus took service and don't tip If u aimt gonna tip and order room service get your ass up and pick it up

Wow Las Vegas is going to lose its essence as the fun city smh 🤦‍♂️ greedy. Why is it considered free loading but you paid to play games and hotel? ....corny

@brianramirez3526

6 жыл бұрын

hermusicsoundsgood like he said, how much are you ACTUALLY playing? $100 is a big difference than $10. Especially if all you are after is "free drinks" and not tip the cocktail server, I say good, do it. People have jobs to do and must get paid for.

@skull330

6 жыл бұрын

hermusicsoundsgood I think their talking about people who live there or even homeless people who go in with 10 or 20 dollars and get drunk before spending the 10 or 20 dollars...

Hi Jacob, I’m a new subscriber and wanted to let you know how much I’m enjoying your videos. I have been to Vegas many times but I’m always looking for new things to do and how to save money. I liked your video about Uber and Lyft and was wondering if there was or still is a lot of backlash from the Vegas cabbies? I was last there in February of 2018 and was told that the casinos were not letting the drivers come through the front and pick up the customers. Is that true? They said you had to go out on the street to be picked up. Thanks for the informative videos!

also i remember in the 90s that the casinos didn't allow you to take pictures inside the casino, but when i was there last year, no one stopped me from taking pictures inside the casinos.

The worst is the cosmopolitan since you have to keep playing until the machine prints a free drink voucher.

I have mixed feelings about this... I'm old school and would make sure the server to stop at the BJ table got a $5 tip when I order my first drink. That, with a smile and a genuine thank you, kept the drinks coming at fair pace. After a couple of hours, I got my 4-6 drinks, had some fun and it cost me $40 on average. Well worth it. With this system, I feel my tip is less likely to help, and the quality and quantity of service would be reduced. When you take some of the control away from the server they're going to lose out on the tips, and the low level players like me will feel cheated a bit. I do like the idea of ordering my drink on the screen, I haven't seen that yet. That seems to be a good blend of tech and service. We'll have to see how it plays out, but I think the real losers will be the severs. If they're cutting back drinks, most people won't think to bet more, they'll just think their server is slow and take it out on the tips.

I went to Vegas last year to write a jewelry piece, and I absolutely loved it. But the only thing that made me love it entirely was that I stayed at Wynn. Now when I stayed at Wynn, I had the greatest service and experience one could ever have. Now it was my first time in Vegas, but in doing my own evaluation of places owned by MGM and Caesars, I commit that Wynn was the best, no question. And yes, I did get to sit on the casino floor for a few moments and even after setting into my slot machine, I had a waitress come to me automatically, and quick, without even asking for it or expecting it. I got a couple drinks in as I was playing. Bottom line is, it could very with each casino I think as far as drink monitoring’s concern. But if Wynn keeps up its 5 star service, caring about their customers entirely, and not sacrifice that philosophy whatsoever even after ousting Steve Wynn himself, I’ll keep going back there:

You make some good points about the casinos lowering their costs and increasing their bottom line. I first noticed this at the Rio about the beginning of 2017 when I was playing video poker. The annoying part of it is when you sit down and play a couple of hands, the bartender comes up and stares at the panel behind the VP machine. If you want a drink, the bartender will tell you that the light isn't green yet, so you have to play some more (several hands of max bet). If you aren't playing, it's not an issue, but if you are a player who obviously expects a comp drink, it can be annoying.

I sit on the slot machine, but I play at least 5 bucks, And get two beers at once.

Never been in a casino in Vegas, Lake Charles or AC that when I was not playing I was offered a drink. If you are playing, you get approached, Standing around and not playing, they avoid you like the plague. That's the universal truth.

At the end of the day when you factor in cost of the system, implementation, loss of customers, are they really saving money?

Saw the same crap happen in Blackhawk in Denver, CO. Saw 4 guys walking around and not gambling but as soon as the waitress would come around they would all hit the chairs and act like they were playing

15k subscribers bud! I remember when it was below 50.... awesome job

@JacobslifeinVegas

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Vegas was better when the mob ran it. Food and rooms were cheap. Left you $ to have fun with.

Mahalo, Vegas is the ninth island for us, our two girls live in Vegas. We take trips to visit our girls and grand-babies, my husband loves the Alicante resort up north Las Vegas so we will be so once again. Thanks for the heads up!!!!

Jacob, do u know when resort world,meow wolf,and the lake at when will open? I just went to Vegas 3yrs ago and want go back but want Waite till new neat fun things open. (I don't drink or gamble)

Las Vegas ... now just one big calculation for maximum profit.

Now that Nevada has lost its monopoly on Sports Betting..?

How do they monitor in a casino where they don’t have loyalty cards to use?

Ive notice this last time i went and honestly this is just pushing me to go to Mexico more. Use to go around 6 times a year but with insane prices maybe once a year now.

Well that won’t bother me! I don’t go to Vegas to sit and gamble! I just got back from Vegas April 2018 and we walk the strip, soak up at the pool, and go out to eat!!! I love Las Vegas Baby!!! If you want to get a dam serious good buzz do what I did....go to Fat Tuesday’s Daiquiri Bar in The Luxor mall area and I ordered the Hurricane with 2 extra shots. Every morning I refilled my Fat Tuesday mug and it gets you loaded!! Fun fun fun times!! I can’t wait to come back spring 2019. We go every year!!!!

@MegaMkmiller

5 жыл бұрын

I didn't know there was a Fat Tuesday's at the Luxor! I've barely even been in the place. Time to check it out. And Diablo's is there now too. Thank You Tara!

This sucks, but I'm not surprised.I believe they're trying to find ways to compensate for the expense of the Raiders moving to Vegas soon.

@Beyloveseverybody

6 жыл бұрын

The Vegas Paradise I live here and you are excacly right. Lol. I tell people all the time, if you don't have enough money to enjoy yourself, and you bitching about the cost, don't come, because it's not how it use to be. Vegas is for the rich, not for your average working people that just want to get away for a few days.

@cartierwhite2305

6 жыл бұрын

Vegas just sucks it's been going down for yrs slowly..but now it's... in full affect ...it's not even fun anymore...even if u have money to waste

@circusboy90210

6 жыл бұрын

Bridget Clayton bullshit Vegas is 3 hours from Los angels. The majority of gamblers are people up for a weekend spending less than $1,500

@werewolf74

6 жыл бұрын

The Vegas Paradise why? Having the Raiders here as well as a professional hockey team and we still get the rodeo is only going to bring income into the city... So we're going to have two professional teams with two different sports the national rodeo we still have the adult films Convention as well as CES and Technology convention. So this is just fucking greed we start charging people for parking and yet we won't finish the monorail system I say it like that because I live here. I heard a rumor that they're going to start a basic nonstop service from Maryland Parkway South Maryland Parkway where I live all the way up to downtown they don't know if it's going to be a bus or a monorail or what but it's going to move people right to downtown and then from downtown you can go to the strip. A big part of probably what's going on is push back against Lyft and Uber the cab drivers weren't happy about it and the strip bus has always been more expensive than a standard bus ticket. If you go off of the strip and you get a 24-hour bus ticket it's like $3 less or $4 less and you can use that ticket on the Strip because they don't know who a local is and who isn't. Don't buy anything on the Strip besides that if you're smart go a little ways off the strip get yourself a bottle of something that you enjoy and just get a flask and go up and down the strip with a flask or two.

@rentslave

6 жыл бұрын

Once California gets sports betting,they'll never go there again.

went for a stag do jan 2017 and it was eye watering, went 2007 and 2012 and was great. seems like in those 5 years the free drinks stopped. we ended going to old town most nights rather than drinking on the strip and paying $200 + tips for 1 round of beers or $3500 to sit at a table in a club lol

I paid $0 for drinks in my trip in June 😬 Cocktail waitresses will bring you drinks if you tip well and are nice to them. I was tiping $5 per alcohol drinks . (I gave the tip when I place my order) They don't care if your playing or sitting there.

Last couple of years they've given both my gf and me free drinks while she plays. I usually finish her's anyways. LOL

Yep free loaders and bottom line casinos

@unleashedrider4309

6 жыл бұрын

Astrosjer vegas was built on free loaders

I’m from the UK and heading to Vegas for the first time this September. Can you give me any tips on where the most popular drinking/nightlife spots are? I’m not a big gambler but will be making the most of the nightlife.

@zebrashark23

6 жыл бұрын

Be ready to pay $50 cover charges and $15 to $20 for drinks

I use to go to Vegas to gamble and while there we’d see a show or two and walk down town,but since other states now have gambling including the state I live in I got to Vegas once a year now,we gamble at least 2-4 times a week at our local casino.

Really enjoy your videos. I don't have a problem with the monitoring system. I've seen a guy with 4 friends playing a penny a spin ordering 4 drinks and stiffing the server on a tip even.

@ev1lcupcak3

6 жыл бұрын

I highly doubt that since they will only bring you 1 drink at a time (2 if one is a water) if this story is true, it’s a BIG exception

@bcmike0_135

6 жыл бұрын

ev1lcupcak3 apparently you guys don't go to Vegas often.

@brockdickens9387

6 жыл бұрын

Clearly none of you can read...he didnt say 1 person got multiple drinks...he had people with him

@randallanthony1794

6 жыл бұрын

are you a fool

@vegasmiki2473

6 жыл бұрын

We live in Vegas and when three of us are at the slots, one playing and the other two watching, we've had waitresses tell us almost all the time that we have to be playing (or at least sitting at a machine). Also, we tip well and we tip when we order the drinks so she comes back and she comes back more quickly. Anybody who doesn't even tip when it's a free drink is just an asshole. Let's be honest about this free drink thing though, they suck. They are really small and don't have much alcohol in them anyway.

Yeah because they aren't making enough money...🤣

The drinks were never free for me because I always gave the waitresses a small tip. The activity/resort fee and the parking fee is what gets me. Some people come to the casino to meet friends for dinner. Now they have to pay to park? U can probably park for free if you rent the vehicle in the casino but of course that's not the cheapest place to rent. And the resort fee. Wtf is that for?

just left vegas and the parking is a big deal-I didnt go stop at alot of spots I usually spend money at because paying 12bucks 2 PARK pissed me off also fremont felt like I was in the slums of chicago I will not be going back anytime soon