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Today, I’m lucky enough to shadow the youngest licensed casino operator in Las Vegas - who’s on a mission to revitalize downtown Las Vegas. From slots to security, I get to see what really goes down behinds the scenes of a billion dollar gambling business. This is a day in the life of Jonathan Jossel, CEO of the Plaza Hotel & Casino in downtown Las Vegas.
I get to ask Jonathan about the secret tricks to gambling at a Las Vegas Casino, including slot machine secrets, roulette scams, craps best bets, and so much more!
I dreamed of being a Las Vegas Casino CEO when I was in college, so this is a very special episode for me.
Plaza Las Vegas: www.plazahotelcasino.com
Jonathan's IG: / jonathanjossel
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00:00 Day in the Life Intro
01:12 Casino Industry
2:11 Roulette tips
4:17 Slot machine strategies
7:00 Rooftop Access
8:32 Casino Bingo
13:23 Not on TV
14:17 Casino Critic
15:57 Casino Security
18:01 Casino Office
20:44 Las Vegas Mafia
24:34 High Rollers
28:00 Lunch
28:33 Craps betting tips
30:25 Ocean's Eleven
31:49 Key Upgrades
32:54 Donuts
34:10 Las Vegas Mayor
28:33 Craps Tips
35:59 Las Vegas Steakhouse
38:16 Day in the Life Outro
39:43 Bloopers
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  • @GarethLeonard
    @GarethLeonard17 күн бұрын

    Thanks for tuning in! 🙏Watch more from Las Vegas here: 🎉24 Hours with a Vegas Drag Queen ► kzread.info/dash/bejne/pHec1q99j9S5qto.html 🦞Man vs Vegas’ Biggest Buffet ► kzread.info/dash/bejne/hIp6mpKIebjJl7A.html 📬 Join my Travel Newsletter: newsletter.garethleonard.com

  • @Brantoc

    @Brantoc

    17 күн бұрын

    Plaza and El Cortez are bookends of downtown and the best 2 places in Vegas.

  • @ArmaniStudio

    @ArmaniStudio

    17 күн бұрын

    I am a 7 star ⭐️ vip player, I spent more than 1 million dollars last year. I’m staying at the Plaza hotel in the next few weeks! I am also the owner of a media business, we do commercials for businesses like, as well as I have my own social medias. Great video! I know Vegas’s Pauly C.. good guy… and I will be meeting the CEO when I stay at the plaza.

  • @edwinvonborstel3405

    @edwinvonborstel3405

    17 күн бұрын

    This was awesome, I've joined 😊

  • @piyawan2940

    @piyawan2940

    16 күн бұрын

    🤔🙏,I'm no body, just old grandma, 73,years old, always dreamed of having a wonderful day one day in.Lasvegas, but fortunately, this is only dreaming, would cost Alots off Money to come to, Whatever You're now, Thankfully To You both to show off fantastic places, best of luck with Everything may God bless 🙏✌️,

  • @ArmaniStudio

    @ArmaniStudio

    16 күн бұрын

    Great video Gareth!!

  • @rheadog9546
    @rheadog954615 күн бұрын

    Thanks to the CEO that is decent enough to spend his time with a youtuber and let the public see the ins and outs of Las Vegas and the true casino world. Pretty cool.

  • @mannyperez28

    @mannyperez28

    14 күн бұрын

    I like seeing videos like this when a KZreadr shows us what it’s like for a owner or a CEO to run a business or a place and tell us the secrets

  • @MaynardOwns

    @MaynardOwns

    14 күн бұрын

    He made it clear this casino doesn’t run like the rest of Vegas

  • @ElviePPuzon

    @ElviePPuzon

    14 күн бұрын

  • @g.s.5868

    @g.s.5868

    13 күн бұрын

    thanks... BIG FREE AD for the gambling industry and specially his place of work where you can lose your life savings

  • @asdfasdf-zz4ep

    @asdfasdf-zz4ep

    12 күн бұрын

    @@ElviePPuzon hut

  • @SeattleiteInOrbit
    @SeattleiteInOrbit16 күн бұрын

    This is the best accidental employment recruitment video to ever exist. What a solid gentleman that listens to his team.

  • @walterwhite1

    @walterwhite1

    13 күн бұрын

    This is pure bullshit propaganda. You don’t make any money in casinos. Save your money invest in other smarter ways.

  • @CyberDocUSA

    @CyberDocUSA

    12 күн бұрын

    @@walterwhite1 I think yours is the only comment on this video that speaks truthfully - the rest are bots, employees, or pure dolts. And Jonathan is creepy af. 🙂

  • @walterwhite1

    @walterwhite1

    12 күн бұрын

    @@CyberDocUSA ya, its all casino propaganda. They just want all your money 😆

  • @CyberDocUSA

    @CyberDocUSA

    12 күн бұрын

    @@walterwhite1 Dang. And this whole time I thought they were only after my soul. I stand corrected. Peace.

  • @evanoneill619

    @evanoneill619

    12 күн бұрын

    ​@@CyberDocUSAthey want that as well.

  • @Glirish
    @Glirish15 күн бұрын

    WOW. What a great CEO. I'd work for him any day. He listens to his employees and you can see the respect he has for them. I'll be giving him my business the next time I'm in Vegas.

  • @jazzcardashcam

    @jazzcardashcam

    13 күн бұрын

    He'd pay you $2 an hour and force you to like it... don't be suckered in by his charm.

  • @jackanderson6100

    @jackanderson6100

    13 күн бұрын

    @@jazzcardashcamyeah agreed, he also seems very into himself. He’s definitely pleasant on camera.

  • @qikstar

    @qikstar

    8 күн бұрын

    @@jazzcardashcam haha! I would hope all those employees get at least $20/hr plus tips

  • @DaGravy

    @DaGravy

    7 күн бұрын

    @@qikstar$2.13 an hour plus tips 😂🤦🏼‍♂️

  • @qlerxs.

    @qlerxs.

    4 күн бұрын

    ​@@DaGravy casinos pay pretty well

  • @amygunn3774
    @amygunn37747 күн бұрын

    He gets it. He encourages Brian Christopher to film and have promotions and a lot of stuff at Plaza. Which in turn, brings a lot of business to his casino. Smart smart man

  • @silvio9025
    @silvio902516 күн бұрын

    Thanks Mr CEO for keeping one of the LAST low-limit Single Zero Roulette tables open in Las Vegas!!!

  • @plazahotelandcasino

    @plazahotelandcasino

    4 сағат бұрын

    We hope to see you soon!

  • @butcho7492
    @butcho749214 күн бұрын

    I live here- will definitely be spending a lot more time at the Plaza because of Jonathan. What a cool dude!

  • @RobertArlensky
    @RobertArlensky14 күн бұрын

    This man could be the Mayor of Las Vegas. What a great CEO! True boss!!

  • @kookooo16
    @kookooo1614 күн бұрын

    CEO has a wonderful touch of class. An absolute breath of fresh air

  • @Fearless.-
    @Fearless.-17 күн бұрын

    CEO has a great personality! Fun video to watch.

  • @michaelcooper4986

    @michaelcooper4986

    16 күн бұрын

    He seems like a nice guy

  • @richarddragon9781
    @richarddragon978116 күн бұрын

    This CEO gets it! He understands that Slot channels are Hot and He's tapped into the pulse of the next Generation of Vegas. By giving legit insight and being honest will get more feet in the door. Refreshing to see.

  • @Johnathan24

    @Johnathan24

    14 күн бұрын

    Fr,the level of research and employing the right people to get above the rest is pretty cool

  • @carlhaldeman420

    @carlhaldeman420

    32 минут бұрын

    Yeah, I think I will go to the Plaza after seeing Brian Christopher there so many times on Brian's Utube videos. I never played the slots in Vegas when I was there because I had not yet played the slots anywhere and I was a little overwhelmed by the city.

  • @Ocean_breezes
    @Ocean_breezes10 күн бұрын

    Hats off to the CEO. He treats his employees with utmost genuine respect, who in turn pass it on to the customers. Well done. Other companies should pay attention. This is how to run a successful business.

  • @MrTobbo
    @MrTobbo16 күн бұрын

    Love how this bloke had the time of day for you and was so open about it all! What a great place

  • @g.s.5868

    @g.s.5868

    13 күн бұрын

    you understand MARKETING right...free publicity

  • @LymeandLight

    @LymeandLight

    7 күн бұрын

    ⁠@@g.s.5868right, but you don’t see the other GM’s clamoring to give interviews. He deserves the publicity !

  • @sandogdy7175
    @sandogdy717517 күн бұрын

    Cool CEO. I never been to Plaza. I just might go there next time. Thanks for this nice video. 👍

  • @schlimmerk

    @schlimmerk

    17 күн бұрын

    Agree!! I’m a strip girl but I’ll head to plaza because of BC slots and him!

  • @adriebakx5906

    @adriebakx5906

    16 күн бұрын

    capo dei capi

  • @FollowPrometheus

    @FollowPrometheus

    16 күн бұрын

    my favorite place to gamble!

  • @makeityours2229

    @makeityours2229

    15 күн бұрын

    I'm with you on that.

  • @dr.stelio2282

    @dr.stelio2282

    15 күн бұрын

    This is a great property next to really iconic places. Across from circa, and golden gate. A block away from golden nugget, binions and all the beauty of downtown nightlife. This has been my favorite place that nobody seems to know about

  • @ericmorikawa5371
    @ericmorikawa537117 күн бұрын

    I moved to Vegas 3 years ago. Never been to the Plaza. After watching this the CEO seem like a great guy. I'm headed there next week. Thanks for the content Gareth 🤙🏼

  • @plektosgaming

    @plektosgaming

    15 күн бұрын

    Old town is an interesting mix of good and bad places, and is noisy, but far better than The Strip. All of the locals in fact know the 3 or 4 ways to avoid it entirely as it's a huge mess to get across in terms of traffic. I liken it to the county fair. Go once, see what it's all about. Get it out of your system. Then you're done for a decade or two. :)

  • @yourmanzach2307

    @yourmanzach2307

    15 күн бұрын

    @@plektosgaming i like the vibe of downtown better than the strip. the addition of the Circa is cool. its got an old school elegant vibe but also NEW.

  • @barbarapisarski4144

    @barbarapisarski4144

    10 күн бұрын

    Freakmont Street is so much better than the strip. You can just hang out and listen to music, or watch the sights. The Plaza has changed a lot but it's still fun to gamble in.

  • @jackoats4911
    @jackoats491113 күн бұрын

    As a Vegas native, i LOVE videos like this that highlight the ins and outs, and shows that at least SOME of our ceos genuinely care. Absolutely loved this video front to back

  • @VegasBebe
    @VegasBebe16 күн бұрын

    Hey its The Plaza Fireworks Director! I can't believe you didn't wear that shirt for the interview Jonathan 😂 I agree with Oscar, MGM are defo the biggest crooks! Loved it, great episode 🤘

  • @LoveABun

    @LoveABun

    12 күн бұрын

    So how/why is MGM made up of crooks? We need details.

  • @Cascadiaclassic
    @Cascadiaclassic16 күн бұрын

    Super generous of Jonathan Jossel to give this amount of time out of his day, another example of why he's got a great reputation for a reason!

  • @williamwelling2210

    @williamwelling2210

    16 күн бұрын

    Jonathan seems like a good bloke..a business man but genuine. Will definitely visit if i get to the US.

  • @steves2241

    @steves2241

    16 күн бұрын

    Really, are you that dumb. It's all propaganda to try and get people to go to the Casino and gamble all their money away.

  • @stevekckm7879
    @stevekckm787917 күн бұрын

    Fabulous video. Great interview!! I've been coming to Vegas for a long time. In fact my first visit I was with my parents in June of 1965. After 565 trips to Vegas I retired here in 2021 and haven't left. Over the years the Plaza started to show its age and Johnathon completely revitalized the property. 😊😊😊

  • @TheNutcracker19
    @TheNutcracker1915 күн бұрын

    This is a spectacular video. One of the most enjoyable youtube videos I've ever watched. Thanks for filming it. Fair play to Jonathan for being so open.

  • @MattWilsonVegasFan
    @MattWilsonVegasFan15 күн бұрын

    Wow! This was incredible. I've been following Jonathan and the Plaza crew since they started their podcast. Such a top notch CEO and amazing team and property. Very cool to see him in action. Great job and thank you for this video!

  • @stuartatkins5425
    @stuartatkins542516 күн бұрын

    Nice to see the CEO of a casino out and about listening to him employees and customers alike. Our local casinos in Laughlin could learn a thing or two from this boss!

  • @michelehott1056
    @michelehott105616 күн бұрын

    I will be going to the Plaza my next visit. This CEO was very generous with With his information and time. Thank him

  • @ev25zv

    @ev25zv

    11 күн бұрын

    Did you ever think that the whole reason he was "generous" with his information and time is to elicit responses like yours?

  • @michelehott1056

    @michelehott1056

    10 күн бұрын

    @@ev25zv of course but he was very gracious with his staff as well. That says a lot

  • @LymeandLight

    @LymeandLight

    7 күн бұрын

    @@ev25zvwhat’s wrong with that? A CEO who clearly cares about his employees and his customers, as well as the town, deserves to get the business!

  • @ev25zv

    @ev25zv

    7 күн бұрын

    @@LymeandLight And you garnered all that from a promotional video, eh? Enjoy your stay. I'm sure if you drunkenly gamble away your kid's college fund, he'll buy you breakfast and let you stay another couple of days for free - you know, because he cares and knows you wouldn't get drunk again off his free drinks and dip into your retirement fund to get that college fund back, lol

  • @elisangale431
    @elisangale4316 күн бұрын

    As someone who has not seen your channel before I did not expect this video to be so good. It blew me away with the quality shown. Props to that CEO, something I never thought I'd say! You both have convinced me to try out downtown next time I visit

  • @andyschroeder3027
    @andyschroeder302715 күн бұрын

    This is the first video I watched of yours and man it was fascinating! Thanks to you for putting it together and thanks to Johnathon and the Plaza for making it happen. I'll be in Vegas in a couple weeks and will definitely be checking out this property for the first time.

  • @plazahotelandcasino

    @plazahotelandcasino

    3 сағат бұрын

    We look forward to seeing you!

  • @VEGASMYWAY
    @VEGASMYWAY17 күн бұрын

    An absolute fantastic insight to what is one of the most transparent CEO & Casinos in the country great job Sir & credit to Johnathon for allowing us into his casino

  • @william-uc2oy
    @william-uc2oy16 күн бұрын

    Respect to him for being open and as transparent as allowable. He has passion for his job I see also. This is a great move on his part. Fantastic PR for his casino. I imagine he’s accessible to patrons while on the floor. I further imagine he rewards hard work and knows who are the best employees. Totally hands on and will fill in at any job in the casino if needed. And to top it all off I’m 100% sure he reads all these comments. For feedback purposes. So Hi I’ll have to hit the Plaza my next visit.

  • @vegasconfessionspodcast8202
    @vegasconfessionspodcast820214 күн бұрын

    This is the only place I usually stay in Las Vegas and it’s because of Jonathan and his staff who makes us feel like family since the moment we met & Who we have known for over 10 years now and he is the definition of what you see is what you get, No BS and never ducks a question (Besides casino revenue 😂) I interviewed him multiple times cause he’s just a guy you can sit down and have a beer or ten with and glad to call him my friend and well done video guys also you will never see another casino CEO willingly do this type of video 👏 jossel truly loves downtown Las Vegas 🫡

  • @xanadu88
    @xanadu8815 күн бұрын

    Because of your video I’m visiting the Plaza on my trip next month (and I have to stay somewhere else because my office already booked my trip). Thank you to the CEO Jonathan and Gareth! Really nice to watch.

  • @mackmck6285
    @mackmck628517 күн бұрын

    Fabulous interview and what a wonderful, seemingly transparent CEO! I have never visited the Plaza but will definitely spend my money, time with this place.

  • @Priest_Of_Zebak

    @Priest_Of_Zebak

    15 күн бұрын

    He literally said his machines aren't rigged because it's based on a random number generator. If you think this is transparency, I can tell you would be the type of person to enjoy their time in his facility.

  • @mackmck6285

    @mackmck6285

    15 күн бұрын

    @Priest_Of_Zebak I would enjoy my time there. ALL the machines in Vegas except for a few exceptions - are RNG. It's run/decided by the gaming commission. How is he in a position to change that. What other CEO has ever answered questions? Taken you behind the scenes? Hell look at how much he's raking in with bingo (from mostly old folks?). That's the worse odds gambling ever!

  • @richmyers7759

    @richmyers7759

    14 күн бұрын

    ​@@mackmck6285 But it's not too expensive and it's fun. So even if they lose they consider it an inexpensive fun time.

  • @Nostalgic90s765

    @Nostalgic90s765

    14 күн бұрын

    @@Priest_Of_Zebak Nothing he said was inaccurate. That's how slot machines work. They are random number generators. Are they "rigged" in favor of the house, yes, but so is every casino game.

  • @SilverrulezGaming
    @SilverrulezGaming16 күн бұрын

    roulette has a 4% edge towards the house. this guy is a great ceo . knows how to sell without giving away house secrets.

  • @josh4mack
    @josh4mack14 күн бұрын

    Absolutely awesome video! Love the in depth look at how things work from the casino’s perspective. And shoutout to the CEO for his great personality, outlook, and willingness to take time to showcase his life and work.

  • @Zenines
    @Zenines15 күн бұрын

    I love at 21:48 Oscar asks the when, then who's asking, then where specifically. It makes you wonder what's still going on in different parts but he been knowing how to do his thing *allegedly*

  • @norwegianblue2017
    @norwegianblue201717 күн бұрын

    Loving this format. Also loved that I learned the origins of the expression "eighty-six".

  • @GreenWitch1

    @GreenWitch1

    17 күн бұрын

    Me too! I was shocked 😳

  • @generalwasteman

    @generalwasteman

    16 күн бұрын

    Haven’t reached this part yet but as a British guy I first came across the term on Green Day’s 1995 album Insomniac

  • @norwegianblue2017

    @norwegianblue2017

    16 күн бұрын

    @@generalwasteman I'm American and live pretty close to Vegas and even I didn't know the source. It is surprising to me, when I think about it, how many Americanisms there are out there.

  • @michaelsweaney3890

    @michaelsweaney3890

    Күн бұрын

    Eight miles out of town, six feet under. 🤓

  • @bethalvarez6956
    @bethalvarez695617 күн бұрын

    I won in my days of owning a business so many customer service awards. It’s all about customer service making them feel known and appreciated. I would like to know what do you do in the way of comps for your regular players who don’t have the budget like NG, Raja if they come every day or five days a week. I think there should be special comps for people who come that often even if they don’t play $1000 to spin.

  • @juliopaez4516
    @juliopaez451615 күн бұрын

    This was one of my favorites videos. Looking forward to the other Las Vegas videos. I agree there is so much content that you can be there for more than 3 weeks. Hope you get a ton of views and kill it on this Vegas series of “Day in the Life” episodes from Vegas. Keep them coming.

  • @IndustrialFlipper
    @IndustrialFlipper15 күн бұрын

    Gareth ! That was a super fun and interesting vid with Jonathan! I've been to Vegas 73 times in the last 40 years and have NEVER been to the Plaza. My next trip is in July and we are heading to the Plaza thanks to u. Great job!

  • @lance9927
    @lance992716 күн бұрын

    An episode with Pauly C would be an amazing, he seems incredibly intelligent with LOTS of knowledge and also very entertaining personality.

  • @MG-sj1em
    @MG-sj1em17 күн бұрын

    What a GREAT video. I'm a strip visiter from NoCal. Go to Cosmo once a month (Platinum member) for last 6+ years and I never go to downtown. After watching this I'm definitely heading to the Plaza. I had no idea what a cool place. Thanks and it's great to see the CEO what a nice guy.

  • @shabblabbat

    @shabblabbat

    15 күн бұрын

    Don't miss El Cortez over on Fremont East. Fremont Street is far superior to the Strip. You still have great deals, good odds, excellent restaurants (Oscars - Plaza, Andiamo - The D), live music on 3 stages every night and easy walking everywhere you go.

  • @ericp9596
    @ericp95968 күн бұрын

    Very cool and genuine CEO. He completely gets that service and hospitality is what really makes you money hence cruise ships! Great video, well done.

  • @UntilNextime
    @UntilNextime15 күн бұрын

    I stayed with this til the end. Great job Gareth. I don't get to Vegas often living in Reno but this CEO runs things with genuine sincerity. It'll be my preferred stop when I return. But I haven't seen any YT'ers recording or doing LIVES there. Many are at the V.

  • @CookieHF
    @CookieHF16 күн бұрын

    Random Number generators arent truly random because they require a seed value to determine the outcome. If you can control the seed value , you can control the outcome.

  • @mattperil6074

    @mattperil6074

    15 күн бұрын

    Can you explain how it works the “seed value “ I’m curious:?

  • @andrewgardner1727

    @andrewgardner1727

    15 күн бұрын

    Don’t be fooled he’s no gonna sellout his business there 💯 rigged but regulated to payout so much there basically scamming well paying out a percentage I worked at a casino I can see how fake this guy is from a mile away every slot machine has to pay out a certain amount daily once it does that it intakes everything there basically maximizing there prophets well giving the illusion of winners and fair play 😂😂

  • @jond181

    @jond181

    15 күн бұрын

    @@mattperil6074the machine will be set to a certain pay out or a “return to player” percentage- for example let’s say 92% will be returned to player which means in theory that if you invest $100 you should walk away with $92 (in theory). Of course, there’s variables such as a player winning the grand jackpot for $100k or a player winning nothing aka $0.00. But the point is - while the random number generator (RNG) is random in terms of what prize it chooses it’s predetermined to only allow X amount % to be won simply due to the mathematical algorithm programmed into the same. Don’t be confused as it doesn’t have a “brain” like “oh, I just paid this grand jackpot so now I can’t release anymore $$$” but rather the mathematical algorithm will make it a 100% certainty that over the course of the machines life it will only return whatever the RTP % was set to back to the player . Hence, not technically truly random.

  • @michaelhargrove1711

    @michaelhargrove1711

    14 күн бұрын

    @@mattperil6074in laymen terms, the seed value is the set group of numbers that the random number generator can pull from

  • @aaronriutzel2231

    @aaronriutzel2231

    14 күн бұрын

    I'm glad someone commented in regards to this. He literally says "if you set the machines too tight" the house controls the edge, they determine the odds of any non player directly influenced game

  • @CGermanB
    @CGermanB15 күн бұрын

    Jonathan is truly an exemplary CEO. He stops by quite often when Brian Christopher Live streams and is always down to earth. His vision and understanding of the new(er) way of Marketing by utilizing Social media is something others can learn from. Kudos to him! ♥

  • @Aqua_Holic_Fishing
    @Aqua_Holic_Fishing14 күн бұрын

    I have learned a massive amount here. Appreciate the video and your time!

  • @TheGoodLife88
    @TheGoodLife8813 күн бұрын

    If there is one thing I've learned about Jonathan, it's that he cares. Big or small player. Part of what I like about downtown!

  • @michellepearson5165
    @michellepearson516517 күн бұрын

    Enjoyed this video very much! So cool to see what goes on.

  • @RockShowVideos
    @RockShowVideos6 күн бұрын

    Casual cameo from the proprietor of the Punk Rock Museum and lead singer of the legendary punk band NOFX, Fat Mike in the bloopers was an awesome surprise! Great and engaging video!

  • @LanceOBleness
    @LanceOBleness13 күн бұрын

    Very nicely done! As a resident of Las Vegas from 2018-2022, I love seeing this video about The Plaza. I always avoided downtown and stayed mostly in Summerlin and Red Rock Casino but on my next visit to Vegas, I'll check out The Plaza. Lots of good people in this video IMHO.

  • @rjsmialek
    @rjsmialek15 күн бұрын

    I’ve been watching all the upgrades the Plaza has been making and this video has made me want to stay there even more than before. Really good stuff here, thanks for your work!!

  • @nancywheeland3622
    @nancywheeland362215 күн бұрын

    I have never been to Vegas. Have family that live near by. I am definitely going to make The Plaza my slot stop because of this video. Thank you!

  • @chrislucchetti4494
    @chrislucchetti449416 күн бұрын

    Man I really enjoyed this one. Thank you

  • @Sarah-hu8su
    @Sarah-hu8su20 сағат бұрын

    Many many years ago I stayed on the 26th floor of the plaza. I loved it back then and really looking forward to seeing the changes after 18 years. As a retired pit boss. This video has to be the most entertaining and informative to casino rookies and experienced people. Very well put together.

  • @briananderson4007
    @briananderson40078 күн бұрын

    I've stayed at the Plaza for 30 years and there has been a definite shift in the last couple of years in terms of service and now I know why. The CEO is a badass. Congrats!

  • @plazahotelandcasino
    @plazahotelandcasino17 күн бұрын

    This is an amazing video! Thank you for sharing.

  • @corey407woc

    @corey407woc

    16 күн бұрын

    Plaza is the best casino in Vegas! I remember when it used to be Biff's

  • @LarsLarsen77

    @LarsLarsen77

    16 күн бұрын

    The copyright free music is a great move. Every streamer you bag is a free advertisement for the casino.

  • @jameswarfield4152
    @jameswarfield415215 күн бұрын

    Wow, Loved the video. I saved it to watch later actually thinking I wouldn't, however glad I did. Very interesting. Hadn't plan to go to Vegas anytime soon. Now I will, and will plan my trip to the Plaza.

  • @kinglizzy99
    @kinglizzy9916 күн бұрын

    Great video and what a wonderful CEO. Never had the desire to go here other than popping my head in. This video has flipped the script for me and I appreciate you for bringing us along for the ride!

  • @ATLTraveler
    @ATLTraveler8 күн бұрын

    Honestly I’m gonna visit the plaza next time I’m in Vegas just because I like this guys openness and honesty

  • @519krb
    @519krb14 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much for making this video! What a great behind the scenes look at a LV casino. Next time we're in Vegas definitely going to the Plaza!

  • @smartone179
    @smartone17917 күн бұрын

    OUTSTANDING video!

  • @michaelmarks5661
    @michaelmarks566115 күн бұрын

    What a breath of fresh air the CEO Was polite any true gentleman. Next time i'm in vegas, i'm gonna have to check out the plaza

  • @kingofsidebets4401
    @kingofsidebets440116 күн бұрын

    This is simply great that the CEO of the casino has an amazing personality and goes around interacting with players & the employees. You could hardly see this in Canada and the new casino in Toronto is the worst when it comes to customer service especially some of the table games supervisors. Canadians are known to be polite & friendly but when you go to this place, it’s totally a different place. We need to learn a lot from the Americans how to run businesses. This CEO is one of the best I have seen cause he seems to be pretty straight forward, honest, friendly & a genuine guy. Great content!!!!

  • @texaspunisher
    @texaspunisher17 күн бұрын

    Wow…great video. That’s my next place to stay in Vegas!!

  • @JeremyConant007
    @JeremyConant0073 күн бұрын

    What a great DITL interview. Our family has been to Downtown many times over the years. I finally wandered over to Plaza in March. Gaming was good & I won a few bucks. So much potential for that location as downtown reinvents itself starting with the addition of Circa. Bonus VPC sighting. Kudos!

  • @DeclanFleming
    @DeclanFleming12 күн бұрын

    This was great! I love how deep you got to access the place, and the dude was really open. Nice work connecting with him! Hope your leg is all better!

  • @Vegaspaulyc
    @Vegaspaulyc17 күн бұрын

    This is fantastic, Jonathan is the future. The next Steve Wynn 😀

  • @user-qd1xm9pd8l
    @user-qd1xm9pd8l15 күн бұрын

    Very very cool CEO! Will definitely stay in the Plaza. Those doughnuts and steakhouse are very tempting!

  • @laurenn9420
    @laurenn942014 күн бұрын

    I go to Vegas often but stay on the strip. I'm definitely going to the Plaza next time. Jonathan is a really charismatic guy.

  • @user-xv8eb5iw1j
    @user-xv8eb5iw1j3 күн бұрын

    Gareth, this by far is the best video I’ve seen into the casino life! Thanks for the entertainment and questions you put out there. ❤

  • @vcastik
    @vcastik17 күн бұрын

    I dò in joy this story with people, their lives unbelievably interesting, and Jonathan work as well.

  • @jonathanfry3697
    @jonathanfry369717 күн бұрын

    Pretty cool of a CEO of a major casino to do this long interview. The Plaza is actually pretty cool. Just don't like how gross and trashy the rest of downtown is. Get rid of street performers!

  • @Cinamongirl
    @Cinamongirl10 күн бұрын

    What a great video! Jonathan is such a hands on CEO. I met him the first time when I won the name the showgirl at the carousel bar. It has been great seeing the improvements at the Plaza. One of my favorite properties.

  • @vincentmilano624
    @vincentmilano62416 күн бұрын

    Can't believe Gareth isn't a huge KZreadr yet loving the content plz keep it up

  • @ryanflores2489
    @ryanflores248916 күн бұрын

    I absolutely love the Plaza and downtown Vegas in general! For more reason i like the plaza after this video! What a cool guy. Theres an awesome rock n roll bar with live music and delicious pizza inside the casino as well as a donut shop thats really really good! I believe they also have an outdoor carousel bar which was neat! Thats just the Plaza im talking about, walk around the neighborhood you have the El Cortez which is an iconic casino as well as The D which is a no frills place. I Will say if you dont like cigarette smell, the D casino is full of smoke haha.

  • @honestmarc
    @honestmarc16 күн бұрын

    Thoroughly enjoyed this. Will definitely check Plaza out.

  • @susielynch8330
    @susielynch833010 күн бұрын

    I love this video that a CEO that is hands on and knows employees' names and what is going on in the business. I have worked in companies that the CEO thought they were better than the day-to-day workers for the company. What they don't realize is the employees is what can make or break a company. I haven't been to Las Vegas in a while. Love they have bingo games. My daughter and I play bingo every week. Thank you for sharing. Napa CA

  • @christospeltekis4866
    @christospeltekis486622 сағат бұрын

    just wow !! the first of its kind interview, and what an eye opener thank you this is awesome.

  • @SayHiToMatthew
    @SayHiToMatthew16 күн бұрын

    Great video! Johnathan is such a great guy and has a great team at the Plaza.

  • @sniper10666
    @sniper1066617 күн бұрын

    I find it hard to believe that whenever you win a small jackpot over there in Vegas you have to fill out a form to pay taxes on it , over here in Australia when a jackpot in won you can still play the machine without filling out forms, we don’t pay taxes here as it is classed recreational and you don’t have to declare any winnings seems to be a rip off in Vegas .

  • @pattimatt8628

    @pattimatt8628

    16 күн бұрын

    Actually it’s everywhere in the US!! So if you have a $1200 win, you pay about 20% for federal taxes….😢

  • @missdee7045

    @missdee7045

    8 күн бұрын

    On cruises as well

  • @brianflackwatch

    @brianflackwatch

    6 күн бұрын

    It should be after a cashout, yiu don't win $1200 of you sit there and play it back to zero.

  • @lizasintic6926

    @lizasintic6926

    Күн бұрын

    Thought they just changed it to 5800..

  • @pattimatt8628

    @pattimatt8628

    Күн бұрын

    Well I won a jackpot in Vegas last week. Good news is NO state tax but took out 25% for federal tax.

  • @SuperXTINAG1
    @SuperXTINAG118 сағат бұрын

    Very entertaining video, well done! I can not wait to visit the Plaza on my next trip to Vegas! Love how friendly the CEO is. ❤️

  • @fullswingtv904
    @fullswingtv90415 күн бұрын

    One of our favorite casinos in downtown. Great dude and great spot as well!

  • @ArizonaSlotsJackpotDiva
    @ArizonaSlotsJackpotDiva16 күн бұрын

    That’s was a good interview 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @gerardoortega8978
    @gerardoortega897817 күн бұрын

    Thanks for this information! Next time I'm going to the plaza ! Mgm does pay or give nothing! Lost every time.

  • @travispiercy8552
    @travispiercy85523 күн бұрын

    John seems like a really cool guy and cares about what goes into the casino as a whole from the people who play and those who work for him. This was a great look inside because like you I have always wanted to know. Thanks.

  • @user-np5sz1jm4d
    @user-np5sz1jm4d3 күн бұрын

    What a Kool transparent Casino CEO. I'm from Texas. We visited Plazas a few weeks back it was enjoyable. I love playing Craps but I will check out the Bingo now! I own a small little business and I always try to be transparent too. That's important! Good job Plazas Casino CEO!

  • @ronaldmiller2740
    @ronaldmiller274016 күн бұрын

    HI GARETH,, WHAT A INTERESTING STORY AND VIDEO,, JACK POTS ,BINGO BUT THE MOB,,AND THE MAYOR .. GOODMAN.. THANK YOU...

  • @bvausch1
    @bvausch116 күн бұрын

    Mayor never been indicted but takes a ribeye for her husband😊

  • @robinlathim8221
    @robinlathim822115 күн бұрын

    This video was fantastic, i loved it. I will definetely go to the Plaza next time in Vegas! And what a great boss Jonathon is, just a pleasure to watch the both of you, thank you! New sub here for sure!

  • @kylemanship2628
    @kylemanship262814 күн бұрын

    This is one of the best Vegas videos I’ve seen on KZread. Thank you so much to Jonathan for letting you video this. Very interesting! We are coming to Vegas in August and will definitely be visiting The Plaza!

  • @kostasgiannoulias1111
    @kostasgiannoulias111117 күн бұрын

    Very cool video!

  • @SABOREAME68
    @SABOREAME6817 күн бұрын

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Magnificent video Gareth, you keep giving us the best topics & places to visit. Stay Safe & Healthy... Abrazos

  • @aarongraddy4862
    @aarongraddy486214 күн бұрын

    best advice i can give you when playing slots. never play odds, always play averages. when you get tired, quit.

  • @andrewleonardi3351
    @andrewleonardi33512 күн бұрын

    Man this was a great watch. So cool to see behind the scenes

  • @travelingtina2300
    @travelingtina230016 күн бұрын

    As someone who is pretty "strip" faithful to my visits, this really makes me want to give Plaza a try. I love how personable the CEO seems

  • @kevintenin256

    @kevintenin256

    16 күн бұрын

    This is EXACTLY the takeaway I got from this video and I am the same way about the strip. Great great insight

  • @steveseverson1692
    @steveseverson169215 күн бұрын

    What a great video and awesome boss! I’ll be stopping by on the next trip because of this video! Cheers 🍻

  • @markthompson7503
    @markthompson75038 сағат бұрын

    "Is there an underworld in Vegas, who is pulling the strings?" "MGM" LMAO that was awesome. 21:40 Oscar was great.

  • @lisaellis5951
    @lisaellis59519 күн бұрын

    This was the most insightful and interesting video I've seen on KZread. It was fascinating watching your access. Truly better than anything I've seen on network TV. Bravo!

  • @miscyoutuber
    @miscyoutuber17 күн бұрын

    4:34 the must hit by bonus is usually complete garbage, so chasing that must hit bonus usually will wreck 99% of the players. There is no way a casino would allow their entire operation to be at the mercy of a random number generator. They can 100% control what a slot machine does from being cold in the mornings to hot at prime time, low bonus wins, no bonuses at all, etc. RNG's could bankrupt a casino if they all suddenly and "randomly" spit out jackpot after jackpot. The casino always wins, you absolutely cannot beat them and walk away with massive profits.

  • @ky.gambler5281

    @ky.gambler5281

    17 күн бұрын

    Exactly true

  • @danielwilliams9753

    @danielwilliams9753

    17 күн бұрын

    Don't be such a conspiracy theorist. It is a highly regulated industry. They don't need to control or cheat because the edge is already programmed in. It is guaranteed to make money in the long run.

  • @billfinn45

    @billfinn45

    16 күн бұрын

    100% correct, anyone who played slots has experienced the machine that is “cold”. It will take all your money down to zero.Nothing random about that. For example do you ever notice when you start losing, it continues to lose and the last ten spins never hit, or after you get a pretty good “ hit”, the machine doesn’t want to pay anything else and starts taking the money back, not random, just programmed to do that.

  • @ky.gambler5281

    @ky.gambler5281

    16 күн бұрын

    @@billfinn45 seen and did that too often

  • @miscyoutuber

    @miscyoutuber

    9 күн бұрын

    @@danielwilliams9753 if it’s regulated by the federal “government” it’s 100% cheating and back door deals to extract all the money from people’s wallets and bank accounts. Nothing legitimate about any part of American government, fool….

  • @thecryptotengu
    @thecryptotengu14 сағат бұрын

    This ceo is next level to even think of making copy right free music only in a game room to let youtubers do there thing to bring in promotion. What a cool interview and cool CEO.

  • @ThePontusbrolin
    @ThePontusbrolinКүн бұрын

    All positive things you said about Jonathan is so true. I'm not a gambler or KZreadr but he treated me with such hospitality, respect and kindness when we met and online. He's the real thing and then some. Love from Sweden 🇸🇪❤️🇺🇸

  • @01vette72
    @01vette7217 күн бұрын

    Never had any interest in staying downtown until now. Thanks great video !