How Vegas Is getting too Expensive

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[@brentbrod6974]

My brother and I stayed at the Aria back in January. We had a $75 per day food and drink comp with the standard room rate. Two burgers with beers and tip, $75. Bottled water, $6.50. Canned Diet Coke, $8. Craps tables, $25 and $100. We took a cab to Ellis Island every day and had the best time ever. The staff is great, and it felt like the old days with inexpensive food and reasonable table stakes. We are going to Vegas in March and staying at Ellis Island. BTW, they have some amazing beers they brew and their homemade root beer is really good.

[@PorcupineTreeEOJ]

I do this exact thing twice a year. Get my comps at Park MGM but spend 8 hours a day at Ellis Island playing $5 craps and drinking beers. SO great

[@redknightprez]

I hope places like Ellis Island start and capitalize on a new reverse trend of what you described...the old vegas. They should be marketing hard for exactly that. and people should embrace and seekk them out...and pass on the big resort casinos.

[@harlanabraham7772]

You will find that most of the better places to play at in Las Vegas are the off strip hotels and casinos. If you go to Flamingo and take the bus down to Bolder Highway you will get to Sam's Town which is pretty good. The eateries have mostly changed. If you go downtown try some of the downtown hotels. Food is really good at Main Street Station and California Hotel. If you can get to Jerry's Nugget they have a good casino and their coffee shop has some of the best food in Las Vegas.

[@harlanabraham7772]

Forgot to mention if you are on Boulder Highway go down to Boulder and Harmon Ave. The Longhorn Hotel/Casino is there. Playing in the casino is good and the restaurant is good and not as pricey as the places on Las Vegas Blvd.

[@JoeFerber]

​@@harlanabraham7772yeah but the Longhorn NO LONGER has any table games and that SUCKS!!!!!

[@chriskurtz8744]

Went to Vegas for Superbowl weekend. Best food deal was the the 9.99 steak and eggs at Ellis Island. There is a prime rib deal at Cafe Hollywood in Planet Hollywood Sunday through Thursday. The prices are getting bad especially for snacks and soda at the ships in the hotels. And resort fees are just a rip.

[@Pyro2121]

Hi David, I met you at Ellis Island beside the craps table on Wednesday evening. Thanks for spending a few minutes with me. I absolutely agree with your rants about pricing out lots of people. I still try to make it every year. Ellis Island is my new favorite spot!

[@EvrydyJay]

Just in the last five years of my wife, and I traveling to Las Vegas, we’ve noticed the price increases exponentially. We are a big fan of Jacob’s life in Vegas and trying to find the monthly under $20 deals. We usually have one or two fancy dinners, the rest are on the cheap side or utilizing perks from things like my slots app. Overall, very nice rant, David.

[@Boatjob1]

Thank you so much for this. It needed to be said. I have visited CQ several times in my past trips to Vegas. You and your staff are a highlight of my trips. Always a class act. Alex even turned me on to Ellis Island which was one of the best recommendations yet. With much respect and gratitude I congratulate you on one of your best vids yet. Good luck with all of your efforts. You are on the right track. Thank you again. Not sure if they remember but some of your staff know me from my player card that I showed them, Benjamin "Ben" Dover, from Panama.

[@bailey-k6b]

Earl of Sandwich at PH is a great deal and right next to their sports book. Also love playing bubble craps at Casino Royale, Subway and Foot Long hot dogs in the back and just next to Wallgreens

[@butch14ful]

Wow! So true! Corporate Vegas sucks. I'm a senior guy and remember the good old days in the 70's and early 80's. Food was cheap especially downtown. Good old shrimp cocktails were 50 cents and big at the horseshoe along with 50 cent beers. Rooms were reasonable. My dad who was really a cheapskate loved Vegas for its value. Now I don't go up the strip at all. Can still find some good deals at some casinos I stay at Southpoint or downtown. It's really too bad.

[@oldgoat50]

I am an Oldgoat who went to Vegas in 74 for my first time. The old days are gone when you could get a room for less than$25 and breakfast for under $2.00. I was there in 2019 and probably will be my last time.

[@bkkmj4250]

Thank you for saying it! Vegas costs more then NYC now in many ways…it’s all stupid pricing for so many things! F&B is totally outta control, parking, resort fees, etc. All just greed!

[@ronaldtonkens5690]

Totally agree regarding the outrageous prices. I use to go to Vegas several times a year and was considering buying a property there. Prices started rising and the extra charges such as resort fees for thing not used ie pool/gym etc caused me to go less often. Now with local casinos and online I haven't gone to Vegas in years. It will take a lot of incentive to get me to ever go back.

[@richp5484]

Mandalay Bay, House of Blues restaurant. Breakfast for four people, plus tip. $160 for the absolute basics. FUCK THAT! Going to McDonald's next time for two McMuffins.

[@adrian1271]

Ok yes it's time to gripe. Downtown Grand, crap odds changed to 3,4,5.. it's downtown.. every other casino has 10 times.. I will never go back. Also you are right about comps.. I'd have a host who would comp the first few days, then base what else u get on your wagering.. who wants to worry about did I gamble enough to get a food comp.. I rather just buy my food.. prices have gone up.. it sucks.. when people start not going then maybe Vegas will change

[@daves2520]

Thank you for the video - it was really very informative. I will be visiting Vegas in April; fortunately I got a room comped for two nights at one casino and two nights at another casino at a reduced rate.

[@erichagan7153]

I agree with everything you said. Outrageous. Still trying to figure out a way to come out from South Florida and stay long enough to train with you guys. It's tough. Love all you guys do.

[@luckyladytravels2014]

Very true ... one of the reasons we stay at El Cortez once a year because we believe they take care of their staff. They are like the small guy trying to make it. Plus, they have been generous with perks and benefits!

[@munrostreet]

Love the El C. The D is second!!

[@brucesmith6420]

My wife and I are coming out for our second time. First time we came out to Vegas we got married June 2021 and our flight from Florida and hotel on the strip were less then 900 for 3 night stay. We are staying at the same hotel in June this year and flying from Florida one extra night this time but it was only $100 difference to have 4 nights instead of 3 this time and this time we are looking at just over $2200 it is so crazy.

[@hansdebeer32]

Good pod cast. I have been coming to Las Vegas since 1960. Just a regular guy have fun play dice. Back in April . Downtown is the place or the local places off the strip. Like the Santa FE casino. By the way like your dice videos look at those all the time.

[@MurderMostFowl]

I feel like about 25-30 years ago Las Vegas had collective epiphany and realized that if they could create the Fantasy and keep it going on, they could not just be in an amusement park for adults… They could be the exclusive resort amusement park for adults. And what does everyone think when they go to those kinds of places like Disney World? They assume that the high prices, the expensive rooms, the random charges are all part of the fun and experience. This is what fueled all the mega-themed casinos in the 90s and 2000s… But now they just realized that they can pivot again… what other kind of experience let’s you pay a ton of money, and not question how much everything associated with that experience costs? Sporting events. I don’t think they’ll ever recover from this… They’ll make lots of money, but I don’t think it’ll ever be the Las Vegas we knew. maybe someone else will seize the moment, but not the current casinos on the strip

[@RichardSaling]

My wife and I went a few times a year over the last few years, and noticed that the prices are outrageous and the suites aren't always in great condition and the cleanliness has declined. We love the shows, and had a great experience at CEG, and even with that, we aren't enticed to come back even with the free room comps. I would love to see an independent owned resort that goes back to the glory days of great service, great suites and great prices and no resort fees.

[@CritterOverYonder]

Vegas is quickly approaching Disney-level price gouging. For example, a person who dreamed about taking their family to Disney World can now go to Europe for twice as long for the same price. If Vegas becomes more expensive than Hawaii, I’m choosing Hawaii every time.

[@Blinkoflove76]

But in Europe, you can't play Craps 😬😔🥺

[@Sebastian-fh1wy]

Vegas has gone from inaccessible to most accessible to not accessible again, all in my lifetime. I can't wait for the Casino Quest Casino/Hotel to be a thing. Used to be that coming to Vegas was super easy and could be done on a whim and a shoestring budget. Now it takes more than a little planning and saving for several months. My family and I are coming in June and doing the timeshare preview at Tahiti Village for three nights and another two nights using MyVegas rewards at Mandalay Bay. Our total hotel cost is going to be less than $300 for five nights. We started planning November 2023. Bring back the mob...

[@MarkMcGinnis]

Spot on David! Had an incredible dinner with family at Ferraro's to celebrate my son's 21st birthday. Great, authentic Italian food and they know how to make and cook pasta. And..... it was a short Uber ride to Ellis Island afterwards..... Those 2 venues made for a great night!!!!

[@bruhkgb]

Great video David. 100% agree with everything you said. Every. Thing.

[@troybaker1773]

You are so right. We used to visit Vegas from Cleveland twice a year. Airfare was cheap, $100-200 round trip. I know this prices have went up too, but we would go for 3-4 days, take $2500-$3000 for gambling money. We would get our rooms comps, a meal ticket for each day. We could spend a lot of time at the tables and machines with that amount, get a show for free or real cheap. Now it’s $4-500 for airfare, $3000 won’t last for a day of you have a bad few hours. Rooms are $200+ a night after all the fees. You need $1000 for meals for 2 people for 4 days. We haven’t been back to Vegas in almost 10 years. I’d love to get back there, but it’s just not worth it anymore.

[@chriskurtz8744]

Will add, went to Gordon Burger in Planet Hollywood. The burgers were fantastic. Me and my friend really enjoyed it. Ratings are good for that place.

[@dakinerinds]

Common Sense, Comps, and Logic have fallen to the chase of money and profits... Once the casinos are empty again they will return to the old ways... Buffet included! Love your stuff... Keep going... 🎲😎🎲

[@gshechler]

We all whine and cry and rant but people are still going in droves and they are making more money so there is zero incentive to stop what we think is insanity. Regulars like me just don't wind up on the strip as much to avoid the strip tax and higher costs. Even Ellis in my mind is getting expensive because we used to stay there for well under $50 with no resort fee and get tall beers for $1. Now I spend my time in their craps pit to play low-bankroll strategies for hours and having a good time, win or lose.

[@deanasanchez]

Love the “Rants”! I agree that food is getting very expensive!

[@gagirlalways226]

Wait..did David really ask if a hen makes the eggs? 😂😅 I love it!!!

[@kenwenzel9040]

Going for Birthday celebration. I ordered a cake to celebrate and to be delivered to the restaurant. When I called the restaurant to coordinate was informed that it would cost me $5 dollars a slice to cut the cake at the table. 9 people x $5 a slice = $45 dollars to cut the damn cake! Got to love Vegas.

[@cysunnyhunny]

I lived and worked there in the 80's when Vegas was way more fun and affordable. Miss those days.

[@dustyc324]

I had two different downtown casino employees tell me thay super bowl wasnt busy for them. I visited the week after. If I had paid for expensive room and had small crowds and normal environment, I would have been disappointed. Vegas has changed a lot, bit from my position, I still enjoy a trip there.

[@mr.nmoney3554]

"whenever you tell me something over and over again its probably not true" Amen to that. the big change to me really happened when Steve Wynn opened up Treasure island. yes I just stayed at Durango it was done so well and the steak house its great. Station casinos is my go to

[@gasperm3]

I agree with everything, especially about F1 (or FU). Everyone says "Well the demand is up in Vegas so it makes sense to raise all the rates". Yes, but the issue is they are currently losing the middle class tourists, because they are currently going to go elsewhere on vaca instead, have a great time, continue going to that destination in the future, and forget about Vegas all together. In the long run, Vegas is hurting themselves

[@Jim_maco]

I love you guys any thoughts about north Nevada? Reno,-Tahoe

[@darksquall498]

I wonder how many people are like me: i came to vegas roughly annually and usually had small losses or wins. Last time I got completely hammered in 10 minutes and lost any motivation to ever come back. Some comps or discounts would have offset that frustratiom but instead am out $700 (which i hoped to lose slowly instead of all at once). Played with my player card the whole time

[@itchycarwash]

Shang at Durango is much more expensive than their original location, but I assume it’s rent cost. Miss the days of Lotus of Siam at the sketchy commercial center. Sphere was $75 for the cheapest tickets and Area15 is $65 per venue, unless you get a pass. I can see how a family would only be able to afford one trip to Las Vegas per year.

[@toowiseforyou]

I'll return to Vegas when the casinos are empty & the prices come down.

[@codycflanders]

The minimums are insane anymore.. Makes it hard to get out and have a few days of fun. The greed from the resort fees, no good food deals and low comps makes it hard to keep wanting to return.

[@troyw1000]

From everything I've seen and heard, you need a fortune anymore to just visit Vegas, let alone gamble there.

[@HedgeapleJoe]

Fantastic very useful video!

[@danielwilliams9753]

I'm only 16m in but enjoying and agreeing with it. I was there last week and went to the Venetian and couldn't believe the parking fees. Was there for 1 hour and it was $23, which is absurd and won't ever go back there just because of that.

[@jbaike007]

That is the Big Difference... Comps!!! Treating you as a "Guest"

[@siryison]

Clark Griswold would’ve never been able to take his family to Vegas today. I keep looking for the machines that I put a dollar in and win a car but those are all gone too.

[@kenwenzel9040]

I am going to Vegas next month. Not looking forward to the expense. My family wants to go so I will grin and bear it.

[@tara607]

My Gorsh I miss old Vegas 😎And that was not too long ago...Sigh 😥

[@mrsfindlay1992]

I hope Ellis Island continues to stay in business.

[@ShootingWings]

Hello, i agree. I was at Vegas in January 2024, and it is definitely more expensive from the last time i was there (2015). $200 per night use to last a long time. Now u need $1k to $2k per night, depending on your luck. Vegas needs to go back to the old days. We all need to band together and boycott any craps or table game above $10. Vegas lower their table games to $5, and there will be more players. That is just my opinion. I now prefer going to tribebal casinos that are so much cheaper and give free nights and play credits. My favorite is WinStar in Oklahoma.

[@zeekflash6924]

Stayed at Venetian , last month Lost 3k , & had a $300 food bill , they said sorry , u didn’t , play enough or lose enough.. last time im going to that , pos casino.. there’s no reason to go Vegas anymore , California has a lot of casinos also

[@kevinmer2489]

Went to Vegas in 2022 first time in 15 years and I was shocked at prices. Save it another try last year and I'm done. Much cheaper to go visit other cities. I can gamble anywhere. Chicago has nice restaurants for much cheaper

[@hulenbryant5637]

You’d especially get comps when you tip the dealers. The pit boss would always take care of you. Now it’s all computerized.

[@alfredvasquez3151]

For now vegas corporate stronghold with NFL, NHL , MLB have tapped the average person as tourist passing nickle and dime on lookers who are there least of worries,knowing they'll keek coming back.

[@whammaster]

Was thinking of going to Vegas this year for the first time, now I'm not so sure I'm willing to drop stupid money to "experience" vegas.

[@jonmckechnie9647]

I had 4 days off from work last week. I have visited Las Vegas about 40 times . Because of the reasons this man is talking about I couldn’t get excited about going. Free airline ticket etc. $15-$25 table minimums no not for me. Indian casinos have great food $5 craps and golf courses. My friends and I will make our yearly Vegas trip to another location. In a sense the gambling is gone people just seem to walk around and look at other people.

[@jordanb7789]

I agree with everything you said

[@austinfriese346]

It’s the resort fees that do it for me! Just put it in the price…

[@jbaike007]

Sounds great!!!

[@lhart99]

I've never been to Vegas 😞. Always want to go, though. I feel like COVID has a huge impact on recent rising prices. I may stating the obvious, but I think/feel like the Vegas establishment is on a financial tear to make-up lost revenue. I do hope the prices average out, and Vegas becomes affordable to the average smuck like me. 🙂

[@tommyphillips6584]

Caeser’s doesn’t give anything hardly. I’d rather be downtown or away from town like Red Rocks. Get better comps and BJ pays the better odds.

[@gwolf7716]

The odds of getting a BJ are better downtown too.

[@love2ridebicycles584]

In So Cal and Vegas has priced me out. Would rather spend my money going to Lake Tahoe.

[@JayAr709]

Vegas is offensive nowadays. The wiseguys were a small price to pay for an infinitely finer Las Vegas.

[@CarlosLopez-eg9im]

Everyone has their own moral compass. I hated what they stood for. They never did an honest days work and if you were a small business owner, you paid them “rent,” on top of all your other bills. A lot of people say “ well they didn’t bother me.” Again, that’s my moral compass, empathy. Bullies to the core. F*@k those guys .

[@scottjohnson2588]

Preach!

[@9876-d3q]

Vegas has gotten so greety....I won't go back

[@tonynguyen9059]

He is basically saying, rich people get richer, poor people suffer...

[@tdueces]

Sounds like America over the last 3 years...

[@tonynguyen9059]

@@tdueces It's been like that since the time of man.

[@stevep8217]

85$ for a baked potatoe? i don't understand

[@Shadow-zw4hp]

I can't recall the name of the economist, but they made a very strong point about how casinos and resorts are following a very bad trail. Resorts in the last few years were chasing the "Big Players." They counted on the large sums of money the whales would play at the tables. But the faulty part is that the whales only go to Vegas on periodic occasions. True they spent large amounts but the resorts had to BRIBE them to come with free rooms, fancy dinners, luxury transportation, etc. But it is the Local trade and visitors at no cost to resorts who really pay the bills. A whale may drop $200,000.00 to $500,000.00 at the tables but they may only come once maybe twice a year. It is the hundreds of thousands of local players and out of state who although they may only drop $ 200.00 or $1,000.but come to the casinos four or five times a year to keep the places going.

[@Kms7171]

Going in a few weeks for a convention. Haven’t really done Vegas since pre-Covid. Very disheartening to hear the price gauging. I’m 36 and part of the millennial generation who’s the last of the “pre-clout” era.

[@Dovey14]

When I go to Vegas, My hope is the take every dime out of that casino. I don't reason that I need to bring enough money to provide private school tuition to the BlackJack dealers kids! IMO tips should be outlawed in the US! Tips give the employers leverage to pay their employee's less than they are worth! That mindset needs to change! Pay the employees well so I don't have to tip, that will make my Vegas trips mobettea

[@9876-d3q]

If you find somebody that eats that 95.00 baked potato let me know how it turned out😊

[@nunyaburts1246]

Downtown still doesn't suck The strip is a scam

[@joemoss8106]

Vegas is like going to a movie theater. Way over priced. Ultimately not worth the trip.

[@bjkjoseph]

The smoke keeps me away

[@glassguy777]

This is what happens when your dollar is losing its buying to inflation. Thank the fed for printing unlimited dollars and your government for unlimited spending.

[@robertmendoza4718]

Another words Vegas is not affordable...

[@sunnyscott4876]

Vegas isn't too expensive. It's getting TO Vegas that's expensive.

[@vegasdroog7844]

This is a critique of capitalism writ large. Good, more of this.

[@MrWisakedjak]

We need government owned and run casinos that distrbute profits back to the gamblers.

[@richardvillanueva559]

🤮

[@MurderMostFowl]

This is a joke, right? If you want a company to give you profit, there’s the stock market for you. Gambling is a losing experience no matter how you shake it. You are free to invest in MGM and Caesars entertainment… They’re both public companies I believe.

[@MrWisakedjak]

@MurderMostFowl Definitely not a joke. As David said, Las Vegas used to be about equity. The government needs to directly engage and bring back equity to Las Vegas. Just like in the past, there doesn't need to be only winners and losers in Vegas.

[@richardvillanueva559]

@@MrWisakedjak equity...oh ok you heard a code word..something like a whistle and thought you'd speak up Smh 😂 commie*s

[@ruststar]

Get over yourself and stop whining, everything is going up across the country. You probably haven’t heard of inflation?

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