The Biggest Lies People Believe About Las Vegas

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

Is there anything I missed?

[@outdoorliving4724]

Hey there Jacob.... Have you ever keeping the volume set to max? I heard one of those YT'ers who post their action hear and always recommends to keep volume set to max for a 8.6% edge.. To me it sounds way to random and unlikely but i'm no high action player either, so what do I know.

[@chrisrogers9085]

Yes where is the center of the strip¿ if you just said that Jerry’s nugget is technically the strip if that’s the case where would we consider a center of the strip

[@Alkaline7y]

Just a couple more of the most common gambling fallacies: someone playing bad blackjack next to you has no impact on your hand. You can’t predict the outcome of baccarat or roulette by looking at the numbers.

[@joe_schmoe_420]

​@@grottorabbit4 for Asian gamblers and 13 for the rest They also got rid of the lions head because that's bad luck too

[@professorvegas]

@@chrisrogers9085 In my opinion, it is close to LV Blvd and Flamingo intersection. Caesars, Flamingo, Bellagio, Paris, Cromwell, Horseshoe. For the cheap stuff, Jacob is showing Miracle Mile, which is attached to Planet Hollywood

[@DrexelGregory]

Actually the official answer of where’s the Strip is wherever Jacob says it is

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

🤣 I'm not that important 😆

[@bishalparajuli1166]

The strip is wherever Agent Jonathan says😂😂

[@AcesAndNates]

@@JacobslifeinVegasyou’re probably more important to the city than you realize.

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

As a comment section expert, I have approved the Strat as an official part of the strip. It's settled.

[@thischannelisdeleted]

@@JacobslifeinVegasElvis is dead. You’re the king of Vegas now.

[@kschneider57]

I saw you filming this! It was nice meeting you, thank you for being so friendly!

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching

[@geraldmantanona6116]

Like you, I’m a local. You definitely broke it down for those who do not live here. Good videos. 😃🇺🇸👍🏾

[@BrentsCardsAndCoins]

You missed a big one. The fact that the Vegas sign, Vegas Strip, and all of those attractions are not in Las Vegas. They are in Paradise, NV. Even the Las Vegas Airport isn't in Las Vegas.

[@hyperreal]

However, all Paradise addresses, as well other unincorporated areas in the Las Vegas Valley, have "Las Vegas, NV" addresses.

[@professorvegas]

Another local here. You have the best and most informative content on visiting our fair city (county). I used to subscribe to many of the Vegas channels; now you are the last vlogger standing.

[@dannydaw59]

Is Clark County, the city or state even thinking of legalizing prostitution on the strip?

[@joejoe-bs6jq]

@@dannydaw59 I can't answer that (I'm not a Vegas local, just visit enough). But, the Nevada law is that prostitution and brothels are legal in counties with under a certain population (the last I checked it was under 250,000 people). So, if you go one hour from Vegas into Pahrump - which is part of Nye county - the legal brothels exist right across the county line. But Clark County - which is where Vegas and Henderson are located - has well over that amount, so it's illegal. I think the same scenario exists for Reno (but you'd have to research that one). I'm not really sure why it's illegal in the counties it's illegal in, but I would guess it has more to do with attitudes and decorum than anything - a place where there's a big population is bound to have families and children and parents don't want their kids subjected to that as well as alcohol and prostitution don't mix (and in Nevada, alcohol and prostitution and relaxed gun laws don't mix), so it's better to make it illegal and shift it to a different county. Not sure if anyone else has answers for Danny or any thoughts here.

[@professorvegas]

@@dannydaw59 It's not on the radar in the foreseeable future. Legal brothels in Nye County are not that far away.

[@douglasmcneil8413]

One of our favorite places to go, is the Vally of Fire outside of Vegas. Absolutely beautiful.

[@bdtravels5620]

Coming to Vegas for the first time next month, binging all Jacob’s videos right now. Thank you mr orth for the useful info!

[@RedJeepAdventure2021]

Love this video! I visited Las Vegas for the first time on a business trip back in January 2020. I didn’t know smoking cannabis in public was illegal. I literally walked out of the Flamingo one night and was standing on the sidewalk and there was a guy smoking a joint and talking to two police officers. They were just chatting it up and the dude offered the cop a puff. The two officers laughed and declined and told him be safe and have a good night and went on their way. Thus the confusion on my part with this law .

[@StoneyJoneyy]

Weed laws are getting looser and looser in the legal states, I feel like they started realizing there’s more important things to do than just filling up all the court dates with a bunch of stoned tourists lol. But ofc they won’t just make it legal lol catch a cop on a bad day I’m sure tickets still get given out

[@casselc9]

They have bigger fish to fry

[@markclayden7654]

Yep the cops dont care. They also said they'd only intervene with a prostitute if she was making a nuisance of herself or if she looked underage, which was nice to hear actually for the safety of the girls.

[@richdouglas2311]

@@markclayden7654 However, in the state of Nevada, prostitution while HIV positive carries a 5-year bid.

[@geoff3103]

Metro cuts people a lot of slack. They are generally very nice and jovial people and often interact with tourists and visitors. However, I've also seen them really clamp down on troublemakers, and they can and will be brutal on hooligans causing trouble.

[@steveludwig4200]

Las Vegas is definitely more affordable than nearly all of the "northeastern" cities like NY, Boston, Philly, DC etc. Hotel room regularly sell for as much or more than nice strip properties with far more amenities.

[@Lifeofnicol3]

😂😂😂

[@wecameasdonuts]

Idk about philly. But obviously vegas is way cheaper than boston ny and dc.

[@zeroaffect]

Eye Opening!! Your info is so thorough and engaging. You are a JOY to watch!!!

[@stephenbeecher7545]

The only requirement that something is on the strip is that it is on Las Vegas Blvd. The rest is subjective. Westgate, Ellis Island, Palms, Rio, Orleans, Palace Station, all off-strip properties. I would consider the strip to go from the Strat on the north end to the Mandalay Bay complex on the south end.

[@GamblinGranny]

What a great video Jacob. We love Vegas. Everything about it. Always enjoy going to shows, pool time, those amazing restaurants, the hotels and a little gambling. But lots and lots of things to do. Great video v🎉🎉

[@ashleylala4293]

5:53 Lol, the resort fee was more than the room!

[@patrickpaes6653]

The man walks with the truth and so well .Thank You Jacob.

[@lifewithjosef]

I'm right with you on "The Strip," the Strat to the Sign. One can visit Vegas and not spend a mint, just gotta look a bit. There's so much to do in Vegas without making a single bet. I don’t have a link, but I read that the casinos use about 4% of all water used in Vegas. I think it's an excellent trade for the jobs and economic activity. Always love your content and style.

[@lisastace5813]

Ive been to Vegas several times and been all over! Barely gambled but seen tonnes of shows, Geand Canyon, Red Rock, Valley of Fire....endless fun!

[@pawfan]

I watched Vegas grow from three major town centers in the valley, and lots of darkness between them, to becoming the 'LA Basin of the Eastern Mojave Desert'. I-15 was still US91 when I was three years old.

[@kimloy8019]

I love going to Vegas because you can everything from hike the glorious Red Rock Canyon, tour Death Valley, have a coffee in the Arts District, and yes. Just chilled and drink at a nice hotel pool on the strip. Las Vegas is so much more than just gambling.

[@snotnosewilly99]

The biggest lie is that you can win at casino games. Over 99% of the casino players lose money in the long run. Even casino owners have stated that the only people that win at casino games...are the casino owners.

[@Rumade]

The house always wins!

[@chazjohannsen]

“bUt ThIs Is VeGaS!!” Has to be the best tourist comeback to any BS they encounter that is distinct from Vegas as seen in movies and TV.

[@DavidK140]

Another great video Jacob ,

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

Thank you!

[@eskieguy9355]

I've never had a strong desire to visit Las Vegas, until I saw Jacob the Carpetbagger's series (plural) which gives a nod to the casinos, and then shows us some of the fun you can have at museums & such. Turns out LV is so much more than gambling.

[@JA3bONE]

Just got home from a week long stay for my wife’s and I ten year anniversary. We brought our 6 year old and did all that stuff all week. Aquarium,horseback riding, show, walking strip area, shopping,pool time. We stayed at Tahiti Village south of the airport. It was laid back family friendly with an amazing pool.

[@KKandEV]

Just finished watching this. ANOTHER good informative viewing. Now… don’t date forget to go do “OFF STRIP” and review and give your thoughts on where we stayed…. THE ORLEANS… give me a mention or I will come hunt you down on my next trip😎😎🤩😂 keep it up dude.

[@chitonyc1979]

@ 5:13 that’s the BEST LIQUOR STORE in the heart of the action. STAGE DOOR

[@shadowfilm7980]

Vegas is still too expensive now. Even with whatever cheaper places there. The prices for things is ridiculous. Absurd. Too much greed from the casinos. Hotels. Etc.

[@Cartoonsoldier83]

It was AWESOME meeting you in person at Circus Circus

[@kosekdemel]

This video was so interesting and enjoyable to watch, I was hoping it would last another 1 hour. Good information. We love watching your videos Jacob !

[@robmarais]

Jacob, I believe you man! Thanks for another insightful and honest video!

[@michaelh4601]

Been there 4 times in the last 5-6 years. We always find something new and fun.

[@Happycows808]

Great video! You are one of the best vegas yotubers imo. Keep it up!

[@winstonw2020]

Love the video Jacob ! Hope you are well !

[@robertbailey5239]

As a twenty-five-year veteran dealer in Nevada, I always told players that the only thing that is "bad luck" was being superstitious.

[@thebuntwins9821]

I love how they let you chill.if your a party pro they will let you go because you won't mess up so ...❤

[@scottrichardson4086]

You better not say 7 if I’m at the craps table! LOL. We are a superstitious bunch for sure! 😊

[@paulgerrard9227]

One tip is avoiding LV on a Friday or Sat night. If you want to see something nearby those are the days to do it. Save 70%

[@soutengames]

Clubs being empty at 2pm on a Tuesday really breaks the illusion of sin city for me. But the video was very grounded and informative! Great work!

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

Not to mention some bars not even being open 24 hrs. They should have their license taken away.

[@Sc9cvsd]

Nothing was more depressing or eye-opening than walking the strip around 5 or 6am and seeing it totally empty. It isn't 24/7 but close

[@davidsaroea5530]

​@@Sc9cvsd post pandemic changed it forever...things used to be open way later

[@dcarbs2979]

@@Sc9cvsd I saw a few at that time. Mostly workers getting breakfast - but some.

[@claytonberg721]

There's always a day club or two jumping.

[@T.S.T2014]

Great review for us Lad, thanks for the continued updates.

[@shadowfilm7980]

It’s true about Macau. I lived in China/Hong Kong and I would take the fast boat to Macau. I stayed at the Venetian one time. The casino floor was so big that one of the people working there told me that below the casino floor was a gigantic basement/warehouse. So big you could park 100 - 747 jumbo jet planes. The Chinese love to gamble. Which is odd because most Chinese are frugal.

[@paulgerrard9227]

Venetian Macau is many times bigger than the original.

[@bdanka50]

Awesome video!! What fun facts 👍

[@francesgcervantes2078]

Thanks Jacob 😊

[@smartone179]

One of your best videos! Good job 👍

[@pingman2]

This was a great video, very informative and real. I'm going to look for more of your videos now, I want to see more on Vegas. Great job.

[@nealb8752]

Love your vids Jacob! New subscriber here. I have never been to Las Vegas but plan to very soon. Can’t wait!

[@tonyferguson3934]

Very Dope and refreshing 😎❤️🔥

[@Judah98]

Bro you missed your calling, you should have went into journalism. 💯👍🏾

[@MrSecurity88]

I love Vegas! I try to head over there every year from Australia for Shot Show. Its one of my favorite places. Miss all my Vegas friends! Keep up the good work. 👍

[@BobDiaz123]

I live in Northern Nevada and people should be reminded that outside of Las Vegas is the rest of Nevada. If you just see Nevada as nothing but endless desert, there's so much more than that to see. Our state Capitol is Carson City and the population is around 58,000 people. Head to the west and we have the beautiful Lake Tahoe, head north we have the Sparks/Reno cities. We have Highway 50, The loneliest road in America, it's an amazing drive.

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

Very true 👍

[@sedrickh8916]

Thanks for this video

[@tonyamendivel2826]

Love ❤ the history of Vegas that I never knew when I moved here back in 2003 now 20yrs later I. Learning every day so thanks Jacob! 😊🙋‍♀️💕👍

[@RSI24]

I don't gamble, I go there for the food, clubs, sun, nature and weed

[@mangopilar]

Thanks Jacob, for debunking Las Vegas myths. I learned a lot from this vlog.😊

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

De nada! Happy to help!

[@woodlandburl6648]

Very good video!

[@kathmann7402]

Excellent video Jacob!

[@rockypalmquist7288]

Believe this may be my most favorite video yet.

[@orangecounty2033]

Vegas Tip: if you plan on partying all night & sleeping during the day, DO NOT get a room facing the pool (at any hotel) . Most of the hotel pools have a loud DJ going all day, You're welcome

[@cakesinthecity]

Yessssss lol learned this the hard way 😂

[@jw8927]

Many myths in gambling, most if not all are just that... myths.

[@MisterEMystery]

Thanks for the vid Jacob! I lived in Vegas in the late 80’s and I never heard anything about the mob. I didn’t know anything about Binion, and didn’t care at that time. There is SO much more to do in Vegas entertainment-wise now than when I lived there. Vegas does have just about everything every other town/city does in addition to the Strip, to do. In fact, now that Tribal casinos are here, my life in Vegas was pretty much the same as my life where I am now.

[@MisterEMystery]

Thanks for the history lesson by the way. I now know more about Vegas than when I lived there. Oh and one of the apartment buildings I lived in there…is now a parking lot. Lol. The 7-Eleven I worked at is still there, but the casino I got my first job at, doesn’t exist anymore.

[@aq803]

You deserve your own television show. Your knowledge of Las Vegas is superb. I myself have never had the dubious pleasure of visiting "Sin city" and as I do not gamble or keep company with ladies of the night it is more than likely that I shall never visit. That does not prevent me from enjoying your videos. Thank you for talking the time to inform the public of the pitfalls and delights of Las Vegas.

[@roneisharoberts3073]

I like watching you. You keep it real and I love that. Oh and I go to Vegas several times a year and I don’t gamble and I’ve definitely had fun at places not on the strip and great meals not on the strip as well.

[@doomedhuh]

why don't they make it legal in clark county

[@SanBrunoBeacon]

Great video separating the wheat from the chaff when it comes to Las Vegas mythology.

[@tedmattos9454]

Couple decades as a LV 🚕...myths n truths..I got this!!!!

[@edmusick7794]

Hi Jacob, I enjoy your videos and easy style. Do you ever play Bubble Craps? It looks interesting but definitely requires a different strategy than traditional Craps.

[@chrisserna5763]

Please do a pro guide to visiting Vegas, the affordable (under 100ish a night) nice places to stay, places to eat under 20 bucks, the alt places to go etc Give us the insider tips, basically more from the 4:30 6:00 mark 🙏🎉😁 Also just wanted to ask, is it a good place (away from "the strip") to bring a telescope? Obvs you wont see anything if you setup next to a casino but sounds like the mountains might work? Love the vids mate 👍

[@joe_schmoe_420]

If you go about an hour outside the city, you should see some decent stuff Light pollution there is pretty strong tho

[@cakesinthecity]

Yesssss

[@tieiatalks]

Red Rock

[@Sc9cvsd]

Stayed at luxor over the summer for under $100 per night. It was pretty good. Not Wynn or Cosmo nice but a 10th the price

[@bigkatspoker]

Great info.

[@juanaboynkin1196]

My favorite place in Vegas is the Pinball Hall of Fame. It is on the Strip just south of the stadium.

[@cshubs]

A friend used to live in Vegas, so it was fun having a local know what to do that had nothing to do with the Strip. Strangely, I remember a little restaurant she took me that specialized in roast turkey, made in house. Plus other restaurants where she knew the owners.

[@user-fh3bu1ld5e]

Your videos always inform and entertain. I always watch them when planning our next visit to Vegas! 🙏👏😄

[@lgroves336]

Jacob, life is 100% subjective. NEWS FLASH. The fact that when you observe something you affect the outcome is a fact.

[@BNaturalStudios]

Amazing storytelling of cautionary tales. Love your content!!! Great job!

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

Thank you B! I appreciate you following over the years!

[@jeffanderson3962]

I usually play don't at Craps so I'm OK with sevens after the comeout. Though I don't typically celebrate openly unless there's another player doing the same thing.

[@davidnec571]

The guy at the very end of the video looked like he was having one of his happier days.

[@markkulyas2418]

Where's the crowd on Tuesday at 2 p.m. the guy's dreams are shattered. Lol, that was hilarious.

[@connieburton7213]

I really liked this video! Good job… so many lies and myths! I usually only get to Vegas once a year… I still love it and look forward to it!! ❤❤

[@ListenLinda_127]

Great video I have gambled but nothing crazy thankfully. I agree there is sooo much more to do then gamble

[@ericdudley4169]

From a Vegas fan and regular, this is Good stuff! Thank you!

[@SameBet]

Really enjoyed this video! Hope to see more like it.

[@lonemountain3049]

keep it up bro love your videos, i was thinking who you resemble, i think dax shepard

[@USMC-0311]

Veterans & Military, Use VET TIX! How about Groupon or other save you money to have fun! There many things to do in Las Vegas, aside from gambling. But, it is up to people to make their reservations for eateries, shows, clubs, helicopter tours, outside of the strip venues, Mount Charleston-Snow Boarding, Skiing, Hiking, Tubing and Camping. Museums, History Museum (small), Spring Preserves (BIG), Red Rock, Lake Mead, Mob Museum & It’s Speak East Bar downstairs. Lots to do!! Pinball Museum near the Las Vegas sign. Video games nostalgia! Use Groupon or other ways to get cheaper tickets, eats and other ways to save!

[@kevofftherez241]

Great video as always. You always give the best and informative info about Vegas. Thanks for the hard work.

[@pato655]

one of your best videos. Keep it up!!

[@tonyamendivel2826]

That's funny Jacob about the tourist guy 😂 at the club at 2pm on a Tuesday I was laughing my Vegas local friends lol 😂 😊❤ love ya ! Have a great Thursday morning and watch your videos when they come on ...

[@erich84502b]

They think it's 105 year round. Most have never driven through residential areas

[@frankgrabasse4642]

The timeshare body snatchers seem convinced the strip runs all the way into Canada.

[@WhiteShadowOhio]

LoL I was wondering if you caught that guy talking on his air phone. Good eye! 😊

[@MarkBos65]

Thanks for a great informative video. Just come back from three days in LV, it's most definitely not the place it used to be, you seemed to be nickel and dimed at every opportunity. We stopped off at Flamingo and paid 15 bucks for a beer at the bar served in a plastic cup...no thanks.

[@paychexx]

This is gold...I appreciate this video. I been to Vegas about 5 times. Vegas is whatever you make it be, but remember reality...

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

If I want to remember reality I'll go to Detroit on vacation not Las Vegas

[@jadoyon]

I was in Macau a month ago, the casino floors aren't actually that big. I also feel like the numbers in terms of gambling are inflated. It's mostly just boring coin flip baccarat too.

[@jesusgamez4137]

What if your taking an uber/lyft , is that considered a personal vehicle for open container laws even though the vehicle is not yours?

[@Trashman702]

Prostitution should never be illegal

[@lockup6104]

Mahalo Jacob🌴🌴🤙🏽

[@EASTCOASTNATURE]

as usual, great video

[@hiroehayes593]

Show the big recreational area right outside "the strip" where there is hiking, biking, etc.😮

[@sethkang4410]

The free neon trees concert last sunday was so effing fun

[@katherinebravo9678]

Thanks Jacob! This one was great. I am a local, and watched to see if I knew everything….and I did not! I was hoping you would highlight the prostitution thing. I have friends that think prostitution is happening out side my front door 😂 One thing I did not hear about the mob…..Oscar Goodman, Vegas’ former mayor, was Tony Spilatro’s lawyer in the 1980’s, and played himself in the movie “Casino.”

[@stephendacey8761]

Oscar's a great man, and has more stories about Vegas and the mob than anyone. I suggest you view a video of Peter Santorelli on Oscar Goodman. It is true that Tony Spilatro's lawyer was Oscar, and Joe Pesci played Spilatro in the movie Casino. Too bad Spilatro and his brother were buried alive in a cornfield in Indiana.

[@richardcommins4926]

Prostitution is rampant in Las Vegas and yes, it is probably right outside your front door. The type of prostitution that is frowned on is the hooker on the street corner. As long as the escorts are dressed nice and don't break the simple laws of the land (like ripping off customers), no one interferes.

[@thenevadadesertrat2713]

I did business at CircusCircus, I had a little gift route. I did not know the Spilotro gang used to meet at the back room of the gift shop. The so called rear of the casino, the parking lot area, was actually the main entrance, with the front desk. not the side at the strip. I did an insane amount of business with just penny ante stuff.

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

Was that your front door? Sorry, I wasn't feeling dropping money on a room that night. It won't happen again. Probably.

[@richardcommins4926]

I was walking on the street in front of Ceasar's Palace with my wife and I was stopped my two prostitutes that said for an extra $50 the wife can watch!

[@michaelbierman699]

Jacob, that was an incredible edit.

[@scottlemiere2024]

I was there in March and including my flight and room the whole trip cost me less than $1500.

[@rayxtwo]

you know what they say..... "It's bad luck to be superstitious"

[@Mr.MallyMall]

Good video homie. I learned something.