The true cost of a Vegas comp

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00:00 Arrival
00:43 Equipment woes / Bellagio Lobby
01:46 Walk to Room / Room Tour
02:53 Gold Leaf Caviar at Petrossian
03:43 Superfrico
04:46 Opium Spiegelworld show
05:19 Ski Lodge Speakeasy
06:20 Bellagio Pool / Poolside Lunch
07:06 Flower Conservatory
08:11 Picasso Restaurant
09:41 Whimsy and Wonder
10:07 Room Service
11:36 Wayne Newton
12:00 Rain Forrest Cafe
12:59 The Tragic Drone Incident
13:33 Sadelle's Brunch
14:14 High Limit Room / Double or Nothing
14:53 Cost Breakdown / Outro
Join me on an unforgettable journey through Sin City as I share my experience of a Las Vegas trip that started out as a complimentary getaway but quickly spiraled into a whirlwind of extravagance and excess.
In this video, I'll take you along as I explore the glitz and glamour of the Las Vegas Strip, indulging in luxurious accommodations, world-class dining, and thrilling entertainment-all thanks to generous comps from the casino. But as the dice rolled and the cards were dealt, I found myself caught up in the excitement of the casino floor, where luck seemed to have a mind of its own.
As the night unfolded, I couldn't resist the allure of the high-stakes tables, where each bet seemed to promise the thrill of victory or the agony of defeat. And while the complimentary drinks flowed freely, so too did my enthusiasm for the games of chance.
But the true cost of my Las Vegas adventure became apparent when the final tally arrived. What began as a complimentary trip soon turned into an expensive lesson in the perils of gambling, fine dining, and extravagant shows. From Michelin-starred restaurants to dazzling stage performances, every indulgence came with a hefty price tag.
Join me as I reflect on the highs and lows of my Las Vegas escapade, offering insights and advice for anyone tempted by the allure of Sin City's glimmering lights and seductive promises. Whether you're a seasoned gambler or a first-time visitor, this video serves as a cautionary tale of the dangers that lurk beneath the surface of Las Vegas' shimmering facade.
So buckle up and get ready for a rollercoaster ride through the ultimate playground of excess and indulgence. Welcome to my Las Vegas adventure-where the comps are free, but the cost is anything but.

[@GRUF__]

Great video. The quality of the editing and music was something else, I thought you’d have at least 100k subs! Great work!

[@austinroque]

Hopefully soon. I got more videos coming thank you for being an inspiration early adopter

[@VegasMikeE]

This is how Vegas vlogging should be done. A perfect mix of your personalities while still highly informative.

[@austinroque]

Thank you so much. I have many more locations coming. Stay tuned :)

[@petarian9498]

I agree. Loved the style.

[@austinroque]

@@petarian9498 thank you!

[@jmaklary]

Love the honesty of the cost. That free room is usually never free.

[@austinroque]

Wait for my Fontainebleau video, an exception to the rule

[@miguelgonzalez6213]

As a Vegas regular once told me at a craps table, "They get you with the free stuff!"

[@albertwang6465]

Just be a good poker player, I win money and get free rooms and comp 😂

[@cocourth5611]

@@albertwang6465 Except, if he played poker, he will be sitting down at the table all day while not spending time with his wife. And I doubt you get free rooms from playing poker. Casinos don't comp poker players unless you play at higher stakes cash games. Unless you're talking about video poker, which then you get comped rooms. Casinos will rarely comp people for playing poker. They barely make anything off you playing poker. Rake or entry fee at best breaks even to pay out the dealers and floor manager(tournament director). You will minimum need to play 2/5 or higher while being a regular to even get considered getting free rooms.

[@ABMTravelGroup]

Loved the video and excited to see what else you have in store of us. Very well done!!

[@austinroque]

More to come!

[@catherinesview]

Hi! You both did a terrific job sharing your experience and showing your personalities. Loved it!

[@austinroque]

Thank you so much!

[@shabblabbat]

what a well edited and excellent video. subbed and looking forward to more Vegas and whatever you post.

[@austinroque]

Much appreciated!

[@JohnBarney-yd2wq]

"It's not my birthday". I just LOST IT here at work hahahahaha!!!!

[@austinroque]

She does this to me all the time

[@Abey93]

This was done so well!! Can’t wait to see more

[@austinroque]

All over the world, stay tuned

[@woofolliesmydog8628]

Yes, I really appreciate the soft music too instead of the doof doof techno-type stuff most vloggers use.

[@luckislonggone9941]

Great video, we had so much fun watching, thanks for taking us along....

[@austinroque]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@dyuan3298]

Wow. Good video. Thanks for sharing your wonderful trip to Las Vegas. One of my favorite places to go.

[@austinroque]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@roisincassidy]

The view from your room is the best. Your videos have great information and I love the attention to detail.

[@austinroque]

Thanks so much!

[@ghostwriter94]

Well done video, keep them comming, really enjoyed you and your parnter, great content. thanks

[@austinroque]

Thank you so much, more are definitely coming.

[@juangarza1963]

You guys make the best videos. Great quality and editing

[@tessgabay3796]

Beautiful documentation. Love it!!!

[@austinroque]

Many thanks!

[@jeremyepstein7977]

Great video! Can’t wait to see more coming up

[@austinroque]

Thank you!!

[@jhaeros]

Love you guys! Great personalities and great content

[@austinroque]

Thanks new video coming in a few minutes :)

[@roberthoffman9438]

A very well done vlog! Been to Vegas/ Bellagio at least 50 times and have never been disappointed.

[@austinroque]

Glad you liked it, follow along for all our other trips :)

[@brianbrown6200]

Great video, I love Vegas. My wife and I going the end of June, can’t wait. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos. Thanks for sharing. 👍🥂

[@ericburt1494]

Great content! Please do this for all the great casinos on the strip! I just subscribed. It shows how much you both enjoy Vegas, and that's fun to watch. I'm flying out tomorrow to a comped Mandalay Bay stay, I have been staying at MGM properties the last two years, as the Caesars comps seem to be a little stingy lately. Cheers! Eric from Traverse City

[@austinroque]

Fontainebleau is coming. Stay tuned. We’re all over the world, but definitely go to Vegas often. Probably too often haha

[@markcummings3146]

Loved watching this guys, great insightful commentary and editing and some fun chemistry with your wife.

[@austinroque]

Thanks!

[@YogiBoo111]

This is the way it should be done. The quality, the flow along with great content is complete. My budget might be a bit out of range but that makes seeing the exclusive places in the videos that much more worthwhile. I like watching even though I may (or may not) ever experience these places in person. Great channel!

[@austinroque]

Thank so much, subscribe for all of our destinations

[@blackberry8731]

Love the style stumble on your channel on my fyp. Keep it up

[@austinroque]

I will, stay tuned

[@bigb6598]

Really enjoyed this video,,,,you’re fun. I’m in Vegas OFTEN. But watch videos here all the time. Keep it up. Btw the proposal pic was great.

[@austinroque]

Thank you! We’re all over the world, Vegas was kinda the practice run with the equipment i had before we took bigger trips. So glad you like it

[@lindathompson5099]

Great vlog! Thanks for your input ❤️

[@austinroque]

Thanks for watching!

[@njw1968]

Just found your channel. Love your vlog style, very unique. Keep up the great work!

[@austinroque]

Thank you welcome, more are coming :)

[@stephengrogan]

Short & sweet and straight to the point 👌🏻 delighted to have found a new Vegas channel to watch 🤩 #keepitcomingguys

[@austinroque]

Travels in general. Thailand is coming up. I’m quite sure we’ll always be going to Vegas though haha. Welcome :)

[@akwon5]

hey guys, that was an entertaining Vegas vlog~ Nicely done! Hyped me up for my upcoming trip to Vegas this weekend! Will look forward to your next vids!

[@austinroque]

back to Vegas in a few uploads, in the meantime check out my NY video! Thanks for watching

[@MrJeremyprater]

This is hands down the best vegas vlog I have seen. Well done!

[@austinroque]

Thank you so much, stay tuned for more :)

[@flagrockerthegreat]

Underrated, love the content!

[@austinroque]

Thank you! More coming this weekend

[@acesandeights-sx2gs]

Great video and great editing, hopefully some more Vegas soon.

[@austinroque]

Absolutely i won big at Fontainebleau recently covering that weekend soon

[@williamhiland4378]

Really well done. I haven't been in the Bellagio for years and this presentation was SO refreshing. The cost was staggering though!

[@austinroque]

Well i did a lot of optional add ons for sure

[@davelesly1705]

So well done!

[@austinroque]

Thank you, many more adventures coming

[@alessandravgoulart5076]

Hey! I liked your videos. Keep going, buddy! Wish you all the best!😉✌🏻

[@austinroque]

Thank you! Keep coming back many more coming

[@user-wu7rw4ik6w]

Woah this channel is amazing! You make fantastic videos.

[@austinroque]

Wow, thank you!

[@ajpope2010]

That was actually a pretty damn good production. Yall landed in my feed, so after that first banger, i will see what else u guys got. Cheers....

[@omgbaxtergames]

Awesome content. just came from a vegas trip and you showed up on my feed. Right now you only have 3.24K subs but I suspect that will change very soon. See you at 10k, then 100k!

[@austinroque]

One at a time, welcome. New video dropping tomorrow :)

[@mtbgnar2424]

AWESOME video guys!

[@austinroque]

Thank you, more to come!

[@dkil]

Love the videos! Lol, the commentary is hilarious!

[@austinroque]

Thanks!

[@goldfishchannel]

Nice mate ! feels like long time vlogger already. I like your voice ;)

[@austinroque]

Thank you! More to come :)

[@traceymiles1233]

Great video, loved seeing the Bellagio again. I stayed there years ago and agree that some rooms are a very,very long walk from the elevators. 😊

[@austinroque]

Thank you 😊

[@Toannietravelingfoodie]

Great video ❤ keep up the good work

[@austinroque]

Thank you!!

[@kmd1033]

Great start to the channel! I subscribed and looking forward to more…..

[@austinroque]

Thank you, they will get bigger and better 😎

[@bryanbentley5342]

Great vid.Great looking couple.love the energy and very informitive.

[@austinroque]

Thank you!

[@christinesoto1137]

Watched 2 of your vlogs, hilarious! Love ❤️ 😍 💖

[@austinroque]

Glad you like them!

[@codycommandeur123]

Hey dude, loved the video keep it up!

[@austinroque]

Thanks man, stay tuned, many more coming :)

[@annafuentes6483]

Loved this!!!

[@austinroque]

Another one coming Saturday :)

[@thomasc.1283]

Nice editing. Keep up the good work 👍

[@austinroque]

Thanks, will do!

[@kims1941]

Very enjoyable video!

[@austinroque]

Glad you enjoyed it! Many more coming :)

[@shanep123]

Next time you order from Room Service, Tell the person that you're giving your order to over the phone that you want the server to bring up a table. It works every time! A lot of times lazy waiters will just bring up the bag of food or a tray of food because they don't feel like rolling the table all the way up to your room. In the mid '80s😢 one of my first jobs that I ever had was at The Tropicana hotel. If room service doesn't have any tables they need to have the bus boys go bring them down from the hotel and break them down. And when you're finished with your food on the table just stack put everything toward the center and push it out to the hall and somebody will come by and pick it up You may even there might even be a four digit number that you can call and say okay we're done with this table up here and I just pushed it in the hall!

[@austinroque]

Next time!

[@andrewmaher5100]

You have 2 options for room service - effectively "in a bag" or "on a table like at a restaurant" - bellagio.mgmresorts.com/content/dam/MGM/mgmresorts/menus/bellagio/ird/menu.pdf

[@alyonapetrova694]

Nice job on the video/vlog….. Thank you!

[@austinroque]

More coming :)

[@lawrenceleung7998]

bro, how you only have a 130 subs?! loving the content!

[@austinroque]

Just started, many videos are coming, share and come back for more :)

[@jamiesawicki7715]

Awesome review, I love bellagio, and Superfrico is one of the weirdest / freaky places I’ve been too. But the lb of mozzarella and the drinks wins me over! Do lots more vegas videos! I might even try my own (with my English wit in 2 weeks!)! And, subscribed!

[@austinroque]

Do it

[@vartkesvseropian5031]

Great VID ..Great editing 🤙!!!

[@austinroque]

Thank you so much! More are coming :)

[@louisathomas945]

Really enjoyed this vlog .

[@austinroque]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@UncleJSlots]

New subscriber, great video! Look forward to more👍

[@austinroque]

Welcome aboard!

[@Surferjoefwb]

Great video bro! Sucks about the drone. Keep up the good work 🤙🏼

[@austinroque]

Thank you dude, stay tuned for more

[@ronalddavid8082]

thank you amazing vlog i will be visiting Vegas soon from Singapore

[@austinroque]

Have fun!

[@douglascampbell7006]

Great video. Picasso is truly amazing.

[@austinroque]

Best restaurant there

[@russt9478]

Love, love, LOVE The Bellagio. Picasso is amazing. I have to try the tasting menu next time I go. I did the prefix meal. They had these amazing poached oysters. Dude, if it's in the budget, do three nights in the penthouse suite. It's amazing and worth every penny. Nice video. That's the way to do Vegas.

[@austinroque]

So good

[@Jossshkhan]

This is some next level vlogging....I am impressed. Keep it up...

[@austinroque]

Thank you, I’ve got two continents worth of footage coming

[@LaePitt]

This was a fun vlog. Glad I happened upon it

[@austinroque]

Stick around they’re only going to get better

[@lucadaprato2825]

Great content bro, I’m from Australia and will be visiting Las Vegas for my first time ever, in about 24hours. Your videos are well laid out keep it up 🤙

[@austinroque]

Have a great time. I think we’re going to OZ during our upcoming winter

[@lucadaprato2825]

Nice I’m from near Sydney along the coastline. Where abouts you planning on going. The Whitsundays is a good spot in Queensland (great barrier reef)

[@austinroque]

@@lucadaprato2825 just loosely thinking about seeing Australia and New Zealand during out winter. Not planned yet. I want the channel to grow more so i can feel justified in doubling down on travel.

[@MCHJ]

Gotta love JSX I used it the last few times I flew to Vegas.

[@austinroque]

So good

[@10rockyman]

great video folks

[@razzledazzlewithlenoxalber7794]

Excellent job, so entertaining and at the same time informative, as the others have commented. I subscribed of course!! Thanks for the great video....P.S......When my husband and I went to Wayne Newton's show, I got to kiss him on the lips hehe! This was in 2018 which was our 1st trip to Vegas...it was perfect.

[@austinroque]

Awesome! Thank you :)

[@alexanderloper4742]

They still have traditional room service with the cart and silver, as long as you meet the $125 minimum! We normally get it once a trip. Great video we’ll be there in June!

[@austinroque]

Have fun!

[@Anna-ot7sf]

I really like your humor great video will watch and subscribe

[@austinroque]

Awesome, thank you!

[@tammygeathers8169]

We love the Bellagio. We're there for vacation in a few months.

[@austinroque]

It’s always solid

[@YTBraN]

Hi from the UK. Just subbed. Great channel! Love the way you explain everything with a twist of humour thrown in for good measure. Btw, pls share the nane of the atmospheric music you used from 3:46ish onward.. It's awesome!

[@austinroque]

In the isle of Skye right now! I’ll have to check on that, everything was sourced from adobe stock. Forgive me if i forget to. Thank you for the sub :)

[@YTBraN]

@@austinroque ahh....have a great time..looking forward to seeing your next vids! Now worries, if you manage to get the name of that epic song let me know and I'll get you even more followers for your epic vids ! ;-)

[@uzi100099]

Great video!!!

[@austinroque]

Thank you!!

[@surfinbird221]

nice, felt like this was from a way larger channel, i watched the whole thing, you will do well

[@austinroque]

Just started but I have many videos coming. Thank you!

[@MoGeeinternationalsince1969]

Loved the proposal 💍 story and pic ❤ congratulations 🍾. You both have great faces for 🎥 📷 Very Cute Couple. 🙌🏽 to 🌞🌞 and 🙈!

[@austinroque]

Thank you so much!

[@andielynn7133]

Omg that bagal and locs looks incredible

[@austinroque]

It was pretty good

[@anthonylagano]

Greetings! I’ll be at Bellagio in a few weeks . I’m a gold member so never pay the resort fees and get all my suites comped . I’ve never had a bad stay . Have reservations at Prime, Spago and Sadelles . True they get you if you gamble or dine but a room or suite for free is still free . If you paid full price for the room you still have to eat and spend money . Fun video 😎😎😎

[@austinroque]

Enjoy your stay! You seem to know what you’re doing. Check out my NY video I’m more of an NY expert than a Vegas one

[@jakubking845]

You two are dope! ❤

[@austinroque]

Thanks. Keep watching :)

[@Itsallabouttheperformance]

The most underrated vegas vlogger. I’m a vegas local and know the ins and outs and would love to work for you for free.

[@davidp1192]

Picasso is now closed. The room service bags at Bellagio are really good. We are still using them 2 years after our last visit.

[@willnguyen2058]

Great video.

[@austinroque]

Thank you, more are coming :)

[@jonesboy201]

Just found your channel, (from UK) love it. Appreciate the honesty on what it actually costs. I thought the UK was expensive 😱😬😳 I went to Vegas 10 years ago and stayed at the Mirage, it was good but nothing like the hotels you’ve been reviewing. The restaurants in the last two vlogs I’ve watched have been impressive.

[@austinroque]

Welcome. The Wynn is definitely my favorite. Haven’t made a video about that yet.

[@orangesicle8]

OMG. You are so funny and I was literally LoLing multiple times. Also, I love Vegas and follow almost everything and everyone Vegas content. You’re a true gem 🖤💎🖤 Out of curiosity, what table games do you play? Just roulette?

[@austinroque]

Thanks so much. Equal parts roulette and black jack :)

[@albertdareii1997]

That was great 👍 😮

[@austinroque]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@honestmarc]

Good job.

[@austinroque]

Thank you, tomorrow’s video is even better imo. Stay tuned

[@KentuckyMic]

Loved the video and honesty throughout! For what it’s worth, I’m a local. Have you considered any off-strip places? There are so many cheaper places to do nice dinners, gamble, etc. and not lose a drone 😀

[@austinroque]

We are both Vegas curious, and back often. Won big at the Fontainebleau, that video will be coming soon:)

[@user-ii6vv2bo9j]

Nice report.

[@austinroque]

Thanks!

[@GeminiJamW]

That was entertaining thanks. Keep up the good work. Why were your resort fees not comped?

[@austinroque]

They don’t typically, i don’t think.

[@DavidGoshorn]

Resort fees are comped when you're at Gold or higher with MGM Rewards. They'll also comp them based on previous play, but it looks like he plays mostly table games with a relatively low bankroll. If you go to the rewards desk before you check out, you can ask if you played enough to get your resort fees comped. It's worth asking. I've been surprised to receive comps for my level of play (I typically budget a $300-400 per day maximum loss).

[@austinroque]

@@DavidGoshorn yeah I’m new to all this. They just gave me a free room within their app.

[@jeffvansloten1897]

Great old fashioned at that lobby piano bar

[@austinroque]

Yessir

[@luccaaliaga9954]

🔥🔥

[@jorgetabraue3858]

Honestly, i would send it back. Were they under the impresion that you were doing a Grand Canyon tour and wanted some food to go?

[@austinroque]

Right?

[@Kenneth_Usher]

I got comp at the Cosmo 3 nights as well

[@ML-kx9gz]

I think the furthest I ever walked from room to hotel floor was at Caesars. I forget the tower name because I only stayed once but you had to walk through the entire casino then down some crazy long hallway then you get to an elevator bank and go up and get to walk down an even longer hall way and finally get to the room, I was blown away it was legit like 10 minutes of walking. Bellagio was pretty bad too but not nearly as bad as Caesars was. I stayed at the Beau Rivage which is like a duplicate Bellagio and it also had a very long walk, I learned my lesson staying at the mega properties now, always ask for a room closer to the elevator because my god. There were times where I had to make an actual decision like how bad do I really need to go back to the room, it's how they nail you on things like maybe you have snacks back at the room but dont feel like going all the way back to snack to then turn back around and come all the way back, guess I'll grab this $25 slice of pizza that's dry and coke. I remember when I stayed at Caesars it was during covid but after lockdowns obviously, but they still didn't have fountain drinks going, so no refills, so there I am hung over eating dry crusty old pizza with dry mouth and 1 can of coke rofl.

[@rollingwithdeep]

Subscribed!

[@austinroque]

Thank you!

[@trbarton743]

How were you able to get comp hotel tickets? Great video.

[@austinroque]

Just join their rewards programs and gamble

[@GMartin407]

Went to Superfrico the first couple weeks it opened. Loved the instant transfer to Opium it was absolutely a great experience, but the food felt lacking. Hoping they upped the quality I just attributed it to the fact they were slammed.

[@austinroque]

I agree, good drinks fun atmosphere average food

[@dgeorgie9]

one for the books! minus that one part 😅

[@austinroque]

Next time

[@sondraxcore]

I like how Wayne waved to you like you were one of his grandkids

[@austinroque]

Legend

[@mjc8709]

Hate to break it to you but the cops probably have your drone and you may get a call from the FAA

[@austinroque]

Dramatization

[@magicwv]

Kinda slow on the trip upload from June last sunmer? The premiere in room dining with traditional table service requires a $125 minimum spend. You guys probably ordered less than that, so you got the “classic” packaged to-go service. Also, you missed so many changes between Bellagio and Cosmo already since your video is so old. OPM show closed down end of ‘23 already, glad I got to see it beforehand.

[@austinroque]

We’re been traveling non stop, just getting editing done. I wanted a backlog to guarantee i had weekly uploads

[@joelcazares9986]

@07:00 that’s a real multitasking. What a show off!

[@austinroque]

😎

[@BigRedDogATL]

You forgot to add in the cost of the lost drone....., as well as the cost of your transportation (Plane and Ubers). Did your costs include tips?

[@austinroque]

We walked between hotels. And yes tips were included as part of the final tally they were added to each bill

[@SAsh-zg6ln]

I don’t really go to shows and don’t eat expensive food so the room comps are not bad. But I lose about 1k gambling so my true cost is more like $1200

[@austinroque]

The important thing is that you keep a budget in mind for gambling and regard it as expendable