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Having lived in Vegas for for over 30yrs & having built a few of the casino's on the strip & terminal 3 at the airport, this guy is being pretty dang honest. Most of us locals only go near the strip for work or to show our friends/families around.

The weird thing is, many of the scams you talk about, never happened when the Mob ran Vegas. The Mob realized if you treated the average citizen to a fair deal, they'd keep coming back. In the 70's, I got a room in a casino for $20 a night. I took taxis from Casino to Casino and the average ride was around $5.

One scam artist came up to me one time and said I hate to bother you sir. I cut him off and said well then don't bother me then. That was the end of that conversation!

I went to those time share seminars at Vegas. I told the rep from the begining that I was only there for the $200 Casino voucher and the free meal at the restaurant. She and the "manager" turned up the pressure. IN the end, I didn't buy their time share, got the $200 casino voucher, the free meal, and as I walked out, I took a box of a dozen donuts from their snack table.

I did the $20 trick for Cesar’s Palace, I ended up with a small bag of powder in my room 😂😂😂

The biggest scam is actually going in casino and playing there.

I was just there and a friend I was staying with told me the water bottles they use for the water scam come from dumpsters or trash bins, so yeah, absolutely avoid THAT at all costs.

I live in Vegas and everything you've said is true. It's also cheaper to buy a bottle of liquor before you head to the strip.

I live in Vegas and avoid the strip. Parking is the biggest rip off now.

I made the mistake of telling a cab driver "Yes, this is my first time in Vegas". My cab fare from the airport to MGM Grand was over $50+.

The ‘Resort Fee’ is not ONE of the biggest scams out there, it is THE biggest scam out there. 🤬🤬🤬😡😡😡

Use Uber/Lyft much, much better then the cabs.

The girl that came to my room was not the girl pictured on the card that they guy gave me.

I won 1000 dollars on a slot machine in the Vegas airport about 10 minutes before boarding my flight back to Houston!

1. The slots at the airport do have the worst pay outs, however, if a convention like say, a Rodeo is in town, they probably loaded those machines with losses. 2. Don't take a taxi in Vegas, take Uber or Lyft - set price. 3. Resort fees suck, but with Caesars Properties you can waive them (and the parking fee) with either a Diamond Players Card or their Visa Credit Card (get that before going) 4. For the drinks you can always ask for a double shot and a glass of coke (mix your own) - remember the cocktail servers are there for tips, they don't care about what the company does with the drinks 5. The Las Vegas Police Department is trying to scare people away from buying those bottles of water - trust me, almost all are authentic. They buy a case of 20 for like $4 at Costco and make a big profit on selling for a dollar each. The Casinos HATE that these guys are out there selling the water because that's money they could potentially get, so being that the casinos fund the police, it's all connected. 6. Spot on with the CD "artists" and fake Buddhist Monks. I greeted one of the monks with a traditional Buddhist greeting, she had no idea what I was saying. The lady just put the bracelet on, asked me to sign a book and then asked for a donation. I gave her a dollar and she said "no, $5" so I gave her the bracelet back. 7. Don't ever pay full price for show tickets - as a last resort at least ask the ticket counter if they have discounts available. 8. ATM fees on the Strip are up to $9.99 - fee at one of those Walgreens or CVS is like half that. 9. Great place to go for breakfast is just off the Strip - take Flamingo Rd EITHER East or West from the Strip for about a mile or two - there will be a place called "Blueberry Hill" - BEST coffee in Las Vegas and a good breakfast. ON the Strip for a quick bite - try "Block 16" in The Cosmopolitan, decent prices, great food.

We had a fake monk give us bracelets and we offered him $1. He got all offended and demanded $10. We kept our $1 and the bracelets. Beggars can't be choosers!

Lol I pretend to be deaf when the CD guys come up to me 🤷🏽‍♂️

I remember walking across the bridge between New York New York and MGM grand, when a CD guy approached me and asked for 5 bucks for his music. I told the guy I didn't have any cash, he then pulled out a debit card reader and said "I accept cards too" left me speechless. Do what the man says and ignore them completely!!

I've been to Vegas about 40 times in the last 15 years. Seen all the scammers but never been scammed once. Wanna guess why? Common sense and I stay sober.

I see someone didn't like this video, it must have been one of those long haul cab drivers.

The timeshare people..."How long are you in town?" "How old are you?" "Are you married?" It's always the same questions. We're always 24 and never married. And, of course, we're leaving tomorrow.

Re #1: About 20-25 years ago, I was flying home from McCarran. There were 2 semi-drunk college-age guys in our waiting area, who were clearly playing their last few bucks in the airport slots. Shortly after our flight had been called, "DING DING DING DING DING" = They WON on their 25cent slot! "DING DING DING DING" - it kept dumping quarters! They filled their pockets, then their carry-on bags, then their SHOES - But still "DING DING DING DING DING" - Finally the Last Call for our flight came up, and still "DING DING DING DING DING". Some guy on the next flight out of our gate offered them $20 for whatever was left of their jackpot. I don't know if he won or lost $$$ - We were on the plane on the way back to Texas...

Look dude, I live in Vegas so let me say this to you, everything in Vegas is a rip, how do you think this town gets the cash to build the hotels and casinos, Vegas wasn't built from winners and when was the last time that you won in Vegas

I stopped going to Vegas because of the resort fees.

Cooks champagne??? Another rip off lol!

If someone approaches you about TIME SHARE, tell them you just arrived from the Congo and you're looking for a doctor to treat your Ebola.

In 2017, while staying at the MGM Grand, we were charged for removing the products out of the small in-room fridge, just to read the labels. We carefully replaced each item without consuming any of the product contained inside the bottle, can or box but we were billed $188.06 on our credit card anyway. It took us months dealing with MGM and our credit card company to resolve this issue. FYI: When you arrive in your room the first thing you want to do is gorilla tape the small refrigerator door shut. Don't even open it.

When checking in at a hotel, mention you have stayed there before. I did that at the Luxor and was comped a player's suite.

Thanks Jon. Vegas is definitely a place where you need to be aware of everything going on.around you.

None of these ripoffs existed until Vegas went “Family Friendly”. It was a horrible decision that’s ruined Las Vegas.

I used to keep my money and cards in my pack of smokes. No one ever thinks of taking a pack of smokes when looking for a wallet.

I actually won $1000 at Mc Carren Airport on $1 wheel of fortune while waiting on a flight. Lucky I know, but it was a nice chunk to go home with.

Good tips for newbies! I've been going 20 years or so and things have really changed. Vegas used to have much better comps and food prices(even on the strip), now they nickel and dime you for everything. My advice would be to rent a car and park at the properties with free parking(Miracle Mile, Venetian, etc.). Take the parallel streets especially during peak strip times. Also, Four Queens has NO resort fees.

going to vegas in a few months so I've been watching vegas tips and tricks videos all weekend. this is by far the best of what I've seen. not only are the tips spot-on but the video/audio quality is great and an appropriate amount of snarkiness is added for no additional charge. thanx.

A lot of these guides are unrealistic. This one is pretty genuine. The guy seems very genuine and helpful.

Pickpocketing can't never be stressed enough. i got my phone stolen from me twice, one while watching street performers, they are amazing and really entertaining to watch just play safe and invest in a anti theft bag Btw great video dude!

Those damn CD guys are everywhere!

I really enjoy your channel and especially your NYC videos! I like how you’re clear, detailed and don’t drag it out for 30 minutes. Please keep making more!

As a former employee of Wyndham Vacation Ownership, I'm very sorry to everybody that has been hustled by companies like the one I worked for, when you see them avoid them at all costs. If you don't you're going to be spending 3 to 4 hours of your 48 to 72 hour stay in Vegas, just to be short changed in the end.

Avoid the three card Monte/shell game guys too.

Thanks for having my back Jon ! I'll keep an eye out next time I'm in Sin City!

I keep hearing about the $20 tip, I've stayed at NYNY at least a dozen times, I've tried it EVERY single time and they always ask if I want change lol. So maybe it's just that hotel, but it certainly doesn't work at all of them haha

Was there a week ago...having a smoke outside the luxor and had my Oakley s snatched right from under my face! Watch your stuff out there folks they are quick!!!

Never take a taxi in Vegas. It's a ripoff and not worth it at all. Use uber or Lyft instead

Those resort fees have to be the biggest scam, its out of control, some are more than the room rate. Stay off the strip and uber it.

We used to go to Vegas twice a year. We quit going 10 years ago. We saw it go down hill🥺 It once WAS a great place to have fun without costing a fortune!

Gee, resort fee's make sense, my stay I netted 50 pool towels at 30.00 a towel that's 1500.00, I go 4 times a year👍❤️

The guys who sell water on the Strip are okay in my book. If the bottle is sealed, which it has always been for me, it's good to drink, and well worth the $1.

The resort fees have gotten out of hand every year I returned to Vegas. Everything you’ve mentioned I’ve either witnessed or experienced. The bottled water was a shocker! The Elara hotel called my room after checking in, trying to talk me into buying Timeshares. One last thing not mentioned is the high number of panhandlers on the streets and even in some of the casinos, like Circus Circus. If you’re a guy it’s best to walk the strip with a female even if it’s just a friend or relative otherwise you will be hassled by people trying to sell you passes to strip clubs ect. You can Google clubs and take yourself without a middle man ripping you off.

I'm a Las Vegas resident and a Slot Machine Technician. These machines are programmed for you to lose.

I've lived in Vegas my whole life, just stay in a hotel off the strip and honestly just stay off it in general. Our local attractions and restaurants are honestly amazing and way more fun then being scammed by the expensive MGM parking, gambling, and pricey souvenirs. Support the local businesses not the casinos✌🏻

What bothered me is that the time share scammers were right there in the casinos, claiming to work for them.

I hate resort fees. That's why I stay at the Four Queens.

I always to timeshare meeting when i get bored .... i also love leading them on, the disappointment on their face after i have asked so many questions and showed so much interest

Salesman: "How long are you in town for?" Me: "I'm leaving today." That usually works for me, lol.

I remember a young couple told me they bought into a timeshare. I told them to call an attorney as soon as you can.

You do a great job with these tip videos bro. Always Quick and direct.

For the timeshare people I always say “we live in Henderson” They always back down immediately.

From what I'm hearing a lot of casinos have caught on and they're starting to put up kiosks in eliminating your interaction with staff at the counter so the $20 trick is starting to be phased out

Lots of good advice. My wife and I went to Vegas couple years ago and stayed at the MGM Grand. I'm the most cynical person on earth and it's tough to scam me. My feeling is that when dealing with crooks (that defines everyone who works in Vegas) all's fair in love and war. So when we checked in, we told them it was our 30th anniversary and we 'hoped' our room faced the strip as I slipped him a twenty. Not only did it face the strip but we got a bottle of Champagne and some very expensive chocolate covered strawberries. Way more than my twenty bucks worth. When checking out they hit us with the resort fee. 'No we didn't use your wifi or anything else and no I didn't agree to it. They got a manager to talk to us. I stood my ground. The manager got his manager, etc, etc. They removed the resort fee. Gotta fight for yourself.

Your video is 100% legitimate. I've spent several Winters in Vegas for the weather. I avoided the Strip and actually used the street parallel to the Strip to travel, avoiding the congestion. Living local was very reasonable if you shop away from the attractions. LaBonita Supermarket on Desert Inn Drive had the cheapest and best produce I've ever seen. There is another world in Vegas separate from the tourist traps.

2:00 i love how drunk he is in this part of the video. and the proof is right behind him with the empty champagne bottle.

Know exactly what tax is. One time at a kiosk at Fremont st. A lady tried to keep my change for a belt buckle (I grew up in Las Vegas) I asked for my change, and she very rudely said "you have to pay tax." And I, in a very snarky way asked: "and what is tax???" Instead of answering my question, she gave me all of my change.

If you are a guy with a bunch of guy friends, NEVER listen to a cab driver when he says he “knows a good place”

In Las Vegas, everyone is trying to sell you a timeshare which is a rip off.

I go in the winter and take the bus mostly. Best bus system I ever rode.

when i'm walking the strip i just avoid eye contract with anyone. if you're walking alone you get hit up by everyone.

Fun fact: Most bottled water is just filtered tap water anyway. Tacos el Gordo almost always has a line out the door. A little further up there's also a Denny's, which is as reasonable as you'd expect, and just past that is the legendary Peppermill which doesn't rip you off either.

Great video! One of my 1st trips to Las Vegas my cab fare on the way back to the airport from Caesars was literally half of the fare from the airport to the hotel. I asked the cab driver why and he explained to me about the long haul. I either do what you did in the video now or take one of the shuttles because it is a flat rate. I never knew about the monks, I see them all the time so thanks for advice on this.

Great tips! Thanks, bud.

I used to take taxi from airport to casino and they always take highway route instead of local. Thanks God now we have Uber .

The worst is the dudes handing you a (fake blank) cd then demanding money for it. Keep walking, don’t even acknowledge street urchins existence.

Good advice! Look for deals on line. Everything in Vegas is designed around separating you from your money.

After watching this it seems, to me, the best way to avoid all of these rip-offs is to not go there. If enough people don't go they may get the idea.

If you buy bottled water from a guy who looks like he might be homeless...then you're drinking tap water or fountain water. I bought cold cans of beer at 2 for $5 from a college kid on the sidewalk, between Caesars & Mirage. Best deal in Vegas. Illegal but, he was sold-out in minutes. Smart kid. He made a quick mint I'm sure.

I also did the $20 sandwich trick @ Circus Circus but didn't get a room upgrade. Instead I got a bag of weed..

Great video. I really enjoyed your informative, concise explanations :)

I stayed at the Luxor which was a dump! After research, I learned to take the city bus back to the airport.

You hit it on the head of the nail my friend. I live here and I make sure I say I'm local to scammers, and if I ever want to get a hotel down on the strip, always ask locals what's a great place to stay at. Itll help, but always look up prices when you go. Plus the 20 dollar truck is better when it you can pull a 10 dollar trick lol

I hate those CD guys. Once one of them shoved a cd in my hand and when I tried to return it, he refused. When I put it on the ground, he threatened me unless I picked it up. Kinda spoiled my day from then on.

I wanted to hate this but the dude is spot on.

My buddy purchased a blank CD for $20 on the strip...😂

YOU can watch a sunset waiting at a friggin. 'traffic light!

I would say the biggest scam is the Time Share....be extra careful with that.

The "fake" water bottle scam is not really an issue. That story makes the local news every once in a while for the views. It takes more energy and time to collect bottles and fill them than it does to grab a case at Costco.

I’m going to Vegas for my 21th birthday on November 4 I tried to avoid those scams thanks for showing this on my first day in Vegas 👍🏻🥂

Born and raised Vegas native, still currently living here too. Real natives do not go Downtown or the strip, we actually just enjoy our hometown that does not include the hotels 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

Cooks Champagne is literally $3

Be careful when ordering a beverage in Starbucks. If it's inside of or attached to a resort the prices are double what they are everywhere else.

I have lived here 57 years. Born to a professor dad (smart) and high school secretary mom (smart and sexy). Take good advice, such as from Here Be Barr, and enjoy the LV Strip. Bargains and quality are everywhere, but be smart. If it's too good to be ... that's right and if it's out of your price comfort zone, what, or whom, are you trying to impress. Quality costs more, but be smart about what you are paying for. Rooms are price sensitive, depending on location, time of year, time of week, how you booked it, and think about your purpose. The fun is everywhere, on and off the Strip, Red Rock, Lake Mead, Mountain Charleston at almost 12,000 feet high and seen west of the Strip, only 45-60 minutes away. Then the neighborhoods of old Vegas, Green Valley, Seven Hills, Anthem, Summerlin, Town square, some entertainment style churches, including Central and check out the amazing water parks. You might take the zip line above the reinventing downtown Las Vegas, or from the top of the 800 Stratosphere, and check out the best 5 mile commercial Strip in the world, on foot, Uber or limo. Even with entertainment everywhere these days, there is only one Hollywood and only one Las Vegas. Be smart, take advice, know your limits, take online classes on gambling, etiquette, having fun, knowing what incredible restaurant you want to enjoy, take a walk along the Strip or a park in the suburbs after a great night, maybe a local house rental for a change of pace, see the famous LV sign by one of the busiest airports in the nation, relax by the pool and remember to take lots of pictures. I love this town. Been to 37 states and each is cool, but I decided to live it up here for life. VIVA LAS VEGAS, Jon, retired NDOT Supervisor I

Casino employee here 👋🏼, read a lot of comments towards the resort fee saying it’s “nowhere to be stated/found” until the very end or until you get to the check in & are ‘forced’ to pay it. First off, nobody is forcing you to do anything, you could go stay off the strip & take your money elsewhere with the risk of a bum trying to steal your outdoor AC at a motel 6 & then you’re forced to pay for the damage 🤷🏻‍♀️ But, if you’re smart you can call any of the casinos reservations/contact center directly & specifically ask them about the resort fee, they’ll tell you. We’re not paid to hide information like that. If someone did fail to mention that, that’s their own problem, not yours. But yes, all strip properties have resort fees, some cheaper than others. Like he mentions in the video if you’re a rewards member, yes sometimes if your level of play is high enough, they give you rewards that can go towards “comped rooms” and “waived resort fees” but if you’re just trying to skimp out and you’re not a frequent player at the casino or not even a rewards card holder, don’t expect to get everything for nothing. It doesn’t work that way. Last couple of things, if you’re not really into making phone calls and speaking with a reservation agent of the casino, if you go directly to the website of the casino you’re looking to stay at, and go to the booking a hotel portion of the site, it also mentions the resort fees there. There should be a breakdown of, the room rate, the resort fee, and the tax which shows you at the bottom a “grand total”. I make reservations and can vouch because sometimes we have to price match other casinos. We don’t even hassle with 3rd parties such as Expedia or Booking . com, those rates aren’t the direct casino rates from the casino itself, that’s why they’re discounted. & about the 3rd parties, if they don’t mention the resort fee on their website, or it’s hidden somewhere in fine print, that’s not the casinos fault, we didn’t make the 3rd party websites. What information they decide to display is solely on them, and you shouldn’t be calling us to complain. You made the reservation through them (most likely through their website not on the phone with a reservation agent who could break it down for you), so therefore, they are the ones you need to call and yell at, not us. Btw, it always helps to read the fine print...just an FYI 😉

Very informative video, should be a must see for first timers going to Vegas or anyone actually, Good job

Don’t use taxis it’s better to use Uber and Lyft. The route is already set to the closest routs to your destination plus you can see the route on your phone Incase the driver goes a different way.

I did that $20 trick in Honolulu Hilton Waikiki, and the employee got upset returned the $20 back to me and did not give any upgrade even though I had diamond status!

Don't get ur drugs from the strip either, 90 percent of the time you're gonna get ripped off. The other 10 arrested 😂😂😂

My husband and I got pulled in by one of those time share people. We went to see what it was about but my husband put on a real good act. When we went in to talk to a representative he faked a backache and got out of going through the rest of their schpeel. But we still managed to get the free vouchers they told us we would get which included 2 food vouchers, some slot machine gaming vouchers and 2 tickets to see Tournament of Kings at the Excaliber. We enjoyed every minute of it. Michelle Farrell

😂😂😂 The so-called “$20 trick” is bogus. If they don’t have any rooms to upgrade you to, you just lost $20. So, keep the $20 in your pocket, ask nicely if they have any free upgrades available, if they do and they make it for you, bring out the $20 as a thank you. They may even give you some di I g credits after that! Happened to me on my last Vegas trip. So, keep your $20 for gambling or a “thank you”. Otherwise it’s a bribe, not a tip. 👍🏻🎰

I live in Las Vegas, and I can tell everybody who might be interested, that there are nice hotels that are not on the Strip where even tourists can have a good experience. They include the South point, and any of the Station Casino properties. Along with live entertainment and all of the usual gaming, they have such things as multi-cinema movie theaters and bowling centers. The food in these places is also quite good.

I got $800 at the Southwest Terminal C before boarding a flight out with a $5 note.