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Another thing is. Has anyone ever noticed that there are no benches on the strip nowhere to sit. That’s because they want you to go into establishments and sit and spend money

Ok, I work on the Strip so I would like to explain some things. The hotel/casinos are gouging people now, I will admit that, but I want to explain why. (And I'm not in favor of or against any of this, I'm simply explaining) 1. Vegas is totally corporatized now. As with any corporation, bottom line is all that matters. Always remember this. 2. The reason many tourists, like you, complain about the Vegas of today is because you remember a time when Vegas wasn't like this. Once upon a time, you parked for free, there were no resort fees, food was all cheap, and most of your "vacation money" went towards gaming or shows. There are a couple reasons this has changed. - Most major cities in the U.S. that have tourism (L.A., New York, Chicago, Miami, Honolulu, etc etc) have been charging parking and resort fees for a long time. The corporations of Vegas saw this but stayed away from it for a long time. However, they have recently jumped on the bandwagon with these fees because they said to themselves, "We're a major tourist destination just like those other cities, so we have the right to charge for the same things they are." - The 2nd and more vital reason is because the tourist dynamic in Vegas has changed and Vegas is changing with it. The Vegas of yesteryear was cheap with rooms, food, and parking because everything was subsidized by the gaming revenue. They made so much money from gaming, that they could afford to make very little from everything else. They would comp people rooms, food, transportation, or whatever, just to get them in the door because they could count on the tourists to gamble. This is not happening anymore. You need to remember, the prime demographic that all corporations covet is the young crowd, and the young people of today are not nearly as interested in gambling as the older generations were. Young people coming to town now are more interested in the food scene (celebrity restaurants), nightclubs, and drinking. Even the older crowd is not gambling as much as before. Without the gaming revenue, Vegas can no longer afford to make everything else cheap the way it used to be. I just read where July 2018, the airport here saw record numbers of tourists come through, but if you look at other articles, the corporations are reporting gaming revenue is down across the board in their quarterly earnings reports. 3. There are now casinos ALL OVER AMERICA, and many people don't need to travel to Vegas anymore to get their gambling fix. This has also greatly impacted Vegas's bottom line. This is why Vegas has changed. This is a reactionary town. They transform with the trends they see happening around them, rather than starting a trend. Hope this helps clear it up for you.

You know the biggest scam of all? It's called a casino.

I think the safety man used to play the slots

Safety Man knows what he's talking about....LOL

3:52 Billy Bob visiting from the farm looks thoroughly bemused! He clearly ain't never seen no video camera before. What crazy witchcraft is this?!

Not sure how I got here and I’m never going to Vegas but I watched the whole thing for some reason 🤷🏻‍♂️

The biggest scam are those handsome Chippendale models. Those sculpted bodies lure you in for a photo then bam, they tempt you into buying those photos. Damn dopamine 🤦‍♀️

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas...because they took it all from you.

As a native Las Vegan and a cab driver for 15 years I can say that everything listed here is true. The strip is not just full of tourist traps, it is ALL designed to separate you from as much of your money as possible. BEWARE!

What you said about the Times Share ppl is 100% true. My wife and I were in Vegas for my birthday (1/21), and we literally wasted 6-7 hours to listen to a “too good to be true” presentation. Then, at the end when we said we weren’t interested in becoming “owners” they became very aggressive and started acting as if we owed them something. Take the advice, don’t fall for it!

another trap, EVERYWHERE in vegas, is tinted glass doors, where you step in, look back through the doors, and it looks about 1 or 2 am out there, even at noon... add to that, you will not see a clock one, in public spaces, and you end up losing track of time, and spending tons more money.

The Stratosphere rides are a little different than your average county fair rides.

I feel like the "safety construction guy" is speaking from experience .... he loves those slot machines hahaha

Rides at the fair aren't on top of the tallest building in the city....$36 ain't a scam

Safety Guy should have his own video Blog

The worst are the "resort fees" the hotels charge on top of the quoted guest rates.

3:56...I agree 100%. The "resort fee" scam is one of the worst in the history of consumerism. I can't believe it hasn't been legislated as misleading and/or illegal. Or Hotels should be forced to allow people to opt-out if they don't want wifi, pool access, etc.

It sounds like Safety man got his heart broken by a Slot lmfao

I avoid the strip at all cost. Unless my folks come into town to visit. Then I'm screwed.

This is 1000% facts i used to live in vegas. another tip is if you wanna drink just go to CVS they sell liquor, beer and wine. There is one at the venetian and another near flamingo

3:51 Guy really wants a picture with you, hope you charged him $5.

The biggest scam Las Vegas ever pulled is charging people for parking. Shame on the city. Disgraceful. I'm saying this as a 10x visitor and now resident. I remember the first two time i visited the free parking and the free shows (volcano & pirate).

LOL they look nothing like show girls

Two drink minimum to see a Mormon brother and sister act? How ironic.

ALL THE DISLIKES CAME FROM THE CEOS WHO OWN THE HOTELS AND STAFF THERE

This guy gets it.

You missed the biggest tourist trap. Getting Tunneled from the airport!!!!!! Whether its a cab or an uber, if your driver takes the tunnel and the freeway to the strip, you got ripped off! It will easily double your fare. Tell your driver not to take the tunnel!

Good tips! As a former resident of Vegas, I think a good general rule is to be extremely wary of anyone who approaches you on the Strip or in a casino with some kind of offer, no matter if they're dressed impeccably in a suit or a getup like Elvis. You're most likely a mark to them.

I definitely wasn't expecting to see safety man's nails polished!

I have been going for almost 12 years. I have seen Las Vegas transform from a middle class destination to an upper class destination. The high end stores, nightclubs, restaurants, and even the new hotels. I completely agree with you about the resort fees, just another money grab for the hotels.

We all know Mr. Safety Guy was just talking about his past while going on about slot machines.

I always weird out the time share hecklers by just yelling random words like yellow, purple, bubblegum. They'll leave ya alone

I’m SO glad you mentioned the Criss Angel show. My husband and I went our first time and was horribly disappointed. You could see exactly how everything was done and when he did come out, he was very rude to the crowd

The resort fees are a freaking rip-off. You used to be able to get a cheap room. Now there are no cheap rooms due to "resort fees"

I live in Las Vegas. All the locals never go to the strip or Fremont. The best casinos are sun coast and red rock casino in summerlin.

All true! Not to mention mini bars in the hotel rooms. Biggest rip off ever.

The last time I gambled was 15 years ago in Vegas. I was heading to the elevator in the Bellagio when I heard energetic shouting at a craps table. I put some money down and in a few minutes I made $700. Within a few rolls I was down to $400 and walked from the table. I won back anything I had ever lost in casinos and haven't played since. Hope this comment keeps you from gambling at a casino.

The whole city is a big scam

That gelato stand is out of control. ProTip: get off the Strip, check out Fremont St. and "locals" casinos. ;)

I used to love Vegas and now because of all the fees I won't be going back.

Safety man got DEEP!!

I watch a lot of reviews, I 1st brushed off your reviews. But comparing your reviews with others, I tend to prefer your reviews. Your very likeable. Cheer mate!

Useful information. Resort fees are crazy and do drive tourists away from the Strip.

Good job. Resort fees and parking killed my desire to ever visit LV again.

I work for Hilton and it's best to stay there than on the strip....Hilton also has many smaller branches such as Hampton Inn, embassy suites, garden inn, home2suites and homewood suites that are very nice and clean and no resort fee. But then again people love the strip and I don't blame them. I used to love it but now I stay where it's not crowded and some of these hotels I just mentioned come with a free breakfast buffet, cant beat that guys.

In my mid fifties and finally made it to Vegas for a recent visit. Will never go back again, however having said that, it’s just one of those places that really should be on your bucket list I suppose.

Venetian gondola ride. 116 bucks for 2 people for a 13 minute boat ride!! And a photo costs extra!

I would add the "FAKE BUDDHIST MONKS" to the list,

Living in Las Vegas, I can confirm what Yellow productions has said. It’s why I stay the hell away from the strip, it’s very rare that I go.

Woah woah woah. The stratosphere rides are worth doing at least one time.

All of this is true. The Las Vegas Strip is real sucker for any kind of vacation. Everything is a ripoff, people are so rude, and just about everything is manmade.

The ONLY true rip-off is the Criss Angel show... Should have been #1 on the list. 😉

You forgot the beggers..... EVERYWHERE. and also $1 bottles of water EVERYWHERE.

that safety man and dopamine rush is great

Are you really trying to compare rides hanging off an 1100ft building with county fair rides? The ride itself may be similar, but it's not the ride itself which makes it cool.

Having been a Vegas regular for 10+ years (about 30 or more trips) I consider 1/2 of these to be common sense. Don't talk to ANYONE on the strip if you can avoid it. Anything they are selling can be found cheaper someplace else. Also - if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. That's common sense. I will say that the "resort fees" are a problem that has kept me from returning to Vegas. Mine were usually comped, I couldn't stand being charged for something that was included a few years ago. (Like airline baggage fees!!) Despite what "safety man" says - ALL gambling can be addictive - slot machines, craps, Baccarat, etc. Your brain cannot differentiate the dopamine released from winning on a slot machine or at a table. The one thing that makes Vegas different from other resort destinations is the loyalty perks. After about 2-3 trips to Vegas, while gambling and using a casino properties' loyalty card, you can expect to see SOME perks. We added up the money that we usually spent on food and entertainment, put that money into a slot machine over the course of 2-3 nights and upon check out - much of our food, beverage and entertainment were comped. It IS more complicated than I'm describing here - but you don't have to be a "high roller" to get comps in Vegas. (Yes - off-Strip and downtown are certainly better bargains. But not for those of us who love the strip.)

Dopamine Rush... Dopamine rush... I think I got it, Safety man.

Being a Vegas Vet (12 trips for annual meeting in last 15 years) I would say the drink prices and cab fares are 2 of the biggest ripoffs!

Have to disagree with you on the stratosphere rides being a con. What you're forgetting is that price includes a pass to the observation deck unlimited all day. A pass alone up to the tower costs nearly $20 so an extra $15 for 3 rides is a very good deal. I did them 2 months ago so talking from experience - plus the rides were amazing and worth every penny!

The New York roller coaster has day tickets which are pretty good value for money, I rode it about 20 times in a day for $26

I’ve been to Vegas over a dozen times in my life (hell I was just there a couple weeks ago). Everything said here is very true, and the safety guy knows exactly what’s up. Everything in these hotels is strategically placed to make you get lost in that casino and spend more $$. Something else to add.. watch out for the Aria Patisserie that’s open 24/7. Prices are insane for what you get.

I love the fact that "Safety Man" is smoking a cigarette.

Paying to park at the hotel. Not going to stay on the strip anymore because of that. I lived there in the 90s, I miss the LV of then.

We visited Vegas back in april and stayed at the Rio, which was ok. Ate at that in and out burger by the ling, We were not impressed. To be fair, it was ridiculously busy. The best thing we decided to do was rent a car and spend the day at red rock canyon. Absolutely gorgeous! We were sick or the strip on the second day. don't get me wrong, just visiting the hotels was a trip in itself! they were awesome to wander through! Old Vegas was great for people watching, and seemed a little looser than the strip.

I love that you had safety man A local on your video what a great perspective

Thanks for the information on your video's. Most of this I already knew but, it is still helpful.

As a resident of Las Vegas, here’s a quick guide on how to make the most of your visit: Don’t go to the Strip. Seriously. If you go, go for one night only and heed this guy’s advice. Believe it or not, there are tons of cool places to visit if you’re a tourist that won’t charge you ludacris amounts for simple stuff. As a side note, the Fremont St. experience does the same thing, but they won’t charge you for parking.

Last time I was in Vegas, I put $10 in a slot machine and left with $15. That was all the gambling I needed to do. Will be in Vegas the last week of February next year.

03:55 Thats actually pretty funny! I guess that guy was going to say something HAHA

I work in Vegas and everytime my family and friends come over from across the country I pretty much have to put them on leashes. You'd think it'd be obvious but they come with a pure heart and a dream.

Biggest tourist trap is taking the tunnels to the Strip from the airport. It costs an extra $10 to go that route. Just ask them to not take the tunnels when you get in the cab and you should be safe. The last driver who still took me through the tunnels got no tip. When he complained, I told him he shouldn't have taken the tunnel.

Subbed, because your videos are direct, genuine, and informational!

3:48 Everyone walking is really trying to get into the video, LOL.

Went to Vegas regularly starting in 1969 until casino gambling came to my home state. Vegas went to being Sin City to Sh*t City. Vegas was better when "the Boys" ran it. Your videos are great.

People go to Las Vegas for one reason and one reason only; to spend lots of money and to have a good time doing it. If it cost $30 bucks for a mediocre burger and fries, so be it! You go to Las Vegas for the experience, not to penny pinch. If you trying to save money, stay in Omaha.

I lived in Vegas for 8 months.Nowhere else have I met so many unhappy people. I’d rather live in Vietnam. Drive a little to the Red Rock Casino if you want a good, reasonably priced breakfast buffet.

All good tips. As somebody who's been there at least a dozen times, I've discovered all of these things. Unfortunately, there's no way to get around the resort fees. If you stay off Strip, the money you spent on taxicabs or Uber tend to be a lot more than just sucking it up and paying them. You pay for convenience, walking distance to everything.

Thank u bro, for giving us alittle insight into the various Las Vegas cons!

I remember the was a lawsuit going around because of the resort fees, yet they still do it.

I just got back from Vegas and I agree with you about some of the rip offs. When I go to Vegas I pretty much get things comp, Free rooms, free shows and free food. But if you don't gamble as much as I do then yes you will be paying all the extra fees and such. Thanks for the video fun to know such new stuff. Thanks

Royal Resort is just north of the Wynn and does not charge a resort fee. It's not fancy, but if you're looking to save cash, check them out. Enjoyed my stay when I was there last summer.

Safety Man is the "Yoda" of the LasVegas Strip. Words of wisdom.. I now look at slot machines in a brand new light. A white flashing Warning light ..

Chris, when timeshares were very popular in 2000, I went to a timeshare seminar in the SF Bay Area, where I lived at the time. Their presentation was 4 hrs long! They gave me a free weekend in Las Vegas for hearing their entire pitch, yet the girl who was my sales rep was not very caring. Nor were the closing staff. I did not buy JACK from them! The best thing I got out of the seminar was finding out how timeshares work. And it's simple. You DO NOT buy a timeshare unless you absolutely need one, and it MUST be connected to the cities that you need to frequently visit. A timeshare is ONLY for when you essentially need it!

Gordon Ramsey burger joint in PH totally worth it. If you are dumb enough to play 3 card monte or shell game on the strip when there are regulated and legal gambling games literally everywhere you deserve to get conned.

thank you...,this was EXTREMELY HELPFUL

UGH!! Both the nightclub promoters and the time share people are quite annoying! They will stand in your path and talk AT you until you speed up and tell them a very firm NO! Thank you for putting them both in this video. I also want to point out that it's worth getting the Uber app, over trying to take cabs. We found the cab drivers didn't know where we wanted to go and the Uber drivers were a lot better. Personal preference, but still.

Safety Man blew my mind.. that man should be a Vegas consultant! The other tips were great too.

Have to disagree with you on Bacchanal buffet. There's a massive difference between Bacchanal vs. Aria's. Bacchanal has crab legs and lobster as you walk in, followed by meats and then their Italian and Asian selection is unmatched. Yes, you pay more but you're comparing apples to oranges here. You get what you pay for.

i wish i’d had watched this before i went the first time. I’ve learned some of these the hard way. Great advice.

I'm 34, been going to Vegas since 19. I soon became hip to a lot of things so I use it to my advantage. If I'm staying in Vegas for a full week, we will dedicate one day to timeshares. Might do 2 or 3. A few hours each equals a lot of free stuff. The major issue is when you say no, they actually drop the price significantly and that always have me wondering "should I" lol. My girl reminds me that wasn't the plan and we leave. I never paid for a club because I get the free passes from the people on the strip. Gamble a few hundred in a slot and then you will receive free rooms for years. For example: I gambled 300 dollars at Fiesta 5 years ago. I still have comp rooms there and haven't played since. I use them all the time. Before Westgate started charging resort fees, I would stay there 20 nights a year, all comp. But I do gamble there a lot. You just have to give a little to get something back. Be good to Vegas and they will be good to you. Not the slots or the tables though. Those are a money pit. I gamble for comps not to win

Chris, another great video😁 Caesar's palace food court was definitely over priced and average. So many great places to eat elsewhere 👍

Been to Vegas 100+ times and don't stay in hotels anymore due to resort & parking fees. Just gamble and go home or sleep in my car.

Yes DO NOT GIVE promoters money on the strip. Nightclubs and Dayclub promoters already get paid for commission for bringing people in. Guestlist is basically time vs. money. Presales are usually a quicker entry and don’t have a time restraint, guestlist is free BUT you typically have to get there early since most people get on guestlist to save money on the usually expensive cover price

Good informative video; remember those card sharks out in Manhattan. They're sneaky for sure ...

Thanks for looking out for us buddy. We use to come visit a lot there during the year. But, for all the reasons you and Safety Man list, we no longer do. It used to be a great, perceived value vacation, but now it is an obvious rip off and wallet drainer. Instead of taking 30-40% of your bankroll, they want 80-90% and don't care about repeat business.

I got food poisoning at Margaritaville on the strip this year. Stick to Mcds.

I hate "Resort Fees" ....I find a great deal on a hotel then the Vegas Mega Resorts charge me another $25 a night on top of my room rate...what a bunch of BS! Thanks Yellow Productions, for helping me out with this amazing Video. I'm going to book off strip from now on to save money.

Great video! Safety man part was great!