The advice about tipping and not being a ahole are spot on. The stuff about the $50 bills and having to gamble money you find on the ground is nonsense
Can absolutely confirm that being a good tipper will make your experience better. They remember you and take care of you. I once stayed at a hotel/casino and tipped the valet really well which came in handy when the valet ended up being full on a Saturday night. The valet remembered me and was like "I'll get you in don't even worry about it" he even learned my preferences. Treat them well, they treat you well.
I was gonna say the same thing, a good tip of an extra 10-20 bucks can up the value of your stay several hundred dollars if you do it without making it obvious you're trying to get something out of it. As the saying goes, be nice, what can it hurt
The last 7 or 8 times I’ve stayed at a non casino property off the strip where they only had valet parking (free) Okay the hotel only has about 200 suites but when I used to go back, which was about once every 6 months the valet guys always used to remember me by name and say “welcome back Mr Dean” when I first arrived. I think a part of that was because I always tipped them every single time even if I was in and out a few times a day and if I got back at about 5 pm, I would say “I’m going back out in an hour so could you keep it close” and instead of putting it in the garage they would just keep it straight across from the entrance so I could literally just walk out and they would hand me the keys
I don't know if it's an unwritten rule or not, but for the love of Christ people, do not stop at the top or bottom of an escalator. There are people behind you who CANNOT stop the escalator and will be running into you. Also, in the same vein, learn at least a little elevator etiquette. Let the people on the elevator get off the elevator before you try to get on.
@@bicpapermate 100% agree, no doubt. I guess I have seen it more in Vegas than anywhere else. Perhaps people aren't used to the people bridges Vegas has so you don't have to cross LVB on foot and when they get to the top/bottom of the escalator the sights and sounds overwhelm them and they just pause where they are at. I've literally called out to people 10 feet before the escalator gets to the top that they need to move as I see them standing there and the escalator is not going to stop. They turn around and stare me down like I'm infringing on their right to stand there. Like I said, you are correct, good rules for anywhere, but in Vegas I see it a lot.
I never heard the story about bad luck associated with $50 bill and had a good laugh when that particular bill is featured in the tipping segment ... poor valet!
I use any $50s I get for video poker. The machine doesn't give a rip, it just credits my account. If the cashier's cage gets a $50 and wants to get rid of it, I'll take it when I cash out. It's MONEY, right?
It's obvious that you Love your city! You are doing such a good service for the city and the casinos. I can't think of anyone who could do this better.
I was a frequent visitor in the 80’s & 90’s and always had a great time. I was single and loved the shows and gambling, especially at Binions. I had to go back in the 2000’s for business and it was changing then. Vegas took good care and looked after customers and for the most part, they didn’t tolerate crap. Troublemakers were taken out the back door and taken care of back in the 80&90’s. Now I have a couple of young grandsons I spend my money on instead of drinking and gambling. It would be awesome to meet Jacob, but I doubt I’ll ever go back since I don’t think I’d enjoy it. Thanks for the video
Heres a tip.... if you DO go back....do everything different. Diff hotel, diff activities, go visit some area sights, use off strip restaurants and breweries, visit the race track, etc..... it will help in not comparing. LV is nothing like the 80-90s and if you repeat what used to be your favorites, all your memories get ruined. Change up 100% of everything, it might be a different but ok trip. Just a suggest. Worked for me a bit. Not perfect but LV is very diff now, so be diff with it. Otherwise pure misery.
I really enjoyed the old Vegas. I used to go up every Christmas and once in the Summers. The look and feel is so dramatically different. Gone are the days of the old free perks and very low-cost meals.
Just found your channel. I consider Vegas a beloved home-away-from home. (In fact, many nights I dream of running away from the snow to live in the desert.) Needless to say, this channel is a real treat. Happily subscribed! Thank you! ✨
Do NOT buy water bottles from street venders on the overpasses. Especially when they open it up for you. No guarantee those bottles aren't already opened and reused.
@@50kevind Yea no kidding, smart option for traveling outside; not a fan of outside shop beggers sellers, starting to remind me of india, they'll get to a point and harass you once desperation kicks in; assuming thats when police will crack down on this .. People only buy expensive beverages indoors due to convenience.
I concur about the tipping. I shot craps at one particular casino and ensured that I tipped the pit crew on a regular basis. It was amazing the number of times they would remind me to take odds or make a specific bet. he crew both saved and won for me a fair amount of money. I also tipped the cocktail waitress very well. Never had to wait for a drink or refill. On one occasion I walked up to a packed table and the crew actually asked the other players to make some room for me. It was nice to walk up to the craps table and be greeted on first name basis.
@@StellarLlama Hi Leo, What I do is make a side bet for the dealers. For example, beside my pass line bet I make a 2nd bet for the dealers and call it to their attention. Other times I make a prop bet for them. When you hear them yell " dealers in the action" you know the crew appreciates you. Finally, if I do especially well in a session I will tip them around 10% of my winnings. Believe me you will be remembered by that crew whenever you saunter up to that craps table. Good Luck.
First time I was in Vegas we decided to have our hotel hold onto our luggage until we were ready to head out to the airport the last day of our stay. Guy stood there with his hand held out until he said something like "Okay then, thanks" after we gave him our bags and got our ticket. After realizing what was happening I quickly stepped aside and me and my wife grabbed some smaller bills to give as a tip and I immediately stepped in when I had a chance and apologized about it and I could tell he understood and that it's something that happens a lot. I doubt he would have set fire to our luggage or lost it but it's just something I have never done before and the thought of just giving the person a tip wasn't on our radar or thoughts at all. All I could think of in my head was Home Alone 2 where Schneider is expecting a tip from Culkin and got the door shut in his face instead.
Very sound advice. It is definitely wise to follow these unwritten rules. Nobody wants to be considered rude, classless, or cheap. Definitely show courtesy, respect, and treat others like you want to be treated. In Vegas it is also important to know your limits with gambling, drinking, eating, etc.
draft kings new york banned me because they think i am a ptoblem sports/ gambler and they are helping me b cause i asked for a promo bet and so on they feel bad they are encoraging bettors who are sick i am only betting 20c pr small 10 bucks deposit i dont need them they have players protection i emailed back and left phone message strange
@@billbally4419 I like you because I like people with a little class. You seem to have very little class. I tend to avoid those with your mentality when I am in Vegas.
I've stayed at Aria and Cosmo and you rarely see the same people twice, it's a very gig economy I guess. I'm usually there 5 days for a conference. No problem tipping well but such a revolving door. I had to go to Brooks Brothers to get a shirt and one of the girls from front desk at Cosmo was working there and remembered me! That was nice. Bell desk personnel also changed frequently. The incentive to tip well diminishes rapidly if you never see them again.
Absolutely spot on. Love the fact that $50 bills are unlucky but later on when you talk about tipping you hand the valet $50. What, did he scratch up your ride? LOL!
3:40 this should be just human decency ANYWHERE, lol. When I worked as a store clerk and someone would whistle to get my attention I would tell them I am not their dog
Lots of great Noob info Jacob. You have put out tons of info over the yrs thanks a bunch. Been awhile since you did a RENTERS guide to vegas like you did yrs as go. Or good neighborhoods for noobs. Short term SAFE monthly rentals. Auto rental info both airport/on strip info. Employment info for noobies. Jobs with highest turnovers. Maybe intvw some new employees or long term residents. Off strip entertainment for noobs. A fitness center/gym guide(both non-hotel and hotel gym), LV weapon info, ranges, laws, (you did a CCW permit vid earlier). Medical/emergency, dental emergency, etc and I think you would do ANY of these subjects the right way. Just some ideas.....Thanks for what you do! Don't quit.
- Hi Jacob, This video it was the best video you had produced, you just gave us very important tips we need to know. I live in Brazil and visited four times LAS VEGAS. Please keep your fantastic style in giving information for people. Thank you so much. L.B.
Who you know really does help. Back in the early 2000s My wife and I liked going out to Laughlin. There was a great bar without poker machines in the back of one of the casinos. It also had a nice restaurant next to it. We weren't big gamblers. We just liked hanging out in the bar and listening to quiet live jazz piano and conversing with other people at the bar. After a few trips out there the bar tender knew our favorite drinks. We'd show up at the bar and the drinks would appear. Then one of the people from the bar and restaurant department got promoted to player development. That mean't they were in charge of comps. After that we'd show up at the bar without checking in, have a drink and the comp lady would show up and hand us keys to a free room. One time we got one of the huge penthouse suites on the top floor. Unfortunately that only lasted a couple years because the casino was sold and everybody who worked their got their jobs shuffled or left. It was great while it lasted. You don't need to be a whale to get comps, just know the right people.
I was in Vegas in April for a once in a lifetime trip. Ever since then, I've been trying to figure out how to afford it twice. Here are some things I observed. I was playing craps for the very first time in my life. I told everyone that I was a newbie. When it was my turn to shoot, I held the dice in both hands. The table went ballistic. They knew I was new, but two hands is a great way to do a dice switch. ONE HAND WHEN HOLDING DICE! I was very amused by this. Public intoxication is legal in Las Vegas (unlike Toronto), but the police have a zero-tolerance policy towards jaywalking. I can't believe that anyone would think it was a good idea to try to jaywalk on the Vegas Strip, but knowing how stupid drunks can be, I am guessing the cops have to scrape corpses off the road for time to time. The Strip is ten lanes of traffic. Don't try to cross it. If you somehow succeed, the cops will catch you anyway. Always be polite. I had many prostitutes ask me "Hi, where are you staying?" At least I assume that any woman who was a third my age who asked that question was a hooker. Don't be rude. Maybe they're thieves, but they could just be girls trying to make some money. In either case, smile and say "Good luck and have a good night." There is no need for moralizing or preaching. I got lots and lots and lots of cocktails while in the casinos. The very first complementary cocktail I received, I tipped $5. The server was surprised, but I explained that I was so happy to be in Vegas that I had promised myself to give a big tip for my first complimentary cocktail. That woman kept bringing me cocktails even when I wasn't in her section anymore. She must have said something because every server at that casino treated me VERY well. After my first drink my standard tip at a casino for a complimentary cocktail was $2. I received an awful lot of lemon drops just because I tipped two dollars instead of one. Those are some of my hints for how to have a good time in Vegas. I hope and wish I get to come back and learn some more rules.
@@larrykramer2761 $5 on a complimentary drink isn’t bad. In fact, even at the normally inflated price of $15 for a drink, $5 is a 33% tip. Not everybody is a Richie rich like you apparently.
On one of my first trips to Vegas an experienced security person told me there were 2 basic rules for getting along in Vegas: 1. Don't be an asshole 2. Don't make anybody do their job (esp security)
I was there last weekend, had a terrible time! Vegas is sooooo short handed that they are having a difficult time taking care of you. From way under cooked baked potatoes at a $240 dollar meal, to just getting a beer. In 2 days I tipped around $700, and it got me just a good driver, that’s all. We tipped the waitresses anywhere from $5 to $10 per round and still had to hunt them down. We were in a very famous steakhouse and a drunk guy fell into our table, it was not good, nothing done about it. A dog actually took a piss 2 times in the main entrance of the Bellagio, gross. The entertainment businesses need to remember that there are zero excuses to get their job done, covid is long gone and is not an excuse to not run a casino or restaurant correctly. The extra fees, which are not going to bankrupt anyone, actually just piss you off.
I'll tell you a funny thing. I have a lot of experience in the service industry. I've been a server, a bartender even a short-order cook. When I was in Vegas, I was given four job offers just because I mentioned I knew how to work in the service industry. But, I'm Canadian and I can't legally work in the USA. One of the people who offered me a job said I could work for him under the table. I was tempted.
Facts on the tipping culture man. At the high end places I swear they expect high tips anyway, so they do the bare minimum. Off strip restaurants and bars seem to react much more positively to tipping.
thank you for sharing about your recent experience ; it seems to me the injection and the bad working conditions of having to suffocate all day at work has driven a lot of people away everywhere from filling entry level jobs...
People from foreign countries that go to Vegas usually have money. But most of them don't tip because they believe the people serving them are beneath them. Europeans especially think this way.
i agree 100% about the tipping, but i'm wondering if the service industry as a whole should anticipate receiving smaller amount of tips due to Vegas' usual inflated prices combined with the poor state of the economy.
The scale of Las Vegas cannot be comprehended using Google Maps. It is IMMENSE! You pull up the app to look for interesting places nearby and you think, "oh, that's nearby, I can walk." That nearby place is a walk literally two miles away.
Love the channel and all of your vids! There one thing here that I wanted to respond to...the blackjack bust card thing... This ridiculous idea that the blackjack n00b who mistakenly hits or stands ruins things for others has to stop. It is exactly as likely that this person's action helps everyone else as it is that it hurts. The cards are shuffled into a random order. It is exactly as likely that the next card is a low card as it is a high card. The one exception is that if the player(s) are successfully counting cards, and they actually know which cards are more likely to come next, but this isn't the case 99.99999% of the time.
I agree with the video because I've been in that situation several times. The noobs don't know anything about the game and hit when they shouldn't and can/have messed it up for others. It's a fact, sorry....
I played a lot of blackjack in my years and could tolerate a lot but when a player splits 2 “ten” cards, I gather my chips and leave. I prefer to play $25 or $100 minimum tables and that weeds a lot of them out.
@@socalcgvet You have confirmation bias, and only notice the times that your belief turns out to be "correct" while ignoring the times that your beliefis wrong. Bad players do *not* "ruin the order of the cards".
@@geedubb2005 - I saw someone doing that one time and of course I questioned it, but I was also impressed with how many times she won by doing that. Def not normal though.
Card counting--if you're good at it (accurate and able to conceal it), DO IT! You're right about learning basic strategy, especially when playing a soft 18 and other soft totals.
My old stat professor in college used gambling scenarios for all of his test questions. He was an excellent poker player and gave us tips on how he counted cards. He was banned from several casinos he said with pride, LOL.
I really like your channel. I have no interest in gambling or even going to Vegas, but it's very insightful and entertaining. It offers a window into another world.
We don't gamble either, but lots of non-gambling things to do on the Strip. It's like a Sinful Disneyland for Adults and should be visited at least once in your lifetime (we're going on trip #7 in April).
I enjoy your videos. I moved to Las Vegas from the Bay Area about a month before you did. The only thing in your video I don’t agree with is the tipping🤷🏽♂️Some service people deserve it some don’t such as tipping the cashier because they rang up your bill,really? Tipping I feel is gratitude for excellent service, but then again I’m old fashion where tipping meant you were provided with excellent service.
Just went to Vegas & I was the only one of my group who brought a very good amount of $5 bills just for tips alone. Plus, I was just nice, and always said “please” and “thank you.” I definitely got treated the best and had the best service out of my group lol
Agree that screaming about a $10 blackjack hand is obnoxious. I've bet $100 on a number in roulette and won $3,500 plus my original $100 bet. Winning something like that or several hundred dollars on a slot are something to "WOOHOO!!" about. I tune it out and doesn't bother me but people who scream like they've won a jackpot every time they win $10, 20, etc. every time is obnoxious.
If you sit down at a blackjack table where people are all ready playing always ask if you can come into the game then wait patiently till they says its ok or wait till shoe is over
@@shonta I know! I set the notification timer, but was exhausted and fell out. I was looking forward to seeing Jacob and connecting with you. Bummed out I miss you. Hope you are staying warm, and enjoying the fall.
@@BNaturalStudios Awe, miss seeing my i-friends like you in chats. It's sunny, highs mid to upper 60s in Cali, so not bad here. Fall is my fav season with pumpkin everything and my fav, fall colors. Thankfully, no 🔥 season this fall, which is unusual. Wishing you a 🦃 Very Happy Thanksgiving 🦃and 🎁Holiday Season🎁! Stay warm, and hope to see you on the next one!
Even paying parking on top of resort fees on top of room prices, on top of pool cabana prices since they stripped all of the free deck loungers, you still expect us to tip everyone?
Do you tip fast food workers at McDonalds, postal employees, doctors, nurses, ppl at Walgreens/CVS/Kroger. How about if I stop at a retail store to get an outfit? If I rent a car and get into a traffic accident and EMS/Fire department has to use the Jaws of life to get me out, do they get a tip?
@@davidpickens8800 someone is salty about making poor choices in life, which more than likely has led them into a situation where they do not have a positive cash flow....... When you go somewhere, and people serve you, and they depend on tips as part of their income, then it is customary to tip. I can see why this is a hard concept for you, as your response exhibits very low IQ behavior.
@@marcroger8367 still don't understand, the more that we pay through room prices, resort fees, food, and adding a fee for what used to included in the above, leaves us with less money to tip. If things get too expensive, we just end staying local and not traveling to a destination city like Vegas was. Since vegas has no other industry like travel and hospitality, it ends up dead..which leaves the workers poorer.
Thanks for the upload. Bigs ups to all the service employees out there, even those who don't need the customer (I e.. dishwasher). Win or lose do so with class.
The people that get mad at you if they think you made a bad play in blackjack always made me laugh. Because there will be plenty of times your bad play give them a better card but they will never say thank you!
You have to be some special kind of idiot to complain about a player taking or not taking a card when it's impossible to know which ones are yet to come up.
One of the crazy promises I made when I didn't think I was going to Vegas was "If I get to VEGAS, I will make the stupidest bet I can think of. I will go play blackjack and hit 18." I did it. When I drew an 18, the dealer had to ask me if I wanted another card. She did not expect me to say yes. When I said "Hit me", the dealer actually said "Are you sure?" One of the other players said "Are you crazy?" I responded to the player "Yes, I am" I then said to the dealer, "Yes, I am, HIT ME." I drew a 6. Then I explained that this was something I had promised Nevada when I was stuck at home with a vaccine that wasn't accepted in America. The players and dealer accepted that I had promised myself to do something stupid and I had. I tipped the dealer and left the table, The other players were not upset with my stunt, but I think they were happy I left the game after I had done it.
This is why I never play blackjack. Definitely bad advice that Jacob gave on blackjack you should take a card whenever you feel you should regardless of what your two-faced cards up are regardless of what the other players have you were playing for yourself not the other people at the table!!!
@@stevea6936 I’m guessing that you never win. If I play at a table with bad players like you I take my money out of the game and wait till you lose all your money and then I start playing again.😊
Good tips Jacob Good you said about cocktail waitress. When I would sit and played real keno always mad sure to give these hard workers a tip .those women work hard and were always thankful for the recognition of their work
So don't ever handle a $50 dollar bill unless you're tipping a valet? Im sure they'll gladly take it. Drunks can be entertaining at times. My wife and I always get a smile remembering the 25 year old drunk woman doing a face plant on the sidewalk. Then her friend tried to pick her up by the hair before dropping her on her face again. Don't get that drunk.
I have a simple rule for gambling and drinking--Never do them simultaneously, except maybe ONE beer per two to three hours. I often have a few drinks after I've finished an evening's gambling.
As Steve Martin's character in My Blue Heaven says, "It's not about tipping, it's about over-tipping." Why overtip a bit? The service industry people have tough jobs and have to deal with people all day. And always tip the folks who clean your room, and be generous if you leave a small disaster area.
You are so right about the drunks. I work at a strip resort and annoying, puking drunks are a huge minus. If you can't hold your liquor, don't drink as much. It's that simple.
The first bet that I place when I get into Vegas is "the $20 trick". I look at it as a bet because sometimes it pays of, but often it doesn't. You have to be able to say "Oh well, maybe next time."
I agree with all except mixing up the flow of cards. The cards are random. This includes anything anyone could do while randomly sitting down. Some mistakes will cost you money. Some will make you money.
I was playing a slot machine with a Dean Martin theme when it hit a small jackpot and started playing "Ain't that a Kick in the Head". I danced around the machine singing along with Dean. I learned a new way to clear a casino.
Yeah, if other players get mad at you for playing Blackjack wrong, that’s on them. Statistically it doesn’t matter what the other players do. At best I’ll just tell people “Yeah, you shouldn’t split 10s and 5s” unless you actually count cards.
I'd like a little clarification on what your saying about blackjack tables. It sounds like you're saying you should never take an empty seat at a table because it might make everyone upset if bad luck starts. I've sat down at tables with an empty seat and I've had people sit down at an empty seat while I'm playing. Sometimes bad luck, sometimes good luck, sometimes neutral. I've never seen anyone have a fit about someone taking an empty seat.
I don’t think he’s referring to it as bad luck but more as proper gaming and table etiquette. It’s always okay to sit down at an open seat at the BJ tables but always ask the players if they would like you to wait for a new shoe (fresh shuffle of the deck) as to not interrupt the flow of the game.
My rules: I'll take an empty seat but will always wait until the next shuffle before I place my bet. Also, if there is only one person sitting and playing at a table and I want to play there I always ask if the player minds if I do.
You can sit at the empty seat but its rude to buy in at middle of the shoe. Same goes with playing craps. If they puck is live and on a number don't buy in. Gambling terms its bad luck to buy in during the middle of a shoe in blackjack and middle of craps
I was a Bell Captain at the largest hotel in the City 1600 rooms. If you or your family checked in with a lot of luggage and did not tip the bellmen… Your room number would be noted and your departure date… you would not get any help down. Period! “We’re so sorry we never got your call from the operator!” Our phone would ring with the room number and never answered. Often they would come down to the desk and ask for a bellman but we would be so far behind….so we apologized and offered them a cart. If they still insisted then it would be a good 30 minutes before anyone showed up. If you stiffed the Valet, they would run your car with the Emergency brakes on… And you don’t want to know what happens to your food if you don’t tip Room Service…I would not eat the second order after stiffing them once!
@@DingChavez86 customary tip is $2-5.00 a bag, more if heavier. One regular hotel guest comes in with 3 bags over 60 pounds each. I don’t even care to help him anymore, not worth it to me.
I have been thrown off a Black Jack table once, and I didn't even do anything wrong. I just had a dealer who "did me a solid" and told me "Listen dude, you're still up a couple hundred, but your luck has changed. The best thing you could do right now is to walk away while you are still ahead. I really don't want to deal you another hand." I had a good run & had been tipping him well, but he had my back when my luck changed. (He might not have done that if I hadn't been tipping him.)
As primarily a craps player, nothing ticks me off like the guy who buys in while someone is rolling, or makes a late bet at the far end from the shooter, or argues about a correct payout, or flat out doesn't know how to play the game. Some casinos offer classes on how to play the game, usually late in the morning; if you don't know how to play, take the class, don't try to learn while I'm at the table. If you really want to learn on the fly, (a) ask the dealer to help you, (b) ask a veteran player some respectful questions, and (c) don't play until you understand something.
I always tip. Got a free meal once and the waiter walked away. I called him back and said just because the meal was free you still worked. 5 bucks at least. Would tip your housekeeper be a rule also?
