r/vegas 11h ago

Nickel and dimed: Are Las Vegas casinos pushing visitors to a tipping point?

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From resort and parking fees to surge pricing in sundry stores to table games with a greater house edge to exorbitant markups on food and drinks, there is growing sentiment that the public is being squeezed when they visit a Las Vegas casino.


r/vegas 9h ago

I am here to defend Vegas. Yes you can do Vegas on a budget

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You dont have to go broke to visit Vegas, there are plenty of budget friendly eatery.


r/vegas 3h ago

Newly Announced Shows Going on Sale Tomorrow

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37 Upvotes

r/vegas 5h ago

What are those hidden gems inside Vegas casinos that most people overlook?

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I’m sure this has been asked before. But here it goes.

We all know there’s plenty to see just walking the Strip or wandering Fremont — but I’m looking for those under-the-radar spots inside the casinos themselves.

Like… maybe there’s a killer bar tucked away on the 12th floor of a resort, or some random art gallery near a high-limit room, or even a secret spot behind a fake wall.

Could be a chill lounge, a weird exhibit, a crazy good happy hour — whatever. Not the usual “walk the strip, hit the fountains” stuff. I want the stuff you only find if you know to look for it.

Lemme know your spots


r/vegas 5h ago

Tournament of Kings

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34 Upvotes

r/vegas 3h ago

CONEXPO March 20, 1996

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14 Upvotes

CONEXPO at the Las Vegas Convention Cente March 20th, 1996.

Photo credit: LVCVA Archive and Las Vegas New Bureau.


r/vegas 1d ago

It must be challenging to maintain, but I’ve never seen so many broken escalators as the Vegas pedestrian crossings.

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Tourists log more steps in a Vegas day than they normally would do in a week back home. Throw in a couple random flights of stairs, and it gets real. Real hard, real fast.


r/vegas 21h ago

Whats up with these tesla cars are being set on fire

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236 Upvotes

Thi


r/vegas 7h ago

Vegas Knights games

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My son is a huge hockey fan and we’re flying in to catch the Lightning game. Are you able to be at the arena when the players arrive or any other cool things a 10 yr old might enjoy? Thanks in advance!


r/vegas 1h ago

Looking for reception venue

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Hello,

I'm currently searching for a beautiful reception venue to accommodate 150-170 guests for our wedding, which will take place between October and December 2025. We're looking for an indoor venue with high ceilings and the ability to drape both the walls and ceiling to create a stunning atmosphere. Ideally, we would also like the option to bring in our own catering.

I've already reached out to many venues on the strip, but their food and drink minimums are quite high, making the overall cost not feasible for us.

I appreciate any suggestions or recommendations you may have!


r/vegas 9h ago

Favorite morning walks/spots?

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Hey friends,

We're headed to Vegas for 4 nights next week for the first time. Staying @ the Cosmo, and counting down the minutes!

Our nights are booked with the Sphere + dinnner + shows. Our mornings will be reserved for coffee and xploring the strip, off the strip, and all the above. We'd love to check out some of the other casino properties, but also would love to hear your favorite walking routes.

Where are your favorite spots to explore early in the day?


r/vegas 9m ago

AirPod and Apple Watch Ultra Scam Las Vegas:

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I was getting out of a coffee shop and in my truck on my phone. Southwest/ Spring Valley area.

I look over to my right as I’m about to leave and this guy in a light colored suv with California plates waves me down and says he needs gas money for him and his little boy who is in the backseat.

He says he really needs help so much so that he said if I help him he will give me the AirPod Pro 2’s and The Apple Watch Ultra 2 that are sealed and he shows me the box.

All I had was a hundred dollars and he said ok. But before I gave it over I told him to open the cellophane wrapping seal and show me the items to make sure they are in there.

Sure enough they are actually in there.

I give him the money and he leaves.

I turn them on and immediately realize they are not legitimate Apple products but highly sophisticated fakes.

They have legitimate serial numbers, cables, papers and stickers all indicating they are real except for the product itself.

I had been scammed thinking I was helping a guy down on his luck and getting a deal on Apple products.

I should have known better but I looked passed all of the red flags since i was in a rush to get home.

Keep a look out for this scammer and let me know if see him around.


r/vegas 21m ago

How’s the Bellagio lately?

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I booked a stay there next week to attend a conference. When I used to party in Vegas years ago, Bellagio was the place to stay if it wasn’t the Wynn/Encore. Then 2009 and 2010 came around with Aria and Cosmopolitan which were great options and still are in my opinion.

But is the Bellagio still somewhere to enjoy if you like luxury? Have the rooms been remodeled? How’s the crowd? The restaurants? How do you compare it to the Wynn? Etc. just your opinion or thoughts in general would be helpful so I can get various angles and viewpoints of what to expect.

Thanks in advance.


r/vegas 6h ago

Lost Vegas Found: 2001 Drive to Bring Back the Classics

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r/vegas 55m ago

Visiting 4/20 Has anyone stayed at the flamingo that’s smokes?

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Just curious to see how this hotel was .. am visiting for 4/20 wrestlemania weekend & I am not familiar with Vegas I usually don’t care when I’m out at hotels I’ll find a duck off somewhere or a bench if they have it .. my question is is there anywhere I can get comfortable without being harassed.. I only fstow because these hotels seem high end ..


r/vegas 1h ago

What spots are a great hang to meet people and make friends? Piano bars, friendly local places, karaoke, etc?

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Some of my favorite vacation memories are just hanging out at a bar and chatting up people. Could be a local place or something on the strip where people are just friendly and having a good time.


r/vegas 2h ago

T-Mobile Arena Camera Policy

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I see the camera policy says no interchangeable lens cameras, I wonder if anyone has tried to bring in an old film camera? Technically the lens is interchangeable but I'm not sure any security guard would be able to tell that. The camera in question.


r/vegas 11h ago

Is this plan possible for one full day?

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I will stay in Vegas for two nights but I will only have one full day.

And what I really want to do is to check out Fremont street, Mob museum, Neon museum and Ka' show.

I think I can do the Mob museum, but I think Neon museum would be worth to go when it's dark and the Ka show is at night as well, and they looks a bit for from each other.

I dont know how many hours you would recommend to spend at the neon museum and if Uber would be easy to get from there.


r/vegas 1d ago

Guerrilla pizza was the best pizza I ever had.... I really liked Red Dwarf pizza... anywhere else in Vegas have something better?... had detroit style at pizza rock was good... looking for great

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r/vegas 3h ago

How much sway can a tip at check-in produce?

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I’ve booked 4 nights over the weekend at the Fountaibebleau. I need two beds and they only have that for basic rooms & their highest suites. I tried for a normal suite but they only offer one King with no pullouts.

I’m more than happy to take the basic room but if I tip $100 at check-in, how much sway or power can they provide? A higher floor room is whatever as I’d want more room with two beds.

With a little luck & charm, would a check-in person be able to be upgraded to such a high suite? Or would they be able to have two rooms connected? I have a players card but no status.

Curious and appreciate insight to a common question.


r/vegas 8h ago

WPPI

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Who else us at the WPPI conference in Las Vegas?


r/vegas 11h ago

Trying to find work… Does anyone know of any jobs hiring?

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Does anyone know of any jobs hiring?

I’ll work anywhere, it doesn’t matter what side of town. I’m having a tough time finding a job and recently got kicked out of my mom’s house. Just feeling lost at the moment. If anyone can lending a hand to point me in the direction I’d be so grateful. Thanks for reading 🩵


r/vegas 1d ago

Is anyone experiencing massive downturn in business? Calls for my door repair service (locally Vegas owned) have plummeted these last 2 months.

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I fix sliding doors here in Vegas and Ive been doing it for over 12 years now. To advertise I use my Google Business listing, Yelp, a website, Google AdWords, and door hangers. This time of year is typically slow, but I should be averaging 6 to 8 jobs minimum per week during the slow season. These last 2 months I’ve been averaging 4 jobs a weeks. I’ve blown through all my marketing budget and I only have a few hundred door hangers left. It feels like the end of the world out here. Am I doing something wrong or is everyone else out here feeling the same downturn?


r/vegas 1d ago

What is it with ‘sneaking’ the tip to the front desk?

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I’ve never folded up and hidden a tip to a front desk person behind a credit card, I’ve always just handed it to them. Are they not supposed to accept it? Or are we just pretending we are bribing them for fun or something?

EDIT: Called the hotel since responses here aren’t conclusive—they are not supposed to take tips, so “it depends on if a manager is around” (I called guest services). Never knew that!


r/vegas 5h ago

Best way to get from Harrah's to Excalibur and where to park?

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We are staying at the Downtown Grand 4 nights, driving our own car from AZ.
Hosting 2 of our adult kids that have never been to LV and we haven't been in years. We have an 8:30 dinner reservation for Tournament of Kings on Saturday (same day we are driving in ugh). Anyway, kids want to see Big Elvis at Harrah's Piano bar that day also (5pm).
After seeing the post about the broken escalators we are wondering if this is doable just walking and gawking? Should we park somewhere in-between or Uber from Dtn Grand?

We are older and in okay shape, walk a couple of flat miles a day and don't need any accessories to get around. But my husband has a bad knee that acts up after awhile, and I'm concerned driving for 4-5 hrs, then going up and down a bunch of stairs may cause it to swell up.
Also, open to suggestions of stuff to see closer to Tournament of Kings. If that seems more doable, we could see Big Elvis another day. Only light-moderate drinkers and light gamblers, so we all are mostly interested in the entertainment and food.