Wish you stayed in CA. You and the entire state of CA and everyone flocking to Vegas has ruined the entire city. You’re little laugh after saying “it’s not California” except it’s slowly turning into it because of people like you. Good job.
My uncle lived and worked in Vegas for many years, ( 1956-2001 RIP now ) as a casino manager for several casinos, he loved Vegas and when I went to visit he would tell me to look out his office window and tell him what I saw, I always said "the Strip ? ", he always corrected me by saying what you see is "Suckers Paradise".....and never forget it !.
Played poker for a living during college and then about a decade aftwr. When online poker got shut down (called online pokers black Friday) it was amazing. Once it meant being in casinos (or house games) I quickly realized the environment killed my soul. I luckily was able to pivot and start other revenue streams. These days hardly ever play more than a dozen times a year between cash games and tournaments.
I'm a third-generation Las Vegas native. My Great Grandma relocated here when Las Vegas was very new. She was the first female cab driver here and eventually became the owner/operator of the Del Rey motel on Las Vegas Blvd. It's now just a memory but the sign is sitting at the Neon Boneyard behind the Sahara sign. I'm 40 years old. When Jacob said that he has lived here for a decade I was very surprised because he has the knowledge of a third-generation native. I was impressed with the tour he gave you.
fun story: dad went to Vegas in 1972 for a conference. They were selling one acre blocks of undeveloped commercial property right on the strip for around 200,000 . He chuckled to himself and wondered 'who would be insane enough to spend this much money in the desert!'
I lived in Vegas from 62-76. My dad was upper middle class and bought a new home for $19,000 in 62. When my folks left I rented a place West of the strip 3 acres and a neat bungalow with a pool for $150 per month, eating out was cheap, the population was about 1/10th of what it is now. I helped open up the MGM Grand in 73 it was the biggest hotel in the world at the time. It was a cheap nice place to live at the time, I'd never go back.
@@LifewithChelle WRONG! Mgm opened at the site now known as Horseshoe/ Bally's in the 70's before it opened at it's current location. Don't crap on someone's comment if you don't know the history
I see it now n I read on it they was the regional owner before Caesar entrainment took over nan mgm been around for a long time n never knew that n thanks because I am reading up mgm grand history when it first started n I also work at one of there properties n I love to know how mgm first started
I’ve been living in LV for 23 years now . We came from California, attracted by the affordable housing and low cost of living. Eating out was so cheap back then. I entered the real estate industry and I can tell you that Vegas has been so, so good to us. We came from living paycheck to paycheck in CA to early retirement at 50. Things have definitely changed in the past 4 years though. Everything is expensive and the population is growing fast. I am not sure if we will stay in Vegas forever but we are profoundly grateful we came. We’re not gamblers or drinkers, so if you don’t get distracted, this city offers great opportunities.
I love that Jacob addressed how little water Vegas uses. I've heard people say disparaging things about Vegas and water usage when the truth is that the rest of the country could learn a lot from our city on how to regulate for the future and not the past.
SoCal is robbing the water so douchebags in Calabasas can have their half acre lawns. Grass doesn't grow in chaparral and scrub type climates. That's why nobody will cry when they slide into the pacific after a good earthquake.
Indigenous peoples series was much better than the liberal pukes view of America basically, imo. I'd advise both of you to find another country to live in that's better suited to your world view; good luck! Bon voyage! Arrivederci!
@@Cash4Fruit Yep, they have a great way of gelling together when telling stories, etc. I really think they should have a special joint podcast and do some side projects teamed up. This was a great show and just had a fantastic vibe, cheers.
My brother lived in Boulder City for a few years and then relapsed which exasperated his mental health. He left his apt in B.C. and lived on the streets in Las Vegas for about 10 months before we got a call about a John Doe in the hospital which was him. He had been beaten severely and malnourished. We quickly got involved best we could from out of state and just transferred him to CO to be supported by family. The mental health system in general is poorly lacking, however we met some of the most caring, under-paid professionals who help the "less glamorous" side.
The mental health world in the US would just do more of the same on a bigger scale. Dope people up, put heroin addicts on methadone. Provide cheap access to social workers and "therapists" who have no insights on how to help people get out of poverty of the mind and heart. Just like any program in NYC. Sure, someone might get sober and have a little apartment and a minimum wage job but theyre just existing. There's so many wholistic approaches to mental health that won't be utilized by government and non profits because it's not as profitable. There's products out there today that help people with mental health issues but you'll never hear anybody in the media talk about it. I was on the streets for 5 months. Society treats homeless people like they are trash when in reality they might need a few good meals, a few good nights rest and some sober and caring people to invite them to a cookout so they can learn how to socialize in a normal setting. Literally every homeless person that wants to get sober and up and out of poverty could use a hotel or place to stay for a few weeks just to get their bearings. The American Dream combined with consumerism was sold to corporations decades ago. As to where our society used to be more involved with the land, raising crops, animals. The happiest people are farmers and ranchers. The complete disconnect from nature these days is another reason why we're in a zombie land.
I'm sorry about your brother and I hope he's doing better. But if you really want to help prevent people ending up in situation, just come right out and say he had an addiction issue. And that can cause mental health issues in itself. Not taking it out on you, I just feel like people want to soft cell the issue when we need to make sure younger generations know to stay as far as possible away from that shit because- as I am sure you and I both agree on, its a real problem.
Having lived in Vegas for many years, your guest is so impressively articulate with respect to the problems the city faces as well as the benefits. Love your content and thank you for representing the various cities in our nation in a fair way.
I lived in Las Vegas 1995-2002, graduated from UNLV, and worked in Conventions/Corporate Events. I haven't visited for 10 years, and it changes fast, but this felt like a very fair objective overview of the good bad and ugly. Vegas isn't for everyone, but it's a place where poor or rich you can carve out the life you want in parallel to what everyone else is doing.
Peter, I really love the direction your channel is going. Feels like you're delving into the homes and lifestyles of ordinary people in North America. Really an awesome idea and gives a great insight into what life is like on this continent beyond the lens of typical social media that only shows unrealistic (overtly wealthy and done-up) lifestyles of people in big cities or rural areas.
For many years I lived in east LV near Boulder Hwy, Henderson, as well as a weekly for a few months. I pretty much walked or took the bus when I needed or wanted to go somewhere. This gave me a more unique and realistic perspective about the Las Vegas Valley that many other locals in the comfort and security of their cars didn't have. I saw and experienced more sides of the community and observed more situations than others. This is the most realistic video that I have come across that paints a more complete picture of the community and its varying cultures. Good video.
me too. the bus. ughhhh. stops every 100 feet . 10 people get on. 10 people get off. usually a wheelchair or 2 EVERY trip. extra ten mins for the driver to strap em in. NO a/c. hot af. etc etc. God did I hate it. Used to just get out and walk. First paycheck got me a scooter.
And the must stunning part is this: you rode the buses in Las Vegas -- and you actually survived that ordeal to tell us all about it. Phenomenal, and nothing less.
I agree! This video covered a serious amount of info in a short period of time and really helped bring that understanding to reality. My Amazon routes have taken me to so many different parts of the city, including some that were covered here and it's amazing how different it all is and so close together. I live on the East side in Sunrise Manor and it's crazy how you go from nice houses up on Hollywood to trailer parks down below, then ghetto apartments and even some nice quiet areas before even getting to the highway.
I was walking on foot once in Vegas - bad idea. American cities are just way more spread out than in other places, and I couldn't find my way back to the strip. It was like 43°C. I was really not well and was coming down with sun stroke, and I walked into a hotel randomly there in what looked to be an industrial area called "Wynn Hotels," and I knew it was a matter of minutes before someone would approach me and tell me to leave since I wasn't staying there. I was just desperate for a few minutes in the shade. True enough, a staff person approached me and I said I was sorry but I can't find my way back and just needed a few minutes out of the sun. Not only did they not kick me out, he took me in, sat me down in a very nice area, and even brought me complimentary water bottle and said I could stay for as long as I need to, and when I'm ready to go he will make sure I have a cab waiting for me. My experience with Americans has been like this repeatedly. They are by and large incredibly decent people. And religious. On my way to the cab, this man again caught up with me and gave me a book of Mormon telling me to consider inviting Jesus into my life. Really, a fascinating country.
Most people in the US are decent, upstanding people especially to tourists in need. It’s a nation of 330 million + and the 3rd largest geographically in the world; the broad brush stereotypes of the people and the country don’t do it justice. America has its problems, but it’s not just NYC and LA, and it’s not just violence and indifference (from my perspective as a Chicagoan who travels my friend ☺️)
@@sammarino439 I remember seeing a group of American tourists in Switzerland. As we were waiting to visit the Swiss parliament, the people ahead of us were having some challenges with security. They must have been from a country (you had to surrender your passport on the way in) where they raised some suspicion. A few people in the queue then began gossiping about the people from that country (it was one of the East European countries) and some of the things they were saying were borderline racist. The elderly American couple overheard this, and the old man, in typical heroic American fashion of defending those being bullied yelled out "I gather they do pretty much what we do, in a different way, and that's all, nothing wrong with that." Nobody said anything after. It was beautiful.
The book of Mormon and religious? It's called recruiting. Mormonism is an American made religion, you need to be very naive to perceive things as you do. Yes, America preys on the naive, you'll fit right in. Don't be blinded by those neon lights.
@@dt6822thats something i would do if i overhear racism as a tourist: point-out something that us americans have done throughout history, but acknowledge thats ok when it aint. Such a slow burn 🔥
@@noahboat580 I really did not mean it in a bad way at all as you suggest. I thought it was great. As far as racism goes, I can tell you friend, as an European now living in Canada, you don't know what you're talking about. Your country is among the least racist places in the whole world. In Europe, you can be exact same colour, race, creed, religion and ethnicity as a guy in one town over, and because of class barriers or who your father is or isn't, have every door closed on you. We watched in horror what was happening to black Americans in Selma and other southern states that denied black people basic rights. But at this stage, I would say that the vast majority of the world has lost its sympathies with a movement that seems to believe that lying is the way to proceed. Your nation isn't perfect, your police are pretty brutal, your Congress is largely in the pockets of the wealthy, and your corporations have too much power and your trade unions have too little, but the idea that 50%+ murders in your country is committed by only 6% of the black male population - and that is somehow the product of "systemic" racism, whatever that means, strikes most of us as a kind of social mental disorder of chronic dishonesty, very much like your suggestion that my comment was some form of passive-aggressive slow burn. Not everything is a conspiracy against black people, who are the most privileged and wealthiest black people who have ever existed.
Peter, I enjoyed this video just as I enjoy watching all of your work. The next time you're on the east coast, you should do a series on Atlantic City NJ and the surrounding shore towns on the island. There are so many comparisons to what Jacob was showing you in this video. Just like Las Vegas, Atlantic City has the billion dollar casinos and depending on which direction you walk, you could encounter multi million dollar homes, vacant/closed casinos, run down properties and homeless encampments. It's crazy how much money could be on one side of a street and how poor or rundown it could be on the other side. I think you'd be really intrigued by visiting Atlantic City.
I worked at the Borgata as a poker dealer for many years. I took the jitney to work from the bus station 4 or 5 days a week. Every time I walked down the streets people would yell out "Tickets, tickets" I later found out that a ticket = bag of heroin.... Needless to say I've been addicted ever since I found what that meant... Kidding about that last part but the drugs are sold like hot dogs at a ball game.. they don't even attempt to hide it..
I lived on Ohio Ave. In AC for 5 years. My street ran right passed The bus station, Atlantic Care hospital into the casinos. Homeless drug addicts, drug dealers and ppl waiting to rob you is all right there just outside the casinos. Stay on the boardwalk if you're visiting. Harrah's and Golden Nugget are off the highway on the other side.
Vegas is the number 1 city that recycles the most water and having Jacob with you was a great choice. Watching his videos on Vegas and foods, thing I Like about em is he will not sugar coat on his feedback and that is why I watch em. Life is not all peaches and regardless of the outcome he keeps it straight . You two guys did a good video and hope you do another one
Another little known fact about Vegas - Because it barely rains there and still has tons of cars on the road, when it DOES rain, the streets get very very slippery. All the oil and fluids that leak just build up constantly without being washed away, and they all form a sludge on the road that leaves little room for traction
I lived in Milwaukee for a few years after growing up in Vegas. I was astounded to discover the first time that I had to drive on icy Wisconsin roads that wet Vegas roads had taught me to drive better than a great deal of Wisconsinites.
Fun fact...a lot of retired navy SEALs got jobs as security guards for the billion-dollar casinos after the Oct 1 massacre in 2017. The casinos have QRF/SWAT teams on call 24/7. My friend trained in a shoot house close to the penthouse level inside the Venetian. Another friend worked a SWAT team at Mandalay Bay.
Have you also noticed more camera towers in Vegas? The cosmopolitan has individual cameras facing each window of each balcony of their building. Just look outside and you'll find camera towers everywhere. Hopefully they can hook these cams up to face recognition cameras to identify pimps and jail them.
Born and raised in Vegas since 1971. I have love hate relationship with city. The cost of living has gone up incredibly the last 7-8 years or so. I fell in gambling and drug trap but i did it to myself. Hard to come back from that as the city has gotten huge and everything has gone up in cost. Ive always told my friends who come in its a great place to visit but to live here is different story. Theyve tried for decades to upgrade downtown area with " districts" and try to get a sense of community but city lacks culture.
Those tunnels where people live are actually flood channels that fill up and surge when it rains. People have drowned by not getting out in time. Their purpose is to direct the rain coming down from the mountains and into the valley. Otherwise, the whole valley would be flooded due to the lack of vegetation to stop it, and it still floods in certain areas, especially where Jacob and Peter were standing. Live in Vegas for 20 years now. Jacob and Peter, great content!
Great teamwork, dudes. A learned a lot about Vegas I never knew. Your work together is very entertaining as well as informative. More collaborations would be fantastic.
The most expressive places to live in Vegas, you are not allowed to even record. Idk where you get your info. Talk to real residents from here dummies.
I lived in Vegas for 4 months as a Travel Nurse. I found it exciting at first, then depressing as so many people are hooked on gambling. People line up in the casinos to cash their paychecks. Homeless abound ( not so much in public view at the time though), the heat is oppressive. Homes were affordable then, but now probably expensive. .
Thank you for your insight, it’s sad that people get addicted to gambling and I feel any business that makes money from gambling should have to pay a percentage of earnings into programs to help the victims. Myself I only went to Vegas once for 3 days and loved it, I never gamble as I hate to lose but I decided to spend 100 dollars in the roulette tables and I thoroughly enjoyed myself and it’s an experience I would not have wanted to miss.. I guess it’s hard to know what’s for the best.
@@andrewstones2921 you phrased it correctly "spend 100 dollars" on roulette. Someone occasionally playing a game against the house they can't beat long term knowing it's an entertainment expense with money they can afford to lose isn't the problem. The addicts who play every day for years just dumping their money to casinos are. Although it's gotten more expensive, Vegas can have a really low cost of living but if you have vices it can have a very high cost of living.
@@gregson8533that is what bothers me the most after moving here from Cali. Maybe it’s the region I’m living in but there is no sense of local community or culture and so many GROWN adults lack common sense it’s scary. Could be addiction, the drugs, their trash education system here, idk. The divide between rich/poor is more evident in attitudes too as the nicer areas (Summerlin, Centennial Hills, Southern Highlands, etc) tend to have friendlier folk with better grip on reality, however there is still that lack of culture/community connection. Vegas just feels ultra-consumerist driven no matter where you go. I don’t plan on staying here long.
@@TheRockyCrowe That's exactly what it is, Consumerism. Everything is money, money, money and finding new ways to sucker in tourists and extract their last dime. Even business-wise Casino's have priority in everything, What they say goes. I wanted to start a dispensary and was completely destroyed by casino's in the bidding process and the city's bureaucracy, 'Eventually i gave up and i thought i could just put up a small eatery, Little did i know that permits/inspections were going to cost me nearly 5-months of paying for a retail space without being able to legally operate from it; Its annoying. Don't get me wrong Vegas has been an amazing place to live so far but between the HOAs, crappy schools, homelessness, rising cost of living etc. its just isn't all that's cracked-up to be, I just want to buy a non-HOA property and rent it out while i live elsewhere, Don't even get me started on the locals most of the Vegans i've met have been straight-up a-holes.
We lived in Las Vegas from 2008-2017. Only moved because of a better paying job and opportunities back in my home state of Wisconsin. We rented apartments on Nellis, Tropicana & Pecos, and finally bought a new build in Mountains Edge. There are things I miss about Las Vegas, but definitely wouldn't move back. We will come back out to be tourists again some day.
I wish someone would make a RUclips channel like this for every major city in America. Even if they didn’t talk, but just filmed driving around, you get such a great sense of the layout and demographics of an area as opposed to just googling pictures of the place because they’re only gonna show you the nicest parts.
For being subscribed to both Jacob and Peter's channels, it was great to see you both do a video together .. Great chemistry you two have .. would enjoy seeing another one !
I worked for a company that had our annual meeting n Vegas one year. Instead of a standard corporate team-building event, we did a charity event to help raise money for a local elementary school in a neighborhood with a high immigrant population also with a high poverty rate. It was eye opening and felt much better to do something positive for a community than just a simple corporate activity.
I was just in Vegas 3 weeks ago, and there arepeople literally living on the street, or in their vehicle are EVERYWHERE. There were people walking around like zombies due to heroin. It is sad.
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Jacob is one of the "go to" guys if you want to see the best and worst of Las Vegas. He's a genuine insider when it comes to revealing Sin City's personality,
Jacobs a Vegas grifter and tool. He uses numbers put out by the corrupt LVMPD and local government. Things are much worse here than he's leading on, I've lived here in the Valley for 13 years. Jacobs a paid circus clown.
I don't believe a word he says. Lot's of generalizations, the locked 7/11 fridges, the ambulance going by. Early on in the video I got a sketchy vibe from the guy like he was lying then it just developed worse He's trying to get people to move there. But it's hell there. Been there too many times.
Wow, last time I was in Vegas was 50 or so years ago. Things are always changing , but for Vegas that in spades. Peter sure does some wonderful RUclips shows. He’s taken me to places I always wanted to go and even more. It's amazing how he's received by people and how well he respects all the different cultures. His shows have turned into my favorites to watch, and Im grateful to him for showing me how much our country has changed, no that I can no longer get around.
2 of my favorite youtubers together! I live in vegas. I hate it here. I do NOT understand why everyone keeps moving here. I'm trying to LEAVE ASAP. It's horrible here. The water is hard. Eventually you'll get rashes. It causes brand new pipes to rust and mildew even if you take pristine care of them. Don't drink it. I know of at least 3 situations where someone died from drinking the tap or using it for nasal rinse or eye wash. Crime is rising. As I type this, I'm on hold with amazon to report a stolen package. The houses are built so stupid. I've been searching for a house for months. One house will have a garage, no driveway. Or your backyard is a brickwall and slab of concrete....or you look out one of your windows an see right into your neighbors home. ALL this open space in an empty desolate desert, and you want to build houses 2 inches from each other? Desert landscaping sucks. Theres no grass. I just replaced a tire because of a ROCK that punctured it. The people suck. It's too hot so no one wants to leave their homes unless they have to. Planning for events is nearly impossible. people flake/ghost. (I don't blame them...I do the same thing because it's TOO HOT) The drivers are terrible. They drive slow and pull out in front of you and stop. Always construction on every major street. every bridge. every hwy. When it rains, it's Armageddon. Ambulances everywhere because they don't know how to drive. this place cannot support human life and is downright inconvenient. even if you manage to somehow own an acre of land, you can't do any type of farming or grow food. your entire life depends on if you have working AC or not. It can go years without raining. Which is insane that every year we get covered in pollen. I filthy yellow film covers everything between March and May. Pollen from what? There's literally NO FUCKING vegetation here to cause THAT much pollen. I've developed year-long allergies here. Never had allergies till I moved here. The doctors suck. We are in the bottom 10 of all 50 states for healthcare. They experimented and then euthanized my grandmother because they didn't want to treat her. Every time I go to the doctor for ANYTHING they over-prescribe antibiotics. My knee hurts. Antibiotics. I have a cough. Antibiotics. My throat hurts. Antibiotics. They never fix anything. I often have to drive to 3 or 4 different doctors anywhere around the valley to get the correct treatment. It's a nightmare here. STOP MOVING HERE. WE'RE TRYING TO GET OUT.
Now this comment is THE REALIST COMMENT AND STRAIGHT TRUTH ABOUT VEGAS! That’s how I know you live here for real! How about CCSD being broke af & broken as a system, don’t raise a family here guys!
@@VELVETBUNNi yes I forgot all about that. Don't DARE have kids here. Holy crap. Not only that almost any "good" area will eventually become a bad area. Talk to anyone and they'll say "when I first moved here it was so quiet and peaceful...but noooooow"
@@TKRevRay971 You speaking factss 💯 lots of areas like that in the valley, but I feel like North Las Vegas is a prime and most recent example of this 🥴
I am only 70 and have been going to Las Vegas since I was 16 yrs old with a girlfriend who used to have to split her time with divorced parents, one in Calif and one in Las Vegas. Her Father was a cab driver who played trumpet in Wayne Newtons band at night. He was an amazing guy. The Las Vegas of back in the day was an incredible place where you could hang out for three days on $60 and be living and eating in style. It was incredible. My friend and I hung out in all of the casinos and were never questioned. Granted we were pretty mature but still. My friend’s Father always told us to avoid playing slots on The Strip and that the place to hang out was Fremont Street. We used to walk from one end to the other of Las Vegas and never had a care about our safety. Now, the Strip is just filled with what I call SMUT PAPER ( ads to see strip shows etc ), criminals dressed as street performers and homeless. I think it is sad. I am glad I had Old Vegas experiences.
I went to high school in LV in the early 80's. The city has changed so much. Fremont Street was an actual street we cruised on weekends. Population back then was only 400k or so. As a young teenager it was so much fun. I'm sure it still is, I just don't recognize it any longer.
I was born and raised in Reno, my cousins lived in Vegas in the early 80's, the whole state population was under a mil, all of it has changed so much :( We drove down Fremont the last night it was open to cars, I want to say around '94
I concur! I was in middle school in the early 90’s in Vegas… what a blast! It’s definitely a completely different place there now! 😕 I have some of the best memories of my childhood centered around Vegas & my ex stepdad still lives in the area. Time flies!
Vegas Resident from 1988-2004. Las Vegas has changed a lot since I left 18 years ago. It was already going through it's transition around the late 80s. The mob influence is long gone and the corporations have moved in. The population has grown a lot. Most of the locals if they can afford it live either in Henderson or Northwest Las Vegas or the surrounding suburbs in Las Vegas like Summerlin. They usually have all the amenities like shopping, restaurants, entertainment that there is no need to go to the strip or downtown for anything.
@ digital, that's government, the new mafia. The old mafia has been shut down by the government. The old mafia was making too much money that the government could not tax or charge fees for. The new government mafia is greedy beyond words, and more corrupt than any other time in history. So sad, isn't it?
Local here, so glad you checked out my city. 28 years in Las Vegas raised from a baby to school, to now working for the county So much to still see peter, go off the strip with long term locals/born and raised people (25 years plus) and you will find so many more cool and secret spots.
Used to live there. Can't wait to move back. Barely even frequented the strip, the city itself is just awesome. Great food, great weather, great hiking, great vibe even in the rougher neighborhoods. Jacob's RUclips channel helped convince me to move there to begin with. He's very passionate about Las Vegas and it shows. Great dude!
Something about Vegas feels so very pleasant. I think the open skies and the brightness is what seals the deal for me. Very beautiful and serene, and plus I like dry a lot lol
Going to check out Jacob’s channel! This was great. I’m from the South, so I can’t imagine not living w/ green grass and leafy trees, but I’ve been to Vegas several times. Always a good time. Thanks for sharing!
Lived in Vegas for 8 years. Originally from a very small town in Colorado. Vegas was the first big city I had ever lived in. Was great for the first 5 or so years. But wore out quickly. Don’t regret it one bit though. Met many good people there. And met my wife in Vegas! I now have relocated to ND to get back to the smaller town slow paced laid back vibes i grew up with and don’t regret the decision one bit!! But I am thankful for Vegas and all it gave me for those 8 years! Unfortunately it just changed way too much in the small amount of time I was there.
I’m from Las Vegas! This was so awesome to see. My old job required me to provide healthcare services across the valley. I’ve been to mostly every single place in this video. The contrast here is insane. Thanks for showing everything!
Lots of homeless there. I was there in 2017 and the businesses always locked their restroom doors to keep the homeless from using them ( e.g. gas station, Starbucks, McDonald's etc). People used to go into the library on Las Vegas Blvd just to cool off in the summer. Tons of tents parked next to the cemetery. At the advice of a supposed friend, I went there looking for work. It was hard to find anything. So glad I was able to get out.
I've recently been thinking about how much I miss Vegas after 25 years in the casino business, and then this pops in my feed. Nicely done, and thanks. Some of my best memories are of talking to guests about the real Vegas and its history.
@@gothgirlchaser37 Changing Vegas is the only constant, and believe me I saw my share of heat waves. Honestly don't remember too many 115+ days though.
12:13 Jacob is definitely right on here. As a Vegas native (born and raised for specifics), you will not see locals on the Strip, and I can declare that DTLV is wayyyyyyyyy better than the Strip if you wanna have a Vegas experience with some Vegas vibe to it!
I lived in vegas 12 yrs. From a weekly hotel behind palace station, to half million dollar home in summerlin. I even lived next to Penn Gilette for a year (his house is crazy). I LOVED living there. I was a trainer and i did club security for a place on the strip. I met the most amazing people and had some amazing friends from all over the world. When you live and are in the biz, you know everyone, vegas becomes very small. I could tell you stories for weeks…..
Small indeed. I did a play at CSN a few years back, and the woman in charge of our costumes was friends with Penn. It just so happened that our play was a favorite of his, and he came to see it. After the show, I used a line from the play to compliment his shoes, and without missing a beat, he flipped the script on me. Great guy. 😅
Jacob is the man the one you go to when you want to know the ins and out of Las Vegas and Nevada in general. He has two great channels ,Jacob's life in Vegas and Adrenaline Slots.
Peter, if you ever get a chance, would love to see your take on the cultures and history of the Hawaiian Islands. So many beautiful traditions with the Native and Local Hawaiians and how tourism is affecting their way of life. Good and bad, would love to see what your take is on this topic. Thank You again for educating so many of us.
He missed a real opportunity in Vegas between the 9th Island community and all the rich native American history of the area. Could have touched on how the entire lower 3rd of the state was just designate a national monument. This one was surprisingly a little lackluster from his usual stuff...
Me, a mid 20 European on project work in Chicago, came there with an US colleague on a weekend trip. He got lost in the slot machines and being a tourist I decided to explore the city. It just took me minutes to leave the strip and what I experienced there reminded me of the poorest areas in Johannesburg, South Africa I experienced while back packing as a student....
@@wanyelandy8847 Its different.. the City feels much bigger and so it makes sense to me that there are rich and poor areas. In Vegas IT was the spread between strip and direct surrounding that shocked me
@@wanyelandy8847not at all, Chicago is a world class city. Chicago is a city of neighborhoods (77 or 100 if you want to be granular) where horrible gun violence occurs predominantly in the far west and south side but the reporting makes it seem like the whole city is the Wild West. You as a tourist/visitor have no reason and no business going to Chatham/Austin/Garfield Park; you’ll have a good time in the neighborhoods of Chicago you’d be in.
@@thelumpyspaceprincesslinds7650 Germany: university is free of Charge... So News only bag Pack and food... A cheap flight to joburg was at 500 when you we're lucky at that time
Peter thank you and your wife for your amazing films. As a brit who came from a village in a sleepy part of the UK I see so many similarities among American people. In the past I avoided America as I only thought of the big cities and I would struggle in them for sure but your series on Appalachia I found truly humbling. Beautiful Country and beautiful people, I feel embarrassed that I was so wrong. Having been lucky to have travelled a lot in my life ( 61 ) I will definitely be heading to America. The films in the cities are really good too, you have a way will people and they open up to you. Keep up the great work.
@@brainchildguruInteresting that Republicans don't tend to get elected in large cities, either a problem with their messaging, or a problem with their platform.
I love Jacobs energy! What an honest and eye opening discovery and explanation of Vegas, the unique anomalies, as well as the same normal every day experiences as any other city. Well done, Peter, as usual! 💪
Another great video, Mr. Santenello. This is what TRUE journalism is. As far as Vegas, it was a great city when the Italian Mafia ran it (before they moved on to other ventures). They kept the crap out, things in line, and it was truly a classy place where you could have fun. Nowadays, it’s just one giant soulless shopping mall.
Great video gentlemen!!! I live in Las Vegas and I follow both of you :)- I wish you two would do more videos together!!! Kudos :)- People that ARE NOT from Vegas don't understand the TOTAL Concept of Vegas as a "resident" of Las Vegas for OVER 13 years NOW!!! Mind blowing!!! YOU will definitely find "contrast" in Vegas as this place is like nothing I have ever seen in my 50 years of living originally form the San Francisco Bay Area!!!
Wow thank you. You just verified The green door exactly as I thought. Got a credit card bill with 400 plus changes years ago from my x husband. He tried telling me it was a beautiful restaurant with amazing food when he went on a business dinner meeting. I knew better and totally just confirmed. Anyway have enjoyed all the Vegas videos and all the others this far. Great job. Look forward to more of all life styles.
I've lived in the Vegas area for about 8 years. I was an Uber driver here for a little over 4 years. I drove the entire valley at all times of the day and night. I have also worked at a few properties on the strip. I've seen and learned so much about the area from doing those jobs. One thing I noticed, especially with tourists, is that they seem to not know or forget that millions of people live and work in the Las Vegas valley. Many people are shocked to find out that not everyone who lives here works in a casino or hotel. If you leave the strip and Fremont St areas, there are grocery stores, hospitals, schools, gas stations, office buildings, community centers, and every other type of profession you'd find in any other city. Those places need employees. There are hundreds (maybe even thousands) of small neighborhoods all around the valley where people are raising families and just being "regular" people. Many of whom don't set foot on or near the strip unless they have to. Also, the violent crime statistics here are not as high or as "bad" as some people might want you to believe. Sure, there are bad parts of town, just like any other city or metro area, but it's rare that I ever have a feeling of being in a dangerous area when finding myself in those parts of town. If I had to venture a guess, I'd say theft is probably the most common form of crime here. Also, Jacob, please stop driving a like a Vegas driver. There's enough horrible drivers here (most of them). Be the change that everyone needs. Some interesting insight on some of the things mentioned in this video: Historically, the summer and winter rains that would come through the valley would flood many parts of the strip, especially that area behind the LINQ. So those "homeless" tunnels were built to move water away from the strip. Those tunnels can be found not only all around (under) the strip but also all over the valley. They're also under many parts of Boulder Hwy. Homes built after 2003 cannot include real grass in their landscapes, and can only have "desert friendly" vegetation. Homes built before 2003 that have real grass are allowed to keep it but must follow the watering schedule in their district. The SNWA will pay $3/square foot to help offset the cost of converting landscapes to desert friendly landscapes. Steve Wynn has known how big gambling is in Macau for a long time. He had been catering to Chinese customers since the Vegas properties were first built. In the Vegas properties the elevators do not have any floors that start with the number 4 because that number is considered unlucky in Chinese culture. If you visit a Wynn Vegas property, go into an elevator and you'll see the floors jump from 39 to 50. Sorry Casa de Sabor, your tacos are OK but they are definitely not the best in the valley. On that note, if the Las Vegas Review-Journal says it's "the best", it probably isn't. People don't come to Vegas to vacation. They come to stay up all night and go home dehydrated and sleep deprived. Calling gambling "gaming" (a marketing rebrand attempt) is an insult to gaming.
I made the mistake of scheduling my return flight to arrive at 10am and didn't get home until 11 am. I requested a window seat as I planned to fold up my jacket as a pillow and nap. Nope. A father and little girl got there before me and she took the window, so I ended up with an aisle seat. You're right. I was sleep deprived; the kid wasn't. I got maybe an hour sleep before I had to leave for work at 2pm. Never did that again.
Thank you for shedding light on the lesser-known aspects of Las Vegas beyond the famous Strip and mega casinos. It's fascinating to discover the stark contrasts and diverse perspectives that exist within this world-renowned city. Your collaboration with local @JacobslifeinVegas adds an authentic touch to the content and allows viewers to gain a deeper understanding of Las Vegas. While the Las Vegas Strip is undoubtedly an iconic attraction, it's refreshing to explore the hidden gems and untold stories that lie beside it. By showcasing different perspectives, you provide a more comprehensive and nuanced view of the city, allowing viewers to appreciate its rich complexity. It's essential to remember that every city has multiple layers and narratives, often overshadowed by popular tourist destinations. By bringing attention to these lesser-known aspects, you promote a more holistic understanding of Las Vegas and encourage viewers to explore beyond the surface-level attractions. Thank you for your dedication to showcasing diverse perspectives and for taking the time to uncover the hidden side of Las Vegas. I look forward to watching more of your insightful content in the future.
we really need to raise people's mental health, give tools to manage, the older i get (im in my late 20s) the more i realize that no matter what, i did well in starting to learn things like meditation, intentional breathing, focusing on things that are going well and watch what i put in my mind when it comes to content, please stay healthy out there, its the biggest gift you can give yourself, your kids, family and the world, and its so worth it... i have so much faith in the world still, had to get this off my chest, awesome video peter.
I lived in Vegas for 21 years from 1999 to 2020. Worked in home construction and some remodel. I worked on one of the most expensive new homes and on a crap hole near Washington and D street. Scared the shit out of me. Very Rich people in Vegas but also some very, very poor people.
I wandered onto Washington ONCE when I wanted to see where Las Vegas Blvd ended. It was late 2007, around 9am so not many people were out and about. We got the heck out of there. My friend was ready to kill me for taking him past a homeless encampment, but we made it out unscathed.
Moved to the Vegas area in 2005 and have watched it change. I had an interesting gig job as a secret shopper for years. It was a great way to learn about the area. Glamorous jobs evaluating the high end casinos and frightening jobs going to gas stations in shady neighborhoods. I usually found homeless folks who were happy to take fast food that I could not eat. I did learn to ask if they were hungry first, many just wanted money for their addiction. Recently I started buying stuff at estate sales and now I get to visit the elite gated communities to pick up stuff. There is definitely the whole spectrum in this unique part of our country. Good to see the collaboration with Jacob. I learn a lot from both his and your channels.
I lived there for 2 years. It was the hardest place I have ever lived. Finding work that can support a comfortable living is near impossible. The culture is so cut-throat and distrusting. It's the only place I ever lived I couldn't trust many of my co-workers or neighbors. The commercial center where they started the video is wild. Between the green door and 2 gay bathhouses, you would think no locals would go there. It's also where the original lotus of Siam and several clubs meet up, so locals also love it. Unless your some rich connected Mormon, an adult worker, a business owner or wealthy professional, I honestly think you'll struggle.
I remember when I was a teen and my family went on holiday in the US. We landed in Las Vegas and I was blown away coming from Europe. The whole place just felt like a huge playground.
My friend owns Sammy Davis Jr's Mansion off Dalmatian Rd. I stayed there for a week a few months ago. And that place is HAUNTED! I had to move from the house to the guest house the first night when it got dark because I felt like something was watching me. But in the day it's amazing and the pool is off the hook 🔥
Yeah true when I was there the whole rat pack chased me down the hallway singing that's life , scary stuff. I'm sure a lot of dark gangster stuff has taken place there, many bones buried in the desert 🏜
Naked City is rough. Also, a decade ago or so you could go to the top of the Strat for free but now they charge a ton to go up…and that isn’t including any rides you want to go on up there.
Jacob is the GOAT of Vegas content…. been following him for years. Glad you brought him on for his opinion and knowledge. I love Vegas, not because of the gambling or resorts.. those are nice. But Vegas has an amazing food culture and the proximity to the open desert is awesome.
Feel the same, most people look down on Vegas for all the gambling and other sins. Vegas is always a blast everytime i go for all the other reasons. Like the food as you stated
@@brownjatt21 Once I learned about all the city and surrounding area had to offer… I was hooked. I do enjoy the occasional visit to the strip or Circa but for the most part I stay off strip now.
I’ve lived in Las Vegas for 19 years. Jacob is very knowledgeable. The LVCC is “old money.” I have a friend who’s parents owned a casino in the 1970’s. The continue to live in that neighborhood. Jacob is right in saying that “locals only go to the strip when friends and family are in town or if you work there”. I’ve had clients ask me “do you live in Las Vegas.” No, I travel out of state. 🙄🙄🙄
I live in TX but love Vegas. This video was great. I'm elderly, not very healthly and don't know if I'll ever go again. But I felt like I was riding in the car, seeing the sights (many that I enjoyed from my time there)with both of you. The first time I went I went to the strip. Every time after, I went to Freemont Street. It's a world unto itself and fun and you can spend your whole trip there . Thank you for your videos!
@@nikitaauxusa8064 What a. NICE comment. With all the negative trolls out there - it is so refreshing to read KIND comments….gives me faith in our society again!😍
I took my mother-in-law to Vegas a few years ago. She's in her 80's now. She rented a scooter to get around and ordered a wheelchair while at the airport. She took me to Vegas in the 1980's for the first time. We went by train. That was a long 36 hours from Illinois, and another 12 to California to visit family. She could run circles around me then. I didn't have much money at the time, but we had fun! I did win $180 with a coupon playing Keno. Thought I was rich! Ha ha! Got a T-bone steak with all of the sides for $5. I miss the coupon books now. Sadly, I doubt she'll go back and my health isn't the greatest either. Everything just got expensive over the years there. I've been back over a dozen times. It's just not the same.
Was a very eye 👁opening tour Peter & Jacob was inlightening tour guide with all the in's & out's. I was aware the homeless were living under in the tunnel canal's & when it would rain in Vegas many would die with the rappid waters rushing in. Realizing it has been since the 1970's I was in Vegas, I will keep my memories, with great entertainment shows & great eating. Never was into the gambling. I have no idea why anyone wants to go or live in Vegas today. New generations have no clue how Vegas once was. I know, nothing appears to stay the same in cities anymore. I did see a program you can see the Old Sign's in Neon & Tiny Light Bulbs, that once were on the Casino's. I believe every Casino that was. is no more except the Golden Nugget, unless they have torn that one down also. always, Tommy🤠
The Golden Nugget is still there. I thought it was a nice hotel room when I stayed there in the 90's. I remember the toiletries came in a nice plastic case that would fold open. Last place I stayed was the Four Queens three years ago because they didn't have resort fees. Those can really raise the rate up. The Fremont is still there. I also miss some of the oldies like Fitzgerald's and the one with the cowboy sign where he'd wave at you.
I really like Las Vegas. My wife and visited for the second time in April and we stayed at a resort south of the Strip. By renting a car to get around, we could see some of the areas that you don't get to see just staying on the Strip, which is excellent also. I love the climate. The low humidity makes it bearable even when it is 100 degrees or more. One of the best places we went to was the Neon Museum. Loved Pink Box donuts too. We plan on returning and renting a car again to see more of the area.
There was a study done in manufacturing plants. I think that it was called the "Hawthorn Study", if I remember correctly. Managers would dim the lights on the factory floor for a couple of minutes and then brighten them up. It alerted workers and they began to work faster. Same principle is used in the casinos. Dim the lights and then brighten them up and see the people pull the slot machines.
The finding of the Hawthorne study was that people behave differently when they are being watched. No matter if the lights were dimmed or not, they worked faster in order to impress the visiting scientists.
Hello everyone I’ve lived here in Vegas for 26 years. This city has grown more than any other city in the USA . Theres a joke our state flower is a construction cone cause something new is always going up and something old going down . It was beautiful and pristine and secret gem to live because of the entertainment , the ease of getting around and how cheap it was to live here year round. I would say all the way thru to the 90” and 2000”up untill Sometime around the late teens 2018/2019 it started to change . For one we got a major sports team the golden knights and now the raiders and our population started to increase dramatically. Year by year especially when Covid hit you saw a rent increase but no pay increase . Taxes went up gas went up even traffic went up (which og Vegas people are NOT USED TO ). combine that with pandemic and social media showing how much cheaper Las Vegas is compared to where they are makes for a disaster to strike . Within the next 2-4 years as of now we have increased our population by 500,000 . Yes that’s correct . The traffic is horrible after 2pm till 9pm . Food , gas, and rent has practically doubled along side now have a housing shortage . And the quality of people who have come here are the bottom of the barrel i cannot even begin. Not everyone but a big majority are not families . What was once an ok area now turned into a bad area and areas that were nice are now over crowded . It’s not longer fast, fun , or cheap to live here anymore but I still call it home and it’s a very very unique place
When we lived there, we never went to the strip, except to eat at the buffets. 😂. We would go to Sams town or the Showboat for gambling. Heck, we even went to slots of fun for cheap beer and gambling. That was 30 years ago too. I loved it out there. Went back in 2020 and i dont miss it at all. Different time and im older now.
I remember going to the Showboat in the very early 90's as a kid for bowling. I think the games were like $.50 or something like that, we could stay there most the day and bowl. I was born and raised in Vegas and finally moved out a year and half ago. The place is so different now, I just cannot relate anymore. 2/3 of the city is just a total cesspool now.
Sometimes I think you can divide the world in those who like Vegas and those who don’t. I have in-laws who love it and go there two or three times a year. Me?, If I’m dragged there at least there is some pretty cool desert scenery to explore not all that far away. The old joke though is that gambling is a tax on the innumerate.
@@stog9821 There's a massive difference between "visiting 2-3 times per year and loving it" and actually living in Vegas working full time and surviving. Vegas is depressing AF if you actually live there full time. The summer months where it's relentless triple digit heat non stop is the worst.
@@Ryan-ds2wx I live here specifically for the heat. Lol I have chronic pain, and sometimes stepping outside is like a heating pad for my body. I’ve lived here 35 years and love it!
Wow that’s crazy. I am one of the property managers for one of the multiplexes in this video. We cleaned up the area so we’ll a few years back but have now just been overrun by vagrants, hence the boards on the windows right now. We just had to replace 9 windows front and back to keep people out and they have to stay boarded now until we get tenants in. Those units have all just been renovated and are in really good shape, we just can’t get help to keep the vagrants away. They destroy it within 5 mins of an open door
I can't imagine moving from the gorgeous Bay Area to the dusty plains of Las Vegas but to each their own. It's nice to see someone love where they live and embrace both the good and the bad.
Born and raised. Been here for almost 50 years. I remember a time when it was actually a great place to live throughout my childhood and teen age years. Now, not so much. Too many people and very transient. I used to be able to ride my off-road motorcycle from my house and have acres of land to ride at my disposal which now is a distant memory. You never had to register a recreation vehicle like you do now. Craig road was the farthest road out North and there used to be a golf course where Craig Ranch Park is now. The golf course was basically converted to the park. Also, Craig road was one way in each direction. Rainbow used to be the farthest road West, Sunset road used to be the farthest road out South. We only had 9 high schools in the valley. I remember I could get from one side of the valley to the other in 15 minutes no matter the time of day. I walked across Hoover Dam in 1983-84 when it was actually overflowing and they had to open the drain ducts to the Colorado river on the other side of the dam. The water actually created a wall of mist across the walkway from the water rushing. You would get soaked. To see the lake in its current state after remembering how it used to be, is very disheartening. I remember a time when you did not have to pay to utilize the lake and could jet ski anytime you wanted. We used to get land with the houses you purchased not like now how they build the houses on top of each other and basically give you a patio for a back yard. I am glad I was able to experience the old strip when it was mafia controlled. During that time you did not have the shit you see happening down there now. People actually dressed up for shows and the casinos took care of their patrons. In the video, they drove past Batista's hole in the wall. That was actually a very iconic place. That's where the mafia member's would meet for food and business. Also, when they were near Commercial Center, across the street was where Tony Spilotro and his "Hole in the Wall Gang" committed their jewelry heist. Up the street further West was where Tony Roma's is at. That was the iconic restaurant where Lefty Rosenthal's car bomb exploded. That was in that parking lot just like depicted in the movie. Fun fact, my brother played baseball with Tony Spilotro's son.... There used to be the FOX Theater Mall where the grocery store is now at Charleston and Bruce. They actually had a Woolworth inside, a Karate dojo, and the theaters were in the back. Gemco used to be at Boulder Highway and Sahara. There used to be a 5 slide water park across the street from where Shakey's Pizza was located on Boulder Highway and Desert Inn. Also, in that area was a spa place that was called "Spring Fever" that we used to dub "Soak and Poke". Lol... The list goes on and on..... Dang, this video brought out a hodgepodge of a-lot of my life experience memories here. I am glad I was very fortunate to experience this place during the time I did. I can go on and on but to reminisce is kind of like torturing yourself because those times were so great and makes me wish I could relive those moments and go back in time because it was really a magical time.
Sorry but there’s 350,000,000 in this country and vegas is a worldwide landmark. It’s a only a matter of time when the population would explode here…money controls the world…they were never going to leave it wide open and sparsely undeveloped…now with the MLB bringing a tea, here and maybe NBA team one day the population will grow more. The water will evaporate. And the sand and dirt will become more houses on the edge of the city…my friends dad developed Rhodes ranch and got approved for a multi billion development up in red rocks in the coming years…. Your story is interesting but you’re naïve to think it would ever stay the same
My best friend from Edmonton just took her daughters to Vegas on their March break. She loves it there and said there was so many things to do with her kids. But she said the prizes go up every time she visits, it gets more expensive, especially food. I remember back in the day, they use to gave FREE buffets set up all over Vegas or $5 and under all you can eat. I bet that changed with the homeless population growing strong like everywhere else in North America> Great video, I am from Nova Scotia, and love the VGK. :)
There's still a lot of cheap stuff to do. You just have to do your research before. This guy Jacobs channel is awesome. He gives so many tips and tricks for a great and cheap Vegas trip. I always watch a few of his videos before going lol.
Most of the good deals are gone and most of the buffets didn't reopen after the Covid shutdown. It's still cheap compared to Canada and the winters in Edmonton are absolutely ridiculous.
I love your videos. I am actually born and raised in Macau and yes, the revenue of casinos there are incomparable. One thing I can say is, Vegas focus on high rollers but also maingaming players, focusing on quantity. As a Surveillance Manager for 10 years in Galaxy, I can safely say that majority of the big money is because of Macau’s VIP rooms and Junkets. We have something called a Rolling program using Non-negotiable chips. Currently been living in vegas for 3 years and would love to make a channel to discuss the comparison and also food showcasing and place like you do. If you wanna collaborate, feel free to reach me. I’m a native Cantonese speaker and a fluent tagalog speaker. Portuguese mixed :)
Wow. I was just in vegas last week. I would've loved to have seen this beforehand. You covered so much. I would add though that there are a LOT of things to see and do within about a 2 hour drive of downtown Vegas. Zion national park, west rim of grand canyon, Red rock canyon, Spring mountains, Death valley national park, to name a few. Cool place!
I want to and hopefully will live in Vegas at some point, for many reasons including having family there. If I was a local I'd go to the strip a lot. I love the atmosphere and walking the casinos and just seeing all the shops and resteraunts and stuff. Not sure why people hate it so much. Lots of cool and beautiful stuff to see. I've been many, many times and it never gets old or loses it's allure.
I watch Jacob’s channel from time to time. Jacob has an advanced understanding of people. Everyday people, working people, poor and rich people. If you guys put your minds together, (looking at all the properties’, knowing how many homeless people there are. Working with the right people, governmental departments and agencies...get the homeless without incomes into shelters, get them their 30 day residency, social services, Supplemental Security Income...now all you need is investors’, PRIVATE COMPANIES’. ) Private Property Management, Private Corporate ownership, SUBSIDIZED RENTAL UNITS. Guaranteed income and rents low enough for those who WERE HOMELESS, being helped. It can happen, BECAUSE IT NEEDS TO! Great video, excellent explanations of how Clark County actually is.
I lived in Vegas for almost 20 years. I came back home 11 years ago. Thanks for this. Some of the places are almost unchanged and others I don't even recognize anymore. Now I'm homesick for Vegas.
Thanks for the invite my guy! I was glad to help!
You two look alike
lol on the mary jane joke jake
Wish you stayed in CA. You and the entire state of CA and everyone flocking to Vegas has ruined the entire city. You’re little laugh after saying “it’s not California” except it’s slowly turning into it because of people like you. Good job.
Rock on dude keep up the good work!
Nice ok.
My uncle lived and worked in Vegas for many years, ( 1956-2001 RIP now ) as a casino manager for several casinos, he loved Vegas and when I went to visit he would tell me to look out his office window and tell him what I saw, I always said "the Strip ? ", he always corrected me by saying what you see is "Suckers Paradise".....and never forget it !.
He ain't wrong.
very true!
Played poker for a living during college and then about a decade aftwr. When online poker got shut down (called online pokers black Friday) it was amazing. Once it meant being in casinos (or house games) I quickly realized the environment killed my soul. I luckily was able to pivot and start other revenue streams. These days hardly ever play more than a dozen times a year between cash games and tournaments.
Hmm..what does Sucker mean??
@@ParadiseChamp For you, Smart, informed and trusting....
I'm a third-generation Las Vegas native. My Great Grandma relocated here when Las Vegas was very new. She was the first female cab driver here and eventually became the owner/operator of the Del Rey motel on Las Vegas Blvd. It's now just a memory but the sign is sitting at the Neon Boneyard behind the Sahara sign. I'm 40 years old. When Jacob said that he has lived here for a decade I was very surprised because he has the knowledge of a third-generation native. I was impressed with the tour he gave you.
Well Jacob is an explorer because of his Vegas Vlogs. And I believe he might've been involved in Vegas real estate as well.
My great grandfather founded the first cafe there in 1924 when it was a stop over town for water in the rail days iirc.
@BCG your great Grandma was super cool
Born and raised in Vegas as well couldn’t afford to live their anymore moved to Phoenix
@@jdilla4life3871 I hear Phoenix is more expensive than Vegas? I want to move to Vegas. I'm from the east coast
fun story: dad went to Vegas in 1972 for a conference. They were selling one acre blocks of undeveloped commercial property right on the strip for around 200,000 . He chuckled to himself and wondered 'who would be insane enough to spend this much money in the desert!'
😂😂😂. Little did he know!!!
You guys could’ve been rich😂
Classic story..universally aplicable
Clown 🤡
Just when you thought Peter couldn't look any more of an undercover cop, he roams the streets with Jacob.
Lol they both look like under cover TV cops.great video.
Rigth😂😂😂
Ahahahahahah, imagine them going through the hoods and you ear the gang whistling around them, just to warn others that "cops" are in the zone, lol!
He also loves exposing the ridiculousness and the failures of American Capitalism! His videos CRUSH in CCP China!
haha!! too true, so funny
I lived in Vegas from 62-76. My dad was upper middle class and bought a new home for $19,000 in 62. When my folks left I rented a place West of the strip 3 acres and a neat bungalow with a pool for $150 per month, eating out was cheap, the population was about 1/10th of what it is now. I helped open up the MGM Grand in 73 it was the biggest hotel in the world at the time. It was a cheap nice place to live at the time, I'd never go back.
tell me more please michael
@@patrickprendergast9589 What else can I tell you?
@@LifewithChelle WRONG! Mgm opened at the site now known as Horseshoe/ Bally's in the 70's before it opened at it's current location. Don't crap on someone's comment if you don't know the history
Ok
I see it now n I read on it they was the regional owner before Caesar entrainment took over nan mgm been around for a long time n never knew that n thanks because I am reading up mgm grand history when it first started n I also work at one of there properties n I love to know how mgm first started
My parents go to Las Vegas and always tell me about how by just walking down 1 block you feel like you're in a different World. Great stuff Peter.
Dear Peter, is it possible to tell me the name
The other blocks are ghetto,gangs,drugs,homeless,rogue police,traffic,over crowding.
@@johnjaco5544 yep , like any other Major Us cities
@@johnjaco5544 Yes, the name of the street is Kensington, on the historical side....
@@lixue2023 Try Naked City behind The Stratosphere. Go during daylight if you dare but not at night.
I’ve been living in LV for 23 years now . We came from California, attracted by the affordable housing and low cost of living. Eating out was so cheap back then. I entered the real estate industry and I can tell you that Vegas has been so, so good to us. We came from living paycheck to paycheck in CA to early retirement at 50. Things have definitely changed in the past 4 years though. Everything is expensive and the population is growing fast. I am not sure if we will stay in Vegas forever but we are profoundly grateful we came. We’re not gamblers or drinkers, so if you don’t get distracted, this city offers great opportunities.
I love that Jacob addressed how little water Vegas uses. I've heard people say disparaging things about Vegas and water usage when the truth is that the rest of the country could learn a lot from our city on how to regulate for the future and not the past.
Correct. We are highly water efficient.
I've heard same
That's because Vegas runs on Alcohol.
@@UnschoolingCOMNV in general, not just Vegas.
SoCal is robbing the water so douchebags in Calabasas can have their half acre lawns. Grass doesn't grow in chaparral and scrub type climates. That's why nobody will cry when they slide into the pacific after a good earthquake.
You guys have to do another one and longer, honestly you both work so well together it was a great one to watch, cheers.
Indigenous peoples series was much better than the liberal pukes view of America basically, imo. I'd advise both of you to find another country to live in that's better suited to your world view; good luck! Bon voyage! Arrivederci!
Ditto!
Third that motion
Right? Such a magnetic duo! I want to see more of their adventures🤩
@@Cash4Fruit Yep, they have a great way of gelling together when telling stories, etc. I really think they should have a special joint podcast and do some side projects teamed up. This was a great show and just had a fantastic vibe, cheers.
My brother lived in Boulder City for a few years and then relapsed which exasperated his mental health. He left his apt in B.C. and lived on the streets in Las Vegas for about 10 months before we got a call about a John Doe in the hospital which was him. He had been beaten severely and malnourished. We quickly got involved best we could from out of state and just transferred him to CO to be supported by family.
The mental health system in general is poorly lacking, however we met some of the most caring, under-paid professionals who help the "less glamorous" side.
The mental health world in the US would just do more of the same on a bigger scale. Dope people up, put heroin addicts on methadone. Provide cheap access to social workers and "therapists" who have no insights on how to help people get out of poverty of the mind and heart. Just like any program in NYC. Sure, someone might get sober and have a little apartment and a minimum wage job but theyre just existing. There's so many wholistic approaches to mental health that won't be utilized by government and non profits because it's not as profitable. There's products out there today that help people with mental health issues but you'll never hear anybody in the media talk about it. I was on the streets for 5 months. Society treats homeless people like they are trash when in reality they might need a few good meals, a few good nights rest and some sober and caring people to invite them to a cookout so they can learn how to socialize in a normal setting. Literally every homeless person that wants to get sober and up and out of poverty could use a hotel or place to stay for a few weeks just to get their bearings. The American Dream combined with consumerism was sold to corporations decades ago. As to where our society used to be more involved with the land, raising crops, animals. The happiest people are farmers and ranchers. The complete disconnect from nature these days is another reason why we're in a zombie land.
Those are some of the real heroes, the ones who work with the marginalized populations. I pray that things are looking up for your family member.
@@jeffwvu4602 Facts.
Boulder City is a pretty nice little town to live in. No gambling. I wish I could afford it.
I'm sorry about your brother and I hope he's doing better. But if you really want to help prevent people ending up in situation, just come right out and say he had an addiction issue. And that can cause mental health issues in itself. Not taking it out on you, I just feel like people want to soft cell the issue when we need to make sure younger generations know to stay as far as possible away from that shit because- as I am sure you and I both agree on, its a real problem.
Having lived in Vegas for many years, your guest is so impressively articulate with respect to the problems the city faces as well as the benefits. Love your content and thank you for representing the various cities in our nation in a fair way.
Jacob lives and films RUclips videos in Vegas. I was watching him before Peter, and he will tell the honest truth about the place no matter what.
I lived in Las Vegas 1995-2002, graduated from UNLV, and worked in Conventions/Corporate Events. I haven't visited for 10 years, and it changes fast, but this felt like a very fair objective overview of the good bad and ugly. Vegas isn't for everyone, but it's a place where poor or rich you can carve out the life you want in parallel to what everyone else is doing.
The region where you live does not determine anything, there is an old Chinese saying that each has its own good
Same here! UNLV 2004-2009. There are a lot of nice areas in Vegas (Green Valley Ranch/Anthem/Summerlin, etc), but also a lot of bad areas
@@FeelingPeculiar Can you talk about it, I like these kinds of topics
@@lixue2023 that's a nice thought but cannot possibly be true lol
@@danparker3765 That's the truth, you can talk about it, I like to have intelligent topics
Peter, I really love the direction your channel is going. Feels like you're delving into the homes and lifestyles of ordinary people in North America. Really an awesome idea and gives a great insight into what life is like on this continent beyond the lens of typical social media that only shows unrealistic (overtly wealthy and done-up) lifestyles of people in big cities or rural areas.
He also loves exposing the ridiculousness and the failures of American Capitalism! His videos CRUSH in CCP China!
For many years I lived in east LV near Boulder Hwy, Henderson, as well as a weekly for a few months. I pretty much walked or took the bus when I needed or wanted to go somewhere. This gave me a more unique and realistic perspective about the Las Vegas Valley that many other locals in the comfort and security of their cars didn't have. I saw and experienced more sides of the community and observed more situations than others. This is the most realistic video that I have come across that paints a more complete picture of the community and its varying cultures. Good video.
me too. the bus. ughhhh. stops every 100 feet . 10 people get on. 10 people get off. usually a wheelchair or 2 EVERY trip. extra ten mins for the driver to strap em in. NO a/c. hot af. etc etc. God did I hate it. Used to just get out and walk. First paycheck got me a scooter.
And the must stunning part is this: you rode the buses in Las Vegas -- and you actually survived that ordeal to tell us all about it. Phenomenal, and nothing less.
I agree! This video covered a serious amount of info in a short period of time and really helped bring that understanding to reality. My Amazon routes have taken me to so many different parts of the city, including some that were covered here and it's amazing how different it all is and so close together. I live on the East side in Sunrise Manor and it's crazy how you go from nice houses up on Hollywood to trailer parks down below, then ghetto apartments and even some nice quiet areas before even getting to the highway.
@@frankfarago2825 what is wrong with the buses in Vegas?
Any been to Supai Arizona?
You really do bring a balanced view to your explorations. It's not "both-sides-ism", but it genuinely represents all sides. I love it.
I was walking on foot once in Vegas - bad idea. American cities are just way more spread out than in other places, and I couldn't find my way back to the strip. It was like 43°C. I was really not well and was coming down with sun stroke, and I walked into a hotel randomly there in what looked to be an industrial area called "Wynn Hotels," and I knew it was a matter of minutes before someone would approach me and tell me to leave since I wasn't staying there. I was just desperate for a few minutes in the shade. True enough, a staff person approached me and I said I was sorry but I can't find my way back and just needed a few minutes out of the sun. Not only did they not kick me out, he took me in, sat me down in a very nice area, and even brought me complimentary water bottle and said I could stay for as long as I need to, and when I'm ready to go he will make sure I have a cab waiting for me. My experience with Americans has been like this repeatedly. They are by and large incredibly decent people. And religious. On my way to the cab, this man again caught up with me and gave me a book of Mormon telling me to consider inviting Jesus into my life. Really, a fascinating country.
Most people in the US are decent, upstanding people especially to tourists in need. It’s a nation of 330 million + and the 3rd largest geographically in the world; the broad brush stereotypes of the people and the country don’t do it justice. America has its problems, but it’s not just NYC and LA, and it’s not just violence and indifference (from my perspective as a Chicagoan who travels my friend ☺️)
@@sammarino439 I remember seeing a group of American tourists in Switzerland. As we were waiting to visit the Swiss parliament, the people ahead of us were having some challenges with security. They must have been from a country (you had to surrender your passport on the way in) where they raised some suspicion. A few people in the queue then began gossiping about the people from that country (it was one of the East European countries) and some of the things they were saying were borderline racist. The elderly American couple overheard this, and the old man, in typical heroic American fashion of defending those being bullied yelled out "I gather they do pretty much what we do, in a different way, and that's all, nothing wrong with that." Nobody said anything after. It was beautiful.
The book of Mormon and religious? It's called recruiting. Mormonism is an American made religion, you need to be very naive to perceive things as you do. Yes, America preys on the naive, you'll fit right in. Don't be blinded by those neon lights.
@@dt6822thats something i would do if i overhear racism as a tourist: point-out something that us americans have done throughout history, but acknowledge thats ok when it aint. Such a slow burn 🔥
@@noahboat580 I really did not mean it in a bad way at all as you suggest. I thought it was great. As far as racism goes, I can tell you friend, as an European now living in Canada, you don't know what you're talking about. Your country is among the least racist places in the whole world. In Europe, you can be exact same colour, race, creed, religion and ethnicity as a guy in one town over, and because of class barriers or who your father is or isn't, have every door closed on you. We watched in horror what was happening to black Americans in Selma and other southern states that denied black people basic rights. But at this stage, I would say that the vast majority of the world has lost its sympathies with a movement that seems to believe that lying is the way to proceed. Your nation isn't perfect, your police are pretty brutal, your Congress is largely in the pockets of the wealthy, and your corporations have too much power and your trade unions have too little, but the idea that 50%+ murders in your country is committed by only 6% of the black male population - and that is somehow the product of "systemic" racism, whatever that means, strikes most of us as a kind of social mental disorder of chronic dishonesty, very much like your suggestion that my comment was some form of passive-aggressive slow burn. Not everything is a conspiracy against black people, who are the most privileged and wealthiest black people who have ever existed.
Peter, I enjoyed this video just as I enjoy watching all of your work. The next time you're on the east coast, you should do a series on Atlantic City NJ and the surrounding shore towns on the island.
There are so many comparisons to what Jacob was showing you in this video. Just like Las Vegas, Atlantic City has the billion dollar casinos and depending on which direction you walk, you could encounter multi million dollar homes, vacant/closed casinos, run down properties and homeless encampments. It's crazy how much money could be on one side of a street and how poor or rundown it could be on the other side.
I think you'd be really intrigued by visiting Atlantic City.
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I agree with that!!!! That would be interesting can show him ac and the area
I worked at the Borgata as a poker dealer for many years. I took the jitney to work from the bus station 4 or 5 days a week. Every time I walked down the streets people would yell out "Tickets, tickets" I later found out that a ticket = bag of heroin.... Needless to say I've been addicted ever since I found what that meant... Kidding about that last part but the drugs are sold like hot dogs at a ball game.. they don't even attempt to hide it..
I lived on Ohio Ave. In AC for 5 years. My street ran right passed The bus station, Atlantic Care hospital into the casinos. Homeless drug addicts, drug dealers and ppl waiting to rob you is all right there just outside the casinos. Stay on the boardwalk if you're visiting. Harrah's and Golden Nugget are off the highway on the other side.
Im from New Jersey, I agree. And its alot worse than Vegas too
Vegas is the number 1 city that recycles the most water and having Jacob with you was a great choice. Watching his videos on Vegas and foods, thing I Like about em is he will not sugar coat on his feedback and that is why I watch em. Life is not all peaches and regardless of the outcome he keeps it straight . You two guys did a good video and hope you do another one
Another little known fact about Vegas - Because it barely rains there and still has tons of cars on the road, when it DOES rain, the streets get very very slippery. All the oil and fluids that leak just build up constantly without being washed away, and they all form a sludge on the road that leaves little room for traction
I lived in Milwaukee for a few years after growing up in Vegas. I was astounded to discover the first time that I had to drive on icy Wisconsin roads that wet Vegas roads had taught me to drive better than a great deal of Wisconsinites.
Fun fact...a lot of retired navy SEALs got jobs as security guards for the billion-dollar casinos after the Oct 1 massacre in 2017. The casinos have QRF/SWAT teams on call 24/7. My friend trained in a shoot house close to the penthouse level inside the Venetian. Another friend worked a SWAT team at Mandalay Bay.
Good to know. That makes me feel safer knowing
Our tax dollars at work...
Have you also noticed more camera towers in Vegas? The cosmopolitan has individual cameras facing each window of each balcony of their building. Just look outside and you'll find camera towers everywhere.
Hopefully they can hook these cams up to face recognition cameras to identify pimps and jail them.
Staged PsyOp
Must be a sweet gig not really having to do much lol.
Born and raised in Vegas since 1971. I have love hate relationship with city. The cost of living has gone up incredibly the last 7-8 years or so. I fell in gambling and drug trap but i did it to myself. Hard to come back from that as the city has gotten huge and everything has gone up in cost. Ive always told my friends who come in its a great place to visit but to live here is different story. Theyve tried for decades to upgrade downtown area with " districts" and try to get a sense of community but city lacks culture.
City lacks Culture. Yes.
Those tunnels where people live are actually flood channels that fill up and surge when it rains. People have drowned by not getting out in time. Their purpose is to direct the rain coming down from the mountains and into the valley. Otherwise, the whole valley would be flooded due to the lack of vegetation to stop it, and it still floods in certain areas, especially where Jacob and Peter were standing. Live in Vegas for 20 years now. Jacob and Peter, great content!
Thank you, I thought they were flood control
The smell in those things must be atrocious
Hello, fellow Vegas resident. I'm thinking of doing a vid on the tunnels. I know a few ppl who live in the ones on Maryland Pkwy
@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ "FUCK YOU" ~ Satan
Water is racist, outlaw water now!
As a follower of both Jacob & Peter I wholeheartedly endorse this collaboration. Well done gentlemen!
Great teamwork, dudes. A learned a lot about Vegas I never knew. Your work together is very entertaining as well as informative. More collaborations would be fantastic.
Me to kevin enjoy both of their videos, i subscribe to both of them
The most expressive places to live in Vegas, you are not allowed to even record. Idk where you get your info. Talk to real residents from here dummies.
I agree, love both channels. Only thing I got from this though is how Jacob turns an honest question into a negative and weird vibe.
I lived in Vegas for 4 months as a Travel Nurse. I found it exciting at first, then depressing as so many people are hooked on gambling. People line up in the casinos to cash their paychecks. Homeless abound ( not so much in public view at the time though), the heat is oppressive. Homes were affordable then, but now probably expensive. .
Yeah its sad :( there really isn't any sense of community here.
Thank you for your insight, it’s sad that people get addicted to gambling and I feel any business that makes money from gambling should have to pay a percentage of earnings into programs to help the victims. Myself I only went to Vegas once for 3 days and loved it, I never gamble as I hate to lose but I decided to spend 100 dollars in the roulette tables and I thoroughly enjoyed myself and it’s an experience I would not have wanted to miss.. I guess it’s hard to know what’s for the best.
@@andrewstones2921 you phrased it correctly "spend 100 dollars" on roulette. Someone occasionally playing a game against the house they can't beat long term knowing it's an entertainment expense with money they can afford to lose isn't the problem. The addicts who play every day for years just dumping their money to casinos are.
Although it's gotten more expensive, Vegas can have a really low cost of living but if you have vices it can have a very high cost of living.
@@gregson8533that is what bothers me the most after moving here from Cali. Maybe it’s the region I’m living in but there is no sense of local community or culture and so many GROWN adults lack common sense it’s scary. Could be addiction, the drugs, their trash education system here, idk.
The divide between rich/poor is more evident in attitudes too as the nicer areas (Summerlin, Centennial Hills, Southern Highlands, etc) tend to have friendlier folk with better grip on reality, however there is still that lack of culture/community connection. Vegas just feels ultra-consumerist driven no matter where you go. I don’t plan on staying here long.
@@TheRockyCrowe That's exactly what it is, Consumerism. Everything is money, money, money and finding new ways to sucker in tourists and extract their last dime.
Even business-wise Casino's have priority in everything, What they say goes. I wanted to start a dispensary and was completely destroyed by casino's in the bidding process
and the city's bureaucracy, 'Eventually i gave up and i thought i could just put up a small eatery, Little did i know that permits/inspections were going to cost me nearly 5-months of paying for a retail space without being able to legally operate from it; Its annoying. Don't get me wrong Vegas has been an amazing place to live so far but between the HOAs, crappy schools, homelessness, rising cost of living etc. its just isn't all that's cracked-up to be, I just want to buy a non-HOA property and rent it out while i live elsewhere, Don't even get me started on the locals most of the Vegans i've met have been straight-up a-holes.
This has been the most educational, and most accurate vid of Las Vegas I have ever seen. Great job guys
Been following Jacob for a couple years now. Great, genuine guy. Love his channel.
Hey handsome, how are you doing today and how’s the weather out there?
@Tim what's Jacob's youtube name, please?
@@suerop
@jacoblifeinvegas
We lived in Las Vegas from 2008-2017. Only moved because of a better paying job and opportunities back in my home state of Wisconsin. We rented apartments on Nellis, Tropicana & Pecos, and finally bought a new build in Mountains Edge. There are things I miss about Las Vegas, but definitely wouldn't move back. We will come back out to be tourists again some day.
I wish someone would make a RUclips channel like this for every major city in America. Even if they didn’t talk, but just filmed driving around, you get such a great sense of the layout and demographics of an area as opposed to just googling pictures of the place because they’re only gonna show you the nicest parts.
Say less I'll think about doing it for San Diego
Joe & Nics Road Trip - touring the USA
Mileage Mike does this
@@anonymoussdmtsemployee7770 please do :) so we can all see from all over the world
@@aycaiix I don’t want walking speed tho. I want driving.
For being subscribed to both Jacob and Peter's channels, it was great to see you both do a video together .. Great chemistry you two have .. would enjoy seeing another one !
@PeterSantenello.... why did you start your account 12 minutes ago ?
I worked for a company that had our annual meeting n Vegas one year. Instead of a standard corporate team-building event, we did a charity event to help raise money for a local elementary school in a neighborhood with a high immigrant population also with a high poverty rate. It was eye opening and felt much better to do something positive for a community than just a simple corporate activity.
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That’s awesome!
yeah illegals im sorry migrants getting help off our tax dollars you see nothing wrong with that
You helped the illegals when tons of legal American citizens need help. Sad
legal immigrants are rarely in a poverty situation...
I was just in Vegas 3 weeks ago, and there arepeople literally living on the street, or in their vehicle are EVERYWHERE. There were people walking around like zombies due to heroin. It is sad.
Are you sure that it wasn't due to heat stroke?
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Jacob is one of the "go to" guys if you want to see the best and worst of Las Vegas. He's a genuine insider when it comes to revealing Sin City's personality,
Jacobs a Vegas grifter and tool. He uses numbers put out by the corrupt LVMPD and local government. Things are much worse here than he's leading on, I've lived here in the Valley for 13 years. Jacobs a paid circus clown.
Jacob is a douche nozzle………. 😮
i agree , right guy to talk about our city, he talk too much but legit
I don't believe a word he says. Lot's of generalizations, the locked 7/11 fridges, the ambulance going by. Early on in the video I got a sketchy vibe from the guy like he was lying then it just developed worse He's trying to get people to move there. But it's hell there. Been there too many times.
Seems like a good dude but he's a transplant, you need a genuine townie for the full experience
Peter and Jacob coming together this is so awesome!!!!
Hey handsome, how are you doing today and how’s the weather out there?
Wow, last time I was in Vegas was 50 or so years ago. Things are always changing , but for Vegas that in spades. Peter sure does some wonderful RUclips shows. He’s taken me to places I always wanted to go and even more. It's amazing how he's received by people and how well he respects all the different cultures. His shows have turned into my favorites to watch, and Im grateful to him for showing me how much our country has changed, no that I can no longer get around.
I bet you have plethora of stories and I am glad that you found a show that you enjoy so much sir.
2 of my favorite youtubers together!
I live in vegas. I hate it here. I do NOT understand why everyone keeps moving here. I'm trying to LEAVE ASAP. It's horrible here.
The water is hard. Eventually you'll get rashes. It causes brand new pipes to rust and mildew even if you take pristine care of them. Don't drink it. I know of at least 3 situations where someone died from drinking the tap or using it for nasal rinse or eye wash.
Crime is rising. As I type this, I'm on hold with amazon to report a stolen package.
The houses are built so stupid. I've been searching for a house for months.
One house will have a garage, no driveway. Or your backyard is a brickwall and slab of concrete....or you look out one of your windows an see right into your neighbors home. ALL this open space in an empty desolate desert, and you want to build houses 2 inches from each other?
Desert landscaping sucks. Theres no grass. I just replaced a tire because of a ROCK that punctured it. The people suck. It's too hot so no one wants to leave their homes unless they have to. Planning for events is nearly impossible. people flake/ghost. (I don't blame them...I do the same thing because it's TOO HOT)
The drivers are terrible. They drive slow and pull out in front of you and stop. Always construction on every major street. every bridge. every hwy. When it rains, it's Armageddon. Ambulances everywhere because they don't know how to drive.
this place cannot support human life and is downright inconvenient. even if you manage to somehow own an acre of land, you can't do any type of farming or grow food. your entire life depends on if you have working AC or not. It can go years without raining.
Which is insane that every year we get covered in pollen. I filthy yellow film covers everything between March and May. Pollen from what? There's literally NO FUCKING vegetation here to cause THAT much pollen. I've developed year-long allergies here. Never had allergies till I moved here.
The doctors suck. We are in the bottom 10 of all 50 states for healthcare. They experimented and then euthanized my grandmother because they didn't want to treat her. Every time I go to the doctor for ANYTHING they over-prescribe antibiotics.
My knee hurts. Antibiotics.
I have a cough. Antibiotics.
My throat hurts. Antibiotics.
They never fix anything. I often have to drive to 3 or 4 different doctors anywhere around the valley to get the correct treatment. It's a nightmare here.
STOP MOVING HERE. WE'RE TRYING TO GET OUT.
Where do you want to go with more opportunity than Vegas?
Now this comment is THE REALIST COMMENT AND STRAIGHT TRUTH ABOUT VEGAS! That’s how I know you live here for real! How about CCSD being broke af & broken as a system, don’t raise a family here guys!
@@VELVETBUNNi yes I forgot all about that. Don't DARE have kids here. Holy crap.
Not only that almost any "good" area will eventually become a bad area. Talk to anyone and they'll say "when I first moved here it was so quiet and peaceful...but noooooow"
@@TKRevRay971 You speaking factss 💯 lots of areas like that in the valley, but I feel like North Las Vegas is a prime and most recent example of this 🥴
@@TKRevRay971 Also, I’m sorry to hear of your grandmother, may she rest in peace 🌱
I am only 70 and have been going to Las Vegas since I was 16 yrs old with a girlfriend who used to have to split her time with divorced parents, one in Calif and one in Las Vegas. Her Father was a cab driver who played trumpet in Wayne Newtons band at night. He was an amazing guy. The Las Vegas of back in the day was an incredible place where you could hang out for three days on $60 and be living and eating in style. It was incredible. My friend and I hung out in all of the casinos and were never questioned. Granted we were pretty mature but still. My friend’s Father always told us to avoid playing slots on The Strip and that the place to hang out was Fremont Street. We used to walk from one end to the other of Las Vegas and never had a care about our safety. Now, the Strip is just filled with what I call SMUT PAPER ( ads to see strip shows etc ), criminals dressed as street performers and homeless. I think it is sad. I am glad I had Old Vegas experiences.
I agree ☝️
I had a bell boy that said he was in WNs security detail he said he was great!
I appreciate you man! The world needs people like you out that allows us to be educated on all angles.
@@seanm3ify What’s your idea of “Research”?
I went to high school in LV in the early 80's. The city has changed so much. Fremont Street was an actual street we cruised on weekends. Population back then was only 400k or so. As a young teenager it was so much fun. I'm sure it still is, I just don't recognize it any longer.
I was born and raised in Reno, my cousins lived in Vegas in the early 80's, the whole state population was under a mil, all of it has changed so much :( We drove down Fremont the last night it was open to cars, I want to say around '94
I concur! I was in middle school in the early 90’s in Vegas… what a blast! It’s definitely a completely different place there now! 😕 I have some of the best memories of my childhood centered around Vegas & my ex stepdad still lives in the area. Time flies!
Vegas Resident from 1988-2004. Las Vegas has changed a lot since I left 18 years ago. It was already going through it's transition around the late 80s. The mob influence is long gone and the corporations have moved in. The population has grown a lot. Most of the locals if they can afford it live either in Henderson or Northwest Las Vegas or the surrounding suburbs in Las Vegas like Summerlin. They usually have all the amenities like shopping, restaurants, entertainment that there is no need to go to the strip or downtown for anything.
The mob influence is gone? Lol what world do you live in? Have you seen the cost of a big Mac and a shake?
@@digitaldystopian Yep. Corporations are the new mob everywhere now.
@ digital, that's government, the new mafia. The old mafia has been shut down by the government. The old mafia was making too much money that the government could not tax or charge fees for. The new government mafia is greedy beyond words, and more corrupt than any other time in history. So sad, isn't it?
I know plenty Vegas locals. You are right. They don't go to the Strip or downtown.
@Digital Dystopia They did say the Corporations had moved in…..
It’s the Mob , just with fancy headquarters 😂
Local here, so glad you checked out my city. 28 years in Las Vegas raised from a baby to school, to now working for the county So much to still see peter, go off the strip with long term locals/born and raised people (25 years plus) and you will find so many more cool and secret spots.
Headed out in October. I have two pages of things we want to do in 3 days. Lol. Strip and off
I have been in Vegas area most of my life also.
Used to live there. Can't wait to move back. Barely even frequented the strip, the city itself is just awesome. Great food, great weather, great hiking, great vibe even in the rougher neighborhoods. Jacob's RUclips channel helped convince me to move there to begin with. He's very passionate about Las Vegas and it shows. Great dude!
Hi Jacob👋
Something about Vegas feels so very pleasant. I think the open skies and the brightness is what seals the deal for me. Very beautiful and serene, and plus I like dry a lot lol
Right, but it's hell in the summer (May-Sep). It's not a year-round place to be unless you like living in a furnace.
Lol " great weather" you have never seen it if think hot and hotter in a desert is great weather.
Gives me a panic attack just looking at it.
Going to check out Jacob’s channel! This was great. I’m from the South, so I can’t imagine not living w/ green grass and leafy trees, but I’ve been to Vegas several times. Always a good time. Thanks for sharing!
Lived in Vegas for 8 years. Originally from a very small town in Colorado. Vegas was the first big city I had ever lived in. Was great for the first 5 or so years. But wore out quickly. Don’t regret it one bit though. Met many good people there. And met my wife in Vegas! I now have relocated to ND to get back to the smaller town slow paced laid back vibes i grew up with and don’t regret the decision one bit!! But I am thankful for Vegas and all it gave me for those 8 years! Unfortunately it just changed way too much in the small amount of time I was there.
North Dakota? ND
@@Freshadventures_ correct!
Was the same scenario for me in Portland
@@davedoesthingsdreaded had to leave it or you went to Portland?
@@Rooster1997 i think he meant back to his small town.
I’m from Las Vegas! This was so awesome to see. My old job required me to provide healthcare services across the valley. I’ve been to mostly every single place in this video. The contrast here is insane. Thanks for showing everything!
Me too.
Lots of homeless there. I was there in 2017 and the businesses always locked their restroom doors to keep the homeless from using them ( e.g. gas station, Starbucks, McDonald's etc). People used to go into the library on Las Vegas Blvd just to cool off in the summer. Tons of tents parked next to the cemetery. At the advice of a supposed friend, I went there looking for work. It was hard to find anything. So glad I was able to get out.
The first problem is Vegas wasn't made to be this populated. And the real Vegas doesn't exist anymore.
Your so right and it’s sad 😢
I've recently been thinking about how much I miss Vegas after 25 years in the casino business, and then this pops in my feed. Nicely done, and thanks. Some of my best memories are of talking to guests about the real Vegas and its history.
Me too. Not sure what that's all about. . .
It's so different now, and the heat is horrible it got up to 119°f this week
@@gothgirlchaser37 Changing Vegas is the only constant, and believe me I saw my share of heat waves. Honestly don't remember too many 115+ days though.
12:13 Jacob is definitely right on here. As a Vegas native (born and raised for specifics), you will not see locals on the Strip, and I can declare that DTLV is wayyyyyyyyy better than the Strip if you wanna have a Vegas experience with some Vegas vibe to it!
Perfect timing for me, just booked Vegas in November. Haven’t been in 15 years. Thanks Peter
I lived in vegas 12 yrs. From a weekly hotel behind palace station, to half million dollar home in summerlin. I even lived next to Penn Gilette for a year (his house is crazy). I LOVED living there. I was a trainer and i did club security for a place on the strip. I met the most amazing people and had some amazing friends from all over the world. When you live and are in the biz, you know everyone, vegas becomes very small.
I could tell you stories for weeks…..
Why stopped and left city?
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Small indeed. I did a play at CSN a few years back, and the woman in charge of our costumes was friends with Penn. It just so happened that our play was a favorite of his, and he came to see it. After the show, I used a line from the play to compliment his shoes, and without missing a beat, he flipped the script on me. Great guy. 😅
Jacob is the man the one you go to when you want to know the ins and out of Las Vegas and Nevada in general. He has two great channels ,Jacob's life in Vegas and Adrenaline Slots.
Peter, if you ever get a chance, would love to see your take on the cultures and history of the Hawaiian Islands. So many beautiful traditions with the Native and Local Hawaiians and how tourism is affecting their way of life. Good and bad, would love to see what your take is on this topic. Thank You again for educating so many of us.
Hey handsome, how are you doing today and how’s the weather out there?
He missed a real opportunity in Vegas between the 9th Island community and all the rich native American history of the area. Could have touched on how the entire lower 3rd of the state was just designate a national monument. This one was surprisingly a little lackluster from his usual stuff...
Me, a mid 20 European on project work in Chicago, came there with an US colleague on a weekend trip. He got lost in the slot machines and being a tourist I decided to explore the city. It just took me minutes to leave the strip and what I experienced there reminded me of the poorest areas in Johannesburg, South Africa I experienced while back packing as a student....
isnt Chicago same?
@@wanyelandy8847 Its different.. the City feels much bigger and so it makes sense to me that there are rich and poor areas. In Vegas IT was the spread between strip and direct surrounding that shocked me
@@wanyelandy8847not at all, Chicago is a world class city. Chicago is a city of neighborhoods (77 or 100 if you want to be granular) where horrible gun violence occurs predominantly in the far west and south side but the reporting makes it seem like the whole city is the Wild West. You as a tourist/visitor have no reason and no business going to Chatham/Austin/Garfield Park; you’ll have a good time in the neighborhoods of Chicago you’d be in.
How were you able to back pack as a student I would love to do that
@@thelumpyspaceprincesslinds7650 Germany: university is free of Charge... So News only bag Pack and food... A cheap flight to joburg was at 500 when you we're lucky at that time
Peter thank you and your wife for your amazing films. As a brit who came from a village in a sleepy part of the UK I see so many similarities among American people. In the past I avoided America as I only thought of the big cities and I would struggle in them for sure but your series on Appalachia I found truly humbling. Beautiful Country and beautiful people, I feel embarrassed that I was so wrong. Having been lucky to have travelled a lot in my life ( 61 ) I will definitely be heading to America. The films in the cities are really good too, you have a way will people and they open up to you. Keep up the great work.
Visit a Republican-ran city if you care about your safety.
@@brainchildguruInteresting that Republicans don't tend to get elected in large cities, either a problem with their messaging, or a problem with their platform.
Jacob has to be a cop.
Real estate agent
He was a bouncer at a strip club. He does carry and conceal though. Nevada is open carry state.
I got cop vibes too but he was a good host, very knowledgeable
I know he isn’t a cop, but now that you mention it, he totally fits the bill 😂
Who tf is Jacob
Jacob is the man!! So awesome to see you guys collab!
YES!!!!!
Jacobs a clown
Love Jacob, this guy isnt just any youtuber, he actually studies this place and gives stats and numbers and facts about vegas that arent superficial.
I love Jacobs energy! What an honest and eye opening discovery and explanation of Vegas, the unique anomalies, as well as the same normal every day experiences as any other city. Well done, Peter, as usual! 💪
Another great video, Mr. Santenello. This is what TRUE journalism is.
As far as Vegas, it was a great city when the Italian Mafia ran it (before they moved on to other ventures).
They kept the crap out, things in line, and it was truly a classy place where you could have fun.
Nowadays, it’s just one giant soulless shopping mall.
And Jewish mafia as well
That deck at the Wynn was one of my favorite spots to chill out in the morning when I was staying there
You are a member of the Mafia, well.
You obviously dont know shit about Vegas. It was by far a Jewish Mob run town, Italian mob played a very small part.
Not really journalism. Just walking around with locals making observations
Great video gentlemen!!! I live in Las Vegas and I follow both of you :)- I wish you two would do more videos together!!! Kudos :)- People that ARE NOT from Vegas don't understand the TOTAL Concept of Vegas as a "resident" of Las Vegas for OVER 13 years NOW!!! Mind blowing!!! YOU will definitely find "contrast" in Vegas as this place is like nothing I have ever seen in my 50 years of living originally form the San Francisco Bay Area!!!
This is certainly a look into Vegas most of us never know. What an interesting look into the city. No matter where you go people are people!
Wow thank you. You just verified The green door exactly as I thought. Got a credit card bill with 400 plus changes years ago from my x husband. He tried telling me it was a beautiful restaurant with amazing food when he went on a business dinner meeting. I knew better and totally just confirmed. Anyway have enjoyed all the Vegas videos and all the others this far. Great job. Look forward to more of all life styles.
😬 yikes
I lived in Vegas back in the 90s. Didn't gamble, just worked. It was one of the best experiences of my life.
I've lived in the Vegas area for about 8 years. I was an Uber driver here for a little over 4 years. I drove the entire valley at all times of the day and night. I have also worked at a few properties on the strip. I've seen and learned so much about the area from doing those jobs. One thing I noticed, especially with tourists, is that they seem to not know or forget that millions of people live and work in the Las Vegas valley. Many people are shocked to find out that not everyone who lives here works in a casino or hotel. If you leave the strip and Fremont St areas, there are grocery stores, hospitals, schools, gas stations, office buildings, community centers, and every other type of profession you'd find in any other city. Those places need employees. There are hundreds (maybe even thousands) of small neighborhoods all around the valley where people are raising families and just being "regular" people. Many of whom don't set foot on or near the strip unless they have to. Also, the violent crime statistics here are not as high or as "bad" as some people might want you to believe. Sure, there are bad parts of town, just like any other city or metro area, but it's rare that I ever have a feeling of being in a dangerous area when finding myself in those parts of town. If I had to venture a guess, I'd say theft is probably the most common form of crime here.
Also, Jacob, please stop driving a like a Vegas driver. There's enough horrible drivers here (most of them). Be the change that everyone needs.
Some interesting insight on some of the things mentioned in this video:
Historically, the summer and winter rains that would come through the valley would flood many parts of the strip, especially that area behind the LINQ. So those "homeless" tunnels were built to move water away from the strip. Those tunnels can be found not only all around (under) the strip but also all over the valley. They're also under many parts of Boulder Hwy.
Homes built after 2003 cannot include real grass in their landscapes, and can only have "desert friendly" vegetation. Homes built before 2003 that have real grass are allowed to keep it but must follow the watering schedule in their district. The SNWA will pay $3/square foot to help offset the cost of converting landscapes to desert friendly landscapes.
Steve Wynn has known how big gambling is in Macau for a long time. He had been catering to Chinese customers since the Vegas properties were first built. In the Vegas properties the elevators do not have any floors that start with the number 4 because that number is considered unlucky in Chinese culture. If you visit a Wynn Vegas property, go into an elevator and you'll see the floors jump from 39 to 50.
Sorry Casa de Sabor, your tacos are OK but they are definitely not the best in the valley.
On that note, if the Las Vegas Review-Journal says it's "the best", it probably isn't.
People don't come to Vegas to vacation. They come to stay up all night and go home dehydrated and sleep deprived.
Calling gambling "gaming" (a marketing rebrand attempt) is an insult to gaming.
and dont 4get... more churches per capita than anywhere else in the country
I’ve always wondered why the floor numbers jump up, thanks for that info!
I made the mistake of scheduling my return flight to arrive at 10am and didn't get home until 11 am. I requested a window seat as I planned to fold up my jacket as a pillow and nap. Nope. A father and little girl got there before me and she took the window, so I ended up with an aisle seat. You're right. I was sleep deprived; the kid wasn't. I got maybe an hour sleep before I had to leave for work at 2pm. Never did that again.
Is there a 13th floor?
@@danr3dman259 Physically, there is a 13th floor but there's no 13th floor button in the elevators.
Thank you for shedding light on the lesser-known aspects of Las Vegas beyond the famous Strip and mega casinos. It's fascinating to discover the stark contrasts and diverse perspectives that exist within this world-renowned city. Your collaboration with local @JacobslifeinVegas adds an authentic touch to the content and allows viewers to gain a deeper understanding of Las Vegas.
While the Las Vegas Strip is undoubtedly an iconic attraction, it's refreshing to explore the hidden gems and untold stories that lie beside it. By showcasing different perspectives, you provide a more comprehensive and nuanced view of the city, allowing viewers to appreciate its rich complexity.
It's essential to remember that every city has multiple layers and narratives, often overshadowed by popular tourist destinations. By bringing attention to these lesser-known aspects, you promote a more holistic understanding of Las Vegas and encourage viewers to explore beyond the surface-level attractions.
Thank you for your dedication to showcasing diverse perspectives and for taking the time to uncover the hidden side of Las Vegas. I look forward to watching more of your insightful content in the future.
we really need to raise people's mental health, give tools to manage, the older i get (im in my late 20s) the more i realize that no matter what, i did well in starting to learn things like meditation, intentional breathing, focusing on things that are going well and watch what i put in my mind when it comes to content, please stay healthy out there, its the biggest gift you can give yourself, your kids, family and the world, and its so worth it... i have so much faith in the world still, had to get this off my chest, awesome video peter.
I lived in Vegas for 21 years from 1999 to 2020. Worked in home construction and some remodel. I worked on one of the most expensive new homes and on a crap hole near Washington and D street. Scared the shit out of me. Very Rich people in Vegas but also some very, very poor people.
Just like L.A.
The Have and Have nots.
the entire state of nevada is a dump.
I wandered onto Washington ONCE when I wanted to see where Las Vegas Blvd ended. It was late 2007, around 9am so not many people were out and about. We got the heck out of there. My friend was ready to kill me for taking him past a homeless encampment, but we made it out unscathed.
Every city across the U.S. has similar demographics
Great Collab! Jacob is a wealth of knowledge and decent bro! Thank you Peter for another amazing video.
Hey handsome, how are you doing today and how’s the weather out there?
Moved to the Vegas area in 2005 and have watched it change. I had an interesting gig job as a secret shopper for years. It was a great way to learn about the area. Glamorous jobs evaluating the high end casinos and frightening jobs going to gas stations in shady neighborhoods. I usually found homeless folks who were happy to take fast food that I could not eat. I did learn to ask if they were hungry first, many just wanted money for their addiction. Recently I started buying stuff at estate sales and now I get to visit the elite gated communities to pick up stuff. There is definitely the whole spectrum in this unique part of our country. Good to see the collaboration with Jacob. I learn a lot from both his and your channels.
I hope you didn't have money in 2005 to buy property cause that I suspect would have been a huge loss.
I lived there for 2 years. It was the hardest place I have ever lived.
Finding work that can support a comfortable living is near impossible.
The culture is so cut-throat and distrusting. It's the only place I ever lived I couldn't trust many of my co-workers or neighbors.
The commercial center where they started the video is wild. Between the green door and 2 gay bathhouses, you would think no locals would go there. It's also where the original lotus of Siam and several clubs meet up, so locals also love it.
Unless your some rich connected Mormon, an adult worker, a business owner or wealthy professional, I honestly think you'll struggle.
I remember when I was a teen and my family went on holiday in the US. We landed in Las Vegas and I was blown away coming from Europe. The whole place just felt like a huge playground.
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@@kholowedalmold3394no than?😮😮😊
The polar difference between money and no money in Vegas is crazy. I have been there a couple times and find the town creapy because of this reason.
My friend owns Sammy Davis Jr's Mansion off Dalmatian Rd. I stayed there for a week a few months ago. And that place is HAUNTED! I had to move from the house to the guest house the first night when it got dark because I felt like something was watching me. But in the day it's amazing and the pool is off the hook 🔥
Yeah true when I was there the whole rat pack chased me down the hallway singing that's life , scary stuff. I'm sure a lot of dark gangster stuff has taken place there, many bones buried in the desert 🏜
Naked City is rough. Also, a decade ago or so you could go to the top of the Strat for free but now they charge a ton to go up…and that isn’t including any rides you want to go on up there.
Jacob is the GOAT of Vegas content…. been following him for years.
Glad you brought him on for his opinion and knowledge. I love Vegas, not because of the gambling or resorts.. those are nice.
But Vegas has an amazing food culture and the proximity to the open desert is awesome.
Feel the same, most people look down on Vegas for all the gambling and other sins. Vegas is always a blast everytime i go for all the other reasons. Like the food as you stated
@@brownjatt21 Once I learned about all the city and surrounding area had to offer… I was hooked.
I do enjoy the occasional visit to the strip or Circa but for the most part I stay off strip now.
I’ve lived in Las Vegas for 19 years. Jacob is very knowledgeable. The LVCC is “old money.” I have a friend who’s parents owned a casino in the 1970’s. The continue to live in that neighborhood. Jacob is right in saying that “locals only go to the strip when friends and family are in town or if you work there”. I’ve had clients ask me “do you live in Las Vegas.” No, I travel out of state. 🙄🙄🙄
I work on the strip and I’ve had people ask me thar too 😂
@@rlrl2768 How ignorant can you be?! 😖😖😖😂😂😂
I live in TX but love Vegas. This video was great. I'm elderly, not very healthly and don't know if I'll ever go again. But I felt like I was riding in the car, seeing the sights (many that I enjoyed from my time there)with both of you. The first time I went I went to the strip. Every time after, I went to Freemont Street. It's a world unto itself and fun and you can spend your whole trip there . Thank you for your videos!
Hi, your comment made me smile. I truly hope you will get better soon.
@@nikitaauxusa8064 What a. NICE comment. With all the negative trolls out there - it is so refreshing to read KIND comments….gives me faith in our society again!😍
I took my mother-in-law to Vegas a few years ago. She's in her 80's now. She rented a scooter to get around and ordered a wheelchair while at the airport. She took me to Vegas in the 1980's for the first time. We went by train. That was a long 36 hours from Illinois, and another 12 to California to visit family. She could run circles around me then. I didn't have much money at the time, but we had fun! I did win $180 with a coupon playing Keno. Thought I was rich! Ha ha! Got a T-bone steak with all of the sides for $5. I miss the coupon books now. Sadly, I doubt she'll go back and my health isn't the greatest either. Everything just got expensive over the years there. I've been back over a dozen times. It's just not the same.
Was a very eye 👁opening tour Peter & Jacob was inlightening tour guide with all the in's & out's. I was aware the homeless were living under in the tunnel canal's & when it would rain in Vegas many would die with the rappid waters rushing in. Realizing it has been since the 1970's I was in Vegas, I will keep my memories, with great entertainment shows & great eating. Never was into the gambling. I have no idea why anyone wants to go or live in Vegas today. New generations have no clue how Vegas once was. I know, nothing appears to stay the same in cities anymore. I did see a program you can see the Old Sign's in Neon & Tiny Light Bulbs, that once were on the Casino's. I believe every Casino that was. is no more except the Golden Nugget, unless they have torn that one down also. always, Tommy🤠
The Golden Nugget is still there. I thought it was a nice hotel room when I stayed there in the 90's. I remember the toiletries came in a nice plastic case that would fold open. Last place I stayed was the Four Queens three years ago because they didn't have resort fees. Those can really raise the rate up. The Fremont is still there. I also miss some of the oldies like Fitzgerald's and the one with the cowboy sign where he'd wave at you.
Peter is documenting these totally incredible stories, I really like his channel and his vibe. Thanks for showing all these cool people and places!
I really like Las Vegas. My wife and visited for the second time in April and we stayed at a resort south of the Strip. By renting a car to get around, we could see some of the areas that you don't get to see just staying on the Strip, which is excellent also. I love the climate. The low humidity makes it bearable even when it is 100 degrees or more. One of the best places we went to was the Neon Museum. Loved Pink Box donuts too. We plan on returning and renting a car again to see more of the area.
Have you ever been to red rock or mount Charleston?
Yeah you like it till you actually live here do yourself a favor and keep going to the casinos
Dude, take Bellagio with fountain view room. Nothing is worth to see but the fountains.
There was a study done in manufacturing plants. I think that it was called the "Hawthorn Study", if I remember correctly. Managers would dim the lights on the factory floor for a couple of minutes and then brighten them up. It alerted workers and they began to work faster. Same principle is used in the casinos. Dim the lights and then brighten them up and see the people pull the slot machines.
Hey handsome, how are you doing today and how’s the weather out there?
That's.... Pretty dystopian sounding. Creeps me out, anyway.
The finding of the Hawthorne study was that people behave differently when they are being watched. No matter if the lights were dimmed or not, they worked faster in order to impress the visiting scientists.
@@kallemueller3194 Yeah, studied that classic study and the Grouphink study while in B-school at UNLV.
My phone keeps doing that I was wondering why?
Hello everyone I’ve lived here in Vegas for 26 years. This city has grown more than any other city in the USA . Theres a joke our state flower is a construction cone cause something new is always going up and something old going down . It was beautiful and pristine and secret gem to live because of the entertainment , the ease of getting around and how cheap it was to live here year round. I would say all the way thru to the 90” and 2000”up untill Sometime around the late teens 2018/2019 it started to change . For one we got a major sports team the golden knights and now the raiders and our population started to increase dramatically. Year by year especially when Covid hit you saw a rent increase but no pay increase . Taxes went up gas went up even traffic went up (which og Vegas people are NOT USED TO ). combine that with pandemic and social media showing how much cheaper Las Vegas is compared to where they are makes for a disaster to strike . Within the next 2-4 years as of now we have increased our population by 500,000 . Yes that’s correct . The traffic is horrible after 2pm till 9pm . Food , gas, and rent has practically doubled along side now have a housing shortage . And the quality of people who have come here are the bottom of the barrel i cannot even begin. Not everyone but a big majority are not families . What was once an ok area now turned into a bad area and areas that were nice are now over crowded . It’s not longer fast, fun , or cheap to live here anymore but I still call it home and it’s a very very unique place
When we lived there, we never went to the strip, except to eat at the buffets. 😂. We would go to Sams town or the Showboat for gambling. Heck, we even went to slots of fun for cheap beer and gambling. That was 30 years ago too. I loved it out there. Went back in 2020 and i dont miss it at all. Different time and im older now.
I remember going to the Showboat in the very early 90's as a kid for bowling. I think the games were like $.50 or something like that, we could stay there most the day and bowl. I was born and raised in Vegas and finally moved out a year and half ago. The place is so different now, I just cannot relate anymore. 2/3 of the city is just a total cesspool now.
@@Ryan-ds2wx Could you tell me if the Showboat building is still there? I believe it was on Boulder Hwy.
Absolutely love Vegas, it's got certain kind of vibes, I cannot pinpoint it, but it feels good, never boring, never depressing to me.
It’s literally one of the most depressing places in the US…
Sometimes I think you can divide the world in those who like Vegas and those who don’t. I have in-laws who love it and go there two or three times a year. Me?, If I’m dragged there at least there is some pretty cool desert scenery to explore not all that far away.
The old joke though is that gambling is a tax on the innumerate.
@@stog9821 There's a massive difference between "visiting 2-3 times per year and loving it" and actually living in Vegas working full time and surviving. Vegas is depressing AF if you actually live there full time. The summer months where it's relentless triple digit heat non stop is the worst.
@@Ryan-ds2wx I live here specifically for the heat. Lol I have chronic pain, and sometimes stepping outside is like a heating pad for my body. I’ve lived here 35 years and love it!
Wow that’s crazy. I am one of the property managers for one of the multiplexes in this video. We cleaned up the area so we’ll a few years back but have now just been overrun by vagrants, hence the boards on the windows right now. We just had to replace 9 windows front and back to keep people out and they have to stay boarded now until we get tenants in. Those units have all just been renovated and are in really good shape, we just can’t get help to keep the vagrants away. They destroy it within 5 mins of an open door
Vegas is the new Los Angeles. It wasn't this way 10 years ago.
I can't imagine moving from the gorgeous Bay Area to the dusty plains of Las Vegas but to each their own. It's nice to see someone love where they live and embrace both the good and the bad.
Born and raised. Been here for almost 50 years. I remember a time when it was actually a great place to live throughout my childhood and teen age years. Now, not so much. Too many people and very transient. I used to be able to ride my off-road motorcycle from my house and have acres of land to ride at my disposal which now is a distant memory. You never had to register a recreation vehicle like you do now. Craig road was the farthest road out North and there used to be a golf course where Craig Ranch Park is now. The golf course was basically converted to the park. Also, Craig road was one way in each direction. Rainbow used to be the farthest road West, Sunset road used to be the farthest road out South. We only had 9 high schools in the valley. I remember I could get from one side of the valley to the other in 15 minutes no matter the time of day. I walked across Hoover Dam in 1983-84 when it was actually overflowing and they had to open the drain ducts to the Colorado river on the other side of the dam. The water actually created a wall of mist across the walkway from the water rushing. You would get soaked. To see the lake in its current state after remembering how it used to be, is very disheartening. I remember a time when you did not have to pay to utilize the lake and could jet ski anytime you wanted. We used to get land with the houses you purchased not like now how they build the houses on top of each other and basically give you a patio for a back yard. I am glad I was able to experience the old strip when it was mafia controlled. During that time you did not have the shit you see happening down there now. People actually dressed up for shows and the casinos took care of their patrons. In the video, they drove past Batista's hole in the wall. That was actually a very iconic place. That's where the mafia member's would meet for food and business. Also, when they were near Commercial Center, across the street was where Tony Spilotro and his "Hole in the Wall Gang" committed their jewelry heist. Up the street further West was where Tony Roma's is at. That was the iconic restaurant where Lefty Rosenthal's car bomb exploded. That was in that parking lot just like depicted in the movie. Fun fact, my brother played baseball with Tony Spilotro's son.... There used to be the FOX Theater Mall where the grocery store is now at Charleston and Bruce. They actually had a Woolworth inside, a Karate dojo, and the theaters were in the back. Gemco used to be at Boulder Highway and Sahara. There used to be a 5 slide water park across the street from where Shakey's Pizza was located on Boulder Highway and Desert Inn. Also, in that area was a spa place that was called "Spring Fever" that we used to dub "Soak and Poke". Lol... The list goes on and on..... Dang, this video brought out a hodgepodge of a-lot of my life experience memories here. I am glad I was very fortunate to experience this place during the time I did. I can go on and on but to reminisce is kind of like torturing yourself because those times were so great and makes me wish I could relive those moments and go back in time because it was really a magical time.
Sorry but there’s 350,000,000 in this country and vegas is a worldwide landmark. It’s a only a matter of time when the population would explode here…money controls the world…they were never going to leave it wide open and sparsely undeveloped…now with the MLB bringing a tea, here and maybe NBA team one day the population will grow more. The water will evaporate. And the sand and dirt will become more houses on the edge of the city…my friends dad developed Rhodes ranch and got approved for a multi billion development up in red rocks in the coming years….
Your story is interesting but you’re naïve to think it would ever stay the same
Very interesting.
Pretty cool story!😊
I read your story, nice 👍 I have been in Vegas area since 1996.
@@ShawnLH88 What part of red rocks? I am around there.
My best friend from Edmonton just took her daughters to Vegas on their March break. She loves it there and said there was so many things to do with her kids. But she said the prizes go up every time she visits, it gets more expensive, especially food.
I remember back in the day, they use to gave FREE buffets set up all over Vegas or $5 and under all you can eat. I bet that changed with the homeless population growing strong like everywhere else in North America>
Great video, I am from Nova Scotia, and love the VGK. :)
There's still a lot of cheap stuff to do. You just have to do your research before. This guy Jacobs channel is awesome. He gives so many tips and tricks for a great and cheap Vegas trip. I always watch a few of his videos before going lol.
Gotta learn to venture off strip off for meals… Jacobs channel really does a deep dive into that subject.
Most of the good deals are gone and most of the buffets didn't reopen after the Covid shutdown. It's still cheap compared to Canada and the winters in Edmonton are absolutely ridiculous.
I live in Vegas, and no, the prices rose, and things changed after C-19 happened.
🙋♀️ Hi from Saskatchewan
All I can say (as a local) is that Las Vegas is not only the strip and casinos.
Henderson, ct Sewell was a great for raising family. I thought
I love your videos. I am actually born and raised in Macau and yes, the revenue of casinos there are incomparable. One thing I can say is, Vegas focus on high rollers but also maingaming players, focusing on quantity. As a Surveillance Manager for 10 years in Galaxy, I can safely say that majority of the big money is because of Macau’s VIP rooms and Junkets. We have something called a Rolling program using Non-negotiable chips.
Currently been living in vegas for 3 years and would love to make a channel to discuss the comparison and also food showcasing and place like you do.
If you wanna collaborate, feel free to reach me. I’m a native Cantonese speaker and a fluent tagalog speaker. Portuguese mixed :)
Wow. I was just in vegas last week. I would've loved to have seen this beforehand. You covered so much. I would add though that there are a LOT of things to see and do within about a 2 hour drive of downtown Vegas. Zion national park, west rim of grand canyon, Red rock canyon, Spring mountains, Death valley national park, to name a few. Cool place!
I want to and hopefully will live in Vegas at some point, for many reasons including having family there. If I was a local I'd go to the strip a lot. I love the atmosphere and walking the casinos and just seeing all the shops and resteraunts and stuff. Not sure why people hate it so much. Lots of cool and beautiful stuff to see. I've been many, many times and it never gets old or loses it's allure.
I was so excited when I saw Jacob in the thumbnail. Two great RUclipsrs in one video? I knew this was going to be a top notch video. Loved it!
Don't forget about the awesome hiking in Vegas!! We visit in the winter from Colorado for the weather and not for the strip.
Vegas is such a damn dump. Lived there 15 years and my sisters still live there. The place is a literal, living nightmare.
If you have no money yes but Vegas is a 3 day city entrainment wise for the average person
@@mrwhatsup71 Even with money, I know. The longer you stay, the worse it gets.
The whole western world is turning into a dump, not just Las Vegas.
I lived there for a year in the 90's. The city's charms wear out very quickly.
I watch Jacob’s channel from time to time.
Jacob has an advanced understanding of people. Everyday people, working people, poor and rich people.
If you guys put your minds together, (looking at all the properties’, knowing how many homeless people there are. Working with the right people, governmental departments and agencies...get the homeless without incomes into shelters, get them their 30 day residency, social services, Supplemental Security Income...now all you need is investors’, PRIVATE COMPANIES’. )
Private Property Management, Private Corporate ownership, SUBSIDIZED RENTAL UNITS.
Guaranteed income and rents low enough for those who WERE HOMELESS, being helped.
It can happen, BECAUSE IT NEEDS TO!
Great video, excellent explanations of how Clark County actually is.
The city leaves the gates open because of the homeless weren’t underground they’d be all over the strip. The local governments want them down there.
It was like something from a horror movie...are zombies or vampires of the dark down there...what a weird set up
I lived in Vegas for almost 20 years. I came back home 11 years ago. Thanks for this. Some of the places are almost unchanged and others I don't even recognize anymore. Now I'm homesick for Vegas.