Vegas just isn’t fun anymore…. (1 Viewer)

[Drunken Cowboy]

I am going to Phish at the Sphere next week. Really looking forward to the trip. Probably way less gambling than normal for me, but the cards have been unreal bad for me lately, so that should be good. I will say I have had less fun my last few trips. I like to gamble and don't mind losing really as it should come back around, but losing like I have been just gets boring.

 

[Drunken knight]

@Drunken Cowboy

Hey there. I this a maybe. We have a bit going on due to daughter graduating and us moving her out to ASU. While I have a decent amount of PTO, I don’t want to request too much too close together.

The group has also discussed going to New Orleans for it.

It is also close to our anniversary, so not sure how everything will settle.

 

[Terminalxylem]

Just found out I’ll be climbing in Vegas next month. Looking forward to not gambling, not wading through crowds, nor “people watching” a plastic culture predicated on exploiting depravity.

Eager to enjoy more natural scenery while struggling physically and mentally, and be rewarded with a nice meal at the end of the day.

 

[The Z Machine]

Just found out I’ll be climbing in Vegas next month. Looking forward to not gambling, not wading through crowds, nor “people watching” a plastic culture predicated on exploiting depravity.

Eager to enjoy more natural scenery while struggling physically and mentally, and be rewarded with a nice meal at the end of the day.

Good for you, bro

 

[Shula-holic]

Good luck finding any 3:2 tables on blackjack now. I was invited not to play anymore back in Dec 2005, but I could squeeze in a few hands without drawing too much heat if I didn't sit for too long in one spot after that for quite a number of years. Now, you just can't find those tables very often. If you do, it's typically $100 minimums and of course being watched like a hawk, constantly asked about players card and ID, etc.

Yeah, those 6-5 tables are infuriating. Are you a known counter? I always keep a rough count in my head and vary my bets but never enough to get called off. These videos are pretty interesting of what a counter and his team deal with: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsxQzewm0zA

Yeah, I suppose so. It was back almost 20 years ago now but I don't think that mark ever goes away. I'm not as sharp at it now as I used to be. My mind doing math while taking in other conversations at nearing 50 isn't as sharp, especially over prolonged periods, as it was at 25

 

[Shula-holic]

Good luck finding any 3:2 tables on blackjack now. I was invited not to play anymore back in Dec 2005, but I could squeeze in a few hands without drawing too much heat if I didn't sit for too long in one spot after that for quite a number of years. Now, you just can't find those tables very often. If you do, it's typically $100 minimums and of course being watched like a hawk, constantly asked about players card and ID, etc.

What does this mean? I’m not a gambler, so I don’t even know what 3:2 means, but understand the game of blackjack.

Are you saying you did so well, they asked you to stop playing?

It was inferred I was counting cards, although never directly accused. We both knew what was up when the guy approached me from behind flanked with security guards and stood me up out of my chair from the table. I was told I was welcome to play any other game at the casino, just no longer 21.

 

[B Maverick]

I am going to Phish at the Sphere next week. Really looking forward to the trip.

In more ways than 1 I'm sure....

 

[The Duff Man]

Headed there in two weeks with another guy from work for three nights. Staying at the Rio, have a couple rounds of golf lined up in the mornings.

Need to find suitable evening activities as I think our work commitments end around 8pm.

 

[Runkle]

The vibe of the casinos has definitely changed. It now just feels like everything has been ruthlessly optimized to separate you from your money as efficiently as possible. There's no fun to it, no play, just like a ticking clock you have to feed money into. And everything else is priced as if you have to hit the jackpot to participate in the experience. Not really feeling it anymore.

 

[Courtjester]

We went to Vegas with our young kids almost every year as we had family out there. I think our daughters have been 10 times. We stopped going once the effort to move away from families started and then Covid definitely put the end to everything. We did go four years ago and when we landed, I got the notification I had been around someone who was exposed. I did my best to mask up and tough it out, but I was a walking corpse out there for the entire trip. We went again two years ago with with our now adult daughters, and it was fun, but my wife and I are 55 and not spring chickens The running up and down the strip just killed us.

My wife and I didn't do anything for our 25th or our 30th as life just has a way of adjusting your priorities, but we have vowed to go this summer--just the two of us. This will be the first vacation in 25 years without kids--I mean ever!! We have stayed at most of the properties out there, but my plan is to either go to Wynn (we love that place) or Resorts World and STAY there. I mean, this is going to be a different type of trip. No running, Just stay put, great food, gamble and relax.

We have never stayed at the Cosmo, but compared to the Wynn, Resorts World,, what do people recommend?

 

[The Z Machine]

We have never stayed at the Cosmo, but compared to the Wynn, Resorts World,, what do people recommend?

Never stayed at any of them, but Cosmo has a much better location IMO. Wynn looks nice and high quality. RW seems stale except for the great food court.

 

[Slumpbusters]

We went to Vegas with our young kids almost every year as we had family out there. I think our daughters have been 10 times. We stopped going once the effort to move away from families started and then Covid definitely put the end to everything. We did go four years ago and when we landed, I got the notification I had been around someone who was exposed. I did my best to mask up and tough it out, but I was a walking corpse out there for the entire trip. We went again two years ago with with our now adult daughters, and it was fun, but my wife and I are 55 and not spring chickens The running up and down the strip just killed us.

My wife and I didn't do anything for our 25th or our 30th as life just has a way of adjusting your priorities, but we have vowed to go this summer--just the two of us. This will be the first vacation in 25 years without kids--I mean ever!! We have stayed at most of the properties out there, but my plan is to either go to Wynn (we love that place) or Resorts World and STAY there. I mean, this is going to be a different type of trip. No running, Just stay put, great food, gamble and relax.

We have never stayed at the Cosmo, but compared to the Wynn, Resorts World,, what do people recommend?

Just got back from the Cosmo. The location is key for this one, as are the restaurants inside the hotel. The hotel has a sexy upscale vibe.

Get a balcony room overlooking the Bellagio Fountains. We sprung for it and don't regret it.

If you are looking forward to the pools though, I'd look elsewhere unless you are going to try to go to their adults only pool club. I don't have any input on that since we had our 15 year old with us.

 

[massraider]

We have never stayed at the Cosmo, but compared to the Wynn, Resorts World,, what do people recommend?

I have an old friend who said that the mark of a Vegas pro was one who didn't leave the resort for the weekend, he would call you a

I really dunno Resorts World, but if you like the Wynn, I doubt you would like RW better.

The Cosmo is fun, but it is a lot smaller than Wynn. More of a party scene. And check the price. For younger party peeps, Cosmo is still the spot, so you will pay probably more for the Cosmo than anywhere else on the strip, because there are people that HAVE to stay there. It's not a huge amount of money, but you ARE paying more for a smaller hotel/casino/pool. You paying for young person party status. Although......if you aren't too worried about the room being $300 vs $400, you should at least take a look-see at the Terrace Studios at Cosmo.

Get a balcony room overlooking the Bellagio Fountains. We sprung for it and don't regret it.

Like this guy just posted over here. Outdoor hotel room space is rare. I loved it.

If you are looking for an alternative to the Wynn, just for the fun of it, my first look in Vegas is Aria. It's bigger, has a better pool, and you CAN walk to Cosmo.

Wynn/Aria/Cosmo all better restaurants than RW

 

[fightingillini]

I am moving to PHX in a couple of weeks. Vegas is 5 hours away. But I am not sure how often I would go. Way too expensive, Climate is no different than PHX. Much of the outdoors stuff can be done in PHX. Why go to Vegas to play poker when I have 3 casinos with big poker rooms within 40 minutes of my apartment? From what I hear, the Vegas poker can be really tight/tough and it's hard to win a lot of money. Sure, the clubs, shows and restaurants are top notch, and that's why you go there. Gambling there is just a joke. Minimums are just way too high. Next time I go, it will be only for shows, sports, great food.....probably won't gamble.

It's too bad, since I have been to LV 15 times and love it.

Rather drive 5 hours to San Diego, be by the ocean and hang out there.

 

[McBokonon]

Next time I go, it will be only for shows, sports, great food

This is why. And you can catch a Southwest flight for about as much as you would spend in gas, anyway. 45 minutes in the air. I think you’re right about everything you wrote, though.

Welcome (almost) to Phoenix!

 

[Softballguy]

Headed there in two weeks with another guy from work for three nights. Staying at the Rio, have a couple rounds of golf lined up in the mornings.

Need to find suitable evening activities as I think our work commitments end around 8pm.

You're a bit off strip, but there are still plenty of things to do near-ish you. Curious how your time at Rio will go... I know they've done a lot of renovations, and I've read reviews that have been quite positive and others that were pretty meh.

Penn and Teller play at the Rio and their shows start at 9pm. If you haven't seen them, it's worth it especially since these two Vegas icons won't be around much longer.

Head over to Venetian and go to Flight Club. It's darts, but it's so much more fun than normal darts. The facility looks amazing, the drinks and food are superb, and playing darts is an absolute blast they way they have it set up. Went there with a friend last trip and can't imagine not going there every trip moving forward. Good views of the Sphere in that area as well. And I believe the late show at the Sphere starts at 9:30pm. It's definitely worth it... unlike anything anywhere.

There are a million other things... despite what this thread would have you believe, Vegas is still amazing. Have fun!

 

[Brony]

Going there for work next week and looking forward to perusing this plastic culture predicated on exploiting depravity.

I've stayed at Resorts World recently. While you are in the Casino/hotel, it is just as good as any of the other nicer casinos there. However, when you step outside, you are next to a deserted strip of land, Circus Circus and one of those ####ty strip malls. It's a short walk to the Wynn or Fountainebleu and it never felt dangerous, but the resort doesn't feel part of the Strip vibe - no one is walking by there.

 

[Osaurus]

We have never stayed at the Cosmo, but compared to the Wynn, Resorts World,, what do people recommend?

I have an old friend who said that the mark of a Vegas pro was one who didn't leave the resort for the weekend, he would call you a

I really dunno Resorts World, but if you like the Wynn, I doubt you would like RW better.

The Cosmo is fun, but it is a lot smaller than Wynn. More of a party scene. And check the price. For younger party peeps, Cosmo is still the spot, so you will pay probably more for the Cosmo than anywhere else on the strip, because there are people that HAVE to stay there. It's not a huge amount of money, but you ARE paying more for a smaller hotel/casino/pool. You paying for young person party status. Although......if you aren't too worried about the room being $300 vs $400, you should at least take a look-see at the Terrace Studios at Cosmo.

Get a balcony room overlooking the Bellagio Fountains. We sprung for it and don't regret it.

Like this guy just posted over here. Outdoor hotel room space is rare. I loved it.

If you are looking for an alternative to the Wynn, just for the fun of it, my first look in Vegas is Aria. It's bigger, has a better pool, and you CAN walk to Cosmo.

Wynn/Aria/Cosmo all better restaurants than RW

Stayed at Resorts World a couple of years ago and hated it. I'll never stay there again.

 

[kevzilla]

I exploited the depravity for 10.5 miles on 4/15

 

[zander_s]

I just went and checked out the new Durango Casino. $15 crap tables on Saturday afternoon!! I only go to off strip casinos. Lived here 6 years now and never gamble or go to strip. I do like Circa in downtown though. Thats all about the sportsbook!