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You are invited to leave your own Las Vegas reviews in this thread!

Members are always looking for tips on traveling to Vegas. You can help out by giving a review of casinos, (Non-Poker Games), shows/gigs and hidden gems.

Guidelines for Reviews:
You will find many member reviews by clicking on the links below.
 
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Casinos

Flamingo Casino - hilary antonik filho
The Bellagio - Balou1982
Golden Nugget - skaterick

Shows/gigs

David Blaine show at the Wynn - armoko
David Copperfield live at the MGM - armoko
Michael Jackson Cirque du Soleil show - armoko
O by Cirque du Soliel - MK nabmom
The Bellagio water fountain show - Balou1982
The Sphere - armoko nabmom
Thunder from Down Under - belizebum
Wizard of Oz at the Sphere - mattiebumpo


Hidden gems

MeowWolf - MK_
Mt Charleston - Poker_Mike
Batistas Hole in the Wall - Kenzie 96
Atomic Testing Museum - Emily Trott


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Hi Martin 🙂,

To be honest, I've never been to Las Vegas. But I've been to other places, among which: Atlantic City.
AC also has a "Strip" and one thing more than Vegas: A beach, a nice one.

Since nobody wrote anything here, I thought I could start, even with the wrong City, but I'll wait for your green light to do so.
 
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It's been a long time since I have been to Vegas. The one thing I remember is the show "Thunder from Down Under", not sure if it is still on, but ladies if you get a chance....teehee.
 
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You are invited to leave your own Las Vegas reviews in this thread!

Members are always looking for tips on traveling to Vegas. You can help out by giving a review of Casinos, (Non-Poker Games), shows/gigs, great restaurants/buffets, where to stay and hidden gems.

Guidelines for Reviews:
You will find many member reviews by clicking on the links below.
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I don't know if I will ever be in Las Vegas, but it would be really interesting.
I'd like to know also about hotels.
 
I spent only 24 hours in Las Vegas, I was on a layover from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles, I only visited one Flamingo Casino, what I liked most was a breakfast that I ended up attending, I ate more than I should have, so I didn't have to eat all day until I got back to the airport, in addition to the disappointment of losing what I had won at roulette
 
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Last December, I spent four days in Las Vegas, and it turned out to be an unforgettable trip packed with shows, music, and great food.

One of the highlights was The Sphere, where I attended an electronic music concert by Anyma. The visuals were absolutely mind-blowing—probably some of the most immersive and futuristic concert effects I’ve ever seen.

I also went to the David Blaine show at the Wynn, and if you’re into magic, illusions, and jaw-dropping stunts, this one is a must-see. His style is very different—raw, intense, and super engaging.

Another dream of mine came true when I finally got to see David Copperfield live at the MGM. I had been a fan since childhood, so sitting there in the audience felt surreal. The show was full of impressive tricks, clever illusions, and plenty of audience interaction that added a fun, lighthearted twist.

For something different, I also caught the Michael Jackson Cirque du Soleil show at the MGM. It’s basically a spectacular musical tribute packed with dance, acrobatics, and MJ’s greatest hits. A real celebration of his music that pulls you in from the first minute.

And of course, no Vegas trip is complete without great food. I stopped by Gordon Ramsay Burger, which definitely lived up to the hype—delicious burgers with bold flavors. Just keep in mind the place is very popular, so expect long lines and plan your visit ahead.
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Marshmalo1994 said:
I don't know if I will ever be in Las Vegas, but it would be really interesting.
I'd like to know also about hotels.
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Hi Marshmalo.

If you follow this thread, you will see more about Vegas, hotels, etc. Where to stay to eat, stay in Vegas.

I have stayed at the Rio, which has recently been renovated. Loved the pool area.

Loved it - trying to get back next year, celebrate a big birthday there on the same day as the World Cup final. Watching England win would be good. 👍
 
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Last December, I spent four days in Las Vegas, and it turned out to be an unforgettable trip packed with shows, music, and great food.

One of the highlights was The Sphere, where I attended an electronic music concert by Anyma. The visuals were absolutely mind-blowing—probably some of the most immersive and futuristic concert effects I’ve ever seen.

I also went to the David Blaine show at the Wynn, and if you’re into magic, illusions, and jaw-dropping stunts, this one is a must-see. His style is very different—raw, intense, and super engaging.

Another dream of mine came true when I finally got to see David Copperfield live at the MGM. I had been a fan since childhood, so sitting there in the audience felt surreal. The show was full of impressive tricks, clever illusions, and plenty of audience interaction that added a fun, lighthearted twist.

For something different, I also caught the Michael Jackson Cirque du Soleil show at the MGM. It’s basically a spectacular musical tribute packed with dance, acrobatics, and MJ’s greatest hits. A real celebration of his music that pulls you in from the first minute.

And of course, no Vegas trip is complete without great food. I stopped by Gordon Ramsay Burger, which definitely lived up to the hype—delicious burgers with bold flavors. Just keep in mind the place is very popular, so expect long lines and plan your visit ahead.
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I have seen David Copperfield there too and it was very good. I am not normally a fan of magic shows because knowing it not real just spoils it for me lol.

Another fan of Gordon Ramsey Burgers - they are delicious! Their milkshakes are very good too but it is hard to have both in one meal.

I haven't seen an concerts at the Sphere but loved their Postcard from Earth show!
 
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By the time I ever get to Vegas the ones that I might have wanted to see (Barry Manilow, Siegfried & Roy, David Copperfied) are probably all dead and buried.
 
I hope to use this forum to find friends and go on a trip to the USA, to the state of Los Vegas, for example, where some pretty big poker tournaments and casinos in general are held.
 
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Well you gotta check out the sphere most definitely,

if you like unusual or trippy things then check out MeowWolf


or O by Cirque du Soliel


or if you got the munchies Winchells is open 24 hours

and has great donuts, bagels and sandwiches👍
 
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armoko said:
Last December, I spent four days in Las Vegas, and it turned out to be an unforgettable trip packed with shows, music, and great food.

One of the highlights was The Sphere, where I attended an electronic music concert by Anyma. The visuals were absolutely mind-blowing—probably some of the most immersive and futuristic concert effects I’ve ever seen.

I also went to the David Blaine show at the Wynn, and if you’re into magic, illusions, and jaw-dropping stunts, this one is a must-see. His style is very different—raw, intense, and super engaging.

Another dream of mine came true when I finally got to see David Copperfield live at the MGM. I had been a fan since childhood, so sitting there in the audience felt surreal. The show was full of impressive tricks, clever illusions, and plenty of audience interaction that added a fun, lighthearted twist.

For something different, I also caught the Michael Jackson Cirque du Soleil show at the MGM. It’s basically a spectacular musical tribute packed with dance, acrobatics, and MJ’s greatest hits. A real celebration of his music that pulls you in from the first minute.

And of course, no Vegas trip is complete without great food. I stopped by Gordon Ramsay Burger, which definitely lived up to the hype—delicious burgers with bold flavors. Just keep in mind the place is very popular, so expect long lines and plan your visit ahead.
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I've heard that shows like Cirque du Soleil are punctual, which makes the show even more spectacular. I say this because here in my country, nothing happens at the scheduled time. I think it's cultural, because most people ALWAYS arrive late, which causes some discontent and consequently, making the presentations also start later.
 
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Hi folks,

i was in Vegas 8 years ago and it was really nice, i just spent one night there because we had a fixed roadtrip and next day we had to leave, so i was not able to play a lot but i spent some money on black jack @ the bellagio casino. I would also recommend to go there to see the water fountain show, it is awesome and you can relax a bit from the big trouble on the strip ;-)

GL fellas
 
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I only saw Las Vegas in GTA San Andreas, visited a casino there 🎰 and even won a lot of money. This place is amazing)))
 
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We went to Vegas in May, primarily to see Dead & Company at The Sphere. We also saw “O” Cirque du Soleil. They were each wonderful shows, in very different ways.

I was never really a fan of The Grateful Dead, but this trip was a birthday present for my spouse, who really is. The venue, as others have said, is amazing. The show was spectacular. Very expensive but worth it, IMHO. John Mayer is unbelievably talented. And with a full house capacity of about 20k people, all leaving at exactly the same time, it was the most orderly and polite exit I’ve ever encountered! Old stoners are really nice! 🤣

The Cirque show was, as someone said above, exactly on schedule. The acrobatics were amazing but mostly I’m still trying to understand the mechanics of how they get a pool deep enough for diving incorporated into a stage!

Sadly, the food choices we found were all expensive and not really worth noting, but we never left the Strip.
 
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nabmom said:
We went to Vegas in May, primarily to see Dead & Company at The Sphere. We also saw “O” Cirque du Soleil. They were each wonderful shows, in very different ways.

I was never really a fan of The Grateful Dead, but this trip was a birthday present for my spouse, who really is. The venue, as others have said, is amazing. The show was spectacular. Very expensive but worth it, IMHO. John Mayer is unbelievably talented. And with a full house capacity of about 20k people, all leaving at exactly the same time, it was the most orderly and polite exit I’ve ever encountered! Old stoners are really nice! 🤣

The Cirque show was, as someone said above, exactly on schedule. The acrobatics were amazing but mostly I’m still trying to understand the mechanics of how they get a pool deep enough for diving incorporated into a stage!

Sadly, the food choices we found were all expensive and not really worth noting, but we never left the Strip.
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Love the Sphere - but haven't pulled the trigger for a concert there yet. Tickets are outrageous.
 
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Love the Sphere - but haven't pulled the trigger for a concert there yet. Tickets are outrageous.
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They really are incredibly overpriced. And we met people there who would attend multiple nights in a row (and multiple years in a row!)! But it really was the most amazing sound/light experience I've ever seen.
 
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I went to see the Wizard of Oz at the Sphere. I really enjoyed it because it is one of my favorite movies. They really enhanced the graphics and it was fun to see all of the details they added (birds in the bird houses on the barn, bugs crawling on trees, flowers, etc.). Also, the added feature of seeing it on such a big screen and with the haptics (seat shaking, fans blowing during the tornado) made it more special. In the lobby after the movie, they had actors putting on shows and bringing the audience into it. Overall, a great experience!
 
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The hidden gem in the Vegas area that I want to share is Mt Charleston.

It is only 45 minutes north of the strip.

It has a small ski resort where you can rent skis. One February it was so warm that I skied in shorts and a t-shirt.

You can always ask the concierge desk about it.
 
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I went to see the Wizard of Oz at the Sphere. I really enjoyed it because it is one of my favorite movies. They really enhanced the graphics and it was fun to see all of the details they added (birds in the bird houses on the barn, bugs crawling on trees, flowers, etc.). Also, the added feature of seeing it on such a big screen and with the haptics (seat shaking, fans blowing during the tornado) made it more special. In the lobby after the movie, they had actors putting on shows and bringing the audience into it. Overall, a great experience!
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I am so jealous! It has been so long since I have been to Vegas - might have to go late summer/early fall. I hope this is still showing but probably won't be by then.
 
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I haven't been to Las Vegas, but I'm dying to come and have a good time. My goal is purely for fun. Good luck, dear colleagues!
 
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Thieves are running wild on Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas without being caught on CCTV.Here's a true story for you.My friend and other family members visited the casino on Sunday afternoon at approximately 4:45 PM. He pulled his cell phone out of his pocket to check the time and decided it was time to leave. Unfortunately, he stood up, walked the five feet separating everyone, and left his phone by his device. 45 seconds later, he returned to his seat, and the phone was gone. He contacted casino security, and it took them fifteen minutes to respond. He asked if they could check the camera above his device. They said it was impossible and only the local police could access it. They didn't even remotely regret the incident. They didn't offer to fill out a report until he told them I was reporting the theft to the police. They said the thief had likely vacated the casino, so I should just turn it into my insurance policy. He didn't have insurance on his phone, and he again begged them to look into the robbery, which was obviously recorded on their cameras. This triggered the security chief, who remained belligerent. He kept asking if he had any problems. This capable security officer clearly had little training in how to handle this situation.
 
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