There has been a recent outcry online when Bill Krackomberger, a professional sports bettor, posted on X that his order of pepperoni pizza and chicken tenders came to a whopping $653 at the VIP box of the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. After he posted, a barrage of netizens sent their comments, with most remarking that it was disgraceful and unbelievable.

Las Vegas is certainly no stranger to extravagance, but the latest viral incident from Allegiant Stadium has left many questioning the city's boundaries when it comes to high-priced luxury. A tweet from pro sports bettor Bill "Krackman" Krackomberger has sparked a heated debate over the cost of VIP experiences at the home of the Las Vegas Raiders and UNLV Rebels.

Krackomberger shared photos of a receipt from a Saturday night game where the UNLV Rebels triumphed over the San Diego State Aztecs. His tweet revealed his order at a VIP box - and it showed how steep the stadium's food prices can be, paying $653 for a pizza and chicken tenders - before the tip. This is slop, Krackman stated in his post, highlighting a receipt that documented the exorbitant charges. "They treat the luxury suite guests like they are in a club with bottle service."

Breaking down the overall cost

The receipt, served to the VIP box by an employee identified as Krystal H., showed the following charges: $300 for a pepperoni pizza (approximately $50 a slice when factoring in taxes and fees), $190 for chicken tenders, $112 for an 'administrative charge,' and $50.48 in sales tax. The administrative charge alone accounted for 23% of the bill, with a note on the receipt specifying that it "is not a tip or gratuity and is not distributed to service employees."

The total did not include a tip, leaving commenters on social media wondering whether the server received one.

X reacts

Within hours of Krackomberger's post, the tweet racked up over 575,000 views and countless incredulous comments. Fans and critics alike expressed outrage at the prices, with many questioning the ethics of such markups.

"Unbelievable, disgraceful," wrote user @RadekBob.

@Onemanwolfepack added: "Isn't the point of a box that it comes with free food and drinks (usually alcoholic beverages even)? At least from my experiences."

Others pointed to the larger issue of extravagance masking as exclusivity. "The grift is that if you blink at the price, everyone knows you're not a real baller," commented @ProximalAI. "$653 is the cost of maintaining the illusion."

The pricing even drew ire over its broader implications. @vegas_visual commented, "The cherry on top is that the facility where this took place is heavily subsidized by the public for the benefit of a billionaire owner and dozens of millionaire employees."

Some, like @LoanNinja, took issue with the administrative charge. "If you are going to hit me with a service charge, I'm not going to tip," the commenter wrote. "In order to get behaviors changed by management, the front-line people are going to have to bear some of the short."

Luxury or exploitation?

While steep prices for food and drinks are nothing new in stadiums and luxury boxes, the incident has raised questions about value and fairness. Many pointed out the lack of quality in the food itself. One commenter, @hoops_scout11, sarcastically remarked on the burnt pizza crust: "That's at least a $200 refund."

Allegiant Stadium, a gleaming $1.9 billion venue, is known for its high-end amenities and has become a symbol of Las Vegas' opulent approach to entertainment. However, the pricing practices for food and drinks have now drawn backlash, with critics pointing out the disparity between the cost and the experience provided. As the debate goes on, one thing is certain: next time you find yourself in a VIP box at Allegiant Stadium, walking to the nearest concession stand might be the wiser - and more affordable - choice.