machines locking up at $1000?

[fivespot]

i understand why casinos have to set their machines to lock up and
require a handpay for $1200+ payouts, so they can fill out the W2G
paperwork.

but i've run into machines in several casinos that lock up at $1000 or
more. why??

this would seem to be a negative for both the casino and the player.
no one likes sitting around waiting; it's more work for them; and i'd
imagine for many players, getting the money in hand immediately
instead of as credits would decrease their likelihood of putting it
back into play.

are they just trolling for tips? that'd be pretty sad, though i could
believe it.

thanks,

five

[Michael]

Sure, and they even have the recommended tip, always slipping you $20's.
Who made that stupid rule?

In every other area of American Industry you hear all the whining of cutting
labor costs. Or course it would be smarter for the casinos to allow the
machine to do the work. How wonderful capital, instead of human resources
is.

I sure don't want to start the crap discussion thread posts on tipping, cab
drivers, or smoking. They always appear divided between political liberals
and conservatives.

I'm glad to hear I'm not the only ogre disappointed to watch a
non-essential, no skill-set necessary, floor walker begging for $20 when
they took to time to learn strategy, didn't work hard to finance the bank
roll, and took no risk of draw down.

It's just like those who thing we should be taxed more. THEY should pay all
they want to pay. The tax authorities won't turn down their payment. If
they want to tip, anybody will take money.

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On Nov 22, 2007 5:35 AM, fivespot <fivespot55@gmail.com> wrote:

  i've run into machines in several casinos that lock up at $1000 or
more. why? are they just trolling for tips? that'd be pretty sad, though
i could
believe it.

[jackessiebabe]

...... but i've run into machines in several casinos that lock up at
$1000 or more. why??...................

........ are they just trolling for tips? that'd be pretty sad,
though i could believe it.
thanks,
five

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--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, fivespot <fivespot55@...> wrote:

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In a word, yes! They do get their tips with that method too.

The exception would be, if the machine is a coin-dropper instead of
TITO.

In past years, I've even seen some old coin-droppers, in both LV and
Reno, that locked up for 4 Deuces or 4Aces on DB & DDB. Pretty
annoying. Especially very early in the morning when you're in for a
long wait for a hand pay.

Oh well, at least you are able to listen to some upbeat computer
music while you're waiting! (O:

~Babe~

[Steve_Del_Nero]

Where I play, the machines lock up at $1000 jackpots, but the attendants pay you ten $100 bills, so I don't think they are trying to extort anyone. When I asked why they even bother doing this (these are TITO machines), I was told, "it's to let people around you see that SOMEONE is winning something"!
-- Steve in LV

[Harry_Porter]

Steve Del Nero wrote:

Where I play, the machines lock up at $1000 jackpots, but the
attendants pay you ten $100 bills, so I don't think they are trying to
extort anyone.

In AC you can be assured that attendants will hold their palm out for
a share of your win. On my very first w2-G hit I had 2 attendants and
the security guard wait on a tip. In my naive jubilation, I grossly
over tipped (by my current standards).

Earlier this year, I tipped a favored attendant a little over 1%, on
top of something to the security guard -- the attendant's frown made
clear that she felt she deserved more (she's likely to be even more
disappointed next time around).

I had one refreshing experience a few years ago. After win info was
taken on a $4K hit I endured a somewhat longer than usual wait. When
the payoff came it was apparent the attendants were short staffed. A
pair returned with the cash and quickly counted it off, all hundreds.
Surprised that the usual complement of 5 twenties was missing, I
pulled small bills from my pocket, only to look up and find the
attendents were speeding away. Risking unattended credits, I chased
them down and to their surprise handed them the tip.

- Harry

[Gimmeaquad]

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "Harry Porter" <harry.porter@...>
wrote:

Steve Del Nero wrote:
> Where I play, the machines lock up at $1000 jackpots, but the
> attendants pay you ten $100 bills, so I don't think they are

trying to

> extort anyone.

In AC you can be assured that attendants will hold their palm out

for

a share of your win. On my very first w2-G hit I had 2 attendants

and

the security guard wait on a tip. In my naive jubilation, I grossly
over tipped (by my current standards).

Earlier this year, I tipped a favored attendant a little over 1%, on
top of something to the security guard -- the attendant's frown made
clear that she felt she deserved more (she's likely to be even more
disappointed next time around).

I had one refreshing experience a few years ago. After win info was
taken on a $4K hit I endured a somewhat longer than usual wait.

When

the payoff came it was apparent the attendants were short staffed.

A

pair returned with the cash and quickly counted it off, all

hundreds.

Surprised that the usual complement of 5 twenties was missing, I
pulled small bills from my pocket, only to look up and find the
attendents were speeding away. Risking unattended credits, I chased
them down and to their surprise handed them the tip.

- Harry

If the attendant acts genuine and offer congratulations, then I have
no problem with a tip. I recently hit a royal at the Palms for 1K
and the girl that first came to me was pleasant and made me feel at
ease joking around. I was going to tip her because of her attitude.
When she didn't return and another attendant came for the payout, he
seemed like I bothered him with his precious time. Needless to say
he got what the nuns get!

GimmeaQuad