As I have mentioned before, Im a recreational player who
typically plays FPVP. Its commmon knoledge that winning hands (Four
Deuces, Four Aces, Royals, ect.) are now paid right on the machine
assuming no taxable jackpot. An obvious consequence of this for slot
floor personoel is a drop off in tokes. At the local Station venue I
frequent, a recent delimma has started to occupy my mind. Like
evreyone else here, Im fortunate enough to occasionally get a set
of Deuces and/or Aces during a typical playing session. Maybe even a
Royal as well! (Most of those sessions take place in my nicer dreams
unfortunatly!) And like most people, Ill cash out the ticket having
been so bleesed. Now for the dilemma: When taking that ticket to the
cashier, its typically between 250$ and 500$ W/out a Royal, Im
noticing a curious non verbal/subtle response from certain
cashiers. They seem slightly miffed that I didnt leave a little
something for them after winning such a bonanza! In actuality, Im
very rarely ahead part or all the value of the ticket. In most cases
Im either slightly behind or barely break even. Surely cage and
booth perssnoel cant believe that evreyone who cashes a 200$ or more
voucher is ahead by that much, they'd be working elsewhere cause
that casino would go broke! Should it bother me that they feel
stiffed, even though that 400$ ticket cost me 500$? I leave a toke
after cashing out a Royal, but what of you who play for a living? If
you're playing a decent 0.25 play that averages 15$/Hour, a 20$ toke
means you just worked an hour for free. Would a typical floor person
work 60 mins. for free? Id greatly appreciate any feedback.
Should it bother me?
My philosophy is simple....and I think that I am in the minority. But, here
it is.
I generally don't tip anyone except cocktail servers. I don't tip slot
personnel who bring me a hand-pay. I don't tip change boothlings who cash my
tickets. I especially do not tip when I receive a W-2G.
UNLESS....
I previously asked someone for their assistance in finding a particular
machine AND I won money thanks to their help. Then, I find them and tip
them, accordingly.
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On 11/1/05, davidmontelago <davidmontelago@yahoo.com> wrote:
As I have mentioned before, Im a recreational player who
typically plays FPVP. Its commmon knoledge that winning hands (Four
Deuces, Four Aces, Royals, ect.) are now paid right on the machine
assuming no taxable jackpot. An obvious consequence of this for slot
floor personoel is a drop off in tokes. At the local Station venue I
frequent, a recent delimma has started to occupy my mind. Like
evreyone else here, Im fortunate enough to occasionally get a set
of Deuces and/or Aces during a typical playing session. Maybe even a
Royal as well! (Most of those sessions take place in my nicer dreams
unfortunatly!) And like most people, Ill cash out the ticket having
been so bleesed. Now for the dilemma: When taking that ticket to the
cashier, its typically between 250$ and 500$ W/out a Royal, Im
noticing a curious non verbal/subtle response from certain
cashiers. They seem slightly miffed that I didnt leave a little
something for them after winning such a bonanza! In actuality, Im
very rarely ahead part or all the value of the ticket. In most cases
Im either slightly behind or barely break even. Surely cage and
booth perssnoel cant believe that evreyone who cashes a 200$ or more
voucher is ahead by that much, they'd be working elsewhere cause
that casino would go broke! Should it bother me that they feel
stiffed, even though that 400$ ticket cost me 500$? I leave a toke
after cashing out a Royal, but what of you who play for a living? If
you're playing a decent 0.25 play that averages 15$/Hour, a 20$ toke
means you just worked an hour for free. Would a typical floor person
work 60 mins. for free? Id greatly appreciate any feedback.
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<<Would a typical floor person work 60 mins. for free? Id greatly appreciate
any feedback.>>
There is no need to tip any casino personnel other than food and beverage
servers. Most people don't and it's not expected. It is, of course,
appreciated, but there's no need to feel guilty if you don't and you
shouldn't even consider it if you're losing.
Cogno
I also tip casino personnel who hold my machine while I leave for a couple of minutes or casino personnel who clean my machine.
JR
Cogno Scienti <cognoscienti@gmail.com> wrote:
<<Would a typical floor person work 60 mins. for free? Id greatly appreciate
any feedback.>>
There is no need to tip any casino personnel other than food and beverage
servers. Most people don't and it's not expected. It is, of course,
appreciated, but there's no need to feel guilty if you don't and you
shouldn't even consider it if you're losing.
Cogno
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Hey, JR.
I forgot about that one. Tipping for holding your machine is a good idea.
They are actually doing something to help you - not simply handing your
winnings to you.
BTW, I do not feel guilty for not tipping when they hand me the money.
Sometimes, they try to intimidate me by standing around longer than
necessary. I doesn't work.
Curtis
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On 11/2/05, jr decker <jrdecker@yahoo.com> wrote:
I also tip casino personnel who hold my machine while I leave for a couple
of minutes or casino personnel who clean my machine.
JR
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Am I crazy? I thought tipping the cashier was standard?
Do people here tip dealers?
I try to punch out a ticket just over a large amount like 1305 instead of 1300. That way it's no problem giving the 5 to to a booth or cage cashier. I've seen the folks who bring their own coffee cups to avoid cocktail waitress tips. Not people I ever want to talk to. I saw a lady hit an 8k royal and not give one dime of a tip. The paying crew, augmented by, "me me me too for a tip" employees, all stood there open mouthed like a school of trout.
On the other hand. I hit two 4k royals in the same hour recently. I was miffed when paid for the first one in all 100's. I had to ask for 20's change for one of them to give a $40 tip, ( eyes rolled to the ceiling I might add) I requested 20's on the end for the second.
JT, he's searching for a company that will pay us no spam in the signature people for posting with a link to click on. Any link will do. "www.Joesadultbookstore.blowupdolldivision.com" No, not a good one. I've never seen anybody buy the blow up doll behind the clerk at Joe's Adult Bookstore.
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wrote:
I try to punch out a ticket just over a large amount like 1305
instead of 1300. That way it's no problem giving the 5 to to a booth
or cage cashier. I've seen the folks who bring their own coffee cups
to avoid cocktail waitress tips. Not people I ever want to talk to.
I saw a lady hit an 8k royal and not give one dime of a tip. The
paying crew, augmented by, "me me me too for a tip" employees, all
stood there open mouthed like a school of trout.
On the other hand. I hit two 4k royals in the same hour recently.
I was miffed when paid for the first one in all 100's. I had to ask
for 20's change for one of them to give a $40 tip, ( eyes rolled to
the ceiling I might add) I requested 20's on the end for the second.
Im assuming that 1305$ ticket put u considerably ahead for
that particular seesion. I have no problem toking approipriatly when
Ive hit a 0.25 Royal or 4 Aces taking a chance on a dollar machine.
However, Ive come to the conclusion that tipping is completly
optional with these execptions: food and beverage servers, and
floorpeople who do special favors such as holding a machine,
adjusting the speed, ect. Thanks for all the responses, as they have
shed light on the issue for me!
JT, he's searching for a company that will pay us no spam in the
signature people for posting with a link to click on. Any link will
do. "www.Joesadultbookstore.blowupdolldivision.com" No, not a good
one. I've never seen anybody buy the blow up doll behind the clerk
at Joe's Adult Bookstore.
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I have never tipped a cashier; I do tip dealers on BJ and Craps
exceptionally well. I also tip cocktail waitresses and food servers as
normal.
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--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, LHOOQ <fieldcommand@g...> wrote:
Am I crazy? I thought tipping the cashier was standard?
Do people here tip dealers?
Here is my $.02.
For me, tipping is personal and optional. There are no rules (although in
some instances there are "rules of thumb"/.
Do what feels good to you. Don't let any one else's practices intimidate you or
make you feel "bad".
.....bl
I really hate these tipping threads. Same stuff over and over.
Certain people try to show they are better because they tip more.
HOGWASH. I am sorry you don't want to talk to me. I don't do coffee,
but a 2-liter of my favorite soft drink, 99 cents to $1.50 or a 64 oz
refill for a similar price. If you want to tip, DO. Don't try to
change my mind that tipping for something that at casinos outside
Nevada is freely available is needed. I love the casinos with
self-serve drink stations. I don't know why they don't seem to have
them in Nevada. I am not lazy. I can get up and get my own drink.
As for the 8K royal, $2. Thank you, Come again. Anything smaller:
$1. Anyone else, $0.
tipping a cashier??? tipping fast-food??? Hitting hot-button issues,
priceless!
dipy911
ps at the Hilton Game Makers, I would cash out for $251.25. They
round up to $252, and I give a $ tip that costs me a quarter. Thats
good financial sense.
I try to punch out a ticket just over a large amount like 1305
instead of 1300. That way it's no problem giving the 5 to to a booth
or cage cashier. I've seen the folks who bring their own coffee cups
to avoid cocktail waitress tips. Not people I ever want to talk to. I
saw a lady hit an 8k royal and not give one dime of a tip. The paying
crew, augmented by, "me me me too for a tip" employees, all stood
there open mouthed like a school of trout.