Hi,
I am heading to Atlantic City in July. A friend who plays a lot at
the showboat got me a room for Thursday and Friday nights. Both
nights totally comped. She mentioned I should tip the slot host. What
is the going rate? I was thinking $20 a night. When I tried to get
the rooms myself they wanted $79 and $225.
Thanks
ExSharky
hades_spider wrote:
Hi,
I am heading to Atlantic City in July. A friend who plays a lot at
the showboat got me a room for Thursday and Friday nights. Both
nights totally comped. She mentioned I should tip the slot host. What
is the going rate? I was thinking $20 a night. When I tried to get
the rooms myself they wanted $79 and $225.
She's shows good taste in considering the host. However, I think it's
universal that hosts aren't permitted to accept cash tips. That
leaves a thoughtful gift as the appropriate option.
That can be a bit of a dilemma in itself. It takes considerable
creativity to come up with a gift that'll be truly appreciated --
although, of course, the gesture is always gratefully welcome. I
suspect most female hosts find that gifts of flowers and chocolates
accumulate faster than they know what to do with them.
In all truth, a sincere thank you letter can easily do the trick.
Letter writing is an art that's largely been forsaken these days.
Each letter I've written to show my appreciation has been warmly
acknowledged.
- Harry
Dont tip a penny! Remember, there is nothing free in Atlantic City. Your
friend got the room "for free" cause its expected that she will lose
hundreds or thousands of dollars in exchange for room food and beverage.
regards...Tom
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From: "hades_spider" <beauford@netscan.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2003 3:06 PM
Subject: [vpFREE] Tipping the slot host question.
Hi,
I am heading to Atlantic City in July. A friend who plays a lot at
the showboat got me a room for Thursday and Friday nights. Both
nights totally comped. She mentioned I should tip the slot host. What
is the going rate? I was thinking $20 a night. When I tried to get
the rooms myself they wanted $79 and $225.Thanks
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tomflush wrote:
Dont tip a penny! Remember, there is nothing free in Atlantic City.
Your friend got the room "for free" cause its expected that she will
lose hundreds or thousands of dollars in exchange for room food and
beverage.
Boy, I bet you've got some warm and cuddly relationships with your
hosts :).
- H.
Boy, I bet you've got some warm and cuddly relationships with your
hosts :).
- H.
Harry, don't tell me you're giving the hosts cash gifts? That's usually
against company policy and the hosts can be fired! A non-cash gift is
usually acceptable.
Regards,
Scot
-----Original Message-----
From: Harry Porter [mailto:harry.por…@…net]
Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2003 10:59 AM
To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [vpFREE] Re: Tipping the slot host question.
Scot Krause wrote:
Harry, don't tell me you're giving the hosts cash gifts? That's usually
against company policy and the hosts can be fired!
It's amazing what a sly $20'll get you ...
See my earlier reply to this Scot. In most cases I stick to a cordial
letter to show appreciation (and of course never extend cash). Tom's
comment "that nothing is free" just struck me a little too mercenary
and gave cause for me to wonder if he regards everything a host may
offer as being simply "due" and not deserving a gesture of any type.
My apologies, Tom, if my words were unduly inappropriate. In any case
they were largely intended tongue-in-cheek.
- Harry
A good host should be treated as a good friend. It's the thought of the gift that counts when we bring trinkets from back east. Loyalty is a two-way street in my book. Our host is very loyal to us as well When we come back to Vegas, we give our host's casino as much play as possible.
Scot Krause wrote:
Harry, don't tell me you're giving the hosts cash gifts? That's usually
against company policy and the hosts can be fired!
It's amazing what a sly $20'll get you ...
See my earlier reply to this Scot. In most cases I stick to a cordial
letter to show appreciation (and of course never extend cash). Tom's
comment "that nothing is free" just struck me a little too mercenary
and gave cause for me to wonder if he regards everything a host may
offer as being simply "due" and not deserving a gesture of any type.
My apologies, Tom, if my words were unduly inappropriate. In any case
they were largely intended tongue-in-cheek.
- Harry
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While this is an interesting discussion (I have really never even
thought of tipping my host in cash here in LV), I think you all are
missing an important point.
This person's friend got him a complimentary room and in exchange
asked him only to tip the host. If he's not willing to accede to that
request, he should not accept the room. I would say that the friend
has likely made a practice of this and therefore it's OK with all
concerned.
BTW, I don't know whether Hades Spider is a man or woman spider but
thought it easier to assume one or the other.
Sal
While there have been some good points made inthis discussion
A good host should be treated as a good friend. It's the thought of
the gift that counts when we bring trinkets from back east. Loyalty
is a two-way street in my book. Our host is very loyal to us as well
When we come back to Vegas, we give our host's casino as much play as
possible.
Harry Porter <harry.porter@v...> wrote:
Scot Krause wrote:
> Harry, don't tell me you're giving the hosts cash gifts? That's
usually
--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, Les Silber <lesfromli@y...> wrote:
> against company policy and the hosts can be fired!
It's amazing what a sly $20'll get you ...
See my earlier reply to this Scot. In most cases I stick to a cordial
letter to show appreciation (and of course never extend cash). Tom's
comment "that nothing is free" just struck me a little too mercenary
and gave cause for me to wonder if he regards everything a host may
offer as being simply "due" and not deserving a gesture of any type.My apologies, Tom, if my words were unduly inappropriate. In any case
they were largely intended tongue-in-cheek.- Harry
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I'm constantly amazed by how many hosts who aren't allowed to accept cash gifts do accept them. We often give cash - and have never had any returned.
This is mostly in Vegas. Perhaps in AC things are stricter.
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"Jean Scott" <queenofcomps@l...> wrote:
I'm constantly amazed by how many hosts who aren't allowed to
accept cash gifts do accept them. We often give cash - and have
never had any returned.
This is mostly in Vegas.
I'm curious as what you would suggest as proper etiquette... in an
envelope with thank you note, gift certificates, or just handing
cash to them.
Dick in florida
<<I'm curious as what you would suggest as proper etiquette... in an
envelope with thank you note, gift certificates, or just handing
cash to them.>>
I've done all three, depending on how well I know the casino policy and the host. Some hosts I have known for umpteen years and know their tastes and their "druthers." However, as a guideline, it is a little "classier" to put cash or gift certificates in an envelope with a thank you note. Gift certificates are the most widely-acceptable choice.
Come August and you all can read a big section on this subject in "More Frugal Gambling"!!!!!!!!!
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