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Tips

#1

$5 for a $10,000 score isn't thrifty, its more insulting. You are better

off not giving anything.

i'm pretty thrifty . if they go above and beyond the call of duty then

i'll tip up to $5. even for my latest $10K hit.

for me they have to offer a picture, freebies, and more for to merit a

tip

Since becoming sort of a "local/regular" at a couple of places in town,
it's tough to not want to "share the wealth" a little bit on a hand pay with
employees who have gotten to know who you are and treat you decently. (I
tip $5 on a $100 handpay on the old coin out machines.) That being said,
I've never been tempted to tip the people at the cage, would never tip the
bartender more that about $20 on a Royal hand pay, and understand with
"pooled" tips at a lot of places, it all seems a little unfair anyway. But, as to
the folks who get bent out of shape about being given the last $100 in
small change, I can only hope they don't worry themselves into an early grave
as a result something as minor as this.

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#2

It's not difficult to see the anxiety a casino tipping thread releases. After all, it's a practice driven by worry, embarrassment, and the all-important but readily-deniable "intimidation factor".

In casino/hotels I tip cocktail servers, bartenders, bell hops and valet attendants--and no one else. Over the years I've had countless handpays from $400 up to $100,000, I always only accept cash, and I have never tipped anyone involved in reporting it or paying it off. Likewise, whenever I go to the cashier for a transaction, all they get is my thank you. I've played in the same places and have hit jackpots in those places many times over in front of the same smiling friendly faces, and regardless of all the tip-talking that comes my way, it doesn't rattle me one bit into handing over my money to any of them.

Why? Because I'm disciplined into not being intimidated into doing something foolish. I'm in there gambling. Will I get a tip if I lose? Of course not. So why give them anything for free when the glove's on the other hand? It makes no sense. As for the cashier, I just think about if I tip my bank tellers and it's case closed.

That thing about counting out the last hundred in twenties is tacky but I kind of like it. I feel that much better when expecting hands end up with nothing but air. The casino jackpot tipping phenomenon all begins with and ends with intimidation and embarrassment. Learn to control those and depending on how many W2G's you get every year, you can be saving from hundreds to thousands of dollars that you had been needlessly giving away.

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>>$5 for a $10,000 score isn't thrifty, its more insulting. You are better off not giving anything.

#3

Bob ..My experience is different on this one. I believe in sharing my temporary good fortune. The amount of jackpots I hit x 10 dollars will not fill up my gas tank. However, the looks of the recipients of my generosity makes me feel at least just as good as my pay off.

A Big Fan

ralph gary brauner

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-----Original Message-----
From: rob.singer1111 <rob.singer1111@yahoo.com>
To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, May 30, 2011 11:46 pm
Subject: [vpFREE] Re: Tips

It's not difficult to see the anxiety a casino tipping thread releases. After all, it's a practice driven by worry, embarrassment, and the all-important but readily-deniable "intimidation factor".

In casino/hotels I tip cocktail servers, bartenders, bell hops and valet attendants--and no one else. Over the years I've had countless handpays from $400 up to $100,000, I always only accept cash, and I have never tipped anyone involved in reporting it or paying it off. Likewise, whenever I go to the cashier for a transaction, all they get is my thank you. I've played in the same places and have hit jackpots in those places many times over in front of the same smiling friendly faces, and regardless of all the tip-talking that comes my way, it doesn't rattle me one bit into handing over my money to any of them.

Why? Because I'm disciplined into not being intimidated into doing something foolish. I'm in there gambling. Will I get a tip if I lose? Of course not. So why give them anything for free when the glove's on the other hand? It makes no sense. As for the cashier, I just think about if I tip my bank tellers and it's case closed.

That thing about counting out the last hundred in twenties is tacky but I kind of like it. I feel that much better when expecting hands end up with nothing but air. The casino jackpot tipping phenomenon all begins with and ends with intimidation and embarrassment. Learn to control those and depending on how many W2G's you get every year, you can be saving from hundreds to thousands of dollars that you had been needlessly giving away.

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, RWHANNU@... wrote:

>>$5 for a $10,000 score isn't thrifty, its more insulting. You are better off not giving anything.

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#4

Bob ..My experience is different on this one. I believe in sharing my temporary good fortune. The amount of jackpots I hit x 10 dollars will not fill up my gas tank. However, the looks of the recipients of my generosity makes me feel at least just as good as my pay off.

A Big Fan

ralph gary brauner

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-----Original Message-----
From: rob.singer1111 <rob.singer1111@yahoo.com>
To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, May 30, 2011 11:46 pm
Subject: [vpFREE] Re: Tips

It's not difficult to see the anxiety a casino tipping thread releases. After all, it's a practice driven by worry, embarrassment, and the all-important but readily-deniable "intimidation factor".

In casino/hotels I tip cocktail servers, bartenders, bell hops and valet attendants--and no one else. Over the years I've had countless handpays from $400 up to $100,000, I always only accept cash, and I have never tipped anyone involved in reporting it or paying it off. Likewise, whenever I go to the cashier for a transaction, all they get is my thank you. I've played in the same places and have hit jackpots in those places many times over in front of the same smiling friendly faces, and regardless of all the tip-talking that comes my way, it doesn't rattle me one bit into handing over my money to any of them.

Why? Because I'm disciplined into not being intimidated into doing something foolish. I'm in there gambling. Will I get a tip if I lose? Of course not. So why give them anything for free when the glove's on the other hand? It makes no sense. As for the cashier, I just think about if I tip my bank tellers and it's case closed.

That thing about counting out the last hundred in twenties is tacky but I kind of like it. I feel that much better when expecting hands end up with nothing but air. The casino jackpot tipping phenomenon all begins with and ends with intimidation and embarrassment. Learn to control those and depending on how many W2G's you get every year, you can be saving from hundreds to thousands of dollars that you had been needlessly giving away.

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, RWHANNU@... wrote:

>>$5 for a $10,000 score isn't thrifty, its more insulting. You are better off not giving anything.

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#5

I understand that aspect. However, I am not in a casino to make friends, get smiles and pats on the back, or to feel good about anything other than taking casino money home with me. I've always found that even getting multiple handpays on any given machine, not tipping does nothing to the quality of service received on the very first one. I'm sure if I were in their position I'd love the tips and be angry at anyone who refused to hand it over. But as a player who plays for the sole purpose of profitting, giving away any of it helps defeat that overall goal.

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--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, BANDSTAND54@... wrote:

Bob ..My experience is different on this one. I believe in sharing my temporary good fortune. The amount of jackpots I hit x 10 dollars will not fill up my gas tank. However, the looks of the recipients of my generosity makes me feel at least just as good as my pay off.

A Big Fan

ralph gary brauner

#6

There are many starving people in this country, who are forced to degrade themselves by begging for money to feed themselves.

If you are stopped at a traffic light and one comes walking along, your generosity will help keep someone alive.

I find this more meaningful than paying someone for doing their job.

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--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, BANDSTAND54@... wrote:

Bob ..My experience is different on this one. I believe in sharing my temporary good fortune. The amount of jackpots I hit x 10 dollars will not fill up my gas tank. However, the looks of the recipients of my generosity makes me feel at least just as good as my pay off."

#7

PS - I think it's clear what I meant, but in case it wasn't -

"I find this more meaningful than tipping someone for doing their job."

#8

I don't believe anyone is starving in the United States, at least no one who has a job in a casino, which has nothing to do with homeless people, anyway. I used to be a "crusader" to the homeless and I ended up believing that at least 90% of them are homeless because they want to be and I'd guess about the same percentage of people who ask for handouts are doing it because it beats what they could make at a regular job.

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--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, BANDSTAND54@... wrote:

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> Bob ..My experience is different on this one. I believe in sharing my temporary good fortune. The amount of jackpots I hit x 10 dollars will not fill up my gas tank. However, the looks of the recipients of my generosity makes me feel at least just as good as my pay off."

There are many starving people in this country, who are forced to degrade themselves by begging for money to feed themselves.

If you are stopped at a traffic light and one comes walking along, your generosity will help keep someone alive.

I find this more meaningful than paying someone for doing their job.

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#9

Why not do both? I find good sex is also gratifying, What does one thing have to do with another for goodness sakes.

rg

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From: jwboothjw <jw777@hotmail.com>
To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, Jun 1, 2011 3:43 am
Subject: [vpFREE] Re: Tips

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, BANDSTAND54@... wrote:

Bob ..My experience is different on this one. I believe in sharing my temporary good fortune. The amount of jackpots I hit x 10 dollars will not fill up my gas tank. However, the looks of the recipients of my generosity makes me feel at least just as good as my pay off."

There are many starving people in this country, who are forced to degrade themselves by begging for money to feed themselves.

If you are stopped at a traffic light and one comes walking along, your generosity will help keep someone alive.

I find this more meaningful than paying someone for doing their job.

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#10

I believe I am clear also. I like tipping anyone I feel like without limitations. Comprende Amigo?

ralph gary

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-----Original Message-----
From: jwboothjw <jw777@hotmail.com>
To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, Jun 1, 2011 3:46 am
Subject: [vpFREE] Re: Tips

PS - I think it's clear what I meant, but in case it wasn't -

"I find this more meaningful than tipping someone for doing their job."

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#11

Are they mutually exclusive?

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To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
From: jw777@hotmail.com
Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2011 07:46:17 +0000
Subject: [vpFREE] Re: Tips

PS - I think it's clear what I meant, but in case it wasn't -

"I find this more meaningful than tipping someone for doing their job."

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#12

I agree. We have panhandlers on the corner at the end of my street with signs "will work for food". I stopped and told one man I had a fence that needed washing and he told me, "Oh no. I have a bad back I can't work". Also, I have seen one couple asking for money and that evening saw them playing internet games at the local Internet Sweepstakes business (didn't seem too hungry to me}.

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--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, 007 <007@...> wrote:

I don't believe anyone is starving in the United States, at least no one who has a job in a casino, which has nothing to do with homeless people, anyway. I used to be a "crusader" to the homeless and I ended up believing that at least 90% of them are homeless because they want to be and I'd guess about the same percentage of people who ask for handouts are doing it because it beats what they could make at a regular job.

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