$5000 Score with Four at Main Street
June 29th, 2016 at 9:10:27 AM
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They posted on their Twitter and Facebook page today, someone got a 4-of-a-kind scratcher for the biggie, $5K. I'd like to see that sucker, but it's just an announcement, no photos.
So I guess there really is one for $5000. Uh, I guess.
So I guess there really is one for $5000. Uh, I guess.
'Emergencies' have always been the pretext on which the safeguards of individual liberty have been eroded.
June 29th, 2016 at 1:34:23 PM
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If it was you, would you tip the staff member who gave it to you, and if so, how much?
I never tip the liquor store guy who sells me lottery scratchers, because he gets a cut from the lottery commission.
I never tip the liquor store guy who sells me lottery scratchers, because he gets a cut from the lottery commission.
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June 29th, 2016 at 2:51:15 PM
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50 bucks standard imo
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June 30th, 2016 at 5:55:35 PM
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There are pictures posted of winners all through the casino. They have one or two a year.
July 3rd, 2016 at 2:17:40 PM
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Joke, gah
July 3rd, 2016 at 4:26:50 PM
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First off I wouldn't tip the slot people cash when they handed me the 5k. I would tell them I will be back later or come back on the next day with an envelope for those individuals. I would go buy a 99 cent thank you card and put either 50 or 100 dollar Walmart cards in them with the receipt in case of some sort of a problem. This promo, at the Main Street, is kinda unusual... so I wouldn't mind tipping a larger amount because you really have no chance to hit it. I do the Thank You Cards/Walmart Cards all the time because the people who pay me are the ones who I want to get the tip and I want them to get all of it. I do not want them to have to share with 20 other people and have the money go on a paycheck to get taxed. It is a little more effort but it is something I like to do. Now if I am at the Palms I never tip one dollar lol. I also have other places where I refuse to tip no matter how high my jackpot is.
July 3rd, 2016 at 4:38:08 PM
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I'm not going that far out of my way to tip a few hundred bucks especially when no one did anything that special. I'll just tip when I get the money and tell them who to give it to. On something that rare I would probably do $200Quote: monet0412First off I wouldn't tip the slot people cash when they handed me the 5k. I would tell them I will be back later or come back on the next day with an envelope for those individuals. I would go buy a 99 cent thank you card and put either 50 or 100 dollar Walmart cards in them with the receipt in case of some sort of a problem. This promo, at the Main Street, is kinda unusual... so I wouldn't mind tipping a larger amount because you really have no chance to hit it. I do the Thank You Cards/Walmart Cards all the time because the people who pay me are the ones who I want to get the tip and I want them to get all of it. I do not want them to have to share with 20 other people and have the money go on a paycheck to get taxed. It is a little more effort but it is something I like to do. Now if I am at the Palms I never tip one dollar lol. I also have other places where I refuse to tip no matter how high my jackpot is.
On a recent promo where SOME of the employee's were very nice and helpful, the manager got very snotty with me and made big ordeal. He wanted to spite me, well he screwed everyone and gave me a legitimate reason not to tip.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
July 3rd, 2016 at 4:42:10 PM
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I agree but sometimes when your doing some things like myself it doesn't hurt to grease the wheels a little bit so you don't run into problems with friction. All in all tipping is on the individual. I know players who tip nothing and others who tip too much. No rules really to follow. It's on the player what they want to do with the money.
July 3rd, 2016 at 4:43:28 PM
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I'm not going that far out of my way to tip a few hundred bucks, especially when no one did anything that special. Ya I would give $200 on something like that because it's very rare.Quote: monet0412First off I wouldn't tip the slot people cash when they handed me the 5k. I would tell them I will be back later or come back on the next day with an envelope for those individuals. I would go buy a 99 cent thank you card and put either 50 or 100 dollar Walmart cards in them with the receipt in case of some sort of a problem. This promo, at the Main Street, is kinda unusual... so I wouldn't mind tipping a larger amount because you really have no chance to hit it. I do the Thank You Cards/Walmart Cards all the time because the people who pay me are the ones who I want to get the tip and I want them to get all of it. I do not want them to have to share with 20 other people and have the money go on a paycheck to get taxed. It is a little more effort but it is something I like to do. Now if I am at the Palms I never tip one dollar lol. I also have other places where I refuse to tip no matter how high my jackpot is.
On a recent promo where SOME of the employee's were very nice and helpful, the manager got very snotty with me and made big ordeal. He wanted to spite me, well he screwed everyone and gave me a legitimate reason not to tip.
PS he got snotty with me because he himself was breaking multiple rules that were affecting my EV. I had to speak up. Again a situation where casinos break their own rules.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
July 3rd, 2016 at 8:26:29 PM
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That's really interesting and I'm going to think about it. I've never really given it much thought before. The gift cards idea sounds like a nice touch. And I see what you mean about it being a special event, more noticeable than a royal flush of the same amount. I still don't think I'd tip my own mother $200 like Axel said, that's a little steep for me. I've given typically two sawbucks to the girl that pays me a $6K jackpot, probably a little chincy but at least it ain't a stiff. I don't want to be known as a stiff. I think maybe the one time I tipped more was when I hit a $7K jackpot in a small California card room at holdem. I was a regular so I really HAD to tip because I was going to continue being a regular. It was many years ago, maybe I tipped $200, and sprinkled a few $20 chips to some of the other dealers, I don't remember. Of course, playing poker in Gardena, tipping the floormen was an everyday occurance, but that was for other reasons.
But I like your ideas about the cards. Good idea. Good post.
But I like your ideas about the cards. Good idea. Good post.
'Emergencies' have always been the pretext on which the safeguards of individual liberty have been eroded.
July 3rd, 2016 at 8:31:57 PM
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Just curious.
1. Why does Monet not tip at the Palms?
2. What are some reasons he doesn't tip at other places?
3. For Axel, aren't you afraid that stiffing the snotty Floorman will cause more problems down the line?
Thanks, if these questions are too personal just tell me so. Thanks for your answers either way.
1. Why does Monet not tip at the Palms?
2. What are some reasons he doesn't tip at other places?
3. For Axel, aren't you afraid that stiffing the snotty Floorman will cause more problems down the line?
Thanks, if these questions are too personal just tell me so. Thanks for your answers either way.
'Emergencies' have always been the pretext on which the safeguards of individual liberty have been eroded.
July 4th, 2016 at 7:44:22 AM
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Very unlikely since there is a very very little chance ill be returning. If by chance that person get's a job at another casino AND I happen to run into him while on a play, I think even if I had tipped him he would still hold a grudge.Quote: bobbartopJust curious.
1. Why does Monet not tip at the Palms?
2. What are some reasons he doesn't tip at other places?
3. For Axel, aren't you afraid that stiffing the snotty Floorman will cause more problems down the line?
Thanks, if these questions are too personal just tell me so. Thanks for your answers either way.
As far as the other employees who had nothing to do with his BS, they got tipped well along the way so I can sleep at night. If by some chance I do happen to see one of the nicer people I will take care of them.
As far as the $200 tip on the scratch off. I may give less, it would depend on different things. I dont have a set percentage amount. I certainly wouldn't give $200 on a 5k Royal in most cases. There are a few rare situations where I would give $200 on a 5k JP. It would have to be a small place, one I went to frequently and I liked the person. The play would have to be fairly good and something where the Jackpot was just gravy.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
July 4th, 2016 at 1:44:45 PM
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Quote: bobbartopJust curious.
1. Why does Monet not tip at the Palms?
2. What are some reasons he doesn't tip at other places?
Tipping is not mandatory. I tip for many reasons. If I am on a really good play and I have to deal with the same people over and over, I want to take care of my fellow man/woman. For me it is like giving to the church or your local charity. I am giving to an individual to help them with day to day living. This is one of the reasons I like to tip Walmart Cards directly to the individual so they do not have to share or get taxed. If you do Pre Paid Visa Cards they will have to pay a vig for ever swipe. Walmart Cards charge no Vig. Usually better service gets better tips.
Some places have treated me poorly and therefore do not get any tip or very minimal if they get my action. With the Palms... a few years ago they cheated me out of 100 dollars and I told them if they did not compensate me in some sort of way that I would never tip another employee ever again. I told them I play here all the time hitting jackpots left and right always tipping something. I tip a usual 20% in all the restaurants and I gamble well over 1 mil coin in per year on all games including the pit, sports book, machines... etc. Anyways they could care less and told me to go ahead and stiff away so that is what I do. Actually after the new owners I hardly played there for two years but I still hold onto this petty grudge :)
July 4th, 2016 at 3:17:36 PM
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Thanks to both Axel and Monet for your replies. I guess the reason I'm interested is because I just never want a problem anywhere and being under the radar is a big goal of mine. You've given me some food for thought. Thanks and good luck.
'Emergencies' have always been the pretext on which the safeguards of individual liberty have been eroded.
July 4th, 2016 at 5:01:26 PM
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I saw a person win the 5,000 a couple years ago. She was playing VP on the 100% double bonus machines near the valet doors. When the word got around the casino many of the staff came around to see it and take a picture. The lady who win was smiling a lot but not as excited as you would think.
50-50-90 Rule: Anytime you have a 50-50 chance of getting something right, there is a 90% probability you'll get it wrong
July 4th, 2016 at 5:29:10 PM
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Monet, you said you hit jackpots all the time so why not just have a few giftcards on you at all times. Seems like a much easier way to do it.
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July 4th, 2016 at 7:40:29 PM
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Why Gwae said is golden
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July 4th, 2016 at 10:47:50 PM
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I guess it would be golden if a person who gives Walmart Cards never thought of going and pre-buying them first. You think your playing with Kids??
July 4th, 2016 at 10:47:51 PM
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I guess it would be golden if a person who gives Walmart Cards never thought of going and pre-buying them first. You think your playing with Kids?? You guys sound like the Class of 2000!
July 4th, 2016 at 11:01:08 PM
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Quote: monet0412I guess it would be golden if a person who gives Walmart Cards never thought of going and pre-buying them first. You think your playing with Kids?? You guys sound like the Class of 2000!
Somebody's been drinking ...
July 5th, 2016 at 8:04:20 AM
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Odd response.Quote: monet0412I guess it would be golden if a person who gives Walmart Cards never thought of going and pre-buying them first. You think your playing with Kids?? You guys sound like the Class of 2000!
Perhaps you thought they were snide regarding their comments.
let me ask....
Monet, why don't you pre buy gift cards and keep them on you so you dont have to make a trip to a nasty W-M and return?
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
July 5th, 2016 at 8:11:52 AM
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Quote: AxelWolfOdd response.
Perhaps you thought they were snide regarding their comments.
let me ask....
Monet, why don't you pre buy gift cards and keep them on you so you dont have to make a trip to a nasty W-M and return?
I thought he already answered that question, did you miss it ;-?
Youuuuuu MIGHT be a 'rascal' if.......(nevermind ;-)...2F
July 5th, 2016 at 9:05:46 AM
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Probably, let me look.Quote: TwoFeathersATLI thought he already answered that question, did you miss it ;-?
No i dont see where he said he does that, I seen where he indicated he has thought of it.
I think of a lot of things but i dont always do them.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
July 5th, 2016 at 10:06:40 AM
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Don't be outing any AP strategies, you might sound contradictory ;-)Quote: AxelWolfProbably, let me look.
No i dont see where he said he does that, I seen where he indicated he has thought of it.
I think of a lot of things but i dont always do them.
Youuuuuu MIGHT be a 'rascal' if.......(nevermind ;-)...2F
July 5th, 2016 at 12:45:28 PM
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Some of you are just slow. Some of you are acting like English teachers. Only twofeathers is keeping up . Remember when most of you are climbing up the mountain... I'm already around the bend!
July 5th, 2016 at 2:08:53 PM
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Uh oh smh, do you really think that?
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July 5th, 2016 at 3:17:07 PM
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That's a good thing.Quote: WizardofnothingUh oh smh, do you really think that?
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
