Tipping Inside Casinos (always an interesting subject).

Quote: Keyser

Actually, roulette provides a great deal of comps.

Like I've said, if you want the best return on your money, then use the players card.

Not the places I play. They never gave me anything, not even a lousy buffet. So I quit using the card, why bother.

if you don't understand why you should tip at a craps table then you shouldn't be at one.

Quote: EvenBob

Not the places I play. They never gave me anything, not even a lousy buffet. So I quit using the card, why bother.

I think the last time I used a card a few years ago, I played six different 2 hour sessions and asked if I could have a buffet. They said no, but they would give me $10 towards the $25 price. I told them to keep it and keep the card too. Now when they ask for it, I say 'start paying more in comps and I'll use it'. They never say anything.

Quote: mrjjj

"once you play at a certain casino you never go back?" >>> I'm looking at it from the opposite view. How many will GO BACK because of a comp?

so, if YOU get a players card, you won't be able to control yourself? or , you don't get a players card because others won't be able to control themselves and you want to "protest" the cards?

Only 212 more posts to match the "hoax" thread.

Now 211.

Quote: Mosca

Only 212 more posts to match the "hoax" thread.

Now 211.

LOL...210.

Maybe this should be in more detail. Why? Not all situations are the same. I only have one casino here in town. My casino here is CRAP for giving out comps, anything of value. Then there are the tourists, visiting LV (or AC). Lets say they are there alot. Ok, maybe they should use a card. Then we have the people that LIVE in or near LV/AC. I'm sure there situation might also be different. I'll tell ya. I dont like using one because of the privacy issue BUT there is an opposite to that. Where I go, they already know me (which sucks) and I'm sure they are logging in what I'm doing. I dont know, I'm not a big believer in using a card. We also have the situation of some casinos, you HAVE TO use a card to play slots. You have no choice. I HATE the tracking s**t, it should be my business. Dont even bring up the tax question because I am legally under it. Ken

"The reply that Ken expected, is that if you are making money hand over fist playing roulette, using the greatest system in the world, the casino will have a method of tracking all your wins, and after a period of time will bar you for all the money you have won! Happens all the time, so refuse all players cards please!" >>> lol, No greatest system in the world for me but I somewhat agree with your post. Also, I use nickel chips and have some damn nice winning days. MANY times, I'll eat my dinner there after I'm done. If I net 2K for the day, I'll pay the $40 for my meal, not a huge deal. lol If I lost on the day, I'll still pay the $40, I dont care. F**k the card. Ken

People who don't tip have never had a job where tips were an important part of there income. It's that simple. Good tippers are those who work in the service industry and survive off of tips.

What I find interesting about the topic of tipping is the game in question. Dealers and Pit personel will tell you that there are plenty of things that go on that the average player misses. There are also a high volume of marginal situations that arise in games like poker and roulette. Anyone who has played a fair bit of live poker has seen a situation that is 50/50, and however the dealer sells to the houseman can affect his ruling greatly. I rarely see a real jerk/cheapskate win these types of rulings. In roulette, there are so many chips on the layout and so many arms bumping things that bets do get moved around. If a non-tipper has a problem with something and the pit is called over, whatever the DEALER says has an impact on what happens. I've seen some people get downright robbed at the table by the tale the dealer sells. I've also seen bad table sweeps and chips left on the layout, incorrect payouts favouring the player, double payouts, even the entire layout not being swept. Are these related to the fact that the players who benefit the most are tippers? In my experience and conversations with other casino staff, I'd say it is very likely. But in the end, tipping is still a personal choice. I tip whenever I play.

Quote: appistappis

if you don't understand why you should tip at a craps table then you shouldn't be at one.

I agree. It's amazing (nod, nod, wink, wink) how when "mistakes" are made in a payoff, or the dealer leaving a come bet up after a natural on a come out roll, the "mistakes" are always in my favor ... but only when I tip.

Plus, if you toke the crew I believe you sometimes get a better rating by the floor; disputes are likely to be decided in your favor; the dealer will pay more attention and remind you if you overlook your usual bet, etc.

People, it's just the right thing to do.