George is a tipper
October 18th, 2014 at 12:48:01 AM
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Who is it that doesn't tip? Just read this the other day and forgot it. I know they're called a stiff, but I saw where they had a name. Anyone know the name?
October 18th, 2014 at 1:09:54 AM
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Fleas don't tip.
October 18th, 2014 at 2:14:49 AM
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Quote: RSFleas don't tip.
I'd say a flea is more than just a non-tipper. A flea is someone who, usually through lack of awareness, makes the game more difficult for the dealer. Constantly coloring up and coloring back down, for example.
Casinos are not your friends, they want your money. But so does Disneyland.
And there is no chance in hell that you will go to Disneyland and come back with more money than you went with.
- AxelWolf and Mickeycrimm
October 18th, 2014 at 7:49:33 AM
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I thought "flea" was also a term for a very low roller, sort of a contrasting term to "whale".
October 18th, 2014 at 8:16:22 AM
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Quote: RSFleas don't tip.
neither do nits.
"Poker sure is an easy game to beat if you have the roll to keep rebuying."
October 18th, 2014 at 8:55:57 AM
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Quote: GreasyjohnWho is it that doesn't tip?
also called George
winning streaks come and go, losing streak never ends.
October 18th, 2014 at 10:01:02 AM
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A non-tipper in a casino is a "Tom."
The term is not in common usage, but that's what it is.
The term is not in common usage, but that's what it is.
"What, me worry?"
October 18th, 2014 at 10:07:15 AM
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stiff one who fails to tip
stroker one who demands excessive service often for a paltry bet such as some weird on again off again pattern
flea an annoyingly low roller, a pauper, one who panhandles until he gets a sufficient buy-in.
grinder one who stands there making the same bet all day long, never parlaying his bets or pressing his luck.
George one who tips generously.
Ploppy An ignorant blackjack player whose primary purpose in life is to remain ignorant.
stroker one who demands excessive service often for a paltry bet such as some weird on again off again pattern
flea an annoyingly low roller, a pauper, one who panhandles until he gets a sufficient buy-in.
grinder one who stands there making the same bet all day long, never parlaying his bets or pressing his luck.
George one who tips generously.
Ploppy An ignorant blackjack player whose primary purpose in life is to remain ignorant.
October 18th, 2014 at 10:32:54 AM
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I wonder if they'll let me change my name to FleaGrinder?
I know nothing!
October 18th, 2014 at 10:38:47 AM
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Quote: MrVA non-tipper in a casino is a "Tom."
The term is not in common usage, but that's what it is.
In UK police slang, a Tom is a prostitute...
"Then you can admire the real gambler, who has neither eaten, slept, thought nor lived, he has so smarted under the scourge of his martingale, so suffered on the rack of his desire for a coup at trente-et-quarante" - Honore de Balzac, 1829
October 18th, 2014 at 1:25:18 PM
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Who was this guy George who was such a good tipper that they named good tipping after him?
At my age, a "Life In Prison" sentence is not much of a deterrent.
October 18th, 2014 at 1:45:15 PM
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Quote: DRichWho was this guy George who was such a good tipper that they named good tipping after him?
Look at the front of a $1.00 USD. That is where it comes from I was always told.
All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others
October 18th, 2014 at 1:47:19 PM
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Quote: AZDuffmanLook at the front of a $1.00 USD. That is where it comes from I was always told.
Should be called a Ben then.
October 18th, 2014 at 1:51:48 PM
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Quote: sc15Should be called a Ben then.
$1.00 not $100.00.
All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others
October 18th, 2014 at 1:52:29 PM
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My understanding is that a long time ago, you didn't play with $1s, $5s, $25s and $100s, you played with $0.01s, $0.05s, $0.25s and $1.00s. A $1 bet made you a high roller, and a $1 tip was a big deal. Hence, a George.
Casinos are not your friends, they want your money. But so does Disneyland.
And there is no chance in hell that you will go to Disneyland and come back with more money than you went with.
- AxelWolf and Mickeycrimm
October 18th, 2014 at 1:59:10 PM
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Floyd Mayweather. I'll see if I can find a link.
"Quit trying your luck and start trying your skill." Mickey Crimm
October 18th, 2014 at 2:02:12 PM
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http://www.bjpenn.com/floyd-mayweather-and-crew-stiff-waitress-on-25305-bill/
"Quit trying your luck and start trying your skill." Mickey Crimm
October 18th, 2014 at 3:39:41 PM
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These were known as Bird Games because of the quarters having eagles displayed on them or something. The dollar tip was stupendous at the time.Quote: DeucekiesMy understanding is that a long time ago, you didn't play with $1s, $5s, $25s and $100s, you played with $0.01s, $0.05s, $0.25s and $1.00s. A $1 bet made you a high roller, and a $1 tip was a big deal. Hence, a George.
October 18th, 2014 at 4:51:04 PM
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Quote: MrVA non-tipper in a casino is a "Tom."
The term is not in common usage, but that's what it is.
That sounds right.
October 18th, 2014 at 7:21:41 PM
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Quote: FleaStiffPloppy: An ignorant blackjack player whose primary purpose in life is to remain ignorant.
Also pertains to slots or VP; someone who plops down at any machine regardless of payout schedule, bonus rounds, colors or lights just so they can have a smoke of flag down a free drink.
a.k.a.: zippy's girlfriend.
I like the 100-play VP machines, and it irritates the hell out of me when the only two 100-play machines in the whole casino are taken by some bozos who are playing a single line. They can do that anywhere, MUST you take a seat there?
"Poker sure is an easy game to beat if you have the roll to keep rebuying."
October 18th, 2014 at 9:59:16 PM
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For those who don't know. If you said to a dealer, "Is he fun to have at your table?" and they answered, "He's George."
This, I believe, is how term would be used.
This, I believe, is how term would be used.
