Slot attendants make less than minimum wage?

In my east coast state poker dealers make less than minimum wage.
Are slot attendants like poker dealers and also make less than minimum wage?
Is that why people tip them?

Sidenote: Do regular dealers (bj, roulette, etc) also make less than minimum wage?

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In my east coast state poker dealers make less than minimum wage.
Are slot attendants like poker dealers and also make less than minimum wage?
Is that why people tip them?

Sidenote: Do regular dealers (bj, roulette, etc) also make less than minimum wage?
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There’s a separate, lower minimum wage for employees that are considered to be “tip earners”. I don’t know what process or requirements are given to employers to justify paying certain employees the lower amount. Also, it’s up to each state to legislate accordingly, so long as they don’t go below either of the respective federal minima.

Many casinos have websites with job postings.
The ones I have checked have listed pay rates well above minimum wage for slot attendants. I do not know if this includes anticipated tips.

They make more than minimum where I work and most make 80k -100k a year with tips.


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In my east coast state poker dealers make less than minimum wage.
Are slot attendants like poker dealers and also make less than minimum wage?
Is that why people tip them?

Sidenote: Do regular dealers (bj, roulette, etc) also make less than minimum wage?
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There’s a separate, lower minimum wage for employees that are considered to be “tip earners”. I don’t know what process or requirements are given to employers to justify paying certain employees the lower amount. Also, it’s up to each state to legislate accordingly, so long as they don’t go below either of the respective federal minima.
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There is a formula that varies from state to state. An employee gets a minimal amount from the employer, but that amount plus the employee's tips, must exceed the regular state minimum.

Overall it saves the casinos money allowing attendants to receive tips, however they should be very cautious whenever it comes to promotions. I have been in countless situations where big tips ensentivise slot attendants to turn a blind eye to obvious significant Advantae Payers situations that are hurting the casinos bottom line. They will also ignore others while making sure they get to the big tippers first and foremost.


Imagine a situation where a slot attendant is getting $100 per jackpot on a game that can generate a handlay jackpot within minutes.