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September 8th, 2021 at 3:33:08 PM permalink
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Sometimes. My fiancee has her money and I have mine, anyway, then we have money that is ours.

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    Mine had her own money, and everything else was ours.
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    September 8th, 2021 at 3:34:38 PM permalink
    Quote: Mission146

    My fiancee has her money and I have mine, anyway, then we have money that is ours.

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    My wife has her money, which she spends, and then my money, which she spends after hers runs out.

    But I get to hold it a while, so that's nice.
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    September 8th, 2021 at 3:52:15 PM permalink
    Quote: DRich

    Quote: Mission146

    Sometimes. My fiancee has her money and I have mine, anyway, then we have money that is ours.

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    I understand it for non married people.
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    If we ever do have a big wedding, it's coming from her money. JK
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    September 8th, 2021 at 4:05:12 PM permalink
    Quote: Mission146

    Quote: DRich

    Quote: Mission146

    Sometimes. My fiancee has her money and I have mine, anyway, then we have money that is ours.

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    I understand it for non married people.
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    If we ever do have a big wedding, it's coming from her money. JK
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    Why would you want a big wedding. Just come to Vegas and invite your most "Thanked" forum poster.
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    September 8th, 2021 at 4:08:00 PM permalink
    I don't know why I would want one, but my fiancee will tell you why I want one if you ask her.
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    September 8th, 2021 at 4:11:50 PM permalink
    Quote: Mission146

    I don't know why I would want one, but my fiancee will tell you why I want one if you ask her.

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    To each their own. I actually had a church wedding for my second one and neither of us had been in a church the preceding 15 years.
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    September 8th, 2021 at 4:16:13 PM permalink
    Quote: DRich

    Quote: Mission146

    I don't know why I would want one, but my fiancee will tell you why I want one if you ask her.

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    To each their own. I actually had a church wedding for my second one and neither of us had been in a church the preceding 15 years.
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    Best thing about church weddings is you don't have to worry about people showing up in khaki shorts.
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    September 8th, 2021 at 4:21:50 PM permalink
    What’s the problem with that? I can’t imagine that our wedding will have a dress code for guests.

    The most recent wedding I attended (five or six years ago, I think) I was worried I’d be embarrassed due to not wearing a tie, but I truly hate ties. The good news is half of the guys there were also just wearing open dress shirts.

    EDIT: Four years ago. I just remembered an event that happened in close proximity to the wedding and I remember the year that took place.
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    September 8th, 2021 at 4:26:59 PM permalink
    Quote: billryan

    Quote: DRich

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    I don't know why I would want one, but my fiancee will tell you why I want one if you ask her.

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    To each their own. I actually had a church wedding for my second one and neither of us had been in a church the preceding 15 years.
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    Best thing about church weddings is you don't have to worry about people showing up in khaki shorts.
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    No, the best thing s the ministers and priests don't charge you anything.
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    January 25th, 2023 at 7:46:13 AM permalink
    I noticed that when I load a Starbucks card now, the machine asks if I want to add a tip as well?! I realize it's probably more a glitch of the way the machine processing works than intentional, but good grief. It's similar to buying a gift card and being asked for a tip when you load it.
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    January 25th, 2023 at 3:34:57 PM permalink
    Quote: rxwine

    I noticed that when I load a Starbucks card now, the machine asks if I want to add a tip as well?! I realize it's probably more a glitch of the way the machine processing works than intentional, but good grief. It's similar to buying a gift card and being asked for a tip when you load it.
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    I have worked on many Point Of Sale systems and it is just usually a single configuration option to ask for tips on sales. It doesn't distinguish what is being sold.
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    January 25th, 2023 at 4:53:31 PM permalink
    The slot and ETG machines at Wind Creek have an option to Tip the cocktail server, however it only comes up AFTER the drink is delivered and the server is half way across the casino floor away from you.

    I always tip them at least $2, but it's quite absurd that the machine wants to ask for a tip after the drink server is gone! I realize many slot junkies don't carry small bills and would rather tip out of winnings, similar to table players.

    But if I opted to tip on the machine instead of handing them crisp dollar bills, how does that help anyone? The server will think you are cheap for not tipping and probably won't see the electronic tip until later, so she won't thank you. And the house will then be able to track any tips they get, making their write offs a lot more scrutinized!

    Or do they honestly expect you to tip twice??
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    January 25th, 2023 at 5:58:51 PM permalink
    Quote: 7NeverWins

    The slot and ETG machines at Wind Creek have an option to Tip the cocktail server, however it only comes up AFTER the drink is delivered and the server is half way across the casino floor away from you.

    I always tip them at least $2, but it's quite absurd that the machine wants to ask for a tip after the drink server is gone! I realize many slot junkies don't carry small bills and would rather tip out of winnings, similar to table players.

    But if I opted to tip on the machine instead of handing them crisp dollar bills, how does that help anyone? The server will think you are cheap for not tipping and probably won't see the electronic tip until later, so she won't thank you. And the house will then be able to track any tips they get, making their write offs a lot more scrutinized!

    Or do they honestly expect you to tip twice??
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    Heaven forbid the cocktail waitress has to pay taxes on her income!

    In practicality, they will just get used to getting some (most?) of their tips later through the computer system. If YOU are afraid of looking cheap to a cocktail waitress you need more self worth. If it really means that much to you, tip her the old fashioned way.
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    January 25th, 2023 at 6:26:38 PM permalink
    When I tip anyone, I want to hand it to them and expect a thank you.
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    January 25th, 2023 at 8:11:43 PM permalink
    Quote: SOOPOO

    Quote: 7NeverWins

    The slot and ETG machines at Wind Creek have an option to Tip the cocktail server, however it only comes up AFTER the drink is delivered and the server is half way across the casino floor away from you.

    I always tip them at least $2, but it's quite absurd that the machine wants to ask for a tip after the drink server is gone! I realize many slot junkies don't carry small bills and would rather tip out of winnings, similar to table players.

    But if I opted to tip on the machine instead of handing them crisp dollar bills, how does that help anyone? The server will think you are cheap for not tipping and probably won't see the electronic tip until later, so she won't thank you. And the house will then be able to track any tips they get, making their write offs a lot more scrutinized!

    Or do they honestly expect you to tip twice??
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    Heaven forbid the cocktail waitress has to pay taxes on her income!

    In practicality, they will just get used to getting some (most?) of their tips later through the computer system. If YOU are afraid of looking cheap to a cocktail waitress you need more self worth. If it really means that much to you, tip her the old fashioned way.
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    Judgmental much?

    Could just mean you want the cocktail waitress to serve the next round quickly. Tips should be incentivizing after all.
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    January 26th, 2023 at 4:52:17 AM permalink
    Quote: unJon

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    Quote: 7NeverWins

    The slot and ETG machines at Wind Creek have an option to Tip the cocktail server, however it only comes up AFTER the drink is delivered and the server is half way across the casino floor away from you.

    I always tip them at least $2, but it's quite absurd that the machine wants to ask for a tip after the drink server is gone! I realize many slot junkies don't carry small bills and would rather tip out of winnings, similar to table players.

    But if I opted to tip on the machine instead of handing them crisp dollar bills, how does that help anyone? The server will think you are cheap for not tipping and probably won't see the electronic tip until later, so she won't thank you. And the house will then be able to track any tips they get, making their write offs a lot more scrutinized!

    Or do they honestly expect you to tip twice??
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    Heaven forbid the cocktail waitress has to pay taxes on her income!

    In practicality, they will just get used to getting some (most?) of their tips later through the computer system. If YOU are afraid of looking cheap to a cocktail waitress you need more self worth. If it really means that much to you, tip her the old fashioned way.
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    Judgmental much?

    Could just mean you want the cocktail waitress to serve the next round quickly. Tips should be incentivizing after all.
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    Perhaps too judgmental! But of course, if you think your tip is being used to buy better service, then that is sort of sad, too. Implying your gambling isn’t enough to get you that ‘free’ drink. But in the real world, you are correct.
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    January 26th, 2023 at 5:28:37 AM permalink
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    Heaven forbid the cocktail waitress has to pay taxes on her income!

    In practicality, they will just get used to getting some (most?) of their tips later through the computer system. If YOU are afraid of looking cheap to a cocktail waitress you need more self worth. If it really means that much to you, tip her the old fashioned way.



    Tipped employees in Las Vegas make a killing not being taxed. Most servers and bartenders. Most places conform to a tip compliance program offered by the IRS that just tips them a flat % of sales. The bartenders make a killing because 75% of their drinks are comped and they are not tracked for tips given on slot machine payouts where the majority of their money comes from. I know lots and lots of bartenders that work at local bars that are bringing home $100k and being taxed on maybe $20k of it.
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    January 26th, 2023 at 6:23:33 AM permalink
    Quote: 7NeverWins

    The slot and ETG machines at Wind Creek have an option to Tip the cocktail server, however it only comes up AFTER the drink is delivered and the server is half way across the casino floor away from you.

    I always tip them at least $2, but it's quite absurd that the machine wants to ask for a tip after the drink server is gone! I realize many slot junkies don't carry small bills and would rather tip out of winnings, similar to table players.

    But if I opted to tip on the machine instead of handing them crisp dollar bills, how does that help anyone? The server will think you are cheap for not tipping and probably won't see the electronic tip until later, so she won't thank you. And the house will then be able to track any tips they get, making their write offs a lot more scrutinized!

    Or do they honestly expect you to tip twice??
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    In this kind of system the servers will get used to so much of it being from the machine and accept it. The house probably tracks tips anyhow. There is a high chance that the waitresses and any other cash handling employees (dealers, etc) are not allowed to carry any of their own cash on the floor, meaning any money on them at all is house money. Also a good chance they pool tips and have to tip-up to the employee bartender since they get no customer tips.
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    January 26th, 2023 at 7:31:16 AM permalink
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    Heaven forbid the cocktail waitress has to pay taxes on her income!

    In practicality, they will just get used to getting some (most?) of their tips later through the computer system. If YOU are afraid of looking cheap to a cocktail waitress you need more self worth. If it really means that much to you, tip her the old fashioned way.



    Tipped employees in Las Vegas make a killing not being taxed. Most servers and bartenders. Most places conform to a tip compliance program offered by the IRS that just tips them a flat % of sales. The bartenders make a killing because 75% of their drinks are comped and they are not tracked for tips given on slot machine payouts where the majority of their money comes from. I know lots and lots of bartenders that work at local bars that are bringing home $100k and being taxed on maybe $20k of it.
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    It's a weird situation. 100k is about where I think a person should maybe start being charged Federal Income Tax (Medicare and SS aside, of course). I don't really care if they are making 100k and claiming on 20k.
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    January 26th, 2023 at 2:44:25 PM permalink
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    Heaven forbid the cocktail waitress has to pay taxes on her income!

    In practicality, they will just get used to getting some (most?) of their tips later through the computer system. If YOU are afraid of looking cheap to a cocktail waitress you need more self worth. If it really means that much to you, tip her the old fashioned way.



    Tipped employees in Las Vegas make a killing not being taxed. Most servers and bartenders. Most places conform to a tip compliance program offered by the IRS that just tips them a flat % of sales. The bartenders make a killing because 75% of their drinks are comped and they are not tracked for tips given on slot machine payouts where the majority of their money comes from. I know lots and lots of bartenders that work at local bars that are bringing home $100k and being taxed on maybe $20k of it.
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    It's a weird situation. 100k is about where I think a person should maybe start being charged Federal Income Tax (Medicare and SS aside, of course). I don't really care if they are making 100k and claiming on 20k.
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    I only care because I am paying taxes on $100k and they aren't. If I wasn't, I would not be participating in this thread.
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    January 26th, 2023 at 10:23:16 PM permalink
    I have a question. do I need to tip the dealer of a roulette table when I win for example a 100$ bet on a single number?
    in Europe I would need to tip the dealer a 100$ in such a case
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    January 27th, 2023 at 3:31:54 AM permalink
    If you're betting 18 single numbers and get paid $3500 on a win plus your bet back, you may want to slow down that tip rate, a lot.

    BTW, I was watching a YT slot channel lady hit the $100 minimum BJ table for nearly the first time. She had a man next to her helping her decide what to do. But they were both playing the Dealer Match for $5 and they were both making a side bet for the dealer on each hand. I had never seen BJ players make dealer bets on video before and I was surprised to see it. But the lady would make a side bet of $5 and double down or split it if necessary and the guy would sometimes make $100 dealer bets instead of $5 bets. They were both betting a few hundred dollars per hand at times, so the $5 bets didn't seem unreasonable, but it was basically throwing your red chips away especially when the Dealer Match wasn't paying much either. So the dealer pays off his winning dealer bets and puts up to $110 - $220 into the toke slot on some hands. After 20 minutes of this, the big chips are adding up. There could be a near equal amount of tipped chips but one batch would be red and the other would be blacks.

    I'm so rarely in a place that demands a tip, it is absolutely foreign to me if I have to pay one. Seems like a 20% sales tax or something. For casinos, I've decided to keep my tipping down to under 0.5% of my total ongoing winnings. If I'm up $1,000, I might put in a $5 chip for the dealer at some point. Has that ever happened, no. But I'll pay $1 for a glass of wine, but the server never ever asks or serves me at the Bubble Craps machine; but some others seem to get her around. I'll just stick to my Sierra Mist refills at the machine. I usually don't have $1 chips on me if I'm not at a table game though.
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    January 27th, 2023 at 5:31:40 AM permalink
    Quote: seven

    I have a question. do I need to tip the dealer of a roulette table when I win for example a 100$ bet on a single number?
    in Europe I would need to tip the dealer a 100$ in such a case
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    When you say need, are you saying it is a requirement by rule that you must tip? Or is it just that you are compelled to tip that much by other forces (peer pressure, dealer will turn surly if you don't, etc.)?

    You are never required to tip in US casinos. Some folks at the tables never do. Any tips are (usually) much appreciated by the dealer. WoV member MichaelBluejay has compiled a comprehensive tipping guide for what is customary in US casinos. Going by his chart, if you consider the $3,500 win to be a jackpot (which, IMHO, it is not), then a $40 tip would be sufficient.

    Although I rarely play roulette, for me personally, I'd probably tip a green chip in this situation, but I probably would have been tipping a few bucks every so often during my session.
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    January 27th, 2023 at 5:40:36 AM permalink
    Quote: Joeman

    Quote: seven

    I have a question. do I need to tip the dealer of a roulette table when I win for example a 100$ bet on a single number?
    in Europe I would need to tip the dealer a 100$ in such a case
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    When you say need, are you saying it is a requirement by rule that you must tip? Or is it just that you are compelled to tip that much by other forces (peer pressure, dealer will turn surly if you don't, etc.)?

    You are never required to tip in US casinos. Some folks at the tables never do. Any tips are (usually) much appreciated by the dealer. WoV member MichaelBluejay has compiled a comprehensive tipping guide for what is customary in US casinos. Going by his chart, if you consider the $3,500 win to be a jackpot (which, IMHO, it is not), then a $40 tip would be sufficient.

    Although I rarely play roulette, for me personally, I'd probably tip a green chip in this situation, but I probably would have been tipping a few bucks every so often during my session.
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    it is not a must or a law in Europe but if you will not tip one unit of your base bet on a single number win the dealers will try wherever they can to punish you. for example they will not put any chips for you on numbers and when you are putting it yourself they will very fast through the ball and say no bets and stop you putting more numbers.

    very unpleasant environment
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    January 27th, 2023 at 6:00:14 AM permalink
    I tip waitresses, waiters, and bartenders to help compensate for their cost of living, if they deserve it with manners.


    I think a casino could make more money by eliminating tips to waitresses, waiters, and bartenders when serving an alcoholic beverage.

    Alcohol can stimulate more revenue of betters and lessen their effective money management.

    So the casino could compensate for the tips out of the additional revenue.


    It would be like a call option on top of the normal tips with unlimited upside.

    In regards to protecting the consumer and other citizens, that might have to be risk evaluated before the tips are removed.
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    January 27th, 2023 at 1:32:45 PM permalink
    Quote: DoubleGold

    I tip waitresses, waiters, and bartenders to help compensate for their cost of living, if they deserve it with manners.


    I think a casino could make more money by eliminating tips to waitresses, waiters, and bartenders when serving an alcoholic beverage.

    Alcohol can stimulate more revenue of betters and lessen their effective money management.

    So the casino could compensate for the tips out of the additional revenue.



    Unlikely. People too cheap to give a waitress a $1 tip for bringing a drink are not going to be revenue drivers.
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    February 2nd, 2023 at 6:14:52 PM permalink
    Informational

    Under Special Tips

    Cow Tipping

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    If you succeed in tipping a cow only partway, such that only one of its feet is still on the ground, you have created lean beef. Such a feat is well done. Naturally, being outside, the cow is unstable. When it falls over, it becomes ground beef.

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