Tips for Junket Host?
February 6th, 2012 at 10:22:40 AM
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We take several junket casino trips (flights) each month. My question: Do your (The Wizard) advice about tipping casino hosts apply also to hosts who travel with flight junkets? If so, what level would be appropriate?
February 6th, 2012 at 10:37:32 AM
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I don't think it is necessary. The hosts are already compensated by the casino for your play. The only exception would be if you really won A LOT of money. I hate to throw out a number, but let's just say something in the top 3% of the bell curve. Then you might look a bit stingy if you didn't give your host something.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
February 6th, 2012 at 10:48:54 AM
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You don't tip a junketeer. He gets paid by "selling" your action to the casino and keeping track of your play so as to market you elsehwere.
Besides, often the host that escorts the junket-tour is the low man on the totem pole at the junket firm and your tip money would be better spent almost anywhere else.
Junket firms don't deliver "whales"... they deliver a variety of already--rated players, many are simply ploppies or slot machine types. The casino pays the junketeer for the Total Action of his passengers.
Besides, often the host that escorts the junket-tour is the low man on the totem pole at the junket firm and your tip money would be better spent almost anywhere else.
Junket firms don't deliver "whales"... they deliver a variety of already--rated players, many are simply ploppies or slot machine types. The casino pays the junketeer for the Total Action of his passengers.
February 6th, 2012 at 11:19:37 AM
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I've never considered that there were junket hosts. But, I love flying, gambling, and sales...where do I sign up??
"So as the clock ticked and the day passed, opportunity met preparation, and luck happened." - Maurice Clarett
February 6th, 2012 at 11:31:27 AM
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Quote: rdw4potusI've never considered that there were junket hosts. But, I love flying, gambling, and sales...where do I sign up??
There are lots of them. I'm not sure what the term is, but there are independent hosts that represent lots of casinos around the world. If you're a big enough player they will set everything up. A little searching should turn up some.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
February 6th, 2012 at 11:41:17 AM
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Thanks. I have a great Host(ess). She really gives the extra effort for me. I guess I will just give her a little gift every now and then. Thanks again for your response.
February 10th, 2012 at 7:36:05 PM
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My first tip
Keep'em feeding those slots. Check up on anyone lucky and suggest the old double-down.
Second
Arrive at the departure gate early, especially if the junket isn't losing enough and insist on there being delays, slipping a 20 or two in the right places can help!
Third and final
Make sure there is confusion about departure times amongst the lucky junketeers.
Couldn't resist the double-meaning of the OP. ;o)
Keep'em feeding those slots. Check up on anyone lucky and suggest the old double-down.
Second
Arrive at the departure gate early, especially if the junket isn't losing enough and insist on there being delays, slipping a 20 or two in the right places can help!
Third and final
Make sure there is confusion about departure times amongst the lucky junketeers.
Couldn't resist the double-meaning of the OP. ;o)
Some people need to reimagine their thinking.
