tipping

[shadowman]

First and foremost no tip is ever required. Don't feel pressured. If you feel like tipping then what I've heard is 1% on amounts up to $4000 and .5% of anything over that amount is considered about average.



 
Another thing to keep in mind is that hand pays are not required for any amount under $1200. So, casinos that do issue hand pays in these cases are really fishing for tips for their employees. This is a throw back to coin machines that would have to payout so many coins that it would empty the hoppers anyway so the hand pay is easier. Not at all required on TITO and essentially an inconvenience for the player. As such, I see no real reason to tip anything under $1200 on TITO machines.

[Eduardo]

Well thank you guys for helping me understand this a little better. I now do think there is a level of service involved in a hand pay and would consider tipping accordingly. If they are slow etc then perhaps a smaller (or no) tip would be warranted as compared to prompt, good service. As with most gratuities. It's good to hear what some people use as a baseline for those of us who are less frequent.

[faygo]

I take into account  an attendant apology for any delay. Quite often, it is not their fault and just a tie up at the cage .  Depending on the size of the hit, I have had up to 4 people required to witness the transaction, plus they have to make sure the "eye in the sky" is trained on the exchange of money.

[HDBABY]

I live in Vegas and the usual percentage my friends and I pay is 10%.  A $1,000 win you can believe the person cashing you out will expect $100. 

[oej719]

They can expect all they want. 10% is about 8% too much.

[cddenver]

I live in Vegas and the usual percentage my friends and I pay is 10%.  A $1,000 win you can believe the person cashing you out will expect $100. 






 
I agree with oej on this one.  I've never heard of tipping 10% in casinos.  If I were you, I'd find some other places with lower expectations, like 1%-2%.  Or, try that lower % in the places you go to now, and if you get any crusty looks tell them that you're thinking of playing elsewhere...
 

[Eduardo]

10%?!

[cddenver]

10%?!


 
Maybe HDBABY was referring to wins during personal training.  

[oej719]

Roberto lalala... lala la lamanoiac(rhyms with dinger) says he does not tip at all. Could be he does not win at all.
I don't think you get hand pays playing single nickels.
Ha!

[shadowman]

I've never heard of anyone paying 10%. I have heard that casino employees have been known to suggest that number on other gambling forums.