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b74
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I was just curious as to how much you should or have tipped a slot attendant on a hand payout? example on a $1000 or a $1200 win what would you tip them

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I was just curious as to how much you should or have tipped a slot attendant on a hand payout? example on a $1000 or a $1200 win what would you tip them A few of the "pros" suggest tipping 1-2% on handpays. It is entirely up to the individual however. On a $1K handpay, I usually give them $40 which won't even fill the tank on many cars, and thats $30 more than the pros suggest. You make the call.

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Post by shadowman »

I believe Dancer suggests 1% up to $4000 (or thereabouts) and .5% above that. Not surprisingly Fa la la suggests 0% tipping.

JIMDUECE`SWILD
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Post by JIMDUECE`SWILD »

I usually give the attendant and the security guard about $20. If I have a great cocktail waitress I`ll give her $20 also.

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Post by BillyJoe »

Wow. I only give $5 on a handpay. I'm surprised they actually give me the money.   

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Post by cddenver »

I usually give the slot attendant $20 on a $1K jackpot and $40-$60 on anything bigger.   If they get sneaky and just pay me in $100's with the hope of getting a bigger tip, then they get nada. 
 
If the beverage service has been good, then the waitress, waiter, or bartender will get $20 as well.

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Post by mws813 »

I think it really depends on the type of service provided. If they are friendly, helpful, funny, prompt and dont ask for a tip, I usually tip them at least $20.00. If they are not- then they get nada. I tip waiters and waitresses at least 25%, but really this is someone that just brings you your money and are not catering to you. Just my opinion.

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Post by rayj »

I have found that service has gone so far downhill I refuse to tip anything!
The Del Sol in Tucson has entirely closed doen one of their cashier cages.
 
I have stopped the gambling all together as me and the wife have had the worst year ever in 2009.  Not a single 1099!!! 
 
 

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