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More about tipping8 May 2006
Dear Steve: I agree. We should take care of casino personnel. And they do remember you. I remember when I stayed at Caesars Palace. I ordered orange juice from the cocktail waitress when I played during the morning. One morning, the cocktail waitress came up to me and gave me an orange juice without my having ordered one. She said that someone else had ordered it and she couldn't find him again. When I tried to tip her, she said that this one was on her. I think the most appreciated tip I ever gave was to a lady in the change booth at Treasure Island. It was just a couple of bucks, but I think she got tipped so infrequently that it meant so much more to her. Best of luck in and out of the casinos,
Dear Barb, Slot hosts are usually prohibited from accepting cash gifts. In addition, many casinos also have guidelines on how large a tip hosts can accept. I know players who have given candy, ties, homemade baked goods, and items unique to their part of the country. Once you get to know your hostess, you might get ideas about small items she would appreciate. In any case, ask her if there are any guidelines about gifts she can accept. I suggest you read Jean Scott's Frugal Gambler books for advice on how best to thank a host. Best of luck in and out of the casinos, Send your slot and video poker questions to John Robison, Slot Expert, at slotexpert@comcast.net. Because of the volume of mail I receive, I regret that I can't send a reply to every question. Also be advised that it may take several months for your question to appear in my column. This article is provided by the Frank Scoblete Network. Melissa A. Kaplan is the network's managing editor. If you would like to use this article on your website, please contact Casino City Press, the exclusive web syndication outlet for the Frank Scoblete Network. To contact Frank, please e-mail him at fscobe@optonline.net. Recent Articles
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