Originally posted by: Edso
David- It's the right thing to do because they are doing their job and providing a service, in this case, paying me a very big amount of money (Megabucks Win), and just like I tip the bartender for making and serving me a drink, and waitress for bringing me drinks if I'm not at the bar, they deserve a little token of my appreciation. Why not share the wealth with them a little? When I get a nice bingo at the Indian Casino, $3 to 4K, I tip the person that comes to pay me, just like a slot attendant. It's not like I'm giving half the winnings, just a small amount to show my appreciation, and do something nice for them, and the staff.
I agree that casinos should pay their workers better wages, but it still wouldn't keep me from tipping. It's just what I do. If there is a tip jar/container at food establishments, and I have a great meal or great service, I tip there, or if they don't have one, I will offer a couple buck tip to the cashier, which they either accept or don't. I know that they also share these with the cooks. Hell, I gave the restroom attendant at the Westgate a Fin after a really good night there once. Guess I would rather be seen as a George and not a stingy bastard.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
I laugh each and everytime I hear/read -"It's the right thing to do". Just call me a "stingy bastard" - that too must be the "right thing to do". I do admit, I do tip when I receive a comped meal, when a server brings me a comped drink and I tip a small amount when I hit a hand pay - but when I am paying for a meal or drink, I only tip for good service. To each their own.
