We knew it was only a matter of time following MGM's move...
http://www.seattletimes.com/business...vegas-resorts/
We knew it was only a matter of time following MGM's move...
http://www.seattletimes.com/business...vegas-resorts/
You don't score, until you SCORE!
Dealers are the lifeblood of Vegas. If enough people stop tipping, and make their feelings known to both dealers and critters, then, maybe, a tide can be turned.Originally Posted by BJGenius007
Unfortunately, the uneducated sheep are just as happy to play 6:5, so probably won't mind getting goosed on parks g fees.
A big chunk of my EV is from dealers that have learned what they need to do to get me to tip. This is their task with every customer. They really hate having a stiff fill a seat at their table. I am guessing most that see dealers as an enemy never tip dealers. The dealers hate to have any stiffs taking up a seat at their table. Even the suits like you when you tip. Almost all used to be dealers.
A legit argument. What percentage if dealers do you really think will provide you with what you want in exchange for tokes. Keep in mind that dealers are under instruction as to what to provide, so don't really expecting long term meaningful Compliance to your requests.
That being said, I don't mind tipping trivial amounts, which over the course of an evening, do add up. Further, there is the occasional dealer who won't see $.05 from me - and they will know why.
The other issue that needs to be addressed is dealer error and their effect on EV. A dealer who screws up creating a 2,3,4,5 $600 swing or greater - I have to ask why one would tip the individual, and compatriots on that particular evening. Pockets are not endless, and their needs to be dealer accountability, just like any other employee in any other industry. Food for thought.
I make no requests. When they give me what I want I tip. Every sharp dealer tries to figure out what will make each individual patron tip. They know what they can get away with and that may differ from day to day. A dealer that helps drive ploppies away or keep them away at appropriate times is worth a lot. A dealer that will deal lightning fast is worth a lot. A dealer that shows you better pen is worth something. A dealer that helps me make the most of a dealer error is worth a lot. Dealers that make themselves easy to read when they have extra info are worth a lot.
5 or 6 years ago, a combo critter dealer was playing at another casino, was drunk and rapped out. Came over to my table and asked me if I would drive him home. I really did not want to, so I told he he was out if the way, and lent him $20 for cab fare. I was prepared to lose the $20, but he did pay me back in reasonably short order.
Interesting question - what authority keel will they grant their larking lot attendants in order to solve this potentially very real problem??
Last edited by Freightman; 11-30-2016 at 01:27 PM.
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