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Gaming Guru  Tipping casino bellhops and hosts21 January 2020
By Frank Scoblete FROM JIM: Hi Frank, I always enjoy your articles. I have a question about your recent Casino City Times article on tipping. I go to Las Vegas and I am not sure how much to tip the bell hops. When I arrive, I tip the guy who takes our luggage from the car to a holding area. When I am in the room (hours later) I call down and someone else brings the bags to the room. When you suggested $2 per piece of luggage does this mean $1/piece for the first guy and $1/piece for the 2nd guy or $2/piece for the second guy? I asked a couple of bell hops and both confirmed that they don't share tips. So I'd hate to tip only the guy who brings the luggage because the first guy would bet stiffed. Your thoughts? FRANK RESPONDS: I would give two dollars for each bag for each guy. If you want to save money, travel light. Although I am half kidding, I only use carry-on luggage no matter where I am going or how long I’m staying. But lugging luggage is not the easiest job. I know some individuals who don’t tip them at all. So generosity is appreciated. FROM CHARLIE: Frank, I have a simple question about tipping. Should I tip my host? I’ve asked several players that I know and some of them tip their hosts and some of them don’t. From what I understand you are not supposed to give them money but you can give a present of some type. I am confused and would like your input on this question. FRANK RESPONDS: You are right; some players do and some players don’t. If I have a host who over the years has been especially kind to me and one I’ve gotten to know, then I will give him or her a present of some type. I think your relationship with the host is the key determining factor. The bottom line is that the answer is a “yes” or a “no.” Your choice. All the best in and out of the casinos. Frank’s web site is www.frankscoblete.com. His books are available on Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, Kindle, e-books and bookstores. 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. Continuous Shuffle Machines and House Edge7 January 2020
FROM ANTHONY: I am a recreational blackjack player. I visit AC a few times a year. I have my days and the casinos have theirs. I use basic strategy. People do look at you funny when you hit a soft 18 against a 9 -10 – A. Over the past year Caesars, Bally’s and Harrah’s have incorporated more continuous shuffle machines. ... (read more)
Meet Mr. and Ms. Action31 December 2019
Meet Mr. and Ms. Action Casinos have a term for folks who bet with abandon, they call such people “action” players. In this case “action” means the players make many bets, often many bad bets, and they play for a long time with some “action” players betting high amounts of money, others smaller amounts. ... (read more)
Happy Holidays24 December 2019
According to Pew research 90 percent of Americans celebrate Christmas as their winter holiday (although only about 55 percent think of it as a religious holiday). A big aspect of the public holiday, as opposed the religious one, is the centering of Santa Claus as the primary figure in giving out gifts to the children. ... (read more)
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