Entertainment-related and miscellaneous services. Theater/arena usher: New York Theater Guide says it’s not customary to tip ushers, but $1-$5 would be appropriate if you want to tip. (I also wait until the count is in my favor before making a bet for the dealer.) If you are a basic strategy player and you want to tip a friendly dealer, my recommendation is to tip a few dollars if you are a $5 or $10 bettor, and tip $5 if you are a $25 bettor. (See next question.) QUESTION: Does it make a difference how you tip the dealer?

AP stuff, but the website doesn't help. When I got backed off from NCL cruise ships they said they Google'd my name when they were suspicious of my play and that made the decision what to do next easy.

Clearly it's time to move on to disguises.

Clearly it's time to move on to disguises.

The Wizard with a Groucho Marx moustache, please.

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That's gotta be a real bummer, you not being able to gamble in Las Vegas casinos.
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That's a bit of an overstatement. he is probably screwed in some places on table games however there are many other opportunities.

Are You Supposed To Tip Casino Dealership

WWBD. Dancer gets around it.I get to know what my host enjoys and make sure something happens in that direction each visit. One was a coin collector. Another was Greek and loved anything to do with the homeland. Another enjoyed fine wine. Another was Old Vegas. So something tailored to them, along with appreciating the slightest effort, being polite and gracious about the rare 'no', and especially important these days, doing comment cards/surveys/follow-ups for the casino that included my name/player card number. That last part is HUGE for them, getting a big rating from you, especially written comments talking about what specifically you like about the host. I often get phone calls following up my written comments, wanting to know more about my experiences, verifying which employees I was talking about. In return, I can do no wrong, I get great invites and immediate service, and (I believe) comps well above my play.

I get to know what my host enjoys and make sure something happens in that direction each visit. One was a coin collector. Another was Greek and loved anything to do with the homeland. Another enjoyed fine wine. Another was Old Vegas. So something tailored to them, along with appreciating the slightest effort, being polite and gracious about the rare 'no', and especially important these days, doing comment cards/surveys/follow-ups for the casino that included my name/player card number. That last part is HUGE for them, getting a big rating from you, especially written comments talking about what specifically you like about the host. I often get phone calls following up my written comments, wanting to know more about my experiences, verifying which employees I was talking about. In return, I can do no wrong, I get great invites and immediate service, and (I believe) comps well above my play.

As for AP's, sometimes its a necessary evil to deal with hosts. However writing a letter with your players card number and name, YIKES. As an AP you might not want people in a higher positions, like management (People who have no chance at receiving a tip or deal with bumping up your account) Looking closely at your account. Something to conciser when talking to a host especially if you are winning and only playing +EV games. I don't suggest talking with a host at some places(Southpoint). I have ran into situations where I regretted asking the host for something extra and got my card revoked immediately after.
I know some AP's that will NEVER talk to a host a few comps is not risking exposure. Some hosts are quite sharp and don't like AP's. AP's they kill there bonuses or whatever.

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In all my years I've never had a host and am not about to start now. Certainly I've missed out on things but I think it more than balanced out. No regrets.

The Wizard with a Groucho Marx moustache, please.

I was actually thinking that exact thing when I suggested the disguises :)

As for AP's, sometimes its a necessary evil to deal with hosts. However writing a letter with your players card number and name, YIKES. As an AP you might not want people in a higher positions, like management (People who have no chance at receiving a tip or deal with bumping up your account) Looking closely at your account. Something to conciser when talking to a host especially if you are winning and only playing +EV games. I don't suggest talking with a host at some places(Southpoint). I have ran into situations where I regretted asking the host for something extra and got my card revoked immediately after.
I know some AP's that will NEVER talk to a host a few comps is not risking exposure. Some hosts are quite sharp and don't like AP's. AP's they kill there bonuses or whatever.

If and when I become an AP, I will change my ways. You're a professional. But on the question of tipping a host, as a medium roller, this is what works for me.

Some hosts are quite sharp and don't like AP's.

On this topic... I have been told that hosts get a percentage of their customers' losses (sort of like a commission for a sales person). Does anyone know if that's true? It would seem to me that a % of theo would make more sense than a % of losses...