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At least for me Nick, tipping is done based on how I viewed the service. If I show up on a weekend evening to a place I know to be really popular, then I expect the service to be slower & allow for that. Should the food be received as ordered, correctly prepared, the waiter checks on our table as often as he/she can, requests are taken care of in a prompt manner, then we tip appropriate to the service & most everyone take the time to thank the waiter for the good service. If the service is bad, we take our business elsewhere.
Thank you. I couldn't have explained it in better words.
 
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In the casinos I visit, in our local gambling halls, you have to go and get your own drinks. But in general, I would be willing to tip if the waiter deserves it. In a restaurant or bar, I leave a tip in most cases.
Getting your own drinks actually solves the problem. But it wouldn't be possible in big casinos. Even at the buffet where you get your own food, the drinks are usually brought by waiting staff.
 
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Nevertheless, if I'm winning and the waitress is nice, I usually give them to her.
I don't think winning or losing should be a factor in the equation. The waitress has nothing to do with the outcome of your session. Their job is to bring you drinks right to your table, if they do it in a prompt, respectful manner, they deserve some appreciation.
 
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At least for me Nick, tipping is done based on how I viewed the service. If I show up on a weekend evening to a place I know to be really popular, then I expect the service to be slower & allow for that. Should the food be received as ordered, correctly prepared, the waiter checks on our table as often as he/she can, requests are taken care of in a prompt manner, then we tip appropriate to the service & most everyone take the time to thank the waiter for the good service. If the service is bad, we take our business elsewhere.
I find it hard to get past the fact that the people are subsidising the wages that should be paid by the millionaires that own and run the casino's.

I'm sure the CEO and other executives that do a lot less work than the wait staff, are not reliant on tips. I'm a firm believer of a fair days work, for a fair days wage. We often hear that the USA is the best country in the world, if it is, then why is the min wage so low. The min wage here is more than double the current US min wage.

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I find it hard to get past the fact that the people are subsidising the wages that should be paid by the millionaires that own and run the casino's.

I totally understand your point man, and it makes a lot of sense. But I'm sure you would've gotten used to different things had you lived in different places.
 
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I'm sure the CEO and other executives that do a lot less work than the wait staff, are not reliant on tips.
CEOs and other executives don't do "a lot less work", they work a lot too, it's just that the wait staff's work is harder. And it wouldn't make any sense to tip a CEO. Should every customer go to the CEO's office to tip him?
 
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We often hear that the USA is the best country in the world, if it is, then why is the min wage so low. The min wage here is more than double the current US min wage.

This is a tough one. Trying to answer this could only lead to some political debate, and that's no longer allowed on CC 🤪🤣😂.
 
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Actually I tip time to time in real life, but my position in this question is close to Mr. Pink's position from Reservoir Dogs:
 
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l Actually I tip time to time in real life, but my position in this question is close to Mr. Pink's position from Reservoir Dog
I love that scene bro, with 6 great actors in it too.
But Pink's position there is a very sad one.
 
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When you tip, the service improves in your favor.
If you were the owner of an establishment, would you be fine with your workers treating your customers differently based on weather they were tipped or not.

If they had a fair wage for the work they do, then all customers would be treated equally.

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CEOs and other executives don't do "a lot less work", they work a lot too, it's just that the wait staff's work is harder. And it wouldn't make any sense to tip a CEO.
Sitting on a big comfy chair around a big table with other millionaires while eating fancy food is worth around $7.25 an hour.

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Should every customer go to the CEO's office to tip him?
A tip jar can be placed at every entrance. ;)

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If I received good service, I am always willing to leave a tip. If the service was poor, then I do not consider it necessary to leave a tip.
 
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If I received good service, I am always willing to leave a tip. If the service was poor, then I do not consider it necessary to leave a tip.
I think we can only talk about good service when sitting at a restaurant for a nice dinner. In a casino, all you can consider as good service is your order taken and brought in a reasonable amount of time. The waitress does not have time to check on you every few minutes and ask if everything is fine.
 
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It is normal to tip if the service was adequate. It is not normal not to tip :)
I only do not tip if the waiter clearly served me poorly, was inattentive, or took a very long time to bring my order, although this happens very rarely.
 
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I am a ex-server/restaurantuer Yes, I always tip and would find it very hard not to BUT I would also do it when they were done serving me? DO they do tabs at casinos? probably not Idk Never been lol

BUT in canada servers do not make minimum wage <3 so it is always kinder to tip <3
 
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It seems like the option isn't even given in a lot of places anymore, they just tack on another 20% to the bill without even asking you or getting your permission.

I went to a conference in Baltimore earlier this year and the taxi driver added a bunch of zig-zags on the way from the airport to the hotel in order to run up the meter, that turned out to be his tip because he didn't get one from me.
 
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DO they do tabs at casinos? probably not Idk Never been lol

No tabs bili since the drinks are free. There are waitresses running all over the place. You order what you want when sitting at any table game and they bring it to you.
 
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It seems like the option isn't even given in a lot of places anymore, they just tack on another 20% to the bill without even asking you or getting your permission.
Well, that would be in a restaurant. Here, we are talking about a simple free drink at a table game in a casino.
And yes, in some places, when it's a party of 10 or more people, the gratuity could be automatically added to the bill. But 20% is a little too much though. In NY for example, it's normally 15%.
 
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No tabs bili since the drinks are free. There are waitresses running all over the place. You order what you want when sitting at any table game and they bring it to you.
lol I am such a noob :p but one day I will be a professional gambler loooooool jk
 
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I give, but whenever possible... pleasant and not intrusive...)
 
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I will tip on the service, good service,good tip. If asked for a tip I will inform them that tipping is not law and will tip if service is good.
 
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lol I am such a noob :p but one day I will be a professional gambler loooooool jk
You are already.
I'd give you a "Professional Replay Gambler" title if it was up to me ;).
But seriously, what you said is done almost everywhere, in bars especially. It would be impossible to do it in casinos since people move around. Imagine a poor waitress having to look for everyone she had served drinks to. Good thing those drinks are free.
 
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