I’ve seen a couple of references to tipping floor staff. I’ve never seen anyone actually doing it. Is it commonly done? How and when is it done? For what amount? Any info would be appreciated.
Answer 1:
Saw it happen at Canterbury earlier today – they had just hit the jackpot for $4900, and they toked the dealer about $200 and the floor $50…
Answer 2:
To Insure Prompt service. So yes, I occassionally slip the floorman a few bucks or drop a chip or two in the cashiers jar. I put most of my hours in at the same place, so I think it spreads good will (and it has worked to my advantage). A couple of weeks ago, I needed five copies of a document and the cage girl made them for me. Of course I could have gone to Kinko’s for less than the buck, but that’s not the point. I also know that I got preferred treatment from one floor man (who is no longer there) because he likes me (most probably because I tipped).
Answer 3:
I always tip chip-runners ($1 per rack). I tip brushes, chip-runners, etc. who do something else useful, such as clean up the mess some other player left at the table, go get my comp ticket for me, or fetch me a better chair than the one I have. I don’t tip managers and supervisors under any circumstances. I tip the rare cashier who actually smiles and doesn’t come across acting as if she’s doing a favor by giving me my money. But I also tip better than most people, probably because I once worked as a waitress and know what it’s like to be in a low-wage job where you are dependent on other people’s generosity.
Can someone please tell me which casinos have hotels attached to them? And if none of them do, is there one where there is a nice hotel nearby?
Answer 1:
Crystal Park is the only Hotel/Casino in L.A. Commerce has a hotel about a block away. Hollywood Park has hotel’s you probably wouldn’t want to stay at across the street and hotels you wouldn’t mind staying at about a 5 minute drive down Century.
Answer 2:
I recommend the Wyndham down the street from the Commerce. It is two minute shuttle ride from Commerce and 5-10 minute drive from bicycle club.
Answer 3:
If you’re playing Hollywood Park, just sleep in your car like a lot of the players there do…that is, if they OWN one.
I admit it, I am a supporter of Phil Hellmuth and wish him nothing but the greatest future in this game. With that being said, I also used to look forward to visiting his website for hands of the week and high limit results. The last update seems to have been done in April. He came on here a while ago and promised a new posting in the hand of the week section, but I never saw one. Anyone know what gives?
Answer 1:
I’m guessing that as with many new websites, the owners are very excited about doing it at first and update and add new content often. Then after a while it kind of loses its fun and just becomes a lot of work.
Answer 2:
I like the high limit results but he only updates it every couple of months. Maybe if he did a better job he would get more hits and be able to get some advertisers. That would make it worth his time
Answer 3:
I saw Phils face & a few brief words, what fascinated me was what they said about Barbara Streisand playing $5 Blackjack, and requesting all new toilet lids in her suite. The program was good, but not enough about poker
