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A day in Vegas

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Real Estate Agent with DeLex Realty

I am a big believer in tipping. I love the idea, tip for a job well done. I tip most people I believe are working low paying jobs. I generally tip doormen, taxi drivers, bartenders, waiters, casino dealers, bellmen, maids, my landscaper, cleaning lady, everyone that helps make my life easier. I even tip the girl at the pizza place that brings the pizza two feet from the window to me. I appreciate the fact that rather than stand on the corner with a sign begging for money, these people are working hard and they deserve what little I can help.  

I went to Las Vegas this weekend. I am always sure to tip dealers. The reason is a little different, first dealers do in fact work for tips for the most part, second is they generally will help you if you are about to do something silly. I love to play craps, although as far as the betting goes I am more advanced than a beginner but far, far from a pro. When I was taught to play, I was always taught to bet for the dealers, if for no other reason than at some point you are going to need them. While I was playing craps, I bet multiple times for the dealers, at one point the "stickman" asked me for $15 so he could place a bet for me. He did it and a few throws of the dice later the shooter crapped out. I was disappointed until the dealer handed me $1,000, the bet he had made for me paid off. (I am currently trying to figure out exactly what he bet). 

Earlier in the day, I played blackjack with a young wealthy guy. We were playing at a $10 table but he was playing $1,000 per hand. He lost about $10,000 in the 20 minutes I sat there, the pit boss told me he had lost over $100,000 an hour earlier. He had no idea how to play, he was taking cards when he should not and holding when he should take cards, he referred to doubling down as "greedy". 

As I walked away from the table, it occurred to me that he had never tipped anyone, including the waitress who brought his drinks. This person, who was obviously very well off, tipped no one, like he was entitled to their hospitality. While I am not a big believer in Karma, I had to ask myself, I wonder how much different his loss sheets would look if he would learn to tip those working hard to entertain him. 

Posted by

James (Jim) Lord

jim@jimlordregroup.com

www.jimlordregroup.com

480-648-3378

Comments (6)

Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

Jim Lord I agree it is important to tip these people that work so hard for so little. 

Feb 06, 2017 08:29 PM
Jim Lord
DeLex Realty - Phoenix, AZ

Thanks Nathan. I am strange that way, I find it hard to part ways with a dollar for the guy begging on the street but I will tip the girl $10 for bringing my pizza 2 feet!

Feb 06, 2017 08:31 PM
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Maybe that person was in some kind of life crisis and just desperately continued making mess with his life tryng to loose it all. Who knows.... 

Feb 07, 2017 01:39 AM
Jim Lord

He was only like 25, so I have no idea what kind of crisis that could have been but you could be right. He definitely had lots of money, the pit-boss said he came every week and he was from San Fransisco

Feb 07, 2017 07:11 AM
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

No question that for many greed takes the highest negative toll. You have seen it at the tables in Vegas. We see it in this roller coaster business in many different ways. Have a great day!

Feb 07, 2017 05:01 AM
Jim Lord

Yes, we do see it a lot in this business.

Feb 07, 2017 07:11 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Jim. I'm with you. While I have no idea how you made $1000.00 the guy who helped you made it happen. I went to college on tips. ( My Dad, gone to soon, was a taxi driver). Terrific post.

Feb 07, 2017 08:14 AM
Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

Thanks so much for taking the time to post I hope your week is going great so far! :-Dave\

 

    

Jan 18, 2018 06:13 PM