tipping

ShadowRoll · #1 06-17-2007, 09:50 AM

When I cash a big ticket (i.e., when the payout is at least several hundred dollars), I usually tip the teller from whom I bought the ticket. I was wondering what other people do, and what's the proper etiquette.

Does anyone tip when they buy their tickets? Or just when they cash a winner? And how much, or what percentage?

Also, just as they used to say that there's no atheists in foxholes, I don't think there's any punters at racetracks who don't believe in karma. But maybe I'm wrong. Does anyone risk the wrath of the racing gods by refusing to tip at all?

MISTERGEE · #2 06-17-2007, 09:57 AM

it seems like you should find a teller you like cash and buy from them, and yes by all means tip when you hit a nice one

hoovesupsideyourhead · #3 06-17-2007, 09:58 AM

i used too..but they get payed and the take out hurts..and if you have had them screw up a ticket..with a nice payout..it stings..but i do understand ..

AeWingnut · #4 06-17-2007, 10:03 AM

it's a spur of the moment thing
I used to hit and I used to tip $20-$50 on signers
then this chick shorts me $100

it was caught but not by me

I do almost all of my betting via Autotote so there is only myslef to blame for a messed up ticket.

hoovesupsideyourhead · #5 06-17-2007, 10:05 AM

and for those of you going to toga opening weekend ..check your tickets...they bring in a mostly new crew..brutal

Antitrust32 · #6 06-17-2007, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by hoovesupsideyourhead

and for those of you going to toga opening weekend ..check your tickets...they bring in a mostly new crew..brutal

I never take the change when I am cashing a ticket (small - I dont play or hit big tickets). Its bad luck!

IrishofNDMan · #7 06-17-2007, 10:21 AM

i don't win big, but I almost tip a little everytime, even if it is very small. If my voucher is for 52.60, she gets 2.60. I don't know why, but it's how I always do it.

NTamm1215 · #8 06-17-2007, 10:22 AM

I used to be a mutuel clerk so I tip. When I was working though I saw it all. There was a man who tipped $100 on all signers over $2,000 and $50 on anything up to $1,000. One night on a Sunday night a woman comes up to the supervisor and says, "Oh I have to cash my ticket...my horse won the 8th race and I had the superfecta!" The supervisor put it in the machine and it paid $2,800. She didn't give him a penny.

It really all depends on the people. You can never expect one on a voucher because you don't know what the person started with. However, if you know you sold a guy a ticket that came in because he's coming back to the window smiling and he goes to somebody else to cash it and tips them...it sucks.

NT

hockey2315 · #9 06-17-2007, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by hoovesupsideyourhead

and for those of you going to toga opening weekend ..check your tickets...they bring in a mostly new crew..brutal

They were AWFUL on Belmont Day. . .

pba1817 · #10 06-17-2007, 01:10 PM

Don't eat yellow snow, and don't get into the ticket writing game for the tips.

Ticket writers are writing tickets for a track who is taking out 18-25% of our winnings every race.

PPerfectfan · #11 06-17-2007, 01:42 PM

I usually bet online. When I hit the 2003 Mandella BC, I tipped the waitress/bartender $40, but I didnt tip the teller. I never really thought about that. I mean, its not like they gave me the tip or anything like that.

ateamstupid · #12 06-17-2007, 01:56 PM

I usually tip whatever small bills (ones and fives) I get.

golfer · #13 06-17-2007, 02:25 PM

At the simulcast center I frequent, there are only a handful of tellers, if you cash enough you get to know them. I toss a $20 every time I get a signer. It doesn't hurt having a good relationship with a teller, who might be able to cancel a ticket late for you, or something like that.

ninetoone · #14 06-17-2007, 02:36 PM

I'll tip if I hit something really nice...don't have a set system, just whatever feels right. On a side note, I know in Vegas if I'm going to tip at Blackjack or Craps, I'll lay it down as a bet for the dealer. Some like it & some don't, but it makes it more exciting & I swear it changes the odds in my favor!

ArlJim78 · #15 06-17-2007, 02:52 PM

I've never tipped, and I don't understand the concept. Its a simple function to cash the ticket, its not like one teller can do it better than another, thereby making a tip for good service appropriate.

hockey2315 · #16 06-17-2007, 02:55 PM

I tip like crazy when I play blackjack and I'll throw the teller a few bucks if I have a decent hit and get some smaller bills. . .

PPerfectfan · #17 06-17-2007, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ArlJim78

I've never tipped, and I don't understand the concept. Its a simple function to cash the ticket, its not like one teller can do it better than another, thereby making a tip for good service appropriate.

That is kinda why I never thought about tipping them. Its not like they gave me the tip or anything like that. Now if they take me right at the last minute, or do something special, thats a different story.

fpsoxfan · #18 06-17-2007, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by AeWingnut

it's a spur of the moment thing

It's completely spur of the moment for me too. Obviously the larger the hit the bigger the tip. It also doesn't hurt if the pari-mutual clerk is nice.
The problem I have is when I have to take a leak at the Spa. I never know what to tip the guys who give you the towels. I always feel guilty when I don't throw something in the basket. One of these years on Opening Day, I'm just going to throw a $20 in the basket and just ask the guy if I'm good for the meet.

GPK · #19 06-17-2007, 07:18 PM

I try to use strictly the self service Amtotes.

ddthetide · #20 06-17-2007, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GPK

I try to use strictly the self service Amtotes.

i use the computers at the OTB but i still like going to the tellers.