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tipping
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?
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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
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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 ..
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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.
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and for those of you going to toga opening weekend ..check your tickets...they bring in a mostly new crew..brutal
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I never take the change when I am cashing a ticket (small - I dont play or hit big tickets). Its bad luck! |
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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.
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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 |
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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. |
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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.
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I usually tip whatever small bills (ones and fives) I get.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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. . .
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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. |
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I try to use strictly the self service Amtotes.
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