Tips are a big deal in Las Vegas. Remember it is a service industry and therefore tips are encouraged for just about anything you do.
The following are recommended tipping strategies for your trip to Vegas.
Bellmen - $1 a bag is best but if they provide you with your first ice bucket, reservations, etc. tip more for each action.
Cigarette girls - $1 to $2 is the preferred amount. If you want her to come back, give more.
Concierge - This group can do a lot for you providing guidance, reservations, etc. It is fine to leave at least a few bucks up to what you feel their service is worth. We usually tip $5 for each personal visit with them.
Front Desk Clerks - They can sometimes get you a room upgrade. I personally have never tipped them, but if they get you something better it may be worth spending anywhere from $10 to $50 depending on how much they help you.
Valet Parking - When dropping off your car, $1 to $2 is acceptable. Upon pickup pay more. I usually give out $5 but many believe this should be more in the $10 range. Please note you don't have to tip when dropping your car off, it is totally up to you.
Taxi Drivers - 15% is customary. They will usually drive like mad to get you where you want to go so reward them for their efforts. Our last one ran a red light which I don't typically like, but he did it safely (on two wheels).
Cocktail Waitresses - These are my favorite ladies. I start with a $3 tip to keep them coming back then I drop it to $1 each time. $1 to $2 is the norm. If you are playing a table game, it is preferred that you tip with chips.
Keno and Bingo runners - Usually a $1 tip is appropriate whether winning or not.
Dealers - This is a bit tricky. I like to play craps and when the dealers remind me of a bet I need to make or to help me avoid a mistake, I will certainly tip randomly from $1 to $5. If I am on a roll, I will occasionally drop a few bucks for them. It adds a friendly tone, and keeps them helping you. When finished, I always leave a tip when cashing out. For other table games, it is completely up to you, but an occasional dollar is nice and when you finish playing. Because this is rather open ended, I will leave it to your discretion, but at least tip a few dollars during your play.
Food services/restaurants - The standard 15% is expected but for really good service 20% is normal. For buffets where you get seated and someone brings you a drink - $1 to $2 is normal.
Room Service - Just like a restaurant a standard of 15% is the norm.
Change person - I personally don't like to tip just to receive change, but they are doing me a favor so I will try to give a few dollars. If you win big, I mean a hand pay, then you really need to leave a big tip depending on the size of your win. If you win $1000, I recommend between $20 and $50. If you win $10,000 or more, I would leave more. Use 5% as your guide, but totally up to you.
Slot supervisors - I don't tip these folks very often. If my game breaks while I am playing, this is an annoyance and if I have to wait longer than 30 seconds for it to be fixed, I am not likely to be in a tipping mood. When the slot attendent is friendly, courteous, and seems genuinely to care, they will get a tip of $1 to $2.
Pool Attendants - If this person is a male you like or a female you like, why not offer a tip? $1 to $2 between swims is nice.
Maids - This is an area that I never used to tip, but now for each day of my stay, I leave a dollar on the pillow. Even if I don't use their services much, I still leave a tip. Ask yourself this question - Would I like to clean up after me?
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