When it comes to tipping or not tipping at the sports book there are a few things you need to be aware of in order to make the right decision. At the end of the day, tipping is not required at the sports book, however it is something that you should consider in order to follow sports book etiquette. That being said, not everyone agrees that you need to tip at the sports book, and some even think that you shouldn’t. Here are some things to keep in mind when deciding what the right decision is in regards to tipping ticket writers at a sports book.
Ticket Writers Don’t Depend on Their Tips
Unlike restaurant servers and bartenders, ticket writers don’t typically depend on the money they make from tips. That being said, they will welcome any money that is given to them, as it is a welcome bonus. Also keep in mind that although ticket writers make more money than servers, it isn’t that much more, especially at entry-level, and so giving them a gratuity will help them out.
The Karma
When it comes to traditional gambling, tipping is a pretty common occurrence when there is a hot streak. For instance, if a 21 dealer keeps busting or turning up black jacks, many players will give a red chip to the dealer as way of maintaining the good luck by way of some good karma. If you believe in the idea of luck or karma then the same concept can be applied to sports books, where hitting all legs in a football parlay or nailing down a few horse races can qualify that you throw a nice tip to a sports book ticket writer in order to keep the hot streak going.
Tipping Gives You Flexibility For Drink Tickets
One of the most important things to keep in mind when considering tipping at a sports book is the fact that tipping will give you flexibility when it comes to the drink tickets, and will often cause you to be able to enjoy a lot more free drinks. You don’t have to tip a huge amount for this to happen either, as ticket writers will often be happy with as little as $10. In general, if you want more free drinks than you’d normally get then simply throwing ticket writers a couple of bucks while you’re making a bet will get you far in regards to getting free refreshments.
Tipping in Las Vegas
Everywhere you go tipping is technically optional, however in Las Vegas in particular it can feel pretty mandatory, even for sports books. Due to this, when you visit a bank it’s recommended that you ask for a few one dollar bills so that if you feel the need to tip then you won’t be stuck feeling awkward about not having the cash to do so.
The Mixed Opinion
Tipping for sports betting isn’t as simple as tipping in traditional gambling, as there are many different opinions as to whether or not handing a ticket writer a few bucks at the sports book is the right thing to do. Although some people do believe in the good karma of tipping, others think that it’s pointless to tip someone who spends about twenty seconds placing their bet. In fact, in a poll done on Twitter, it was found that there was a 50-50 tie between the people who thought it made sense to tip, and those who didn’t think it was necessary. It is up to your discretion as to which category you fall into.