question about comped drinks while gambling?

[vegas23]

So I know the whole deal with the drinks, tipping and all that, but anyone have any experiences in getting shots from the waitresses vs. drinks?

[laidback]

they don't care.. if you really want to do a shot of well brand vodka, I'm sure they'll bring you one...

as with anything in Vegas, a tip up front will get what you want.

[vegas23]

sounds good

[vegasint]

how much should you tip? more than average?

[Vater]

how much should you tip? more than average?

A $5 tip for the first drink will place you higher on the cocktail waitress' priority list. After that, $2 or $3 per drink if the service is good and she checks on me often... also depends on how well I'm doing at the table. If the service is slow, $1 tip per drink. This has worked well for me at O'Sheas, Bill's, Flamingo, and even Cosmo. I usually order redbull vodka or jager, screwdrivers, vodka sprite, rum & coke.

Don't get too wasted and gamble away all of your money

[vegasint]

good to know.........

[Slurms]

buyer beware when ordering cocktails.. I've had plenty of Redbulls with a splash of Vodka. Although 12oz. of redbull is probably more expensive than 12oz. of their well, so I don't complain as much.

[pantlessbellman]

You generally speaking can have what you want if you tip well/ play higher limits. I know at wynn st a 10$ craps table we were ordering patron shots like it was going outta style, but taking care of our waitress as well.

[robbondo]

how much should you tip? more than average?

A $5 tip for the first drink will place you higher on the cocktail waitress' priority list. After that, $2 or $3 per drink if the service is good and she checks on me often... also depends on how well I'm doing at the table. If the service is slow, $1 tip per drink. This has worked well for me at O'Sheas, Bill's, Flamingo, and even Cosmo. I usually order redbull vodka or jager, screwdrivers, vodka sprite, rum & coke.

Don't get too wasted and gamble away all of your money

Dang, I always go with the 1$ tips, granted I'm usually only on nickel or 10$ craps table. Hope I haven't been looking like a tight wad all this time :/

[Vater]

how much should you tip? more than average?

A $5 tip for the first drink will place you higher on the cocktail waitress' priority list. After that, $2 or $3 per drink if the service is good and she checks on me often... also depends on how well I'm doing at the table. If the service is slow, $1 tip per drink. This has worked well for me at O'Sheas, Bill's, Flamingo, and even Cosmo. I usually order redbull vodka or jager, screwdrivers, vodka sprite, rum & coke.

Don't get too wasted and gamble away all of your money

Dang, I always go with the 1$ tips, granted I'm usually only on nickel or 10$ craps table. Hope I haven't been looking like a tight wad all this time :/

it's better than nothing. I usually tip $2 considering you'd normally pay $9-$12 if you bought the drink at the bar

[sirdeez]

Agreed on the $5 to start... you usually won't ever have an empty, even in a top place, oh and I order Jager shots ALL the time. Never had a problem.

[Spanky132]

At every place in Vegas except Wynn.
1. Go to a bar
2. Put minimum $20 in the machine at the bar.
3. Play the machine - make eye contact with bartender.
4. Order almost anything you can think of.
5. Tip your bartender, enjoy your free drink.
6. Repeat multiple times!

[Princess015690]

What about slot machines? how does it work for slot machines? Also, can you play anything on the floor, and a waitress will come to you, or do you need to wave them down? We arrive next Saturday, and I don't want to look like I have no idea whats going on!

[missiitgirl]

The waitresses will be walking around. Usually, they just walk up to you and ask you if you would like a drink. Seems like the waitresses came by more often when I was playing table games though.

[Jhaulotte]

On slot machines there are ways to increase your chances of a server seeing you more often. Sit near the bar where they pick up drinks, sit on a more major walkway, and when they do get to you tip well. This doesnt mean you dont get good service if you are in the corner by yourself playing a penny slot either.