I do $100 in a handshake when I see my host. If I don't see my host, nothing.

I've had good service. But I haven't had a host that I feel gives me something that I didn't earn. Maybe I'm just not at that level yet.

 

The hosts I have that are willing to go out of their way for me- above and beyond- are all ones that I have been with since the early beginnings of their careers and we have become friends on various levels. I suspect feel some level of indebtedness as I could have choosen more established hosts. But frankly the younger more hungry ones would go further for you - or at least when they could pre-pgp.

 

totally agree

 

That has been my experience with MGM also.

 

Attempted to tip host at Horseshoe Council Bluffs and he wouldn't even take it!

 

Do it in private or were there cameras? I think you usually have to be discreet as they're not supposed to accept tips so they'll refuse if there are cameras

 

my last trip to Wynn my host said no tipping allowed. Wouldn't even consider it, even when we were on the golf course and no way for anyone to see.........................

 

I'm a micro roller and typically just get a premium (high level with view etc) room 3-4 days and maybe $2-300 food over the stay. I generate probably 3000-4000 theo so I think I'm close to maximizing my comps. For the last 3-4 trips I stayed at MGM, Mirage, and Cosmo. No issues with any property.

Oh the big question, I tipped my hosts$100-200 for the stay. Usually $200 but once I tipped only $100 for a two night stay.

Did I do okay?

 

Yes, but you are a low roller I believe, not micro

 

I have never tipped my host a dime. Not because I am cheap but I have never met the guy. I have only had a host for my last 3 trips and he is based out of Paris (or Bally's maybe) and I have been staying at the Cromwell. He has made no effort to meet me (which is fine with me) so I sure as hell hope he isn't expecting me to track him down so I can tip him. With that said he doesn't really do much for me, books a room and gives me some free play and got me a limo to/from the airport my last trip. I don't need him to do anything more than that.