[Digs]

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Hmm, i didn't mean to sound like that.

I fully acknowledge that the machines are the bread winners for the casino.

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ya point being the casino's arent going to bend over backwards to provide good service to it's poker patrons when it's cutting into their bottom line.

Which is one of the reasons why we tip, a good dealer makes you money by managing the game well, and we want good dealers to be happy etc etc.

Plus working in the service industry (or any job where a signifigant portion of your salary comes from tips for that matter) sucks big balls, and while it may not be a reason for you to tip, it is for me.

I totally empethise with where you're coming from man, but I promise it's better for all involved to tip, and after you play a lot of live poker in the casino (esp at higher stakes) you'll see how much having a good friendly atmosphere can add to your return.

Part of this includes tipping dealers/waitresses and bullshitting with people that want to. It's part of the fun and being loose with your money in tipping situations subconsciously effects the way other patrons (your customers) handle their money as well.

have a good one

- digs