WSOP Tips
I've heard a lot about dealer griping in regards to lack of tipping at the WSOP this year. What I don't understand is why dealers expect to be tipped twice. Harrah's made a decision to force the players to give 2-3 percent right off the top. I don't agree with that, but if I was forced to tip up front, why would I then give a big chunk of additional money after cashing, especially if I wasn't given a decision to offer the tip in the first place?
The situation with Mike Matusow comes to mind, where the dealer accused him of throwing cards at her. Every player at his table said Matusow did no such thing, then she flagged him for an f-bomb that he whispered to his neighbor. Why would he want to tip the dealers?
I understand the human nature of the dealers, they see people raking in unreal amounts of money and want a piece of it. Fine, but you don't get it both ways, either take your cut off the top or take your chances with winners providing tokes. I value the skills of an excellent dealer, but not enough to double-tip.
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