Tipping in Las Vegas FAQ

 

Tipping practices vary greatly around the world.

 

In many Asian countries, it's not the norm at all. In some, it's considered an insult; in others, it's actually illegal. 

 

In Europe, it's generally discretionary and often not expected (although employers in the hospitality trade will tell you otherwise as an excuse to pay lower wages). Tipping usually occurs only in more upscale eating establishments or for services like taxis. 

 

In our experience, it's only in the U.S. that tipping is expected in so many situations. And this is especially true of Las Vegas, which might have been built by gambling, but is fueled by gratuities.

 

 

Is "tip" an acronym for "To Insure Promptness"?

 

Where does the term "George" (big tipper) come from?

 

What's the biggest tip on record in Las Vegas?

 

Which do servers prefer, cash or credit tips? 

 

Is tipping with casino chips allowed?

 

How much do I tip for cocktail service?

 

How much do I tip a housekeeper?

 

How much do I tip a bellman? 

 

Is it inappropriate to tell a bellman that you'll carry your own bags? 

 

How much do I tip a hotel limo or commercial shuttle driver? 

 

How much do I tip a valet parking attendant?  

 

How much do I tip at buffets?

 

How much do I tip my casino host?

 

What is the tipping etiquette for a comped meal?

 

How much do I tip when I hit a jackpot?