Tipping

Everyone in the service industry has a hand out so always have 'singles' ($1 US) in your pocket. Tip the hotel maids a couple a bucks a day (there are usually envelopes left on the nightstand - this is a good way to get rid of the surplus coins in your wallet or pocket that you don't want to drag back home if you're from Canada like us). Tipping the cocktail waitresses in the casinos $1 per complimentary drink is pretty standard while when you're sitting at the slots & 50 cents for water or coffee is fine. If you play any of the machines at the bars, you must play "max bet" in order to get your drinks ‘comped’ (& you still tip the bartender). A rule-of-thumb for shuttle drivers is $1 per person & if they're hefting around luggage use $1 per piece. The same goes for the bellhops or the guys at the baggage check if you need to stash your luggage for a few hours. If you’re playing Keno, make sure you tip the runners too even if you don’t win. Times are tough in Vegas and the people in the service industry work very hard and often for only minimum wage so they rely heavily on tips. If you can afford to visit Vegas, you can afford to tip decently. DON’T BE CHEAP!