I have been coming to Las Vegas at least 2 times a year since 1976. I had a wonderful Casino Host for the past 15 years. Unfortunately, she passed away.
During our time, we would bring her different things from NC, as she was a NC native. My dilemma now is what, how do we compensate our present host? Is money appropriate, gifts, what? Please enlighten me.
Thanks,
Dan Savage
Ted Responds:
Money is not and hosts are usually prohibited from taking it (keeps you from bribing them).
If you don’t really know your host that well or know much about them, a modest ($20-40 depending on how much interaction and your level of play) basic gift is thoughtful. Pen set, flower and candy basket, something similar like that.
If you know them a little bit and can tailor the gift to them, even better. Maybe they enjoy fine cigars or a certain brand of candy (or liquor) or have a hobby or interest of some kind. But always something general (nothing personal like perfume/cologne).
Bringing something from your area would add a special touch to it even if the host isn’t from North Carolina. As you can imagine, they get quite a few tokens of appreciation and something unique always stands out.
Ted Newkirk
CEO, Managing Editor
AccessVegas.com
