Tipping

Tip (or gratuity): "a small present of money given directly to someone for performing a service or menial task." If you decide to tip someone in Las Vegas and do not know how much, here are some guidelines:

• Bartenders: $1 or $2 per drink.
• Cocktail servers: $1 or $2 per drink.
• Bellmen, doormen: $1 or $2 per bag.
• Concierge: $5 or more, depending on task.
• Hotel maids: $1 or $2 a day.
• Pool attendants: $1 or $2.
• Room service attendants: 15-20 percent. (Sometimes the tip is included in the bill.)
• Restaurant servers: 15-20 percent.
• Buffet servers: $1 or $2 per drink.
• Taxi drivers: 23 percent of fare (as taxed by IRS).
• Limo drivers: $15-$20 per hour.
• Tour guides: $1 or $2 per person at end of trip.
• Slot attendants, keno runners: $1 or $2 or more, depending on the help you receive.
• Masseuse, masseur: 15-20 percent.
• Dealers: make a bet for the dealer or tip a chip while you are winning.
• Child-care Attendants: $2 or $3 per hour.