Where is the 'had to' when it comes to tipping? There's courtesy and common sense, but I don't think there's a 'had to' in that spot. The future value of tips for that Dealer far outweighed an "Indian Giver' mentality that very well could've been taken. GL

i haven't met the dealer that would have had the balls to keep a tip in that situation. i imagine if it came down to it she could have held on to it, but it would be dishonest as **** and who knows how much hell the guy might raise

Not saying she should have kept the tip and it certainly could have been -ev long term to do so, but how would it be dishonest? And what basis would guy have to raise hell and who would he raise it with? Sure he might expect it back and might get peeved, but as soon as he starts raising heck…”Floor!”.

Most sit there and mutter for the next two hours. Those who continue raising heck get told shut up or leave. There is no point to argue, you gave a tip it it is hers to keep.

Normally when someone raises a ruckus, there is a point they have. Might be a crappy one but there is something to it they believe can and should be enforced. Not really anything here for that. They get peeved and never tip her again but not really much else he can do wo getting the boot.

so you're not saying she should have kept the tip but it wouldn't be dishonest? maybe you'd have less qualms with unethical

I don’t feel it is unethical either. If the player doesn’t wait to find out if he opwon or not , why put the plane on dealer.

I completely understand why dealer gave it back. That certainly might be the better thing to do, esp over the long run. But I have no prob if he chose to keep it either.

The real douche move would be if now the player gave nothing to dealer. How much is up to each but a zero tip after you gave and “took back” the thousand would be very bad imo.