rrwoods
Well-Known Member
This. A thousand times.aslan said:On my long stays I generally know all about at least one dealer and one pit person, where they're from, where they went to school, what occupations they've had, what bad fortune they've had, all kinds of stories about their private lives, what they plan to do in retirement. I also like the $100 food comp at one of their restaurants. Hey, for me it's beneficial to be friendly with the staff. To each his own.
If losing, I have had pit people, especially women, give me looks that say, "I hope you know what you're doing. I sure hate to see such a nice person lose more than he can afford." I know they don't know how many green and black chips I have stuffed in my pockets, or if I am really behind, they are always so happy to see me reverse my fortunes. What the heck is wrong with that? There's nothing like having the pit crew pulling for you to win! (Now I feel so dirty. :sad: Am I really the two-faced cad I just described? Woe is me!:cry :laugh:
PS--Actually, I genuinely like the dealers and pit crews I meet at the tables. It's not their money!
Not only does it help your longevity to have a rapport with the crew, it also boosts that Gather Information score a good 5 or 10 ranks ;-)