Saratoga teller "Its only a nickel"

[SuperPickle]

I'm been going to the track my only life and I'm just now realizing how different the cash flow is at different otb's and racetracks.

I grew up around New York OTB's. I didn't know till years later that they stocked around $50k in cash. I'll assumed given the fact those places were a dime a dozen in the 80's they had little cash on hand. But if walked in with a $30,000 ticket they had you covered.

Then last summer at Canterbury I hit something nice. I don't it was even $500 and the 14 year old kid working the Windows reacts like its a six figure hit. He prompts explains he'll need to get a supervisor because they don't let them keep money like that in the draw.

Literally I'm at Charlestown two weeks later and we hit a pick 4 for around $1,600. Before the teller runs the ticket I ask her if she's got enough in her draw. She shots me a dirty look and tells me she starts the day with $7k.

The amount of money they have access varies greatly.

[dilanesp]

Originally Posted by cj

That is a long winded way of saying you care about the nickel.

No. If the teller said to me "i don't have a nickel, would you like a voucher" i would say no, don't worry about it.

But if the teller said what OP reported, i would be upset.

[cj]

Originally Posted by dilanesp

No. If the teller said to me "i don't have a nickel, would you like a voucher" i would say no, don't worry about it.

But if the teller said what OP reported, i would be upset.

It was just a joke. Relax, Francis.

[barahona44]

Originally Posted by SuperPickle

Honestly if you're going to a window for anything BUT cashing at this point you're doing it wrong. Between online wagering and self service machines there's zero reason to go to a window. I always marvel at people waiting in line to make bets. It's like watching time traveling.

Considering with online wagering you withdraw via the bank and some tracks like Woodbine now have those ATM style machines that you put vouchers in and they give you the cash there's barely a reason to go to a window at all.

Basically my tip for avoiding being ripped off by tellers is you should never be going to a teller.

The first time most of those people had to wait in line was when they were voting for FDR.

[dilanesp]

Originally Posted by cj

It was just a joke. Relax, Francis.

[SharpCat]

Originally Posted by SuperPickle

I'm been going to the track my only life and I'm just now realizing how different the cash flow is at different otb's and racetracks.

I grew up around New York OTB's. I didn't know till years later that they stocked around $50k in cash. I'll assumed given the fact those places were a dime a dozen in the 80's they had little cash on hand. But if walked in with a $30,000 ticket they had you covered.

Yeah I remember hitting for $14,000 on an exacta at Indiana Downs OTB in Evansville. They asked me if I wanted to cash at the window on go in back. I went in back with OTB manager and the lady working the cash room. She went into the cash room and about 2min later came out and counted out 140 $100 dollar bills.

I talked to her a few times and she told me they usually had about $100,000 on hand. She said if you hit for more than what they had on hand or a large amount they would do one of 2 things. You could take a check or if you wanted cash they would get if for you in about 2-3 days.

I miss that OTB as it closed down in 2012. They had good tellers and plenty of SAM machines.

[tampahorseplayer]

When I used to go to tampa bay downs if it was a teller I knew for ages Id just leave any change for them to keep. However some tellers are just miserable and hate their jobs. Sighs and eye rolls were the norm, and id scoop up every dime. Never any other coins other than dimes, I guess easier to count but also a pain to scoop them and not drop them when theres a line behind you. I guess the point is for the tellers not to make coin change really. Id hate to have an irs, they get all excited when you hit like the monopoly man is there ready to throw $$ in the air, of course their excitement is that you need them to fill it out and they expect a tip. One time the only teller was a miserable *#@*# and I hit for I think it was 1252 and I didnt want to sign as it would mess our taxes up for the year and the guy I 10 percented to gave her the stiffjob. She ratted me out and track security told me not to do it anymore, I knew the guy or else Id get tossed. There was actually a teller at a shady dog track called ebro near panama city, fl that had a homemade little note posted to her till that said "tipping is not a city in china" I made sure i got down to the last penny with her. I get if Im betting with you all day and your punching tickets for me non stop and being efficient but if I use an automated machine and hit for 1260, am I going to give you 60.00 for filling out an irs form that is your job to do anyways and if not get the guilt stare?

[tampahorseplayer]

Originally Posted by Stretch Out

I also wish the track was like the casinos- put in the voucher and spit out cash with change, with no human contact. EZ-Pass has replaced toll collectors.

I go to the Meadowlands maybe 15 times a year, and i give the tellers any change off my voucher at the end of a long day. I say "Don't Worry about the Change". I never leave under .50.

On a tax ticket perhaps I will give $5-$10 - I rationalize that it's for protection of my ss#, and because its good karma after a score. I try to avoid all human contact. i am sure the tellers job sucks- sometimes I incinerate so much money on the horses- I am not going to sweat and few cents for the damn teller.

The last time I was at tampa about maybe 8 months ago they had these machines where not only could you bet, but you can stick any voucher in and it will pay out like an atm, even down to the nickle. Just a matter of time before most tellers are gone. For a while there will still be some for the older folks who dont like the machines but technology will progress and near get rid of the position.

[bello]

Yonkers used to be famous for the slow handers. These guys are probably still there.

Say you were collecting $102.50, they would would quickly put four twenties and the 50 cents in from of you and act ever so slightly as if they were done. If the see you didn't move, they had the other twenty in their hand, usually by their side and they would plop in down.

I recall my wife, who was not a New Yorker was behind me what this was occurring and I yelled at the guy to " give me the other f--king twenty already"
She got a taste for life at Yonkers Raceway.

[EMD4ME]

Originally Posted by bello

Yonkers used to be famous for the slow handers. These guys are probably still there.

Say you were collecting $102.50, they would would quickly put four twenties and the 50 cents in from of you and act ever so slightly as if they were done. If the see you didn't move, they had the other twenty in their hand, usually by their side and they would plop in down.

I recall my wife, who was not a New Yorker was behind me what this was occurring and I yelled at the guy to " give me the other f--king twenty already"
She got a taste for life at Yonkers Raceway.

Was there once as years ago my mother wanted to play slots prior to aqu getting them...

I swear, I think I needed a hazmat suit after entering the horse area. Not from the crowd but from the tellers. As slimy as you can get.

[RunForTheRoses]

What about tipping the men's room attendant? They are ever present at the track. At Saratoga the guy outside was cranking dead boots and the guy on second floor grandstand was playing some good blues and Sam Cooke. But I really just want to get my business done no hassle.

[johnhannibalsmith]

I'd tip a bathroom attendant just for the pleasure of being able to use an actual towel of some sort if such a thing is still possible. At my go-to track there are two no touch blow driers that work about as well as everything else in there. Sometimes if you crash a wet closed fist into it eight or nine times it might come on for ten seconds. Basically I think its just a way to get people to conserve water by not washing their hands.

[rrpic6]

Originally Posted by barahona44

The first time most of those people had to wait in line was when they were voting for FDR.

Awesome quote! Will be using it many times in the future!

RR

[Ocala Mike]

The mens' room attendant for the grandstand location behind the apron was belting out Latin salsa jams turned up very loud. Scared the piss out of me, bad prostate and all! No tip for him.

[Tom]

Originally Posted by Ocala Mike

The mens' room attendant for the grandstand location behind the apron was belting out Latin salsa jams turned up very loud. Scared the piss out of me, bad prostate and all! No tip for him.

Sounds to me like you should have double-tipped him!