LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Clark County has installed a rotating marquee on the Las Vegas Strip stating that tipping is not required, prompting mixed reactions from street performers who rely on tips from tourists.
The county put up the digital billboard over the weekend. FOX5 previously reported on changes made by the county because of pressure related to tipping practices on the Strip, particularly near the Welcome to Las Vegas sign.
Performers voice concerns
FOX5 received thousands of reactions on social media to the county’s “tipping not required” message, displayed on large digital billboards. Some commenters said the signage could affect how much money performers take home.
Adel, a performer whose Cirque du Soleil show was canceled during COVID-19, came to the Strip to make a living and support his family. He said he worries the new signs could affect his income.
“I guess if they can take it off, it’s better,” Adel said. Asked whether the sign affects his money, he said yes.
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Others report no impact yet
Other performers said they have not noticed a change.
“Well, I’ve only actually seen it for two days since I’ve been here,” one performer said. “And it hasn’t really affected us. We still are okay. A tip is a tip at the end of the day.”
Clark County has said it is not against tipping but is targeting performers who harass tourists for payment. Performers interviewed said most do not operate that way, but said bad actors can affect their earnings.
“Well, it kind of affects us a little bit negatively because they push and ask for more than what they should,” one performer said.
Social media reaction
On Instagram, FOX5 received comments including one from a woman who wrote, “This is messing up the tips for industry workers that work for tips (and pay tip compliance) on the strip. More often than not, people are only going to read the tip part and disregard the rest. Like, why is only the tip part in bright red?”
Another commenter wrote, “My tips have already been down like 200% so thanks.”
At La Sita Circus Group, performers make clear that tips are donations and let their performances do the rest.
Since the signs have only been up for a couple of days, some performers say they may not see the full impact on their tips yet.
Clark County Commissioner Michael Naft says the PSA will stay up as long as it’s helpful.
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