Your right Gene, I should have been more specific and restricted that subject to California. I know nothing about Nevada dealers.

Yes, the dealers in California have a similiar set-up: in the Sacramento area, they have to pay a WHOPPING $8.00 per hour on their tips.

And keep in mind, that California poker dealers earn about twice as much as Nevada dealers (due mostly in part to the fact that your drop is different [using quarters]

I'm on my way to Reno with Bill in a few moments so I can't take this any further this morning, but will respond tonight if you disagree with me--as I'm sure you will.