If you plan on visiting the
casino and playing any of the
table or card games you should
realize that it is customary
to tip the dealer. This is a
service provided to you and
many of the dealers rely on
tips as part of their income.
Similar to a waitress, a dealer
provides you with a service.
This includes making change
for you, ensuring that the game
runs smoothly and providing
you with your wins. Although
some casinos allow the dealers
to keep their own tips, these
are often pooled together. You
will see them drop the tips
into a slot in the table. Players
are not expected to tip if they
lose, although you should realize
that the dealer has no impact
on the outcome of the game you
choose to play.
How Much Should I Tip the
Dealer?
This is entirely up to you.
Some players will tip based
on a certain percentage of their
winnings while others may decide
on a fixed amount and give it
to them after their session,
regardless if they walked away
a winner or loser. When deciding
how much to tip base your decision
on your overall experience with
that dealer. Were they friendly?
Did they provide you with a
positive experience? Did the
game run smoothly or were there
problems? With the dealers relying
on their tips you will find
the majority of these questions
can be answered with a positive
attitude. There are various
ways you can tip the dealer.
The first is by placing a chip
on the table after you have
received your winnings. The
dealer will then take that chip
and slide it into a drop box
on the table. You can also give
the dealer a fixed amount when
you are leaving the table or
provide them with a tip on the
table every hour of play. This
method works great because you
will be tipping based on your
overall winnings during that
hour.
Over Tipping, Under Tipping
and Not Tipping at All
Some players over tip, and
you will find this with those
who are more generous or beginners
who are unsure of what to give.
Over tipping is ok if you have
been provided with a great time
however this will not give you
a sure fire way to win. There
are people who under tip, and
even those who don’t tip
at all. In some cases the small
tippers are often regular players
and you will know this by the
dealer’s conversation
with them. Regular players provide
plenty of additional cash to
these dealers and although it
may not seem like it during
their initial game, over the
long run it does add up to a
substantial amount. Those who
decide not to tip at all during
a winning session are incredibly
rude and unless you have had
a terrible experience, or have
lost your money tipping should
be mandatory. A dealer is no
different than someone who works
in the food service industry,
and the majority of people would
never think of leaving the restaurant
without tipping the waiter/waitress,
so why would you not tip your
dealer.
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