A Guide to Casino Tipping Etiquette

Navigating the incredibly complex, unwritten rules of social etiquette on a bustling casino floor can be highly stressful for a first-time visitor.

Understanding exactly who to tip, when to tip, and how much to tip ensures you are treated like absolute royalty during your entire casino vacation.

How to Toke the Blackjack Dealer

If you sit at a blackjack or roulette table for an extended period, it is standard etiquette to tip the dealer, especially if you are winning.

In blackjack, you simply place a chip just outside your betting circle, slightly closer to the dealer; if your hand wins, the dealer’s tip also doubles.

• When leaving the table, it is polite to toss a final chip to the dealer and say “Thank you”
• In craps, placing a “Two-Way Hard Eight” bet means you are betting for both yourself and the dealers
• A well-tipped dealer will often slow down the game or offer helpful strategic advice to the player

Tipping for “Free” Casino Drinks

The universally accepted, unbreakable standard is to tip exactly $1 to $2 in chips or cash for every single drink delivered to you.

Conversely, if you hand her a $5 chip for your very first beer, she will ensure your glass is never empty for the remainder of your entire session.

What to Do When You Hit the Jackpot

A slot attendant will arrive, verify the massive win, process the required IRS tax paperwork, and physically hand you stacks of hundred-dollar bills.

If you hit a staggering multi-million dollar progressive jackpot, a flat tip of a few thousand dollars distributed among the attending staff is highly appropriate.

Tipping is the ultimate grease that keeps the massive, chaotic gears of the physical casino machine running smoothly and pleasantly.