The flashing lights and ringing bells of a casino can be incredibly distracting, making it easy to forget the human element of the floor.
Failing to tip a dealer after a massive winning streak is considered incredibly rude and will instantly make you unpopular at the table.
How and When to Tip Casino Dealers
Casino dealers are highly skilled professionals who often rely on tips to make up more than 70% of their total annual income.
To place a bet for them in blackjack, put a chip slightly outside your betting circle; if your hand wins, the dealer's bet also wins.
Never hand cash directly to a dealer's hand; the strict security rules require you to place the money flat on the table firstIn most modern casinos, all dealer tips are 'pooled' and split evenly among everyone on the shift, ensuring fair pay for dealers stuck on slow tablesIf you hit a massive slot machine hand-pay jackpot, it is customary to tip the slot attendant who brings you the cash roughly 1% to 2% of the total
Who Else Should You Tip in a Casino?
You must absolutely tip the waitress at least $1 or $2 per drink; if you do not tip, they will simply 'forget' to return to your machine.
If you tip $5 on your very first drink order, the waitress will actively seek you out for the rest of her shift, ensuring your glass is never empty.
Service ProvidedSuggested GratuityPro-Tip for Better ServiceSlot Attendant (Hand Pay)1% to 2% of the total jackpotTip them in cash, not in slot ticketsValet Parking$2 to $5 upon retrieving the carTip $10 upfront if you want the car kept close to the door
By tipping generously and acting politely, you transform the staff from mere employees into your personal cheering section.
