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.
Tipping the Table Game Dealers
Table game dealers are the absolute lifeblood of the casino, standing on their feet for hours while managing complex math and difficult, often abusive players.
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 dealersA well-tipped dealer will often slow down the game or offer helpful strategic advice to the player
Tipping for "Free" Casino Drinks
However, while the physical alcohol is technically free, the service provided by the incredibly hard-working cocktail waitress is absolutely not.
Remember, these waitresses carry incredibly heavy trays through crowded, smoke-filled rooms for miles every single shift; tip them generously and consistently.
Slot Attendants and Jackpot Payouts
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.
Casino StaffWhen to TipStandard Tip AmountTable DealerHourly, or when leaving$5/hour or placing a bet for themCocktail WaitressEvery single drink delivery$1 to $2 per drink
By budgeting an extra 5% of your bankroll specifically for gratuities, you ensure that everyone around you shares in the excitement of your vacation.
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A Guide to Casino Tipping Etiquette
Aracely Binney edited this page 2026-08-05 00:43:07 +00:00