The flashing lights and ringing bells of a casino can be incredibly distracting, making it easy to forget the human element of the floor.

Knowing who to tip, when to tip, and exactly how much to tip is a crucial part of proper casino etiquette.

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.

• Do not use tips to try and bribe a dealer into making a ‘mistake’ in your favor; they will lose their gaming license and their job instantly
• If a dealer is rude or unhelpful, you are under no obligation to tip them, regardless of how much money you are winning
• Tipping heavily will often cause the dealer to slow the game down slightly or offer helpful advice if you are a beginner struggling with strategy

Navigating Tipping Beyond the Tables

Beyond the dealers, cocktail waitresses (often called beverage servers) are the hardest-working individuals on the entire casino floor.

Finally, when you take your massive pile of chips to the cashier’s cage to cash out, it is not strictly necessary to tip the cashier, but leaving $1 or $2 from the odd change is appreciated.

By tipping generously and acting politely, you transform the staff from mere employees into your personal cheering section.