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.

You can tip a dealer in two distinct ways: simply handing them a chip directly, or placing a bet specifically for them.

• A standard rule of thumb is to tip the dealer roughly $5 for every $100 you win during a moderately successful session
• Placing a bet for the dealer is highly preferred by the staff, as it makes them actively root for you to win the hand
• If you are playing for several hours and steadily breaking even, you should still tip the dealer occasionally for their hard work and entertainment

Who Else Should You Tip in a Casino?

While the drinks are usually ‘free’ while you are actively gambling, the physical labor of carrying heavy trays through a crowded casino is not.

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.

A few extra dollars given to the staff will exponentially improve the quality of your entire casino experience.