How To Properly Tip Casino Dealers And Staff

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


Understanding the unwritten rules of the 'toke' (casino slang for a tip) will ensure you are treated like a VIP by the staff.

How and When to Tip Casino Dealers

Unlike standard minimum wage jobs, dealers work in an incredibly high-stress environment, absorbing the anger of losing players all day long.


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 instantlyIf a dealer is rude or unhelpful, you are under no obligation to tip them, regardless of how much money you are winningTipping heavily will often cause the dealer to slow the game down slightly or offer helpful advice if you are a beginner struggling with strategy
Who Else Should You Tip in a Casino?

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.

Casino Staff MemberStandard Tip AmountWhen to TipTable Game Dealer$5 per $100 won, or place a $1 bet for themPeriodically during a winning streak, or when leavingCocktail Waitress$1 to $2 per drink minimumImmediately when the drink is handed to you

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