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.

The Etiquette of Toking the Dealer

Casino dealers are highly skilled professionals who often rely on tips to make up more than 70% of their total annual income.


To hand them a chip, simply slide it toward them and clearly say, 'This is for the dealer,' ensuring the security cameras see it.

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
Navigating Tipping Beyond the Tables

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.

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

Tipping is the invisible grease that keeps the massive gears of the casino hospitality machine turning smoothly.