tipping dealers

[Claw75]

Off to Vegas for the first time in a few days and likely to be playing a few hands of cash poker whilst I'm there.  Can someone tell me the etiquette on tipping the dealers? Should I tip everytime I win a pot, or just when I win a big pot.  How much should I tip - is it a rough %age of the pot?  Also, presume tips are expected if you make the money in a tournament?  Finally, should I tip in chips or cash? 

I know I sound like a stress bunny, but I worry about these things!!!!

[Poppet7]

I wouldn't know Claw, but hope you have a lovely time in Vegas! (...and win a few dollars whilst you're out there!)

[Dingdell]

When I was there I followed the crowd a bit because I wasn't sure.

Blackjack and table games seem different to poker - if you get blackjack it seems they tip, if you win a good hand its another tip!

In poker the tourneys seemed to allow for tipping within the structure - but I'm not sure if its the same I every casino. In the cash games we tipped if we got a good hand. As for how much - I tip better now that I've read Jens blog about her time as a dealer.........but again I tended to follow the crowd in Vegas and tip the average.

Have a great time, aren't you getting married at the same time? If so have a blast!

Tracey 

[The Truth]

If I recall correctly me and flushy were tipping 300% the size of the pot at one stage - just because it really angered the locals 

[Royal Flush]

If I recall correctly me and flushy were tipping 300% the size of the pot at one stage - just because it really angered the locals 

lol yeah that was good fun!

Next time i went back i went with the aptly named 'crazy dave' and we got in a 'tip war' before the new dealer even dealt! Basically i gave him $1 he gave him $2 so i gave him $3 we kept doing that asking to be his prefered player! I think i gave in at something like $14. He was still a grumpy bugger!

[The Truth]

If I recall correctly me and flushy were tipping 300% the size of the pot at one stage - just because it really angered the locals 

lol yeah that was good fun!

Next time i went back i went with the aptly named 'crazy dave' and we got in a 'tip war' before the new dealer even dealt! Basically i gave him $1 he gave him $2 so i gave him $3 we kept doing that asking to be his prefered player! I think i gave in at something like $14. He was still a grumpy bugger!

'Tip War' now that should be a bracelet event at the WSOP

[Indestructable]

Must admit I never tip dealers.
It's funny how most people seem to tip certain jobs. I always tip a cabbie a waitress (unless service bad) and a barber but no one else. Not sure who makes the list of jobs to tip but sadly my job isn't on the list.

[Josh]

I am the most bestest tipper in the world.

[lazaroonie]

I really get hacked off tipping dealers - I mean any edge you have is low enough without them eroding it even further.

The worst way of tipping I see at blackjack is people playing chips for the dealer - I mean how stupid is that - if they lose then the casino gets the tip, yeah like they need it.

And Im supposed to flip some grumpy old sod $5 every time i hit a decent hand when grinding out for hours playing $3/6 limit ? aye right....

[Tonji]

Keep a stock of tea bags with you & hand one over to the dealer with the cheery comment "have a drink on me" .....(old Tommy Cooper joke) 

I'm sure they will see the funny side?

Have a great time in Vegas.

[thetank]

lol yeah that was good fun!

Next time i went back i went with the aptly named 'crazy dave' and we got in a 'tip war' before the new dealer even dealt! Basically i gave him $1 he gave him $2 so i gave him $3 we kept doing that asking to be his prefered player! I think i gave in at something like $14. He was still a grumpy bugger!

[stallyon]

Must admit I never tip dealers.
It's funny how most people seem to tip certain jobs. I always tip a cabbie a waitress (unless service bad) and a barber but no one else. Not sure who makes the list of jobs to tip but sadly my job isn't on the list.

i get fined for tipping in the street...but also hookers will bend over backwards for you if you tip them 

[steeley68]

Must admit I never tip dealers.
It's funny how most people seem to tip certain jobs. I always tip a cabbie a waitress (unless service bad) and a barber but no one else. Not sure who makes the list of jobs to tip but sadly my job isn't on the list.

I never tip taxi drivers. They charge too much anyway - I only tip my barber. She's been cutting my hair for 15 years...you would think she would get it right by now, though...

[londonpokergirl]

I always tipped every pot I won, depending on the size of pot to be honest

If you tip on blackjack or table games, they can put the tip on your box, added bit of luck for them and you
to double their tip :0) pretty cool

Taxi drivers in vegas are pretty grumpy, in 2 weeks holiday there, only had one chatty driver, rest didn't want to know

Just remember to get your players card and hand it in on table games, slots and poker room so that you can earn your VIP status ready for next time, so gamble away   and don't be scared to ask for a buffet meal if you've been playing blackjack for 30mins or more

Have a great time you'll love it

[madasahatstand]

mel

do you get the free buffet while playing poker?

mad