A Guide To Casino Tipping Etiquette

Navigating the incredibly complex, unwritten rules of social etiquette on a bustling casino floor can be highly stressful for a first-time visitor.


Failing to tip a hard-working dealer after a massive winning streak is considered an incredibly severe, highly offensive breach of casino etiquette.

Tipping the Table Game Dealers

If you sit at a blackjack or roulette table for an extended period, it is standard etiquette to tip the dealer, especially if you are winning.


In blackjack, you simply place a chip just outside your betting circle, slightly closer to the dealer; if your hand wins, the dealer's tip also doubles.

When leaving the table, it is polite to toss a final chip to the dealer and say "Thank you"In craps, placing a "Two-Way Hard Eight" bet means you are betting for both yourself and the dealersA well-tipped dealer will often slow down the game or offer helpful strategic advice to the player
The Cocktail Waitresses and Bartenders

The universally accepted, unbreakable standard is to tip exactly $1 to $2 in chips or cash for every single drink delivered to you.


If you fail to tip the waitress on her very first delivery, she will likely completely ignore your section of the casino for the rest of the evening.

Slot Attendants and Jackpot Payouts

A slot attendant will arrive, verify the massive win, process the required IRS tax paperwork, and physically hand you stacks of hundred-dollar bills.


The standard tip for a slot hand pay ranges from 0.5% to 1% of the total massive jackpot amount won.

SituationStaff MemberAppropriate GratuitySlot Hand Pay ($5,000)Slot Attendant$20 to $50 (roughly 1%)Valet ParkingValet Driver$5 when picking up the car

Tipping is the ultimate grease that keeps the massive, chaotic gears of the physical casino machine running smoothly and pleasantly.