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 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.

Never hand cash directly to a dealer's hand; the strict security rules require you to place the money flat on the table firstIn most modern casinos, all dealer tips are 'pooled' and split evenly among everyone on the shift, ensuring fair pay for dealers stuck on slow tablesIf you hit a massive slot machine hand-pay jackpot, it is customary to tip the slot attendant who brings you the cash roughly 1% to 2% of the total
Tipping the Waitresses, Valets, and Cashiers

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


When you arrive at the resort, tipping the valet $2 to $5 when they return your car is standard practice.

Tipping MethodHow to Execute ItWhy It MattersDirect Tip to DealerSlide chip forward, say "For you"Clean, simple, and politeBetting for the DealerPlace chip outside your betting boxCreates a fun, shared team atmosphere against the house

By tipping generously and acting politely, you transform the staff from mere employees into your personal cheering section.