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.


Understanding exactly who to tip, when to tip, and how much to tip ensures you are treated like absolute royalty during your entire casino vacation.

Tipping the Table Game Dealers

There is absolutely no strict mathematical percentage required (like 20% at a restaurant), but a general rule is tipping $5 for every hour of standard play.


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
Tipping for "Free" Casino Drinks

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.