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1 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.

This creates a fantastic, cooperative atmosphere, as the dealer is now actively, financially invested in your hand winning alongside you.
Tipping is never legally required, but it guarantees significantly better, friendlier servicePlacing a bet for the dealer is much more exciting and appreciated than a flat cash handoutDealers pool their tips in many casinos, so your tip supports the entire shift of workers Tipping for "Free" Casino Drinks
However, while the physical alcohol is technically free, the service provided by the incredibly hard-working cocktail waitress is absolutely not.

Remember, these waitresses carry incredibly heavy trays through crowded, smoke-filled rooms for miles every single shift; tip them generously and consistently.
What to Do When You Hit the Jackpot
A slot attendant will arrive, verify the massive win, process the required IRS tax paperwork, and physically hand you stacks of hundred-dollar bills.

If you hit a staggering multi-million dollar progressive jackpot, a flat tip of a few thousand dollars distributed among the attending staff is highly appropriate.
SituationStaff MemberAppropriate GratuitySlot Hand Pay ($5,000)Slot Attendant$20 to $50 (roughly 1%)Valet ParkingValet Driver$5 when picking up the car
By budgeting an extra 5% of your bankroll specifically for gratuities, you ensure that everyone around you shares in the excitement of your vacation.