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

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.


This creates a fantastic, cooperative atmosphere, as the dealer is now actively, financially invested in your hand winning alongside you.

Always tip the dealer in casino chips, never attempt to hand them physical cash currencyIf you hit a massive progressive jackpot on a table game, a 1% to 3% tip is considered standardTip the dealer even if you are losing slightly, as they have absolutely no control over the cards dealt
The Cocktail Waitresses and Bartenders

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.

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.


For example, if you win a $5,000 jackpot, peeling off a crisp $50 bill and handing it to the attendant is considered perfect, generous etiquette.

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.