Cash in on Casino Manners
Yes, going to the casino is great! In most of these establishments the small timer is treated as well by the staff as the high rollers. Unlike the rest of your life, here everyone wishes you good luck and seems to genuinely mean it! Yes, this is a much friendlier environment than your mother in law’s house. But there are some things you should know to keep you looking as cool as you feel.
Looking cool while you lose lots of money is second only to looking cool while you win lots of money. Sometimes Lady Luck doesn’t give us a choice on winning or losing, but we all have the chance to look cool every time. A few etiquette rules will definitely help out.
The tables are the most interesting aspect and usually where people end up in the most trouble. The card tables offer several different types of games. If you are unfamiliar with a game, standing by and watching is allowed. Sitting down to watch is not. No one is going to rap your knuckles with a ruler, but you will be asked to place a bet or vacate the seat. This is probably the biggest breach of etiquette.
The dealer can be your biggest friend in a way. Often once you establish yourself as a polite player and ask for a tip or two, the deal will give you a few pointers. Listen to them, but don’t hold them accountable if you lose. Dealers make the same amount if you win or lose, they have to, and it’s the law. However, you can tip you dealer if their suggestions help you to win big.
You have to understand your dealer. They are taught to play the game by the house rules. They have a very specific set of instructions that they have to follow. The choice a dealer makes is not really a choice at all. They have about as much control over what to do in a instance as a robot does. This is not to say that they are not human beings, but that they have a job to do. Your losing has probably more to do with you, luck and the house rules than your friendly dealer.
Drinks are the other biggie in the casino, and probably one of my favorite one too. If you are playing, they will often bring you drinks on the house, definitely take advantage of this, but try not to go Forrest Gump on it. Even though the drinks are free, tipping the server is still a good thing. Try to remember they do work for tips.
The final thing that will embarrass you potentially, is trying to touch the dealer. If you change in money to the dealer for chips, it is not good form to actually try to hand them this. Physical contact between deal and player is limited to…well, none. They are not allowed to come in contact with you at all. This prevents weird things from happening, like cards being passed and the like.
Having the proper etiquette while gambling will make you feel like James Bond or Kenny Rogers without having to be shot at. It also will make you feel like even though you’ve lost some money, you might have gained a few friends.
Zeeman Haus enjoys writing articles online on a variety of subjects. You can check out his latest website on Folding Poker Table which provides reviews on Fat Cat, ChipsAndGames, Trademark Global and more.
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