Q: Does it make a difference how you tip the dealer? I am asking because sometimes I see players make a tip for the dealer on their hand while others just leave some chips for the dealer after they are done playing.Ī: I think it’s important that you let the dealer know early in your session that if she is friendly and helpful that you will be tipping her.

(I also wait until the count is in my favor before making a bet for the dealer.) If you are a basic strategy player and you want to tip a friendly dealer, my recommendation is to tip a few dollars if you are a $5 or $10 bettor, and tip $5 if you are a $25 bettor. How much? Because I play with an advantage, I know how much my theoretical hourly profit is and I usually tip no more than 25 percentage of this. On the other hand, if a dealer has been friendly, courteous and helpful, I will leave a tip. If a dealer is extremely obnoxious (I’ve actually had one call me an asshole for not leaving a tip), I will the pit boss. You know the type… gruff, disagreeable, irritable, grumpy, unhelpful, never smiling and making you feel uncomfortable when you play. Unfortunately, I’ve run into some surly blackjack dealers over my 35-year playing career.

When I go to a restaurant, whether I tip my server and how much depends upon the service I get. However, let’s be realistic… we all know that many hardworking folks who work in the service industry have a low base salary and that they depend upon tips to make ends meet. Q: Should you tip a blackjack dealer? If so, how much?Ī: There is no rule that says you must tip a blackjack dealer, just as there are no rules that say you must tip a waiter or taxi driver. Below are a few of them with tips on how to tip a dealer, what to do if a dealer makes a mistake and what you should do if a casino oversteps the legal rights of a player. I receive many questions from blackjack players.

How much do you tip blackjack dealer