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Casino Etiquette
By: DaDancingPsych Date: July 22, 2019, 11:20 am
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I mentioned in another thread that I would be attending a work
conference this summer... well, it happened and it was a
pleasant enough affair. However, the conference took place at a
resort with a casino. I am not a gambler, so I was not sure of
the etiquette, but guess who I thought of!!! What are some
etiquette rules concerning the casino that newbies might not
know about. I have a few questions to help start out.
I wanted to watch some of the action at the tables, but was not
sure if it was appropriate being that I did not know any of the
players. Is it appropriate for random people to watch?
I noticed that some tables were nearly full with several people,
others only had one player, and others had the dealer alone (I
assume that they were waiting for a player). Can one just join
any table or is there an etiquette to this?
If one does not know the game, is it appropriate to try to learn
at the table while playing? (That is probably not a smart
financial decision, but I am curious.)
What don't I know that I should about casino etiquette?
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Re: Casino Etiquette
By: Isisnin Date: July 22, 2019, 1:38 pm
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Interesting question. I'm not a gambler so I've never thought
about etiquette there, so I'll be very interested in answers
from those that go regularly.
Having been about half dozen times, I'd say:
1) absolutely ok for random people to watch. Some tables might
be roped off for some reason seemingly to keep random people
from standing too close. Anyone know why some tables might be
like that? Can you reserve a table for a group?
2) you can just join any table that's in the open (e.g. not
roped off).
3) IF you want to learn at a table, try sitting at a table where
the dealer is waiting for players. That way you're slowness in
playing won't irritate other players. But you should really
learn the game before you sit. Most hotels have channels on the
room TVs that teach how to play.
Is there any etiquette for slot machine players? I hear some
rabid players can to claim one, or even more, machines as
theirs. Is that ok? (e.g. a sweater left on the stool means it's
someone's machine).
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Re: Casino Etiquette
By: NFPwife Date: July 22, 2019, 1:54 pm
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I wanted to watch some of the action at the tables, but was not
sure if it was appropriate being that I did not know any of the
players. Is it appropriate for random people to watch? It
depends. If you're not standing too close and players don't seem
visibly irritated, feel free. If a player seems annoyed by your
presence, move on. A section will be roped off it's a tournament
or high limit play.
I noticed that some tables were nearly full with several people,
others only had one player, and others had the dealer alone (I
assume that they were waiting for a player). Can one just join
any table or is there an etiquette to this? Technically, yes.
But... if it's blackjack and there's a shoe, wait until the end
of the shoe unless invited to play. (Even then I'd argue that
you should wait until the end of the shoe - they're inviting you
in because they're getting killed and want to see if the extra
hand will change the cards.) If it's an automatic shuffler, just
start playing. (An automatic shuffler will be a big black round
thing that cards come out the bottom of.) If it's a carnival
game - basically one where ppl are touching the cards, you can
join at any time. Depending on how the game is dealt, someone
might mind you sitting in front of them, it's okay to ask, "Ok
if I sit here?" At a craps table, you can jump right in. I'd be
careful about mini-bac or midi-bac. Those players are really
superstitious and there's a whole etiquette to it. It's
reasonable to ask the dealer if you should enter and where to
sit.
If one does not know the game, is it appropriate to try to learn
at the table while playing? (That is probably not a smart
financial decision, but I am curious.)
That's expected at a low stakes game. Generally, ppl will want
to see you win and will help you learn the game.
What don't I know that I should about casino etiquette? If a
dealer pauses before dealing you a card in blackjack or says,
"Are you sure?" you're doing the wrong thing mathematically.
Say, "What's the book say?" and do that. (Moving "off book"
gives the house more of an edge against you.) Also, dealers
can't take anything from your hands. If you buy in, drop your
money on the table, they'll pick it up.
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Re: Casino Etiquette
By: GardenGal Date: July 22, 2019, 2:21 pm
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This reminded me of a story my DH told me about 25 years ago.
He was on a business trip to Puerto Rico and stayed at a hotel
with a casino. He isn't a gambler, so he didn't go to the
casino at all. However, there was a booklet from the hotel in
his room about each of the games and how to play and such. He
said he amused himself by calculating the odds and writing them
in the book for future guests. One thing he told me was that
your odds are best in roulette (I think the house wins only
about 2% of the time), so if you want to play as long as
possible while betting a fixed amount, you should play roulette
so you'll lose more slowly.
One more gambling story from about 60 years ago. For some
reason DH's grandmother and her daughter and three young kids
were in Las Vegas, and grandmother (whom they called by the
Yiddish word of "Bubby") was gambling while the young kids were
watching from a 2nd floor balcony that went around the gaming
area. As she's putting in her pennies and nickles the kids were
yelling out, "Don't do it, Bubby!" Some guy, who must have just
lost a lot of money walked by and said, bitterly, "I wish
someone had said to me, 'Don't do it, Bubby!'"
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Re: Casino Etiquette
By: DaDancingPsych Date: July 22, 2019, 2:22 pm
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[quote author=Isisnin link=topic=1236.msg35099#msg35099
date=1563820705]
Is there any etiquette for slot machine players? I hear some
rabid players can to claim one, or even more, machines as
theirs. Is that ok? (e.g. a sweater left on the stool means it's
someone's machine).
[/quote]
Thank you for bringing up slot machines, as I would be
interested in learning the etiquette here, too!
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Re: Casino Etiquette
By: jpcher Date: July 22, 2019, 4:35 pm
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NFPwife gave great answers.
I'll add to that by saying that if you want to stand by a table
to watch the game it's perfectly fine (unless you're encroaching
on a game player's space).
I believe that once you sit at a table, you're in play.
If you want to learn from a dealer (as NFPwife suggested) go
early, when there are empty tables, and dealers are waiting for
customers.
My first time at a casino was about 30 years ago when I went to
the Bahama's with a friend of mine. I knew the game Black Jack,
but never played for money. We sat at an empty $1 table and the
dealer was helpful in the beginning (helpful as in not telling
us what to do but giving a questioning pause, or allowed us to
change our minds, if he thought we were wrong, again akin to
NFPwife's thoughts.)
It didn't take long for others to sit at our table because we
were winning! Once other people sat at the table the dealer
stopped hinting. The game was on.
I walked out (4+ hours later) with $60 winnings and friend
walked out with $82.
Nowadays when I go to a casino I look for an empty (or almost
empty table) before getting into a serious game with many
players.
One last suggestion . . . especially if you find a dealer that
helps you learn/win the game . . . tip well.
Finally -- don't spend/bring more money than what you're willing
to lose.
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Re: Casino Etiquette
By: DaDancingPsych Date: July 22, 2019, 7:47 pm
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I am learning so much. This world is so foreign to me!!!
[quote author=jpcher link=topic=1236.msg35110#msg35110
date=1563831358]
One last suggestion . . . especially if you find a dealer that
helps you learn/win the game . . . tip well.
[/quote]
I didn't know one should tip. :-\ Is there a particular time
to tip? What would an appropriate tip include? Does one tip in
chips or cash?
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Re: Casino Etiquette
By: NFPwife Date: July 22, 2019, 8:09 pm
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[quote author=DaDancingPsych link=topic=1236.msg35115#msg35115
date=1563842831]
I am learning so much. This world is so foreign to me!!!
[quote author=jpcher link=topic=1236.msg35110#msg35110
date=1563831358]
One last suggestion . . . especially if you find a dealer that
helps you learn/win the game . . . tip well.
[/quote]
I didn't know one should tip. :-\ Is there a particular time
to tip? What would an appropriate tip include? Does one tip in
chips or cash?
[/quote]
I'm glad JPcher mentioned tipping, I replied a and then thought
about it.
There are a couple ways to tip. At blackjack, if you get a
blackjack or hit a large hand or side bet, you can place a bet
for the dealer in front of your bet. Or you can toss them a chip
or two. A dollar or two on a 10-15 dollar bet is fine.
If you're playing a carnival game and have a decent win, tip $5
or so. Decent defined as 3 steps from the bottom of the pay
table that's printed on the felt. The higher it gets the more
you can tip. 5% is good when you start getting into $500 or
more.
With slots, if an attendant has to hand pay you, tip. 3-5% is
good. The larger it gets, the lower the percentage can go. If
you hit $100,000, one thousand is a respectable tip.
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Re: Casino Etiquette
By: jpcher Date: July 23, 2019, 5:16 pm
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[quote author=DaDancingPsych link=topic=1236.msg35115#msg35115
date=1563842831]
I am learning so much. This world is so foreign to me!!!
[quote author=jpcher link=topic=1236.msg35110#msg35110
date=1563831358]
One last suggestion . . . especially if you find a dealer that
helps you learn/win the game . . . tip well.
[/quote]
I didn't know one should tip. :-\ Is there a particular time
to tip? What would an appropriate tip include? Does one tip in
chips or cash?
[/quote]
Mostly, my experience is with Black Jack. If I have a
particularly good winning hand I'll put out a chip or two or
three, depending on my bet, for the dealer before the next hand
is dealt.
I don't think tipping in cash is acceptable.
[quote author=NFPwife link=topic=1236.msg35116#msg35116
date=1563844174]
With slots, if an attendant has to hand pay you, tip. 3-5% is
good. The larger it gets, the lower the percentage can go. If
you hit $100,000, one thousand is a respectable tip.
[/quote]
This is good to know! Although I've never won big at slots.
Sigh.
#Post#: 35182--------------------------------------------------
Re: Casino Etiquette
By: Thitpualso Date: July 23, 2019, 5:29 pm
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We aren’t gamblers but we have been to a charity casino night or
two. Here’s a tip for any newbies at gambling.
Put the total amount of money you want to risk in one pocket.
Put any money you win in a different pocket. If you find
yourself listing to the ‘win’ side, you’ve done well and learned
a few things about gambling. It’s time to get a nice drink and
go back to the room.
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