How Much Should Players Tip Dealers? Well, It Depends
by Russ Scott
An Illinois reader wants to know how much to tip poker dealers, and a player in Alabama asks what's the rule when you drop a hole card on the floor. Here's the scoop.
Q: Russ, I've "Googled" this question but find the answers too general. I'm a low-limit player and would like to know how much to tip dealers in a card room. Your thoughts? — Doug B. in Springfield, Ill.
A: Great question, Doug.
Although poker dealers rely on tips for most of their income, ti ...
Posted by: Jose
Comment: #1
Fri Aug 14, 2009 10:44 PM
I am a poker dealer. Your tipping info is mostly wrong. We can not control the cards. If you don't win a single pot, I will not expect a dollar. However any pot's profit you do win, at any point, with exceptional service, should be rewarded with a %5 or higher tip. If you can't do that, don't play the game. Stick to online poker.
One of 2 things are going to happen. Either the good dealers are going to leave the casino or the house will increase the rake and start compensating for low pay. As is, my casino rakes 10% with a max of $5 / pot. Of which we get $3 an hour.
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