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Casino floors have developed their own culture over decades — unwritten rules that regular players follow automatically and that first-timers often violate. Here's the complete guide to casino table etiquette.
At the Blackjack Table
- Don't touch your chips once bets are placed
- Use hand signals to indicate hit (tap the table) or stand (wave hand over cards) — verbal communication is for the cameras
- Don't give unsolicited strategy advice to other players
- Don't hold up the game looking at your strategy card for more than 30 seconds
- Tip the dealer when you leave a table, even if you're down
At the Craps Table
- Don't hand chips directly to the dealer — set them on the table
- Keep drinks off the table rail
- Don't slow-roll the dice — a single confident throw
- Don't say the word 'seven' at the table — it's considered bad luck
- Celebrate when others win — the shared social experience is the point
General Casino Rules
- No cameras pointed at the dealer or other players' hands
- Players club card in before you play — always
- Cocktail server = $1–2 tip per drink minimum
- Don't save seats at table games for friends who aren't playing
- If you're not playing, you're not entitled to a seat at a table