The flashing lights and ringing bells of a casino can be incredibly distracting, making it easy to forget the human element of the floor.

Failing to tip a dealer after a massive winning streak is considered incredibly rude and will instantly make you unpopular at the table.

The Etiquette of Toking the Dealer

When you are winning, it is universally expected that you share a small percentage of your good fortune with the person dealing the cards.

You can tip a dealer in two distinct ways: simply handing them a chip directly, or placing a bet specifically for them.

• Do not use tips to try and bribe a dealer into making a 'mistake' in your favor; they will lose their gaming license and their job instantly
• If a dealer is rude or unhelpful, you are under no obligation to tip them, regardless of how much money you are winning
• Tipping heavily will often cause the dealer to slow the game down slightly or offer helpful advice if you are a beginner struggling with strategy

Tipping the Waitresses, Valets, and Cashiers

You must absolutely tip the waitress at least $1 or $2 per drink; if you do not tip, they will simply 'forget' to return to your machine.

Finally, when you take your massive pile of chips to the cashier's cage to cash out, it is not strictly necessary to tip the cashier, but leaving $1 or $2 from the odd change is appreciated.

Tipping is the invisible grease that keeps the massive gears of the casino hospitality machine turning smoothly.