I’ve seen new players told repeatedly to only touch their cards with one hand. Some players have tried to cheat by bending specific cards slightly, for example the aces, and the dealers have to guard against this. Be gentle with the cards don't bend them or put drinks on them. If the cards are dealt face down, then only touch your cards with one hand only! If you break this rule you will almost always get a sharp rebuke. If this is the case, never touch your cards. In some games the cards are dealt face up. Between hands, give the dealer neat stacks of chips and let him/her count them and change them in. When you cash out, the dealers prefer for you to trade in smaller denominations of chips for large ones. At the table you may ask the dealer to make change for a large denomination chip, but don't ask to exchange small denomination chips for large ones. Know that red chips are $5, greens are $25, and blacks are $100. If you sit down while a hand is in progress, wait patiently for the conclusion of the hand then buy in. Understand the rules before you sit down.īuy or cash in chips between hands only. Following are some pointers which you can learn now or learn the hard way: Notice the procedure and when you sit down try not to disrupt it. If none of these options are available, then I would suggest watching a game from behind for a few minutes before sitting down. Some casinos offer a designated table where people can play with play chips to get their feet wet. At specific times of the day many casinos will give a tour of all the major games, explaining the rules and how to play. Before your first time at a table game ask if your casino offers gaming instructions.

Few things are more annoying than a beginner at a table who doesn’t know what to do and has to be told everything several times by the dealer.

It will benefit everybody if you know the basics of gambling protocol before you sit down for the first time. On this page Gambling Etiquette Introductionįor those who have never played a table game before, this section is for you.

Casino dealer etiquette