Casino Etiquette 101 - 5 Ways To Act Like A Pro
Here are 5 quick tips to help you bring back the charm:
#1 No Slamming - If you can not afford what you are betting then do not bet so much. Angry players who slam chips and flail their arms in contempt of a hand that they "should have won" are not pretty sites. It causes disruption, stress and most of all it makes you look out of control. Think James Bond, stay focused and do not let them see you sweat!
#2 No Cussing - What is this the half hour comedy hour? Are those four letter words supposed to make us think you are tough? Do not drop every foul mouthed word in the dictionary because you are losing. Have some class.
#3 Blowing Smoke - Hey we know it is a casino and not everyone is a non smoker but please be considerate of the fellow table players. It can be quite squished at a table. If you are a smoker please make sure you use the ashtrays provided, not a cup, or table or the floor. Be considerate of others and the dealer and try to blow your smoke up towards the ceiling. Generally most casinos ask you to refrain from smoking pipes or cigars at the tables as well.
#4 Hold Up - This is probably one of the most complained about issues in the casino, if a player or players are on a run of good cards please either wait until the shoe is over, or ask if you may join. It is true that you may jump in and out as you see fit unless there is a No Mid Shoe Entry sign, but it is very rude. Think about what you would do if the roles were reversed and you were finally on a heater and someone jumps right in and messes up the flow?
#5 Nothing to See Here - If you happen to walk by a table that is on the main floor and a player is betting pretty heavy, do not stop and stare for an obsessive amount of time. It is cool to watch people playing more money in one hand than most people make in a month, but fight the urge to over stay your welcome. It makes the player very uncomfortable and stressed, not to mention it makes you look ignorant. Most players utilize the High Limit Salons but occasionally you will see a whale firing it up amongst the fish, just take a peek and keep it moving!
Casino etiquette is more about common sense than anything else really. Think about how you would act or what would you do if the roles were reversed and you will realize what is appropriate. A lot of people are overwhelmed by all the things casinos have to offer, so they might not know that they are practicing bad etiquette. Just ask them nicely to stop doing whatever it is that they are doing that makes you feel uncomfortable and I am sure they will oblige. If not there is always security around.
Here are 5 quick tips to help you bring back the charm:
#1 No Slamming - If you can not afford what you are betting then do not bet so much. Angry players who slam chips and flail their arms in contempt of a hand that they "should have won" are not pretty sites. It causes disruption, stress and most of all it makes you look out of control. Think James Bond, stay focused and do not let them see you sweat!
#2 No Cussing - What is this the half hour comedy hour? Are those four letter words supposed to make us think you are tough? Do not drop every foul mouthed word in the dictionary because you are losing. Have some class.
#3 Blowing Smoke - Hey we know it is a casino and not everyone is a non smoker but please be considerate of the fellow table players. It can be quite squished at a table. If you are a smoker please make sure you use the ashtrays provided, not a cup, or table or the floor. Be considerate of others and the dealer and try to blow your smoke up towards the ceiling. Generally most casinos ask you to refrain from smoking pipes or cigars at the tables as well.
#4 Hold Up - This is probably one of the most complained about issues in the casino, if a player or players are on a run of good cards please either wait until the shoe is over, or ask if you may join. It is true that you may jump in and out as you see fit unless there is a No Mid Shoe Entry sign, but it is very rude. Think about what you would do if the roles were reversed and you were finally on a heater and someone jumps right in and messes up the flow?
#5 Nothing to See Here - If you happen to walk by a table that is on the main floor and a player is betting pretty heavy, do not stop and stare for an obsessive amount of time. It is cool to watch people playing more money in one hand than most people make in a month, but fight the urge to over stay your welcome. It makes the player very uncomfortable and stressed, not to mention it makes you look ignorant. Most players utilize the High Limit Salons but occasionally you will see a whale firing it up amongst the fish, just take a peek and keep it moving!
Casino etiquette is more about common sense than anything else really. Think about how you would act or what would you do if the roles were reversed and you will realize what is appropriate. A lot of people are overwhelmed by all the things casinos have to offer, so they might not know that they are practicing bad etiquette. Just ask them nicely to stop doing whatever it is that they are doing that makes you feel uncomfortable and I am sure they will oblige. If not there is always security around.
