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Your Guide to Slots Etiquette (4 of 4)

Naturally, if you live in a state that has outlawed smoking in casinos (like Pennsylvania did recently), this issue has been decided for you!

Now, for another controversial topic: tipping. They say that the word does not just refer to a city in China, and we would have to agree. Folks who are poor tippers like to argue that they should not have to pay anyone’s wages, and that is all well and good. The fact remains, however, that you are guaranteed to receive better service if you tip well, and it is the ethically right thing to do. If you are a novice gambler, you may be a bit uncertain about the protocol of casino tipping. Let us help you. If you win a slot machine jackpot that requires a casino attendant to come out and hand pay you, it is normal to tip them. The industry standard is between one-half and one percent of your total haul… five or ten dollars on a one thousand dollar win, for example. It is certainly not required, but it is always appreciated! If you plan on tipping, we advise that you bring a few small bills of your own. Some casino attendants will try a sneaky tactic by bringing you your money back in big bill, hoping that you will slip them a larger bill.

That’s really about it! Hopefully, these articles have given you a quick and convenient primer on slot machine etiquette that will serve you well. If everyone used their manners, the world of gambling would be much more hospitable to everyone!

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