Casino Do's and Don'ts

By Zeeman Haus

Yes, going to the casino is great! In most of these establishments the small timer is treated as well by the staff as the high rollers. Unlike the rest of your life, here everyone wishes you good luck and seems to genuinely mean it! Yes, this is a much friendlier environment than your mother in law's house. But there are some things you should know to keep you looking as cool as you feel.

Casino etiquette is a little more than wearing a shirt and shoes; to be polite and know the rules will take you pretty far. Usually though, wearing a shirt and shoes is the first set of rules you will be asked to follow. Besides, honestly dude, no one wants to see that.

The tables are often where all the action is. It's a good time for everyone and can get a little rowdy from time to time. The important thing to remember about learning a new game is to observe if for a while before you sit down. Sitting down does more than imply you are going to play, it actually means you are going to play. So be prepared to ante up when you grab a piece of real estate by the big green.

Usually if you step out of line in some way or another the dealer will let you know politely. They are paid to take your money and smile. Understanding the dealer and their limitations will often yield a few tips every so often. Um, they do this professionally all the time, so getting a few tips is a pretty good thing I would say.

You have to understand your dealer. They are taught to play the game by the house rules. They have a very specific set of instructions that they have to follow. The choice a dealer makes is not really a choice at all. They have about as much control over what to do in a instance as a robot does. This is not to say that they are not human beings, but that they have a job to do. Your losing has probably more to do with you, luck and the house rules than your friendly dealer.

Drinks are the other biggie in the casino, and probably one of my favorite one too. If you are playing, they will often bring you drinks on the house, definitely take advantage of this, but try not to go Forrest Gump on it. Even though the drinks are free, tipping the server is still a good thing. Try to remember they do work for tips.

Free drinks are my favorite. I like them much better than the kind you have to pay for. While you are gambling, you will be offered drinks every so often. Take advantage of these and enjoy! The house definitely wants you to stay comfortable and to keep on playing. Just make sure you take care of your server. They work hard and people often forget to tip them. Doing so might mean you get your free drinks more often.

Knowing these few things will help increase your enjoyment at the casino. This is too true. Not following these simple rules might leave you feeling a little embarrassed in addition to having less money. I'd rather be broke and happy... but being rich and happy is better. - 32197

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