Written by Once you’re familiar with your game of choice, it makes sense to head down to your local
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casino to try out your new found skills. If you’re playing online etiquette can take something of a back seat as your interaction with other people is limited. At a live casino though, it’s real life and there are real people there, also looking forward to to a night (or day) or gaming. So there are a few guidelines which will make your trip a smooth, enjoyable one – for you and for everybody else.
Don’t Get Drunk – or if you do like a drink, make sure you can handle your alcohol. Cheap or free drinks are a great addition to a night out but you won’t be popular if you act like a drunken halfwit.
Don’t Wave Your Money Around – everyone appreciates a winner, but not one who shakes their wads of cash in everyone else’s faces. If your luck’s in, be subtle.
Respect The Staff – in particular the waitresses, they may be pretty but most likely earn minimum wage and won’t appreciate your alcohol fuelled advances. They will however appreciate a small tip when you order a drink.
Make Your Breaks Short- if it’s a busy night then everyone is waiting to get on the Blackjack tables. It’s fine to reserve your seat while you dash to the toilet but it’s just rude to wander off on some other mission while people are waiting.
Respect The Locals – there will be plenty of people here who play regularly and may have been doing so for years. The casino likes them and everyone knows them so if you encounter them, be polite.
Respect The Dealer – the dealer is a professional, they do this every night. They’ve heard every piece of small talk you can possibly imagine so try to be imaginative if you’re going to make conversation. Don’t blame them if you start losing – it’s bad luck or just your bad play. What they’ll really respect is a small tip every so often, especially if you’re winning.
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