Written by Etiquette is an important facet of behaviour in all walks of life. It’s equally so in a casino
Respect the staff.
environment and perhaps it’s even more applicable here where money is won and lost, tensions rise and nerves get frayed. If you’ve read our guide to casino etiquette and poker etiquette then you’ll already be aware of what’s expected of you inside a casino and at a poker table. In this article we’ll have a quick look at roulette etiquette and how a beginner should behave.
- First, you need to obtain some chips. For roulette, each player has his own colour chips to avoid any confusion. When you’ve finished playing, change the chips back into regular casino chips.
- The betting period is the most important roulette rule by which to abide. When the previous spin has finished and bets have been paid out, the croupier will let all players know when new bets can be placed. The next spin will begin and shortly afterwards the croupier will say “no more bets’ or something similar, ending the betting for that spin.
- Try and avoid drinking or (if it’s still legal) smoking over the table. These tables are expensive items and any spillages which cause damage may well be charged back to you.
- Treat all the other players at the table with respect and don’t touch anybody else’s chips.
- On occasion you may not be able to reach the required betting zone. Don’t be tempted to fling your chips in that general direction, ask the croupier to do it for you. Throwing chips around can also dislodge those of other players.
- Tips are always appreciated by croupiers (and of course other casino staff) but casino policy can be particularly strict in relation to roulette. It’s not permitted in most European countries but the ‘tipping’ of the United States means it’s more widely practised there.
Again, nothing too mysterious there, just behave politely and respectfully and you and everyone else will enjoy your casino visit and roulette experience.
