B&m Rules You Should Know

[FourFlusher 0]

So, only one guy gets tipped? In five hours you could have had 6 or more different dealers.I've heard of tipping out when the down is finished instead of every pot.

[handsfactor 0]

Goosewhat should someone tip for tournaments?

[Suited_Up 2]

So, only one guy gets tipped? In five hours you could have had 6 or more different dealers.I've heard of tipping out when the down is finished instead of every pot.

They share the tips. (at least where he is doing this)

[FourFlusher 0]

Oh, never heard of the poker dealers sharing tips, but, it makes more sense to tip that way if they do, I guess.

[No_Neck 0]

Oh, never heard of the poker dealers sharing tips, but, it makes more sense to tip that way if they do, I guess.

I think most casinos share tips

[FourFlusher 0]

Really? I didn't know that, I just see them tossing them in their trays, and assumed they kept their own. I have seen carnival games dealers get better tips when the players know they keep their own, some clubs do that, people would rather see the tip go to the dealer they like rather than spread it out.I know tourny tips get spread out.

[21gambit 0]

Some casinos have the dealers pool their tips and then split them, some dont. If you see them carrying their tips in their racks its most likely that tipping is exclusive to each dealer. If their is a toke(token or chip) box at each table, then they most likely pool their tips.

[SopotBoy 0]

you can fold and retract the $25?edit: 1000th post, now a veteran again.

Yes as long as the action in front is equal or greater

[srblan 0]

I had something happen recently and I was wondering what the ruling is on this. I was in a heads up pot in a NL ring game. I kept firing at a low board with high card ace ( i had A5o). The guy called me down, but folded to my bet on hte river, and mucked his cards face up. He also had A5o. My friend was sitting to my right and quickly flashed him my cards, cause I had outplayed the guy, I dont show them to anyone very often though. The guy who lost got all pissy and yelled..."show one, show all." I mucked them anyways and said thats only if it went to showdown, the hand was over. The dealer didnt say anything. Was i wrong, or did I have to show them?

The guy you were up against was right. If you show someone your cards, you have to show the whole table.

[aadams_22 3]

I don't like the fact that I should have to emphatically say "call" or "raise" because when you speak, and inflection in your voice could be giving off a tell. I prefer to stay quiet and utter as few words as possible when I play poker.

[FourFlusher 0]

I don't like the fact that I have to show a better hand to win and nobody just takes my word for it, but, they have these rules, ya know.

[goose 0]

I don't like the fact that I should have to emphatically say "call" or "raise" because when you speak, and inflection in your voice could be giving off a tell. I prefer to stay quiet and utter as few words as possible when I play poker.

I agree, but this works only if you know the casino rules. I'm just saying, when in doubt, be verbal.And the people who this advice is intended for are going to be eaten alive by sharks at the table anyway, so in that sense it doesn't make too much difference lol.

[srblan 0]

I don't like the fact that I should have to emphatically say "call" or "raise" because when you speak, and inflection in your voice could be giving off a tell. I prefer to stay quiet and utter as few words as possible when I play poker.

You don't have to do either. If you put the right number of chips in, the action is inferred. The only notable exception is the single chip rule (if you put in one chip of a large denomination, you must say raise or it is a call).I also have never played in a room where poker dealers pool tips. That happens frequently in pit games, but I've never seen it in poker.

[DDiabolical 0]

So if the dealers share their tips.. what's the point in tipping a good dealer and not tipping a bad dealer?In that case there is absolutely no reasoning behind tipping.Demand higher pay or get a new job?Good post goose.

[goose 0]

So if the dealers share their tips.. what's the point in tipping a good dealer and not tipping a bad dealer?In that case there is absolutely no reasoning behind tipping.Demand higher pay or get a new job?Good post goose.

Good service, IMO, should always be rewarded. Even if tips are pooled:a) the dealer still gets a cut of it.B) super's and pit managers notice what dealer consistently rakes in the most tips, it's a very good indicator of how good they are at their job, and if it's a well managed casino, dealers should be rewarded for this with more/better shifts, and it's taken into consideration when applying for promotions (i.e. applying to full time, applying to become a super).c) pooled tips can also help that same good dealer, especially if he's new. How long do you think it'd take a new dealer, regardless of ability, to deal the highest stakes tables, where tipping is the best? Pooling tips provides a guaranteed income for dealers, and while I'd personally prefer to earn my own tips individually, I can't complain bitterly because it does have its upsides (pooled tips are paid at an hourly rate, and they can be used as proof of income when applying for mortgages etc. - so in that sense, they're amazing if you need a loan, as individual tips aren;t always recognized by banks - the tradeoff here is of course taxation).

[FourFlusher 0]

One big reason I believe in tipping is because no dealers=no poker. Or, low income begats lousy dealers.I have no idea what a dealer makes, but, at 40 hands an hour and a buck a hand, plus the five or six bucks in hourly, it sounds on the surface, at least, like a pretty damn good job with no heavy lifting.I also don't know how they work out the taxes. I know they expect 8% of the gross from waitresses whether they get nothing or a 20% tip.

[bulldog999 0]

Again, chip runners..........do you guys tip chip runners or do the dealers take care of them?I've played B&M a few times and wasn't sure if I should be tipping the runners.

[EvilGN 0]

if you arent into tipping on a regular basis (winning sizable pots) you can always tip the dealer leaving the table if you have won more money from him than lost...of course you ACTUALLY have to keep track of you wins and losses per 30 min (or whatever the rotation is)

[FourFlusher 0]

Chip runners: I see it both ways, depends on the club.

[goose 0]

Again, chip runners..........do you guys tip chip runners or do the dealers take care of them?I've played B&M a few times and wasn't sure if I should be tipping the runners.

It's usually appreciated tossing the chip runner $1, but definately not a floor if he's the one who gets your chips for you or anyone else really in a suit. Depends on the context, if you can buy your chips at the cage but you're too damn lazy and want a runner, toss him $1It varies a lot place by place. We don't really have chip runners at my casino so it's not much of an issue.

[srblan 0]

If I have a runner change a few racks of 1s into hundreds for me, I'll leave a chip on top.

[chrozzo 19]

Should I be tipping the person who hands me my cash when I cash out? Why?

[goose 0]

Should I be tipping the person who hands me my cash when I cash out? Why?

obviously no. I assume this is sw?

[RhinestoneCowboy 2]

obviously no. I assume this is sw?

Actually, it wouldn't suprise me if they expect one. People who pay out slot jackpots expect a tip, and a lot more than $1 depending on the size of the hit...

[Suited_Up 2]

Actually, it wouldn't suprise me if they expect one. People who pay out slot jackpots expect a tip, and a lot more than $1 depending on the size of the hit...

Um... for what?They can kiss my *** for a tip.