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The issue of player etiquette is not so crucial when playing online casinos, as many of the accepted conventions of land-based casinos are not applicable online. Playing a good session of Blackjack in just your underpants, while taking calls on your phone is clearly possible at an online casino without causing concern, whereas in a real-world club it’s going to find you out on the street pretty damn quick! However, as many online casinos offer chat facilities to complement multi-player games, there is a need to observe some basic, common sense rules when using these to interact with other players and / or live casino staff.
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Players should not use indecent, threatening or foul language |
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Players should not slander, abuse or threaten others. |
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Players should not use nicknames that could reasonably cause offence. |
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Players should not use sexual or racial slurs. |
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Players should not impersonate other players. |
Remember, when playing online, good manners cost nothing and bad behaviour will earn you a ban. |
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| Whilst this is not an exhaustive list, below are some of the common issues of etiquette involved with playing the most popular games in land-based casinos. Common to all the games it’s always a good idea to be clear on the rules before you play to save yourself time, money and embarrassment! Oh, and be polite to fellow players and casino staff too – a sharp tongue or potty mouth will guarantee a very quick exit we can assure you. |
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Transactions to buy or cash chips should only be done between hands. If a game is in progress when you join the table, wait until it’s finished |
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If your cards are dealt to you face up, do NOT touch them. |
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If your cards are dealt to you face down, only handle them with one hand, never both. Also do not bend the cards. |
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Once you have placed your bet on the table, do not touch it after the first card has been dealt. |
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Be aware of the hand signals to indicate your decisions. For example, a player typically taps the table to indicate a ‘hit’ and waves, palm open parallel to the table to indicate that they are standing. |
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Do not ask the dealer for tips or advice. You are expected to make your own decisions about how much you want to bet, and how to play your dealt hand. |
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If you’re not doing well, do not vent your frustration on the cards, the dealer or other players. |
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If the pack is not playing your way consider moving tables rather than insisting on continual reshuffles of the pack. |
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Keep your hands clear of the table when the Shooter is rolling |
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If you are the Shooter, ensure the throw is a good bounce on the table. Trying to get the dice to slide along on the table, rather than rolling them properly will be adjudicated as a ‘no throw’. Repeat the offence and it’s three strikes and you’re out! |
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Be aware that some wagers require you to place your bet on the layout after which the dealer places the correct chips on your behalf. |
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Wrong betting is considered slightly distasteful amongst many Craps fans, so show some reserve if you’re making and (especially) winning wrong bets. |
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The dealer is not allowed to take cash or chips directly from a player. Players should place their money on the table in the hiatus between rolls and ask the dealer for ‘change only’. |
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Craps is not a chatty game, so a little decorum is appreciated by many players. |
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Do not attempt to place or remove bets once the wheel is set spinning |
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If your seated at a Roulette table you are expected to play. Seated ‘spectators’ should not be surprised (or offended) if the croupier or a pit boss asks them to move. |
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Winning bets are left on the table layout. If you don’t want to play the bet on the next spin, you must remove it yourself before the wheel is set in motion. |
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Payoffs on winning straight, split, street square and line bets are pushed to the player by the croupier. Payoffs for other bets are placed alongside the winning bet, and should be retrieved by the player if they don’t want it to be played on the next spin. |
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Don’t hog several machines if the casino is busy. |
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Be aware of ‘change cups’ left on seats in front of machines. This is a ‘back soon’ sign that the player’s taking a temporary break, and is expecting to return shortly to continue playing that machine. Do NOT interfere, or ‘nip in’ to play that machine. Find another machine that’s obviously free. |
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| Tipping is a thorny issue but players should use their discretion. Casino staff often rely on tips to supplement relatively low basic pay, but this should not oblige you to tip them if you consider the service you receive to be poor. However, where service is efficient and has made your session enjoyable a tip is good etiquette regardless of your performance at the tables. The level of tip is again up to you, but be generous if the service has been good, and especially if you’ve had a decent win! |
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