''Toke'' the dealer ???

[Dodger]

I have never played in a proper live game, as yet...and was amazed, reading my first Poker book, that... ''Poker dealers rely on tips as do other casino dealers. During a live game, it is customary for the winner of the pot to tip the dealer. Usually a player will toke the dealer a dollar a pot. In some low-limit game the player may opt for 50 cents but most players will tip something when they win. '' Assuming this is in ring games, but are you expected to tip (or toke) the dealer every time you win a hand or just when you win a decent pot? Could well imagine the dealer having more chips than anybody else at the end of the game. And what if you over tip...couldn't this be seen as a bribe or pay-off? Just need a bit of feedback from experienced casino goers, because I do not wish to make an arse of myself when I eventually venture into the real world! Also...do you tip if you win a tournament...never seen a winning player with wads of dosh in front of them in a TV game shoving a grand across to the dealer!

[BAM]

Re: ''Toke'' the dealer ??? In Vegas you drop the dealer a $1 (but you dont have to) when you win a pot when I was taking the blinds I gave them sweet FA and as in everything in the States a tip depends on good service and it makes the dealers very efficient and friendly as they rely on your tips. When you get a crap dealer dont be afraid not to tip. In vegas tourneys the TD will ask for a tip for the dealers as you collect and this is generally 10% (unless you are Uber ) In this country it varies best to check with the manager first but generally the dealers dont rely on tips but in some casinos they charge £2.50 per person per hour to play so they dont get my tip. I have tipped dealers in this country but only when it has been a good night and they have been good and friendly because you do get some right miserable bastids. I have never tipped for tourneys in this country but that is probably because I have never won one.