Re: a thought on tipping dealers
I've never dealt but have worked in the industry and have had many conversations with dealers. With a $1 toke on a decent pot being more or less standard, dealer income has been stagnent over the years. During this period we have had some inflation, thus their ability to make a decent living isn't what it was.
The three or four extra hands per hour gained using shuffle machines makes up for part of this, but some players seem to tip less since "the machine" gave them the lucky cards.
Dealers also have to put up with customers such as Iris and Frenchy, so being a poker dealer isn't easy. That said, the best ones with the necessary tempermant do quite well, as they should.
Regards,
Rick
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