Tipping protocol?

#1 09-23-2005, 02:56 PM

I recently won (actually split 1st & 2nd)a tournament of 208 players. While waiting for the money, I realized I had no idea what was customary to tip the dealer or TD. My stake was about $3700. Does a standard exist? I hope my tip wasn't insulting.

XXXNoahXXX · #2 09-23-2005, 03:02 PM

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I recently won (actually split 1st & 2nd)a tournament of 208 players. While waiting for the money, I realized I had no idea what was customary to tip the dealer or TD. My stake was about $3700. Does a standard exist? I hope my tip wasn't insulting.

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I recommend using the search function, theres been a lot of debate on this issue on these forums. Try searching for one month back.

LethalRose · #3 09-23-2005, 03:03 PM

id ask the dealer, $250 seems reasonable.

BAK · #4 09-23-2005, 03:24 PM

My understanding from reading other threads is that tipping 3% - 5% is standard. And I have never gotten the impression from those taking the tips from me that this is an insulting amount.

CardSharpCook · #5 09-23-2005, 03:44 PM

Asking the tourney director is always good. 3% at the Bike. But that includes all cashes, not just 1st.

BAK · #6 09-23-2005, 05:19 PM

I asked the tourney director at Binions and he said 5% - 10%. I have never seen a range this high discussed anywhere else.