Casino Floor Etiquette for First-Time Visitors

A good number of our guests come down for a suite stay and end up on the gaming floor almost by accident — curious, but not sure what's expected of them. This isn't a strategy guide; it's the handful of practical things our floor staff get asked most often.

Reading a Table's Minimum

Every table game posts a small placard showing its minimum and maximum bet, usually near the dealer's position. Minimums shift by table and time of day — a blackjack table might run a $10 minimum midweek and jump to $25 on a Saturday night. If you don't see a placard, it's completely normal to ask a pit supervisor before you sit down.

Buying In

Cash goes on the felt, not directly into the dealer's hand — that's a standard security practice at every table, not something specific to us. The dealer will convert your cash to chips in view of the table and the overhead cameras. Ask for a specific chip denomination breakdown if it helps you track your bets more easily.

Tipping Dealers

Tipping isn't required, but it's customary and appreciated, either as a direct cash tip or by placing a small side bet for the dealer. There's no fixed amount — guests generally tip based on how a session went, not a strict percentage.

Slot Machine Basics

Most slot and video poker machines here take a players club card, which tracks play and comps but doesn't affect payouts. Machines are single-player by design — if you'd like to try one that's occupied, it's fine to ask whether the guest is still actively playing before sitting down.

The single most common first-timer question our pit staff hear is simply "am I doing this right?" — and the answer is almost always yes. Ask before you assume.

The Poker Room Is Its Own Culture

Our poker room runs on a waitlist system rather than open seating, so put your name in at the podium even if you plan to wander the floor first. Cash games post their stakes and buy-in ranges on a board near the entrance, and the room has its own unwritten pace — watching a few hands before joining is completely normal.

The Takeaway

None of this is complicated once you've done it once. Our rewards desk near the entrance is staffed to answer exactly these kinds of questions in person, and floor staff would rather you ask than guess.