Tipping the Dealers in Holdem Cash Games and Tournaments

Something about tipping the dealers in holdem cash games and tournaments has been bothering my mind. I typically tip a dollar to 3 dollars on pots in 1/3 2/5 cash games and tip 10 dollars if the pot is over 500. But somebody I personally know said there was a book saying that players should only tip 1-2 dollars to keep money flow in control.

Do you think tip of 1-2 dollars workable for any size pot? I’m also wondering if what is customary for tipping in tournaments. How about if you chop with 4 players? And of the people who do finish in the money, who will tip? How about re-buy tournaments? Any advice, answer or feedback will be very much appreciated.

Thanks in advance!
Hanz

Hanz,
There really isn’t a “standard” regarding tipping in cash games. Many people view tipping as required but tipping is supposed to be a voluntary gesture based on whether you think that the dealer has done a good job. In lower limit cash games, there may be times that the pot is so small that tipping is counterproductive.

Tipping a $1 to $2 per hand is a perfectly acceptable amount at most lower level games. Although the game you are playing is NL, your stakes are still considered low. Don’t let others opinions dictate how much you want to tip. Tips do cut into your overall profit, so you should give an amount that you are comfortable with. There are many players that wont tip at all so your tip will be appreciated.

In regards to tipping in tournaments, again the amount tipped is based on what players are comfortable giving. Most players that achieve a low level cash typically do not tip. Usually the tipping is more “expected” for the top money finishers. Even then, 3 to 5 percent of the win is usually customary. Some will tip more, but that is extraordinary.

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