Casino etiquette for the absolute first-timer
What to wear, when to tip, how to join a table mid-shoe — and the one thing dealers wish guests knew before sitting down.
Before you sit down
Entry is 18+ with photo ID — the door verifies in seconds. Smart casual from 18:00; the salon asks for jackets after 20:00. If your luggage didn't plan for it, the wardrobe service lends.
Cash or card both work at the tables, but the rewards desk first: a free Players Club card means every bet earns toward dining credit and upgrades.
At the table
Join between hands, place cash on the felt — never hand it to the dealer — and wait for the chips to arrive. Cards stay on the table and in view; in blackjack, hand signals beat words because cameras don't read minds.
Unsure of a rule? Ask. Dealers would rather explain a split than watch a guest feel lost — the twenty-minute masterclass at 20:00 nightly exists precisely for this.
Nobody was born knowing when to split eights. Sit down, ask, enjoy — that's the whole etiquette.
M. Callaghan — pit boss, 14 years
Tipping and tone
Tipping isn't required but is warmly received — a chip on your bet for the dealer is the classic move. Photos are fine away from live tables; at the felt, keep the phone pocketed.
And the one thing dealers wish everyone knew: the house edge doesn't care about streaks. Set your night's number before you sit, and the evening stays fun.
The five-line summary
ID at the door, card from the rewards desk, cash on the felt between hands, signals over words, and a budget decided in daylight.
Everything else, the dealer will teach you cheerfully — it's the best job perk they have.
New to the floor?
The nightly 20:00 masterclass teaches roulette and blackjack basics at a quiet table — free, twenty minutes, no pressure.
- MasterclassNightly 20:00
- Table minimumsFrom A$10
- Players ClubFree · 2 min