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Tipping in No-Rake Game Tipping in No-Rake Game

03-02-2018 , 01:36 PM
I am looking for feedback on what would be acceptable tipping standards in a no-rake game. I usually play at a private club game where they spread holdem, O8, and Omaha, all NL. The blinds are only $1-$2, but the game plays pretty deep with stacks ranging from $500 to 3K after the game gets rolling. The dealers run and own the club, so after expenses keep the remainder of their tips. Light snacks and drinks are available with an optional donation jar. I am not a pro, but play for profit and play at this location approximately 500 hours a year. Being that tips are the only source of income for the club and the dealers, and the money being saved with no rake, what would you tip in this game?
03-02-2018 , 01:46 PM
This probably gets moved to another forum, but since my normal tip is $1-$2 for a $5 rake game, I probably split the difference and tip $3-$5 per pot.
03-02-2018 , 01:48 PM
I'd probably just add $2 to whatever I would normally tip at a brick casino.
03-02-2018 , 02:52 PM
Tip whatever gets you invited back, which is probably about what other people are tipping.

If it were my choice I’d probably tip what I’m used to paying in rake, unless other people tip way less. 10% up to $5.
03-02-2018 , 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by venice10
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Tipping: As of March 2011, there are approximately 3,687,126 threads on 2+2 about tipping dealers and other support people in a poker room. There just isn't a need for another one. The facts are that dealers and other people in the poker room are paid near minimum wage or less. Tips make up the bulk of their earnings. The minimum tip is $1, although some people will tip more than that if the pot is large. Some people tip $1 for every hand they win or every item that is brought to them, like drinks. There are some that never tip, while others will only tip dealers they believe are doing an above average job and/or the pot is large/goes past the flop. It is a matter of personal preference. Economics plays a role since tipping every hand won can significantly eat into a player's win rate.
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