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Originally Posted by MrAggromonkey
can someone please tell me how the rake at the 1/2 and 2/5 games are determined. Also, what are the customary amounts to tip the dealer for the various pot sizes?
Rake at all poker rooms in AC for 1/2 is 10% up to $4, plus $1 for the bad beat jackpot for pots that reach $20.
For 2/5, I believe Harrah's takes the same rake as it does @ 1/2, but I'm sure someone else can confirm.
There is no "customary" amount to tip. Tip whatever you feel the dealer's service was worth.
I personally tip $1 for every pot that sees a flop and is over $10. I sometimes tip an extra dollar if the dealer did something extraordinary during the hand (e.g., made a correct correction of a mistake by a player) -or- I take significant extra time to make a difficult decision. If I find a dealer to be exceptional throughout his entire down (usually speed-wise), I sometimes tip $1 when he is leaving the box and thank him for a good down.