– dealers that go hard on a tip hustle. I don’t mind a little work to try and get some stiffs to open up, but when you openly try and take advantage of a new or misinformed player, you’ve probably cost you and your co-workers more in future tip earnings than the $1-$5 you just dropped into your box
– dealers discussing their kids or family life (rule apply 5x more at a ‘party pit’ or ‘dancing dealer’ table). I really am a nice guy, but I go to a casino to escape the doldrums of everyday life, please don’t drag me back into reality.
– dealers giving incorrect advise on games such as blackjack or Pai Gow. Just because I’m too polite to inform the table that you don’t know what you’re talking about, that doesn’t mean I appreciate you saying what you think the players want you to say about their hands, or worse yet, you just don’t know and don’t want to admit it.

Really great stuff, and so true! Two more pet peeves and we’re writing a blog post about you, so pony up!

1) Toke appreciation…..you don’t have to be obsequious or repetitive, but is a quick “thanks for the bet, sir” too much effort? I’ve bet hard ways for the dealers before and nobody even looked at me.

2) Enough with pushing the sucker bets already…..I’m not fighting an 11% house edge for the sucker bets on pai gow, three card poker, etc. So don’t point out to me how much money I’d have won if a premium hand lands.

3) Socialize on your own time……if you want to hit on the dealer next to you or argue with the stick about a sports bet, do it on your own time. I’m there. I’m a customer. I’m spending money. Again, I don’t need constant attention; but stopping the action so you can socialize pisses me off.

Okay. There. Whew. I feel better…..

Agreed! Dealers put up with a lot of nonsense.