So, you’ve never gambled before and are eager to visit your local casino or travel to Las Vegas to play beneath the dazzling lights of the city. All of this is incredibly thrilling! However, you must understand the fundamentals of how to act while gambling in order to avoid being embarrassed or, worse, being ejected from a business. We’re here to assist you — we’ve all been there – and based on our collective experience, we’ve created a list of etiquette standards that you should read before entering a casino.  

Understand the Game’s Rules

We recognize that not everyone is familiar with all of the rules of the games available at the casino, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take a few minutes before sitting down to learn the basics. If you’re reading this, you may already be aware that we have a section dedicated to casino gaming strategy. Here’s a link to that part so you may refresh your memory on the fundamentals: There’s nothing wrong with asking the dealer a few questions, but they aren’t your professors. Other players are attempting to bet, and the helpful ones will provide assistance. However, before you sit down to play any table game, you should wait and watch a few hands. You’ll be able to pick up on the basic principles, which we’ve described in our strategy guides, and you’ll be able to ask questions in between hands. When you’re ready to settle down and play, this will create a much better atmosphere.  

In Blackjack, I’m in the middle of the shoe.

In a live casino, you’ll very certainly be playing blackjack at a table with 6 or 8 decks of cards in each shoe before shuffling. Many gamers are superstitious about these decks since they have chopped the cards or attempted to card count them (we do not recommend this). When someone sits at the table during the game, these people can become irritated. When you sit down, we recommend that you look for an empty table or one where the cards are being shuffled. Otherwise, you should ask the other players at the table if it’s okay if you take a seat.  

Discussing Someone Else’s Strategy

Despite the fact that the tables are open to several participants, casino gambling is not a team sport. To beat the house, each player employs his or her own method. While we encourage everyone to grasp the fundamentals of a game (we despise rogue gamblers), one thing you must not do during the game is discussed other players’ hands. Commentary on how people should or should not play is not acceptable, and if a player is losing, you may receive some harsh words.  

In the middle of a game, do not touch your chips.

You are not allowed to touch your chips once you have placed a bet and the game is still in progress, identical to the previous regulation. When cheating players have lost a hand in the past, they have attempted to eliminate bets (ask Charles Oakley how that worked out for him). In this situation, there are cameras all over the casino, and the house will always be right. Wait until the dealer delivers the signal that it is okay to remove your bets, even if the hand is over and being paid out. So, what’s the big deal?