Blackjack Casino Games

Blackjack Etiquette and Table Manners

The blackjack table, like other casino table games, is also a place where people meet, mingle a bit, and challenge fate. Since playing blackjack is also a human social activity you can expect that table manners and etiquette should be observed by everyone. That would definitely include the dealer and the spectators. Here's a short list of things you should keep in mind about etiquette at a blackjack table.

Blackjack etiquette rule number one - spectators. Anyone can be a spectator at a blackjack table, which would most likely include new players trying to learn the game. It's perfectly fine to do that while there are players around but remember to spectate at a reasonable distance from the players sitting at the table so as not to interfere with their game.

Blackjack etiquette rule number two - learn the rules. If you don't know the rules of blackjack then you are most welcome to brush up on your reading. The casino's brochure will contain the rules of play in blackjack and other games as well. You're going to hold up the current game if you play without actually knowing the rules of blackjack.

Blackjack etiquette rule number three - tipping. Remember to tip the dealer every once in a while, especially when winning. Now that doesn't mean don't tip the dealer when you're losing in the game of blackjack. It's never the dealer's fault you lose so much in this table game. A good tip for tipping dealers and other casino employees is to give tips if you had a good time. That means if the dealer did a good job and was helpful you should tip him. If the waiter or waitress was very accommodating then you should tip them. But remember tipping is also a bit of personal choice.

Blackjack etiquette rule number three - know when to touch and when not to touch the cards. Some blackjack games will have you hold the cards in your hands while some would not allow you to handle the cards used in blackjack. Take note that if the dealer deals you the cards face up then you're not supposed to touch them in this blackjack game. Otherwise, meaning he dealt the cards face down, you'll be allowed to handle your own hand. If you're in a hands off game, then you should also learn the blackjack hand signals.

Blackjack etiquette rule number three - avoid excessive jabber. People came to the blackjack table to play and not to listen to you tell a rhetoric. Worse, you should never tell people how to play their hands.

These simple rules on blackjack etiquette are easy to understand. Remember to observe them like they were part of the playing rules and protocols of the game.