Category: Casino Tips


  • The Pomeranian That Tried to Double Down

    Yes, a lapdog barked at a dealer. No, security wasn’t helpful. Also, how do you ban a dog from a casino? It was a Tuesday (my “Friday”), still getting used to the rhythms of day shift. You know the vibe, 4:12 PM on the clock, but your soul is trapped in an infinite baccarat loop.…

  • Baccarat Is Fancy For No Reason, But Here’s Exactly How It Works

    A stylish, no-nonsense beginner’s guide to the most glamorous table in the casino. You’ve seen the table. Velvet. Gold trim. Moody lighting.It looks like the final round of a secret society ritual. But plot twist:Baccarat is one of the easiest games to play in the entire casino. You don’t need to know how to count…

  • Tip Me Baby One More Time: The Real Deal on Tipping in Vegas (2025 Edition)

    Welcome to Las Vegas, where the drinks are (allegedly) free, the lights never sleep, and tipping is both an art form and a survival instinct. So grab a comp drink, ignore your checking account balance, and let’s break down the who, when, and how much of tipping in Sin City circa 2025. 💁‍♂️ Dealers: The…

  • The 5 Player Archetypes You’ll Meet at Every Table

    (…and yes, I’ve dealt to all of them this week…) Working as a Las Vegas dealer is a bit like hosting a reality show where the cast doesn’t know they’re being filmed… and I’m the main character holding it together with a chip rack and humor. I’ve dealt it all — Blackjack, Baccarat, Roulette, Ultimate…

  • Dealer Secrets: What We Really Think at the Table

    So, you sit down at my table. You smile. You say, “Be gentle, it’s my first time.” And I’m already mentally writing your Yelp review: “Fun energy, didn’t know how to hold cards. Would play with again. Probably shouldn’t.” Look, I love my job. I get paid to flip cards, sass politely, and pretend I’m…