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If you search the Internet for
articles on casino and poker
etiquette, you will find a plethora
of information available. But
articles on slot machine etiquette
seem to be severely lacking and it
could be because many people do not
realize that there are some proper
things you should do when playing
them. Slot machines are solitary
games where you do interact with
others. Yet, there are other
players all around you and by
showing them some respect, you will
earn it in return. Here are a few
things you should keep in mind when
you are playing at the slots.
1. Coin cups that are perched on
a seat or on the slot machine itself
– maybe even on the handle if the
slot is an old fashioned style –
indicate that the machine is in
use. If the slot machine is a
coinless type, a personal object
like a hat or jacket could be on the
seat instead. Sometimes players
need to step away from the machine
for a moment, usually to go use the
restroom. Respect the fact that
this machine is currently in use and
look for another one that is free.
If you are the one using the machine
that needs to step away, do you what
you need to do and then return as
quickly as possible.
2. Playing at multiple
slots
at one time during the casinos peak
hours is a bit rude and you should
refrain from doing this whenever
there is a crowd. Other people want
to play as well and tying up two
machines is not fair and could
violate the casinos policy during
posted hours. Give up one of your
machines if you are in this position
and just play on one if another
player asks to use the second
machine. If a player has a
companion sitting at another machine
and are socializing instead of
gambling, you can politely ask them
if you can use the machine. If they
are rude and refuse, move on. It’s
not worth a possible confrontation.
3. If a player has forgotten
their card in the slot machine, the
proper thing to do is to lay it on
top of the machine for them to
collect. When they go to sit at
another machine to play and realize
they don’t have their card, they
will usually come back to the last
machine they played on and get it.
This helps them out and keeps them
from having to stand in line and
getting a new one.
4. Smoking on the casino floor is
still acceptable at some casinos.
If you are a smoker and you to want
to light up while playing, make sure
your ashtray is situated in such a
way that your smoke does not disturb
the players around you.
Finally, if you are at a casino with
exceptional service and you wish to
tip the employees, try to do it in a
fair way. One half to one percent
of your winnings is acceptable to
give the employee. Of course, you
can tip them what you want, but
never tip below this amount if you
can avoid it.
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