Poker etiquette - everything you should (and shouldn't!) do at the table

Don't slow down or shoot at an angle, and please tip your dealer. Here are the basics of poker etiquette. Okay, that's not quite the case, because it's a lot more than that, and we'll talk about that below.

You've probably heard players talk about "poor etiquette" at the poker table. The comment could have been made by someone who thought another player was being rude.

As you read this article and learn about the standard definitions of poker etiquette, please understand that this is not a set of rules, and we do not pretend to be the moral police of poker. We are simply providing examples of what the majority of the poker community thinks is correct. How famous football stars make a career in poker, find out in this article.

Tips from a poker dealer

In some countries, tipping can be considered an insult. In others, it is not only expected, but employees often depend on it. Similarly, in some industries, tipping will be met with an appreciative but confused look, while in other sectors of society, tipping helps maintain the work ecosystem. So what is the situation with poker tips and how much should you tip the dealers?

Should you tip in poker?

Yes, tipping is generally required in poker. Poker dealers are similar to waiters and bartenders in that they rely more on tips from customers than on wages paid by their employer, at least in the United States and some other countries. In countries like the United States, where companies can afford to pay service workers a mediocre hourly wage, you need to tip your dealer in cash games, and when you enter the game, the money in the tournament.

Understandably, some people are not thrilled about tipping a dealer, especially professionals who know that the more they tip, the less they earn per session. But without dealers there is nowhere to play. And without tips, croupiers will look for another profession to pay the bills.

So, tip generously, but that doesn't mean you have to give the dealer your entire stack. There is no tipping rule, but standard poker etiquette requires that you tip at least $1 for every pot won, and more for big pots.

Since we are talking about dealers, treat them with respect. It's not the dealer's fault that the jack in seat 9 hit his river suit to break your two pair. You shouldn't have been limping under the garn with six fives of different suits.

Be kind to the dealers. If they make a mistake, let them know politely or ask them to call upstairs to fix the problem. Dealers are as important as anyone else in the success of this game, so take care of them so you don't scare away all the best. Also Check: Casino Colors: Why Is The Gaming Table Green?

Slow roll and firing at an angle

Most poker players believe that a slow roll by an opponent is unwarranted and even disrespectful. If you're doing it with a friend or someone you know who doesn't mind slow motion, then go ahead. Otherwise, it's probably best to turn over your cards during the reveal when you know you have the best hand. But what is a corner roll, what is a slow roll, and why are they so neglected in poker?

What is angled shooting in poker?

Shooting at an angle is, more or less, a legitimate way to get information from an opponent, but in a vicious way. Angle shooters are frowned upon by the poker community. Just ask Alec Torelli , a pretty prominent poker player in 2017 before Doug Polk slammed him on his YouTube channel for allegedly practicing his angle shots on Poker Night in America .

Polk's video seriously damaged Torelli's reputation. There are many ways to shoot from an angle, all of which should be avoided in poker. A typical example is when you start calling against the bet and then withdraw your chips before they cross the betting line. The purpose of this type of movement is to obtain information about the strength of the opponent's hand.