Jackpots and dealer tipping etiquette question

[fishyak]

I'll disagree with "in line" comments. I play 2/4 at Commerce 3 weekends out of 4. On almost any size pot, I'd say the majority of players always tip $1, regardless of small pot size.

Naturally, don't tip a grouch or bad dealer as much, if at all. But if you are a regular, it pays to be pleasant to be treated pleasantly. I was having a bad run two weeks ago and the dealer gave me $21 as change for a $20 because he knew it'll come back to him on a better day and he was trying to make my bad day a little better.

When I'm running good, my tips go up. If I hit a lucky card to win - $2 tip instead of $1. Tipping for results and can make it a more fun experience to play for everyone, including the dealer, at your table. If I go to my grave and the worst thing people have to say about me is a gave away too many extra $1 tips at 2/4, I should be so lucky.

I'll make a statement that will probably generate heat in return. I believe that people who are stingy tippers never had to work where tips were a good part of their livlihood. It's been a long time for me, but now I do work on commission and know how it hurts when you do work hard and some jerk stiffs you. I see WAY TOO much grouchy and stingy behavior in casinos. I don't want to be the guy that everyone including the dealer dreads when you sit down at their table.