[David Sklansky]

This is actually a technical question that under other circumstances should be posted on a different forum. But it is topical here.

Obviously if tipping poker dealers was absolutely not allowed, and the ban was stictly enforced, the casinos would have to pay a larger salary and charge a larger rake. Let's go under the assumption that this larger rake was exactly equal to the pay raise the dealers got, in order to make up for no tips.

We can also presume that some casinos would up the rake by smaller amounts and get less competant dealers while some would charge more and get better dealers. (The very best dealers might look for different work, at least those who have the skills to succeed elsewhere.) If, after a time, it looked liked the customers wanted better, (or worse) dealers, hiring practices and rakes would be adjusted.

Here is my question: Under this scheme, would reasonably good dealers who chose to remain dealers make as much or more than they do now? If not how would things change for them?