[psandman]

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Many of the dealers at Canterbury Park in MN also play, and I dont really see any problems with it. I have heard that some of the dealer choose not to play there only because they don't want to mix it up with players who 'might' be tipping them down the road. Case in point from OP.

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Though for a long time i wouldn't play where I worked, I do now do so occassionally, often times as a favor to the room and the dealers in trying to get a game going or keep it going.

That being said I generally find the regulars respond positively to my playing (and no its not cause i'm dumping tons of money. I win a little and lose a little) I think they may tip me a little more now after playing with me, as though its a bond of friendship.