Visiting a land based casino for the first time can be a confusing experience, even if you have accumulated hours of online casino gaming. Land based casinos have unwritten codes of behavior that must be followed, otherwise you may embarrass yourself, anger the other players around you and could even get yourself banned from the casino. Generally, following casino etiquette does not take much more than basic manners and common sense. Nevertheless, each casino game, especially the table games, have their own etiquette that you must learn along with the game rules. For your convenience, here are the most important table games and slots etiquette tips. Table Games Etiquette: In a game of Blackjack, you are not allowed to touch your face up cards Do not touch your face down cards with more than one hand Use the common hand signal if you want to hit or stand Do not ask the dealer for playing advice and certainly do not ask them about their hole cards When you are playing Roulette do not place bets until the dealer is done paying off the winnings of the former spin When you shoot the dice in a Craps game, you should make sure that the dice hit the table back wall to ensure a random roll When the other players are shooting, do not lean over the table or touch it with your hands Place your bets on the layout, do not hand them to the dealer; the casino dealers are not allowed to receive cash directly from the players Tipping the casino dealer is not necessary, but it is a common practice to tip the dealer when you are winning. No one expects to tip when you lose big time Slots and Video Poker Machines Etiquette Because of the solitary nature of slot machines and video poker games, the code of behavior is less formal and less familiar than in casino table games. However, it is recommended to follows some etiquette that will help create a friendlier atmosphere. Placing a coin cup or a coat on the machine handle or on a chair by the machine is an acceptable sign for a taken machine. If you are taking a short break and you intend to return to the same machine, signal with your cup or lean the chair against the machine. Do not play a slot machine that was signaled as taken by another player. Leaving your cup or coat on the machine while taking a few minutes break is acceptable, however, when taking a longer break, it would be nicer to leave the machine free for the other players to enjoy. Playing more than one slot machine at the same time is acceptable as long as the casino is not crowded. If you notice a line of people waiting, give up on one machine and allow the other players take over. If you are playing video poker, you should be focusing on just one game from the beginning. Do not smoke if it is a non smoking area. If the casino allows you to smoke, at least use an ashtray.