Should I tip a shooter just for a long roll?

Thornrider

What’s everyone’s view on tipping a shooter when they have a long roll…?

One reason I ask is I’ve been tipped a couple times when I hit the ATS. But never—that I remember—on a long roll. I always try to say no thanks… but they usually insist. Easier to just take the $10–$25… But I’ve made some good money on a long roll from presses.

Well last night… I had a nice win on a lady’s long roll. I had a $1000 two—didn’t hit at $1000. Of course we were all cheering and thanking her when she finally hit red. When I was leaving I walked by her and said that was a really nice roll. Good work… She replied I didn’t see no chips come to me. That caught me off guard… she expected it. Ummm really? She wass on the other end of the table. I never paid attention to her bets or presses. So she expects a tip for a long roll?… So much so that she flat asked for it? Ummm no. Press your damn bets and don’t just keep same betting everything if you want to win more—that kind of ticked me off… Now I’ve tipped for an ATS when the shooter didn’t bet it or had a smaller bet than I did on it. But I’ve never even thought to do it because of a long roll alone. And if you had the same or more than me on the bonus—I’m not tipping either.

Now I do tip the dealers. They are actually working for me… This roll? Many of the dealers’ tips were over $25 between them pressing and me throwing random $1 & $5 chips to them.

Maybe I’m wrong for not tipping the shooter—but I also think it’s wrong to flat ask for one and be rude about it… I just assume she made some good money. Not my fault if she didn’t.

TechSlyde

I’ve been at AC playing at Bally’s, and there was this old dude shooting only for a handful of people at the table. He tossed the ATS and built a seriously long roll. He wouldn’t shut up asking for tips the entire time he was hot. When he finally cooled off, I tossed him a black chip and let him know next time, he needs to bet the bonuses, press his wagers, an d quit going on about players tossing him tips. Trust me, I’ve seen it all.

SnaccAttackX3

You know, tossing a tip to a shooter is really sweet of you but shouldn’t be something you feel pressured to do. It’s not mandatory. Like, if it’s happening in person? Definitely a kind move if you’re so inclined. But it’s cool either way! As you mentioned, they always have the option to bet on themselves too, right?

pixelracer

Who even tips a shooter, right? Dude’s rolling the dice AND hitting. What more do you want, a parade?

Just tip the crew. That’s my hot take. They’re the ones actually busting their ass for you. The dealer sitting there waiting for your buy in is doing the actual work. So toss a few their way. Shooter gets whatever you’d tip a shooter. Crew gets yours. Fair deal, honestly.

ChadGranit21

I absolutely would never tip some random person at a casino just because they’re playing a game. Dealers, sure that’s expected. But random strangers? Absolutely not. No way.

MormoJack

Oh man, you’re definitely not supposed to tip the shooter or ask for one. But okay, I’ll be honest, I have dropped a little something when a shooter hits the ATS, and I got a few too when I knocked one. So don’t tell me it’s dumb I know I’ll do it again.

JakkBrigany7

Spreading the love. Not the fake gratitude kind the no attitude, no entitlement kind.

When someone demands money, my line is airtight: Until you’re willing to own my losses from your roll, stop reaching for what I win.

matherdod12

O mg, I was at Ameristar in Blackhawk, CO an this random dude walked right up an threw one $100 chip on the yo!! I hit the yo an the WHOLE room went freakin nuts!! The guy pitched me $100 just for tryin! I was so amped, it was wild an all!! 😊

AwesDuncan7

Well, if someone else rolled better than you… I ain’t seeing you drop a tip. You should really be over there asking for advice, getting a lesson or two. Paying for the education is cool though, I guess.

xerntigre23

If someone rolls better than you… you know, I’ve seen it happen and I don’t see you tipping them. You should be asking for advice, learning from it. Paying for that kind of education? That’s okay, really.

LokiDuke

I tip dealers w/ bets as I go. Other shooters I usually don’t. Get tipped sometimes rolling those 4/10s. I’ll put hardways on for the shooter if it’s a good roll.

RaidenReaper

I walked up to a loud table. Te puck was off. I had no clue who was shooting. I asked the guy next to me what was up. He said the shooter was only throwing nines and tens. I had $163 in chips so I put $25 on the ten, $35 on the nine, $30 each on the Six and Eight, and $25 on the Four. I left Five open. I don’t usually bet across. The hand finished. Nine was at $750 and ten hit the table max. There was a dispute over a hard four the other end so I pulled my bets before the last roll. The shooter saw me and did the same. He shot a Seven and we both got our action back. I cashed out over $14K and gave him two black chips for tipping me off on the nine and ten. Smart move there.

WinstonCastor212

I do not subscribe to the standard practice of tipping the shooter as a casual courtesy I believe in OVER tipping the shooter, particularly when they are generating significant returns for me personally. Let me share where that conviction originates. When I first bega playing craps in my early twenties, I had little practical knowledge of betting structure or expected payouts I simply knew the excitement of the throw. I once watched a high roller at the opposite end of the table place substantial wagers, and as I ran a notably positive streak, he began sending me $25 chips, then upgraded to $100 chips. That moment left a profound impression on me and remains one of my strongest memories at the craps table. From direct experience, when I observe the vast majority of shooters who lack a disciplined approach to their own betting patterns, I find it strategically sound and socially rewarding the data I have tracked privately over hundreds of sessions supports this to share profits when a shooter is on a roll. It injects positive energy into the table, elevates the experience for everyone present, and the outcomes have consistently reinforced that perspective. And for shooters who carry a sense of entitlement, that distinction is debatable, but if they casually indicate they are open to tips, then I have no reservation at all.

Mildganger

Oh, I feel pretty strongly about this one lol. If they ask, you’re giving them a $1 chip. Easy. Otherwise though? Totally up to you. Optional for sure. And like? I’m always watching what a shooter does, you know. If they’re just a pass line shooter and never branching out?? That drives me a little crazy honestly bc they need to LEARN how to play craps properly. That literally includes making a few bets here and there. So SOO frustrating when someone just hangs o n pass line only!! Especially when they’ve got money sitting in the rack just begging to be used lol… I’m literally loving it when people actually jump in and place a bet or two though!