What is the proper amount to tip in a tournament?
There is no easy answer to this question, because the answer depends on many factors, such as the amount of the buy-in, the size of the prize pool, how long the tournament lasts, how well the tournament staff did, how you were treated, and whether you are a recreational or a professional tournament player. The first two factors are related. The amount of the buy-in affects the size of the prize pool, and they both affect what percentage is appropriate for a tip. For example, in an event that has a $1 million or more prize pool, 3 percent would be a nice tip, but if the prize pool was only $1,000, that same percentage would not yield much for the dealers. If pressed for a specific answer, I would recommend the chart in the next column as a tipping guideline. I certainly acknowledge that tipping is an individual decision, and you have the right to do whatever feels correct to you. Also, remember that these numbers are only suggested ranges, and within each range, there are many factors t
