My longtime fan and friend, Kat N, wanted me to touch on etiquette in the casino, and frankly I wish this was posted at the entrance of every casino I go to :p
I’ll do this post as a list as opposed to my normal blogs.
TOP PIECES OF ETIQUETTE FOR THE CASINO
- Be respectful, polite and mindful of other people and their space. Have a TON of fun full of wins and excitement without ruining the experience for others
- Put your trash in the Bin rather than on the ground or beside a machine
- Dress Up a little, it’s not your mother’s basement for goodness sake, and a little perfume goes a long way lol
- Do not eat your homemade lasagna (or any food) at the slot machine (though I’m guilty of this!)
- Tip your servers, valet and staff when appropriate (see my Tipping Blog for more!)
- Play on only ONE Machine at a time
- Gently press the buttons. Banging them doesn’t make the machine more obedient.
- Do not hold a machine by leaning a chair, putting a drink on the seat, wrapping your cord around the chair or leaving a ticket for 10 cents in the machine.
- Remember that EVERYONE is at the Casino to have a good time. So walk around with a smile on your face and try to make the day better for all of those around you. You came for the entertainment, so remember that and have a good time. And if you encounter someone who may be a bit grumpy, remember that everyone comes from a different place and to forgive them. We are not responsible for anyone else’s actions aside from our own, so share that smile and wish them good luck.
Line it up,
There is one casino on the MS Gulf Coast that does let you earn points for free play. Island View / Beach View in Gulfport. Beach View is the smoke free one across the Hwy from Island View. They are both owned by the same person. I have been trying to get to the right person to get in touch with you. Any suggestions as to whom to ask for? If we start going back again, I’m gonna take your suggestion of saving my money for either 1 or 2 trips a month and fool them into thinking I’m a big spender! Thanks for the tips!
Hey Cathy! Thanks for that note about free play. We’ve seen it just once ourselves!
As far as who to ask, we’ve been told to reach out via social media, such as on Facebook or X, or talk to hosts or marketing people at the property to share your interest.