B&M Poker Tournament buy-in and ettiquette question

**drtofu66** · 05-08-2012 07:46 PM

What does it mean when a casino poker room tournament says:

Buy In: $35 + $10 + $5
$5 Add on: 2000

?

I know $35 goes to the prize pool, $10 to the house but what is the last $5 for? I had always thought that the optional add-on for more chips went to the dealers and staff? If it helps, this is a daily noon tournament and I know it isn't a bounty tournament. I'm guessing it's for the dealers/staff. Which brings me to my 2nd question:

If that last $5 goes to the dealers/staff, would that change how much you would tip? Total prize pool tends to be in the ~$1,600 range and 1st place takes ~$650. And who is expected to tip-- all who end up ITM or just 1st place?

**drmcboy** · 05-08-2012 09:52 PM

you should ask, but probably it is for the dealers/staff.

With that structure I would feel fine not tipping at all, maybe $20 if you make the top 3.

**KoRnholio** · 05-09-2012 03:20 AM

Yeah that $5 extra chip bonus is most likely for the staff. I would not tip at all with that structure. You're already tipping $5 per $35 of prize pool (14%).

**NYTyler** · 05-09-2012 07:25 AM

It could mean a bounty too. But it most probably for the deal add-on and will go directly to the dealers.

**drtofu66** · 06-05-2012 04:17 AM

By way of followup, the last $5 is indeed for the dealers/staff. On top of that you can also give another $5 for a 2000 chip add-on.

05-08-2012 07:46 PM #1
drtofu66 View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Join Date Apr 2005 Posts 598	B&M Poker Tournament buy-in and ettiquette question What does it mean when a casino poker room tournament says: Buy In: $35 + $10 + $5 $5 Add on: 2000 ? I know $35 goes to the prize pool, $10 to the house but what is the last $5 for? I had always thought that the optional add-on for more chips went to the dealers and staff? If it helps, this is a daily noon tournament and I know it isn't a bounty tournament. I'm guessing it's for the dealers/staff. Which brings me to my 2nd question: If that last $5 goes to the dealers/staff, would that change how much you would tip? Total prize pool tends to be in the ~$1,600 range and 1st place takes ~$650. And who is expected to tip-- all who end up ITM or just 1st place?

Reply With Quote

05-08-2012 09:52 PM #2
drmcboy View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message DrButtInski Join Date Aug 2004 Posts 10,669	you should ask, but probably it is for the dealers/staff. With that structure I would feel fine not tipping at all, maybe $20 if you make the top 3.

Reply With Quote

05-09-2012 03:20 AM #3
KoRnholio View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Join Date Jul 2005 Posts 2,753 Location Canada	Yeah that $5 extra chip bonus is most likely for the staff. I would not tip at all with that structure. You're already tipping $5 per $35 of prize pool (14%).
	Some days it feels like I've been standing forever, waiting for the bank teller to return so I can cash in all these Sklansky Bucks.
Reply With Quote

05-09-2012 07:25 AM #4
NYTyler View Profile View Forum Posts Join Date Nov 2007 Posts 2	It could mean a bounty too. But it most probably for the deal add-on and will go directly to the dealers.

Reply With Quote

06-05-2012 04:17 AM #5
drtofu66 View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Join Date Apr 2005 Posts 598	By way of followup, the last $5 is indeed for the dealers/staff. On top of that you can also give another $5 for a 2000 chip add-on.

Reply With Quote

B&M Poker Tournament buy-in and ettiquette question

Thread Tools

Display

B&M Poker Tournament buy-in and ettiquette question

Posting Permissions