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The major do\u2019s and don\u2019ts when visiting a casino include not walking behind the croupier, not using your phone near the table \u2013 and don’t put drinks on the betting tables. A poll of 500 people, who gamble, found 24 percent had seen behaviour in casinos which could get you in trouble.<\/p>\n
Sitting at a table when not gambling (23 percent), and disturbing other players (46 percent), were other faux-pas seen by those who have witnessed such behaviour. However, eight in ten of those polled said casinos were not places people should feel intimidated by.<\/p>\n
Expert Steve Madgwick, who gives coaching on etiquette and behaviour in casinos, said:\u202f\u201cThere are certain no-go\u2019s which will be common sense to most casino visitors \u2013 such as excessive drinking, touching someone else’s chips, or trying to cheat.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut there are also a number of frowned-on behaviours that many people won\u2019t be aware of, such as putting your drink on the table, having your phone out, and touching your cards at the wrong time or in the wrong way.<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t be put off attending the casino, thinking that you need to dress up like James Bond. Casinos around the UK, and those along the strip in Vegas, typically have a smart-casual dress code which most will follow during the day \u2013 but come the evening, you\u2019ll see more people in formal business attire.\u202f<\/p>\n
\u201cWhilst beachwear and sportswear aren’t normally appropriate at any time, neither do you need to go super smart. Somewhere in between, and you will blend in nicely.\u201d<\/p>\n
The study also found playing without understanding the rules, leaving items unattended, and excessive drinking, feature on the top 10 list of gambling no-nos.<\/p>\n
And late bets on a roulette wheel, wearing dark glasses, and \u201coverstaying your welcome\u201d, are other things to avoid when laying bets in a gaming house.<\/p>\n
When witnessing a betting blunder, 59 percent would turn a blind eye, while just 11 percent would quietly correct the error.<\/p>\n
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Nearly a third (31 percent) of those polled reckon there are lots of rules and regulations that might put off people from visiting casinos.<\/p>\n
However, although 21 percent feel they are too strict, half of respondents said these guidelines are \u201cjust right\u201d at keeping people in check.<\/p>\n
One in five respondents have even seen someone escorted out of a casino \u2013 while six percent have been the one to be shown the door themselves.<\/p>\n
Of those who have dabbled in both in-person and online betting, the physical experience of visiting a gaming house is the preferred option (33 percent), over a virtual experience (31 percent).<\/p>\n
The research, conducted via OnePoll, also found it\u2019s not until the second visit that casino-goers have felt more at ease with gaming etiquette \u2013 although 74 percent agreed you don\u2019t need to \u201cknow everything\u201d to enjoy yourself in a casino.<\/p>\n
It also emerged lottery draws were found to be the most popular choice for gamblers (64 percent), followed by betting on horse racing (49 percent), and purchasing scratch cards (48 percent). And the typical gambler tries their luck seven times a month, on average, chancing \u00a354 in total.<\/p>\n
A spokesman for\u202fOLBG\u202fadded. \u201cMany people can find their first visit to a casino a bit intimidating, as it feels as though everyone else knows exactly what to do.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou don\u2019t need to know everything before you enter a casino to have a good time. You will find casino croupiers to be very friendly and happy to explain how everything works, as long as it isn\u2019t at a really busy time.\u201d<\/p>\n