Part I: Games & Gaming · Dice Games — Craps & Sic Bo

Toke

Craps

Casino slang for a tip or gratuity given to dealers, either as a direct hand-in or as a wager placed on behalf of the dealers. “Hand-in” tokes are given directly to the dealer and placed in the toke box. Two-way bets (also called “for the boys” or “for the crew”) are bets placed for both the player and the dealers in equal amounts; if the bet wins, both the player and the dealers collect winnings. Tokes are a significant component of dealer compensation in most North American casinos, and dealers rely heavily on player generosity. Some jurisdictions have specific rules governing the handling and distribution of tokes.

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