SharePlaying poker is not the only way to leave the playing table with a substantial amount of cash. Sometimes all you have to do is be a card dealer at the right event at the right time.
Dealers at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) are typically paid an hourly wage, which can vary depending on their experience and location. However, dealers at the WSOP also earn significant amounts of money in tips from players.
The exact amount that a dealer makes in tips can vary greatly, but it can be substantial. Some dealers at the WSOP have reported earning several thousand dollars in tips over the course of the tournament.
The average hourly wage for World Series of Poker (WSOP) dealers can vary depending on factors such as location and experience. However, dealers at the WSOP typically earn a wage that is comparable to other casino dealers.
According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median hourly wage for casino dealers is $11.75 per hour as of May 2021. However, this can vary by location and specific casino. Some casinos may pay their dealers more or less than this amount, and some dealers at the WSOP may earn more than this due to the prestige of the event and the potential for large tips.
It's also worth noting that dealers at the WSOP are usually experienced and have good knowledge of games, and they are selected from a pool of applicants, so their hourly wage may be higher than a typical casino dealer.
There have been several instances of players leaving large tips for dealers at the World Series of Poker (WSOP). One notable example occurred in 2012 when amateur player Greg Merson won the Main Event and tipped each of the dealers $50,000. Another example is in the year 2018 when the winner of WSOP Main Event John Cynn tipped $50,000 to the dealers.
Also, in 2014, Martin Jacobson, the winner of the Main Event, tipped $80,000 to the dealers. A year later In 2015, the Main Event winner Joe McKeehen gave a tip of $50,000 to the dealers.
Meanwhile, in 2017, Scott Blumstein, the winner of the Main Event, tipped $25,000 to the dealers.
It's worth mentioning again that these are not standard, and the amount of tip varies greatly from player to player, and it depends on how much they win, how much they like the dealer, and other personal factors. However once in a while, a WSOP dealer can make a pretty penny thanks to their skill and luck - just like a regular poker player.
