Poker Glossary
Poker glossary

Zuke

Zuke is a word for a toke, a tip given to a dealer. It is used mostly by dealers.

The simple explanation

When a player wins a pot, he may give the dealer a small tip. That is a toke, also called a zuke in the language of dealers. It is not required, but it is customary in many casinos.

A closer look

The word is part of casino slang. Tips are a major part of dealers' income, and in many rooms they are shared in a pool. How much to tip is up to you; many players give a chip after winning a decent pot. The word 'zuke' is rarely heard outside of dealing circles.

A practical example

After winning a $200 pot, a player pushes a $1 chip to the dealer as a zuke.

Full explanation

Zuke is a word for a toke, a tip given to a dealer. It is used mostly by dealers.

A zuke is a toke, a tip for the dealer.

It is used mostly by dealers.

Tipping is customary but not required.

In many rooms the tips are pooled.

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