Is one expected to call 5-hand-leave before getting up from a casino table?

Question

In other words, is it good table etiquette to call something like that, or can one just get up and leave?

Is it a common practice?

Answer 1

I have never played in a card room that you had too.  Like it has been said by one of your answerers it might be impolite to "hit and run" that is take down a huge pot and then go.  Most of the times, I tell the folks I am getting up, I inadvertantly hit and ran at the Beau Rivage in the plo game after taking down a substantial pot in excess of 2k, but as the hand was being dealt, my g/f came to the table and I anounced this was going to be my last hand of the evening before the flop was dealt.  But to answer your question, you can go when you want. (think about how many people get knocked out and don't reload, that get up and leave).

Answer 2

no! thats like playing a hand you don't want to? its your money do what you'd like

Answer 3

You can leave at any time, with no notice. It's your money, after all.

The finer points of etiquette depend on the game. If it's blackjack or pai gow or any other "open" table game, just walk away whenever you want.

If you're playing poker, you might want to let the dealer know a few hands before you're ready to leave. There's usually a waiting list for a seat, so the dealer can call for a new player without leaving your seat vacant for too long.

If it's a game with no ante, you can just look at your cards and muck them until you are the blind, so it doesn't cost you anything to give notice a few hands early.

It's also considered impolite to walk away right after you've won a big pot. But again, it's your money that you won fair and square!