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Gambling Dealer

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AVG. SALARY

$24,610

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EDUCATION

High school (GED)

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JOB OUTLOOK

Increasing

What They Do

Gambling Dealers Career Video

About This Career

Operates table games. Stands or sits behind table and operates games of chance by dispensing the appropriate number of cards or blocks to players, or operating other gambling equipment. Distributes winnings or collects players' money or chips. May compare the house's hand against players' hands.

This career is part of the Hospitality and Tourism cluster Recreation, Amusements and Attractions pathway.

A person in this career:

  • Pays winnings or collects losing bets as established by the rules and procedures of a specific game.
  • Greets customers and makes them feel welcome.
  • Checks to ensure that all players have placed bets before play begins.
  • Exchanges paper currency for playing chips or coin money.
  • Inspects cards and equipment to be used in games to ensure that they are in good condition.
  • Deals cards to house hands, and compares these with players' hands to determine winners, as in black jack.
  • Stands behind a gaming table and deals the appropriate number of cards to each player.
  • Applies rule variations to card games such as poker, in which players bet on the value of their hands.
  • Receives, verifies, and records patrons' cash wagers.
  • Conducts gambling games, such as dice, roulette, cards, or keno, following all applicable rules and regulations.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

People who do this job report that:

  • You would often handle loads up to 10 lbs., sometimes up to 20 lbs. You might do a lot of walking or standing, or you might sit but use your arms and legs to control machines, equipment or tools.
  • Work in this occupation involves using your hands to hold, control, and feel objects more than one-third of the time
  • Work in this occupation requires being inside most of the time
  • Sound and noise levels are loud and distracting
  • Work in this occupation involves making repetitive motions more than one-third of the time
  • Work in this occupation involves standing more than one-third of the time

Working in this career involves (physical activities):

  • Seeing clearly up close
  • Speaking clearly enough to be able to be understood by others
  • Identifying and understanding the speech of another person

Work Hours and Travel

  • Irregular hours
  • Weekend work

Specialty and Similar Careers

Careers that are more detailed or close to this career:

  • Black Jack Dealer
  • Blackjack Dealer
  • Card Dealer
  • Casino Dealer
  • Dealer
  • Dual Rate Dealer
  • Games Dealer
  • Poker Dealer
  • Table Games Dealer
  • Twenty-One Dealer

Contact

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