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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

Insider Info

The main duties and responsibilities of the casino dealer are to operate gambling tables and games such as roulette, blackjack, keno and baccarat. They make sure that the rules of the games are followed. They also determine the winners, calculate and pay out winnings and collect losing bets.

One of the best ways to break into the gaming industry is by becoming a casino dealer. The gaming area is the largest department within a casino and dealers are the most numerous workers in that department.

There's a good possibility for advancement. Eventually dealers may supervise staff, train new dealers and monitor tables. Related positions include: gambling tables supervisor, blackjack dealer, baccarat dealer and keno dealer. You might also hear the term croupier. A croupier is a person in charge of a gambling table.

Above all of these people is the pit manager, who supervises casino dealers, makes sure their skills are up to date and ensure employees and guests follow all casino rules.

A potential casino dealer needs to be good with money, counting, making change and maintaining good customer relations. They should also be familiar with card totaling, chip handling, cutting, shuffling, accuracy and game speed and fundamentals.

New dealers usually work in new casinos -- conditions are usually clean and safe. Still, the job requires stamina. Dealers are on their feet throughout their shifts and have to stay mentally alert at all times. Dealers may also have to work long, irregular hours.

Just the Facts

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At a Glance

Operate gaming tables, supervise various types of games, enforce rules and determine winners

  • Pay is largely dependent on tips
  • There are many different types of games
  • Most dealers work in casinos

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