Gambling Dealers

What the job really is

Operate table games. Stand or sit behind table and operate games of chance by dispensing the appropriate number of cards or blocks to players, or operating other gambling equipment. Distribute winnings or collect players' money or chips. May compare the house's hand against players' hands.

At a glance

• Sector: Personal Care & Service
• O*NET-SOC code: 39-3011
• O*NET job zone: 2 — some preparation
• Work sample tasks on file: 12
• Tools and technologies listed: 12

What you actually do

Work sample tasks recorded for this occupation:

• Pay winnings or collect losing bets as established by the rules and procedures of a specific game.
• Greet customers and make them feel welcome.
• Exchange paper currency for playing chips or coin money.
• Check to ensure that all players have placed bets before play begins.
• Inspect cards and equipment to be used in games to ensure that they are in good condition.
• Deal cards to house hands, and compare these with players' hands to determine winners, as in black jack.
• Stand behind a gaming table and deal the appropriate number of cards to each player.
• Apply rule variations to card games such as poker, in which players bet on the value of their hands.
• Receive, verify, and record patrons' cash wagers.
• Conduct gambling games, such as dice, roulette, cards, or keno, following all applicable rules and regulations.
• Work as part of a team of dealers in games, such as baccarat or craps.
• Start and control games and gaming equipment, and announce winning numbers or colors.

Tools and technology

Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Slack, Baccarat tables, Blackjack tables, Craps tables, Desktop computers, Dice, Email software, Imprest banks

What employers expect you to already be comfortable with.

Where this job leads

Related occupations — the usual moves up and sideways:

• Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners
• Gambling Managers
• First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers
• Gambling Cage Workers
• Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers
• Tellers
• Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators
• Cashiers

Getting in

O*NET assigns this occupation job zone 2 (some preparation). The related occupations above are the realistic routes in and out.

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