Gambling Dealer

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Engage with players and create an exciting casino atmosphere.
Facilitate thrilling games and ensure fair play for all participants.
Experience the dynamic world of gaming and customer interaction.

💰 Earn $32K-$47K

📚 High School Diploma or GED

⏱️ 6–12 MONTH TRAINING

📈 3.2% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

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.

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.

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Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED

Career Prospects

Good (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

6 months to 1 year

Job Openings

15,000 Annually

Median Earnings

$32,990 in California

$32,240 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Influencing or leading others
Using data or completing tasks
Working with my hands

You are skilled in 💫

Active Listening
Coordination
Critical Thinking
Service Orientation
Speaking

You value 🙏

Having support
Having freedom
Personal relationships

Deep Dive

Gambling Dealer

Explore career pathways, key skills, and what each role has to offer.

Pathways to this Career

Learn about the education and training paths that can lead to this career — and what to expect from each one.

Strategic Employment

Strategic employment provides individuals with valuable work experience, opportunities for professional growth and networking, and exposure to an industry where they may want to pursue advancement.

🎓 Paid Work

⏱️ FINISH IN 1-3 years

Vocational School

A vocational school typically equips students with specialized skills and practical training in specific trades or occupations, enhancing their employability and providing direct pathways to relevant careers.

🎓 Skills-Focused

⏱️ FINISH IN 6 months - 2 years

Workforce Development Program

A workforce development program typically enhances participants' opportunities to succeed in the workforce through employment skill-building, career counseling, connections to employers, and pathways to high-demand and high-wage jobs.

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⏱️ FINISH IN 6 months - 2 years

Apprenticeship

An apprenticeship typically offers a combination of hands-on training and classroom instruction, leading to practical skills, industry-specific knowledge, and the potential for long-term employment in a specific trade or profession.

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⏱️ FINISH IN 2-5 years