Gambling Dealers
Overview
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
$55,000 Avg/yr
Median Wage
Stable
Growth
Time Management
Top Skill
Key Responsibilities
- Ensuring that games operating in the casino pit run smoothly
- Monitoring cash drops to cashiers and chip transactions
- Observing incidents and settling disputes arising at gaming tables
- Dealing games in accordance with casino rules, policies and procedures and ensuring that bets are placed within the rules of the game
- Checking that appropriate betting limit signs are in place
- Checking playing cards
- Verifying cash and colour chip change involving larger amounts with the casino gaming inspector
- Advising patrons about the rules and etiquette of games
- Counting the amount of cash chips in the float and entering a closer slip with the corresponding amount in the cash total
- Calculating and paying winning bets